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Road salt is a bummer.
Keep that drive train clean this winter
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December 2008
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Reach thousands of bicyclists in and around the city by advertising with Bike Pittsburgh. Contact info@bike-pgh.org for rates.
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BikePGH Holiday Party
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 Here we come a wasseling
You're invited to our annual holiday gathering! Join Bike Pittsburgh, Friends of the Riverfront, and Allegheny Cleanways in our Headquarters in the South Side for some food, drinks and music by the Boilermaker Jazz Band.
This is also great opportunity to become a member or renew your membership. We'll be able to process and print out membership cards on the spot!
When: Thursday, December 11th
Time: 5pm to 8pm
Where: 33 Terminal Way in the South Side (off Carson, between 3rd and 5th) [map]
FREE
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Great Gift Ideas for that Cyclist in Your Life
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Give the gift of safe cycling this holiday season
Check out our GEAR section to purchase these great stocking stuffers and support better cycling in the Burgh!
Order before December 17th to make sure that it gets to you before Christmas
- Premium Pittsburgh Bike Map - The rip-proof, water-proof version of our popular Pittsburgh Bike Map
- Gift Membership - The gift that keeps giving! Not only do you help support increasingly safer streets, your cyclist gets discounts at participating bike shops and businesses
- BikePGH T-shirts - Look good, with a message!
- Pittsburgh Cycling Jersey - A portion of the sales of Pittsburgh's first cycling jersey go to us!
- Complete Set of BikePGH Stickers - Decorate your bike or helmet with witty slogans!
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The Bicycle Commuter Act Finally Passes Congress
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Bicycle commuters allowed a $20 per month reimbursment
The Bicycle Commuter Act has been in front of Congress for seven years;
it's a simple, equitable provision that puts cyclists on the same
footing as people who get tax breaks for taking transit or driving (or
parking, actually) their cars to and from work.
Effective January 1, 2009, the tax provision will allow employers to set up a reimbursement program for their employees (up to $20 per month), or let their employees put away $20 per month tax-free from their paychecks towards bike commuting costs.
Interested employers and employees can visit the Accor Services website to get more information and sign up for the program.
The League of American Bicyclists, a DC-based national bicycle advocacy organization, is doing the groundwork to make sure this gets implemented in a clear way.
They also have the most up-to-date and comprehensive information and FAQ on the subject.
Click here to see how to take advantage of this incentive
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Become a Member of Bike Pittsburgh
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We need your support!
 Not only is membership our most important source of income, it shows we have strength in numbers. Bike maps, bike lanes, and events would not exist without the support of our members.
Imagine Pittsburgh as a city where the choice to ride a bike is an easy
one. A vibrant city where the roads are less congested, the air is
cleaner, and folks are healthier. Bike Pittsburgh works every day on
behalf of our members to make this vision a reality. Invest in
your community and help transform Pittsburgh into a bike friendly city - become a member today!
And if you're already a member, get a friend to join!
Click here to find out more about membership and benefits
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BikePGH's Thrifty Winter Ride Guide
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Winter riding gear doesn't have to cost you your paycheck
 We created this Thrifty Winter Ride Guide to help you continue to ride, even when weather tells you not to. We're trying to show that the gear that most people have around the house can be used for winter riding. Just because it wasn't made for cycling, doesn't mean that it isn't any good. We start from the top of the head and go down to the toes. This list is also assuming that you just moved here from Los Angeles and don't have any winter gear at all. Most of us in Pittsburgh already have at least some of these items, so just strike it from your list as you add up the costs. Check out our Thrifty Winter Ride Guide |
AASHTO and PennDOT seeking public input on '09 Transportation Priorities
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AASHTO launches IToldThePresident.org for the public to comment on '09 Transportation funding
The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials
(AASHTO) have launched a campaign to influence President-elect Obama's
federal transportation spending priorities. The campaign, joined by
PennDOT, launched the website IToldThePresident.org to provide the public with a forum to submit written and video comments.
This is an opportunity to build awareness about the importance of
biking and walking in America's transportation system. A major challenge facing
President-elect Obama and the new Congress will be to pass a new
transportation bill before the current federally funded highway and
transit programs expire on Sept. 30.
The campaign will continue through the inauguration and will compile
videos and comments to present to key federal officials in January.
Click for more information and to view a promotional video
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Three Rivers Heritage Trail Action Alert
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Ensure Uninterrupted North Shore Trail Access
Development
of the trail and riverfront park area adjacent to the Casino is moving
along swiftly. The temporary detour currently in place has heightened
the awareness of this important corridor for public recreational and
commuter use. Please take a moment to contact the Mayor's office and
voice your desire for complete and uninterrupted trail connectivity.
Ask the City to assert its authority to ensure that this segment of
trail remains open and uninterrupted for public use as part of the
overall Three Rivers Heritage Trail System.
Office of Mayor Luke Ravenstahl
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Stay Current on the Latest Cycling News
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 news, events, action alerts and more
We use our blog to post cool videos, cycling news, action alerts, and stories to inform and inspire you. If you haven't checked it out yet, please do. We think you'll be surprised at the wealth and depth of information covered. Feel free to sign up for an account and start commenting!
Like most other blogs we make it easy to share our posts via email, Facebook, Del.icio.us, StumbleUpon and others. Have a Facebook account? Become a fan of Bike Pittsburgh or join our cause and stay up-to-date that way.
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Get All of Your Bike Questions Answered
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Visit our new and improved online forums and ask away
Need to find a bike? How about figure out a route? Ever want to know how how to fix a few things on your bike? Or maybe you just want to show off some photos of your sweet-looking bike. Join in the fun in our online forums. New features include private messaging, being able to subscribe to threads via RSS, marking "favorite" threads, an updated profile page, and an easier search function.
Find out about fun Pittsburgh cycling events, meet other cyclists, peddle your wares, ask questions, or just hang out and have a laugh on our message board.
It's FREE, fun, and a great way to get involved.
Click here to get connected today!
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Pittsburgh Cycling Calendar
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All Things Cycling and More!
 Click here
to view the Pittsburgh Cycling Events Calendar For
details click on the individual events. If you have a Google Calendar you can easily subscribe to our events listing.
If you have a
bike event or ride you'd like to submit, simply contact us. Be sure to answer all the typical questions: who, what, where, when, why, and how much.
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Bike Pittsburgh gratefully acknowledges the
Richard King Mellon Foundation, Heinz Endowments, The Sprout Fund, The Benter Foundation and our members for their generous support.
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