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The leaves they are a-changin'
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Oct 2009
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HAPPY FALL!
We hope you enjoy this edition of the eMessenger. There is lots of exciting news to report, and an important Action Alert to help bring more bicycle parking to Pittsburgh.
Please note: Our dollar-for-dollar membership matching program expires on October 31!
There is no better time to become a member, Don't Delay!
Enjoy the read, then enjoy the ride!
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Action Alert! Contact your City Councilperson to vote YES to more bicycle parking
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Take 30 seconds to email City Council using our secure form - It's easy!
Pittsburgh cyclists are one step closer to more and better bike parking throughout the City. The Planning Commission unanimously passed a Proposed Bicycle Parking Ordinance on September 1st of this year.
This ordinance is integral to continue on the road toward a green, sustainable, and active city. In short, it requires that new buildings install bicycle parking, just like they need to for cars.
Next stop: City Council
We need you, the grassroots, to let City Council know the importance of this ordinance
Ever ridden to a shiny new building and had nowhere to lock your bike?
Of course you have.
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Fresh Forbes Ave Bike Lanes and Sharrows in Squirrel Hill
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Clearly marked bicycle network taking shape in Squirrel Hill
Forbes Avenue, one of the major roads in the City, received
bicycle-friendly treatments from Margaret Morrison (just east of CMU)
to Murdoch, with the plan to continue the markings through Frick Park
and on up to S. Braddock Ave.
The 2.3 mile stretch, when complete,
will be a combination of bike lanes (whenever the street is wide
enough) and shared lane markings, or "sharrows," when the road narrows, or is a steep downhill.
These markings, along with curb bump-outs, are meant to slow cars down, creating a more livable Forbes Ave.
Click here for more PHOTOS and info on Forbes Ave's new bike markings
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TIPS: Bike Commuting 101 Guide now available online
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New Guide makes reading about urban cycling almost as fun as actually riding!!
Our brand new Bike Commuting 101 Guide is now available
online. You can now view it using your browser, or download a pdf version.
The guide, produced in partnership with the City of Pittsburgh, the
Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership, and the Sprout Fund, is an educational
tool to help you, or a friend in need, learn some urban riding basics,
laws, and practical advice for navigating the city. Everything from
what to wear to navigating intersections is covered.
Check out the new guide in your browser:
www.bike-pgh.org/101
Send it to a friend!
PS - More of a "print" than "pixel" person? Be sure to stay tuned for the official release date for the print edition of the guide!
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DONT DELAY - Program expires Oct 31! Double Your Membership Donation with our Dollar-for-Dollar Matching Program
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Join today! Keep this movement going!
 There is no better time to join and become a member or renew your membership. Every dollar you donate up to $100 is matched dollar-for-dollar until Oct 31st!
Membership is our most important source of income. The
more members we have, the stronger our voice! When you visit other
bike-friendly cities in America and wonder why Pittsburgh isn't the
same...remember, those cities weren't always that way. They became
bike-friendly due to a strong grassroots movement that was at the
table, representing the needs of cyclists. Pittsburgh is no exception.
Never been a member? Check out the discounts and benefits
our card-carrying members enjoy.
Don't remember if you're a member? Call or email us and we'd be happy to tell you: membership@bike-pgh.org
The Pittsburgh Bike Map, bike lanes, racks...None of this would be possible without your support. And there's more on the way!
Click here to find out how you can double your donation and help transform Pittsburgh
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Already a member and want to give more?
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 Sign up for PittsburghGives.org match day - Oct. 28th
The William Benter Foundation is generously matching donations till Oct 31st for new or renewing members. But what if your membership is up-to-date and you want to give more?
- Go to PittsburghGives.org and click "login" and then "Create Login" to sign up for an account. Please do so in advance of Match Day.
- At 10AM* on Oct 28th (Match Day) log into the system and search for "Bike Pittsburgh" or simply bookmark this link.
- Click "Donate Now" and your donation will be matched 50 cents per dollar! There is a minimum donation of $50.
*It's important you have an account established prior to Oct. 28th and
sign as close to 10am as possible because PittsburghGives anticipates
the matching funds will be exhausted within an hour! For more information on PittsburghGives, a resource at The Pittsburgh Foundation, please click here. |
EVENTS: Pittsburgh Cycling Calendar
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All Things Cycling and More!
September is a great month for riding and events. Here are some highlights:
- Sat, Oct 24: Bonzo Goes To Pittsburgh
- RAMONES Themed Alleycat MORE INFO
- Sun, Oct 25: Month of Mud - Western Pennsylvania's oldest and largest off-road race series for racers, by racers. Moraine State Park
MORE INFO
- Wed, Oct 28: Allegheny Riverfront Vision Community Meeting - URA's public meeting about the future of the south shore of the Allegheny River MORE INFO
- Sun, Nov 1: PTAG Moraine State Park Trail Volunteer Day MORE INFO
- Thurs, Nov 5: State Transportation Committee Hearing - Submit testimony to the State about Transpo Priorities, Regional Enterprise Tower, MORE INFO
Find more info on these as well as other events:
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.
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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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