Announcing: The BikePGH Annual Membership Meeting

The board and staff of Bike Pittsburgh would like to invite our members to attend our Annual Meeting.

Bike Pittsburgh is making real, positive changes in the City of Pittsburgh. So we're hosting a membership meeting to recap last year's successes and engage our members in shaping the future of the organization.

If you're one of our 1,400+ members, you are invested in this community and we want to meet you and hear from you. If we work together we can make a stronger and more lasting impact, not just for ourselves, but also future generations of Pittsburghers. The only requirement to attend is that you are a member in good standing.  

Members should keep a look out for an additional email invite. 

This is a great chance to meet other Bike Pittsburgh members, neighbors, staff, see what is going on in the world of bike advocacy, and contribute to future efforts.   

Who should come: Bike Pittsburgh Members   

Not yet a member? Click here to join online, or join on-the-spot the night of the event 

Not sure if you are a member?  See below
When: Wednesday, February 9, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm (doors open at 6:30)
Where: Grey Box Theatre, 3595 Butler St, Lawrenceville

How Much: This event is FREE 

After the meeting, we will be gathering across the street at the Round Corner Cantina for a casual meet and greet. Be sure to bring some cash if you want food or drink from this popular Lawrenceville spot.

Please note: Receiving this email newsletter does not necessarily indicate that you're a member. In fact, most people who subscribe to it are not members (5000 subscribers, 1430 members of BikePGH). 

1. Take a look at the "valid through" line on your membership card. If the date has passed, you need to renew.  

2. If you do not have a membership card or misplaced your membership card, simply email or call our membership manager, Lolly Walsh and inquire: lolly@bike-pgh.org or 412.325.4334. 

Click here for complete details of our Membership Meeting 

• Add your voice to one of the fastest growing and most transformative organizations in Pittsburgh with nearly 1,500 current dues-paying members in good standing
  
• Receive an invitation to Bike Pittsburgh's annual membership meeting, special events and promotions
  
• Demonstrate your support for our mission and vision
• Join the fun and exciting bicycling community in Pittsburgh
• Receive a receipt for a tax-deduction 
• Receive discounts from dozens of local bike shops and businesses that support a bicycle-friendly Pittsburgh

Click on the image to watch the Pittsburgh Streetfilm

Filmmaker brings Pittsburgh's initiatives to the world

City Paper names Bike Share as one of the inventions that could "change Pittsburgh as we know it"

Josh Karns, the executive director of PA Walks and Bikes, will be in Pittsburgh on Thursday to talk about what's going on in the state capitol that will affect the roads in your area, and to discuss how you can get involved to make sure our decision-makers are acting in our best interest. He also wants to hear from you: how is YOUR ride, how is YOUR neighborhood, what needs to happen to make YOU feel safer when walking and biking.
 

PA Walks and Bikes is the statewide bicycle and pedestrian advocacy group, working on the ground in Harrisburg to make Pennsylvania a better place to live and ride.

Here are the details... 

• What: PA Walks and Bikes Meet and Greet 
• Where: Over the Bar Bicycle Cafe, 2518 East Carson, Pittsburgh, PA 15203 
• When: Thursday, January 20, 2011, 8:30 PM till whenever Josh feels tired...
• Why: We're all in this together. Let's meet and greet and COLLABORATE!

Click here for more details

Volunteers shoveled the Hot Metal Bridge last winter

There is no doubt the city is doing a better job plowing our streets this year.
 

They are looking for ways to continually improve their service, but they need to hear from you so that they know what's important to work on.

Whenever you notice snow being plowed into a bike lane, a bike lane or trail not getting plowed, it is ever so important to call 311 or send an email and let them know.  If a city doesn't know about a problem, they won't fix it.
 

Upcoming Community Meetings on Winter Storm Management
 

You can also voice your concern in person by attending one of the four of the City's Community Meetings on the Winter Storm Emergency Plan.

At the meetings, department representatives will present the City's new snow operations during a declared snow emergency and indicate how the plan will affect residents. In addition, representatives will be available to take questions.

All meetings will take place at 6:30 p.m. at the following locations:

• Wednesday, Jan. 19 - Sheraden Senior Center - 720 Sherwood Ave
• Thursday, Jan. 20 - Northside Senior Center, Allegheny Square
• Monday, Jan. 24 - Schenley Ice Rink Party Room - Schenley Park Overlook Dr

Thurs, Jan 20: PA Walks & Bikes Meet and Greet OTB Cafe, South Side

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