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Speak up for safe streets in Oakland: Thursday, March 24
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Oakland Community Plan Meeting will determine the future of the neighborhood
Live in Oakland? Work in Oakland? Study in Oakland? Shop in Oakland? Travel in Oakland?
Please attend the Oakland Community Plan Meeting this Thursday, March 24.
Oakland is embarking on an ambitious Community Plan that aims to set the vision for what the neighborhood will look like in the future. The Oakland Planning and Development Corporation is leading the charge on the project and is inviting all of their community partners to help author the 2011 Oakland Community Plan. The plan aims to find Oakland's greatest challenges and " produce the tools needed to remedy them."
One of four of the stated goals is to "further existing ideas pertaining to multi-modal transportation, including bike access as a major component."
This is a great opportunity for bike advocates to get involved to ensure the the future of Oakland is a safe, bike-friendly one.
Please attend this meeting and share your vision!
- Thursday, March 24
- 6:00m - 8:30 PM
- St Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral
- 419 Dithridge St
- Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Click here for more details about the Oakland 2025 Plan and Kickoff Event
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BikePGH wins "Advocacy Organization of the Year" award from the Alliance for Biking & Walking
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Great news from Washington DC
While at the National Bike Summit in Washington, DC, we learned some news that we are excited to tell you. During each Summit, the Alliance for Biking & Walking host their annual meeting where member organizations, like BikePGH, get together with our peers to announce the coveted Alliance "Advocacy Awards." The Alliance is the national organization whose job it is to make sure all of the local organizations are connected, strengthened and supported.
We are excited to report that BikePGH won the "2011 Advocacy Organization of the Year" award! This is an excellent reflection of the Pittsburgh community and the incredible support we have here.
Click here to find out what the Alliance had to say about us as well as our fellow Awardees
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Attention Artists and Lovers of Art!!
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The 60/40 Series presents: Outspoken, a benefit art show for BikePGH
This is the first in a series of benefit art sales the 60/40 Series intends to hold on behalf of local advocacy groups and non-profits working to better the community we call home - Pittsburgh.
Proceeds from all art sales will be split between the individual artists and BikePGH, 60/40, respectively.
Call for Submissions: The organizers are seeking contributions of original works of two- and three- dimensional design. Artists may submit up to 4 pieces, of which 1 must be bicycle themed. Limited series prints are also welcomed. Show space will be designated on a first submitted, first placed basis. Deadline for commitment to the Outspoken show is April 14th, with the final deadline for submissions on April 21
Buying the Art: Art lovers should mark April 29 on their calendars - the day the art goes live on the web for sale and when the show opens to the public during the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust's Spring Gallery Crawl.
Outspoken will be taking place in a space donated to us by the Trust at 805/807 Liberty Ave in the heart of the Cultural District, Downtown.
Important Dates- April 21: Deadline for submissions
- April 29: Art Show during the Spring Gallery Crawl at 805/807 Liberty Ave and when art sale goes live on the web
Thanks to Ben Smith, Kelly Carter, and Dave Baach, the curators of the 60/40 series
Click here for full details on submitting, seeing the show, and buying the art
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Protect yourself: What every bicyclist needs to know about car insurance
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Many crashes involving bicyclists go unreported, and many bicyclists involved in crashes don't seek proper medical attention
We took some time consulting with a local lawyer to figure out exactly what you need to know regarding insurance, riding bikes, and making sure you are rightfully compensated for any injuries or hospital bills.
Often car insurance, either the other driver's or your own (if you have it), will cover many of your expenses. But, there are things that you should always do if you are involved in a crash while riding your bike.
Click here to find out the steps you need to take to make sure you are protected
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Don't forget to hand-write your letter to Mayor Ravenstahl
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Help get more bike lanes! Hand-write a letter to be hand-delivered to the Mayor!
In 2010, the City of Pittsburgh installed about 5 miles of bike lanes and sharrows, mostly in East End neighborhoods. These lanes were a welcome addition to the emerging city-wide bike lane network, and showed that the City was serious when, upon receiving the "Bronze Bike-friendly Community" status, Mayor Ravenstahl proclaimed that there will be "25 miles of new bike lanes and sharrows in two years."
We want to make sure this momentum continues, so we decided that we'd deliver to him a bunch of "Thank You" notes to demonstrate how much support Mayor Ravenstahl has for his bike initiative, and how bike lanes have positively impacted the lives of thousands of Pittsburghers.
We're looking for fun, creative responses on our kinda boring form letter on how more bike lanes will change your life. The idea is that hand-written letters are more effective than emails, form letters, and post cards, so write-away!
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Here's the deal:1. Print out the form letter to the mayor 2. Tell the Mayor how more bike lanes will improve your life. Use a colorful marker if you want. Draw a picture. Be creative or clever, or don't be! 3. Return it to us at BikePGH by June 1, 2011
It's that simple.
Mail completed letters to:
BikePGH attn: Bike Lanes
3410 Penn Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15201
Click here for more details
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Not a member of BikePGH? Join TODAY!
| |  Help us continue our momentum into 2011. If you're not a member, please join now. If you're already a member please consider making an additional contribution to ensure our success in the new year. Your support is essential to continue improving the city for bikes.
When you donate, you:
- Add your voice to one of the fastest growing and most transformative organizations in Pittsburgh with nearly 1,500 current dues-paying members
- 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
Please donate today and make sure that we will be here working on your behalf for years to come!
 Not a member of BikePGH? Join today! Membership is our most important source of income, and we need you to add your voice! BikePGH works to protect cyclist's rights and promote the vision of making Pittsburgh a safer and more enjoyable place to live and to ride. BECOME A MEMBER TODAY
 Already a member and wish to make and additional contribution? Every little bit helps. Whether it's for purchasing bike racks, engineering bike lanes, printing the Pittsburgh Bike Map, or simply helping us pay our internet bill, you can be sure that we put your donation to good use. Make an ADDED DONATION to help make the change that you want to see.
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Volunteers needed for Steel City Showdown
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|  Sunday, April 17: Unique Spectator-Friendly Pittsburgh event in need of volunteers
The Steel City Showdown is a Downtown/Northside criterium bicycle race. The spectator friendly event will feature a sideline party or "Tailgate" on General Robinson St, where spectators can watch the racers sprint across the Roberto Clemente Bridge as they complete their laps. The public will get an opportunity to mingle with cyclists, check out bikes, learn many aspects of the sport of cycling, and get information on future cycling events in the city. Racers will learn why Pittsburgh is known as "The City of Bridges" as they race a closed 0.8 mile loop over the majestic Allegheny River.
This unique event is fast approaching. Organizers are searching for volunteers to fill several jobs to help the event go smoothly.
Right now they're looking for a responsible person to fill a "Volunteer Coordinator" position, who will help assemble volunteers before the event and manage them on race day. They will be able to provide some
assistance and compensation in the form of a free t-shirt, free food, attendance at their exclusive sponsor happy hour, and other perks.
The organizers are also looking for people interested in other race-day jobs such as course marshals, morning setup and afternoon teardown.
Anyone interested in volunteering should contact steelcityshowdownvolunteers@gmail.com
Please see the Steel City Showdown website for more details on this exciting event
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Cycling Calendar of Events
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| All Things Cycling in the Greater Pittsburgh Region!
Here are some of the upcoming highlights:
Thurs, March 24, 6p: Oakand 2025 Community Plan Kickoff Event St Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, 419 Dithridge St
Sat, March 26, 12p: Viking Bike Ride to Welcome Spring South Side Riverfront Park
Fri, April 1, 12a: Flock of Cycles Midnight Flock Carnegie Museum Dinosaur, Oakland
Tues, April 5, 6p: First Team Decaf Ride of the season Tazza D'Oro Cafe, Highland Park
April, 8-10: Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour Byham Theater, Downtown
Wed, April 13, 6:30p Bike to Work Day Planning Meeting BikePGH Office, Lawrenceville
Sun, April 17: Steel City Showdown PNC Park, General Robinson St, Northside
Fri, April 29: Outspoken, a benefit art show for BikePGH 805/807 Liberty Ave, Downtown - part of the Spring Gallery Crawl
Early Warning - Fri, May 20: Bike to Work Day All over Pittsburgh
Click on the button below for complete info on these as well as other events
If you have a bike event or ride you'd like to submit, let us know about it.
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Bike Pittsburgh gratefully acknowledges the
Richard King Mellon Foundation, Heinz Endowments, The Sprout Fund, The Benter Foundation, The Alliance for Biking & Walking and our members for their generous support.
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