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Help us reach 2012 members by 2012
Join today and help make Pittsburgh more bike friendly
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If you've ever wanted more bike lanes and markings, secure bike parking, a bike-friendly workplace, or more fun biking events, you understand by now that membership in Bike Pittsburgh helps make these things a reality. We are the only local organization working to protect the rights of people who ride bikes and work towards the dream of a truly bike-friendly Pittsburgh. But we need your support to make it all happen.
Without a doubt, 2011 has been an exciting year for Bike Pittsburgh. With new bike lanes on the way, more bike racks in our business districts, a brand new edition of the award-winning Pittsburgh Bike Map, better bike access on public transit, the development of a bike-friendly employer program, the Car Free Calculator, and our biggest and baddest BikeFest to date, you can see we've been busy making Pittsburgh an even better place to ride a bike.
But, none of this would be possible without our members
Our membership base is essential - it amplifies our voice, and helps fund programs and projects that are necessary for a bike friendly city. Plus, you get great member benefits like discounts at local businesses and bike shops. Help us to reach 2012 members by 2012 and help us unlock a $2012 matching gift. We're getting close to our goal with only 300 members to go.
Already a member? Thank you! Please forward this email to your friends or link to 2012 by 2012 on the social networking site of your choice.
PittsburghGives update
Thanks to everyone who donated to BikePGH during The Pittsburgh Foundation's Day of Giving. We ranked 7th in total number of donations out of 654 local nonprofits. We couldn't be more honored that so many people believe in our work.
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Putting a spotlight on bike ninjas
BikePGH teams up with Pitt to outfit over 60 bikes in under 2 hours
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In an effort to make our streets just a bit safer, we partnered with the University of Pittsburgh in early October on a targeted bike light giveaway in Oakland. The pop-up event was a huge success - so much so that we ran gave out 100 lights in under two hours.
The effort, which was the first of its kind in Pittsburgh, set out to specifically target people riding bikes sans lights. BikePGH staff and volunteers flagged down unlit riders where we then affixed free lights to their bikes. Planet Bike extended a discount to BikePGH that made this program possible. Thanks Planet Bike!
If you don't have lights, don't wait around for another giveaway. Use your BikePGH member discount at your local bike shop to outfit your bike ASAP. It will keep you legal and safer at night.
You can read more about the program on our blog
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Numbers talk when you bike and walk
Pittsburgh region closing in on 100,000 Car Free Miles logged
|  Car Free Calculator members are closing in on the goals we set for our first year. We need about 6000 miles to reach our goal of 100,000, and only 75 new members to reach 500. At almost 95,000 car-free miles logged, the numbers for our region are really stacking up: 5 million calories burned, $47,000 saved, and over 100,000 lbs CO2 equivalents kept out of the atmosphere. Way to go Pittsburgh!
If you don't know already, each time we hit a milestone a new raffle winner is drawn. The more often people log their miles the better their odds of winning a prize. So far seven people have claimed prizes donated from businesses like OTB Bicycle Cafe, Piper's Pub, Whole Foods Market, the East End Food Coop, and American Eagle Outfitters.
Follow the link to learn about the most recent raffle winner. Sign up today and help us meet the goals for the first year!
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Mon. Nov 7: Livable Communities expert, Dan Burden to speak in Avalon
Join AARP for a dynamic meeting with one of the nation's leading authorities on walkable, bikeable, and livable communities
 Keynote speaker Dan Burden, Executive Director, Walkable and Livable Communities Institute is an internationally recognized authority on traffic and pedestrian safety. He brings together many issues including street design, transportation, and mobility challenges into a holistic vision for healthy, prosperous communities The goal of this workshop is to bring citizens, elected officials and government staff together to build capacity for livable communities by promoting a shared understanding of how the built environment impacts community health and wellbeing. The workshop will include examples and audits to illustrate how walkability and livability benefits a community and how an active community environment can be achieved. The Details: Monday, November 7, 2011 - 6:30 PM North Boroughs YMCA Community Center
Episcopal Diocese of Pittsburgh, Church of the Epiphany
Corner of California & S. Home Aves., Avalon, PA
Free Event with Complimentary Refreshments
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Thurs. Nov 17: Allegheny Riverfront Green Boulevard - First Public Meeting
Find out about the exciting project that can change the face of the Allegheny River Communities
The Riverfront Green Boulevard is underway!
Come learn about the Green Boulevard, meet the planning team, share your thoughts on the future of the Allegheny Riverfront, and learn about opportunities for participation over the next year.
The Green Boulevard study will develop the Allegheny Riverfront vision in further detail, focusing on open space and ecology, transportation, and land use and urban design for the Lawrenceville area.
Allegheny Riverfront Green Boulevard - 1st Public Meeting
November 17, 2011
6-8 pm Society for Contemporary Craft
2100 Smallman St (Strip District)
For more info, see www.greenboulevardpgh.com or the Green Boulevard Bulletin (pdf)
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Buy a tube, support a bike friendly Pittsburgh
Trek of Pittsburgh to donate $1 for every tube purchased at their Shadyside store
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Need a tube? Of course you do!
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BikePGH Board update
Meet our newest board member and new board president
|  Nancy Furbee - We'd like to extend a "Welcome aboard" to our newest Board Member, Nancy Furbee. She is a graduate of North Hills High School and holds a master degree in Human Resources from La Roche College. A recent graduate of the Leadership Pittsburgh program, Nancy combines her love of networking and her 20+ year HR career to successfully lead her HR consulting firm, Furbee and Associates LLC.
 Mac Howison - We'd also like to send a note of congratulations to our newest Board President, Mac Howison. Mac has been on the BikePGH Board since 2008, and is the Funding Programs Manager for The Sprout Fund, one of Southwestern Pennsylvania's leading agencies on issues related to civic engagement, talent attraction and retention, public art, and catalytic small-scale funding. Mac's enthusiasm for car-free transportation is evident in his active walking, busing, and biking regimen.
Click here to meet the rest of the BikePGH Board |
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BikePGH in the News
Keeping bikes in the media
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Local Cycling Events Calendar
Come out and play, learn, get active
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Listed below are some of the upcoming highlights.
BikePGH Events
- Tues Nov 8, 5:30-7:30 PM - BikePGH Office Volunteer Night We'll provide the food and materials, you bring the hands. No experience necessary. 3410 Penn Ave, Lawrenceville. More info HERE
Other Events
- Mon Nov 7 - Livable Communities expert, Dan Burden, speaking in Avalon
- Sat Nov 5 - I <3 My Library Alleycat - Raise awareness about the upcoming referendum vote and have fun! Oakland
- Sat Nov 5 - Fall Classic Bicycle Hash - riding your bicycle for 5-8 miles at whatever pace you enjoy, mystery, teamwork, and libations. Lawrenceville
- Thurs Nov 17 - Allegheny Riverfront Green Boulevard First Public Meeting. Learn about this important project that could change the face of the Allegheny Riverfront communities. Strip District.
- Every Tues, Wed, Thurs in Nov - Trek of PGH Workshops - Workshops include: Maintenance on the Go, Just say NO to the off season, and a Guide to Indoor Training. Various Trek of PGH locations. See site for details
- Every Sunday - Free Ride's Drop in Mechanic's classes. Various topics. Point Breeze.
If you have an event you'd like to see listed on the Pittsburgh cycling events calendar, click here to submit.
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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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