It's funny how at work and in social situations people consider me something of an
extremist for my bicycle advocacy and scorn for large non-car motor vehicles, and in
the bikies setting I'm sometimes considered damn near a conservative (and not in the
CONSERVing sense) because I dare to own a car and drive it (more miles for long
distance trips than day-to-day, but nonetheless scorned for using it at all and
questioning some of the momilies spouted on the list).
Anyway, I received the following message from another mailing list, and although it's
been mentioned on bikies, I haven't seen a full announcement here yet
[forwarded message below]
Now go have a beer,
Bob Paolino
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Date: Thu, 18 Sep 2003 13:35:41 -0500
From: Rebecca Grossberg <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: (Recipient list suppressed)
Subject: Madison Car-Free Challenge
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Next week, Madison is joining at least 44 cities across the world in
observance of <bold>World Car-Free Day </bold>(9-22-03). You can help
make Madison a leader in sustainable transportation by joining the
Madison Car-Free Challenge!
The <bold>Car-Free Challenge</bold> will run for two weeks,
<bold>Wednesday Sept. 24 through Tuesday Oct. 7</bold>.
To participate:
<bold>Sign up</bold> by contacting Madison Environmental Group at
608.280.0800 or [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Fill out a short baseline survey
Cut out as many car trips as you can for two weeks, and log all your
trips (using a simple form that we provide)
Challenge winners will receive<bold> prizes</bold>, including ten free
rides on Metro Transit, Community Car membership discounts, and bicycle
accessories from Budget Bicycles, Madison Bicycle Co. and Yellow Jersey.
Awards will go to folks who are already living a car-free lifestyle, as
well as to those who make the greatest efforts to reduce their driving
for the Challenge.
To learn more and meet other Challenge participants, please come to one
of two <bold>Car-Free Challenge kick-offs</bold>:
Monday, Sept. 22 at 7:00-8:00 pm
Tuesday, Sept. 23 at 5:00-6:00 pm
Both kick-offs will be held at L'Etoile Bakery and Market Cafe, 25 N.
Pinckney St. (delicious <bold>bakery goodies</bold> included!)
You will learn how you can <bold>save money</bold> and <bold>reduce
greenhouse gas emissions</bold> by reducing the amount you drive. You'll
also receive tips on how to get around town without a car (including a
free copy of the new Madison Area Transportation Options Map).
Please feel free to forward this email.
<underline>
Related Events around Car-Free Day:
</underline><bold>September 20
</bold>The "bike coalition" is hosting a Car-Free Day booth at the Sept.
20 Farmer's Market (King St. corner) to distribute information, t-shirts
and stickers. Come to the booth to learn about upcoming bike rides and
other festivities.
As part of the Fit City Madison initiative, Mayor Dave is leading a bike
ride around Lake Monona at 10:00 am, meeting in front of the City-County
Building (for more info, see
<underline><color><param>0000,0000,fefe</param>http://www.fitcitymadison.com</color></
underline>;).
<bold>September 23-24
</bold>UW Transportation Services is hosting a FREE "Bike-In" Film
Festival at UW-Madison Memorial Union Play Circle Theater. This two-day
festival will highlight bicycling culture in the U.S. and
internationally. Show times at 4:30pm and 7:30pm (for more info, see
<underline><color><param>0000,0000,fefe</param>http://www.fpm.wisc.edu/ambassadors</
color></underline>;).
<bold>
Coming Soon -- Date TBA
</bold>Community Car, Madison's new car-share company, is launching
service this month and will be holding a membership meeting (for more
info, call 204-0000 or [EMAIL PROTECTED]).
***************************************
Rebecca Grossberg
Madison Environmental Group, Inc.
25 North Pinckney Street, Suite 310
P.O. Box 1607
Madison, WI 53703-1607
Phone: 608.204.0400
Fax: 608.280.8108
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
www.madisonenvironmental.com
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