Look down at the Awards & Recognition
section--Madison's very own Planet Bike got big
kudos from the City of Chicago!
Way to go, Bob, Jay & Co.!
-Mike
CONTENTS
Local & World News | <>Turning a Tragedy into Action
Local & World News | <>Bike Parking Included in FAA Bill
Local & World News | <>Free Bikes Take Steps in Three Cities
Local & World News | <> Register Now for Walk to School Day
Local & World News | <>Cycling Mileage Up in Amsterdam
Local & World News | <>U.N. Calls for Pedal Power
Local & World News | <>Boy Fatally Shot While on Bicycle
Awards & Recognition | <>Planet Bike Honored in Chicago
Good People Needed | <>SLO Regional Rideshare
Good People Needed | <>Bridging the Gap
A Gentle Reminder | <>The League is CFC #0194
National & International News
Turning a Louisville Tragedy Into Action
Thousands of cyclists have expressed outrage and
shock over the death of Chips Cronen on July 3
while riding on the Clark Memorial Bridge between
Kentucky and Indiana. Cronen's brother-in-law, Ed
Tonini, has shared a letter with the League that
expressed the family's gratitude for cyclists'
support, and shares his hope that some good will
come out of this tragedy. Read the letter in its
entirety
<http://www.bikeleague.org/news/071607adv.php>here.
Oberstar Includes Bike Parking in FAA Bill
Reprinted from the
<http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/07/09/AR2007070901533.html>Washington
Post
<http://oberstar.house.gov/>Rep. James L.
Oberstar (D-Minn.) -- the bicyclist and powerful
chairman of the House Transportation and
Infrastructure Committee -- recently inserted a
bicycle provision into a hefty bill dealing with
major airport and airplane projects. On page 13
of the 168-page bill needed to fund the Federal
Aviation Administration and its next-generation
air traffic control system, Oberstar ensured that
bicyclists and their rides were being
represented. The bill would allow airports to use
federal funds -- which are usually tapped to
build terminals and parking garages -- to
construct bicycle storage facilities for
passengers. This bill has even prompted calls for
a bike ride from Washington D.C.'s Reagan
National Airport to the
<http://www.bikeleague.org/>National Bike Summit
next March 5-7. Look for more information soon!
New York, Tulsa, Okla. and Paris: United by Bike
From July 7-11, New Yorkers enjoyed free
30-minute rides between the
<http://www.storefrontnews.org/exhib_dete.php?exID=133>Storefront
for Art and Architecture and a second bike-share
station. Locations included the Hudson River
Park, Washington Square Park, Williamsburg, City
Hall, and SoHo. Visit
<http://www.nybikeshare.org>nybikeshare.org for
real-time text and video blogging of the New York
Bike-Share Project as it happened, and to see
what plans are for future free bike shares in New
York City.
In Tulsa, free bikes are being funded by the
Warren Medical Research Foundation. Although some
of the colorful, 35-pound, single-gear bikes were
delivered last week, the
"<http://www.tulsaworld.com/news/article.aspx?articleID=070602_1_A2_hTheh88311>Tulsa
Townies" are not yet ready for public use. A
public announcement will be made when the bikes
are available at three "cycle stations." The
bikes, which will be free to users, are part of a
pilot program designed to promote healthy
lifestyles.
Paris, France joined several other European
cities with its own program, Velib, which will
launch on July 15. Trials are underway already,
and reviews are estatic. The
<http://www.velib.paris.fr/>Web site expects to
have English translations up soon.
Registration Open for Walk to School Day
Registration is now open for 2007 International
Walk to School events in the USA. This October,
communities around the country will join nearly
40 countries to celebrate walking and bicycling
to school. Walk to School Day will take place
October 3, 2007. To register an event, or to sign
up as a resource person for Walk to School
events, visit
<http://www.walktoschool.org/register>www.walktoschool.org/register.
Registered events will be displayed on an
interactive map on the Walk to School Web site,
so that neighboring communities, media and other
organizations will be able to view participating
events. For more information, contact
<mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>Jennifer Bonchak at
919-843-4859 or <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>Nancy
Pullen-Seufert at 919-962-7419.
Bicycle Mileage Up in Amsterdam
A new government study in Amsterdam shows that
despite the increasing distances covered by the
Dutch, the bicycle has retained its popularity,
and is used for almost a quarter of all journeys.
In fact for distances up to 7.5 km, the bicycle
is the most popular means of transport. In 2005,
35% of all trips up to 7.5 km were made by
bicycle. Bicycle use very much depends on the
distance covered. As 70 percent of all journeys
in the Netherlands are still shorter than 7.5 km,
the strong position of the bicycle over short
distances (35 percent) also extends into the
total modality split (27 percent bicycle). At the
same time, it is interesting to note that the
bicycle is regularly chosen above 7.5 km: 15
percent of journeys in the category 7.5 to 15 km.
To see the full report: click
<http://www.fietsberaad.nl/library/repository/bestanden/Cycling%20in%20the%20Netherlands%20VenW.pdf>here.
U.N. Calls for Pedal Power
by
<http://www.relocalize.net/un_calls_for_pedal_power_to_reduce_environmental_damage>AFP
Staffwriters
More bicycle riding and other lifestyle changes
are urgently needed to reduce climate-altering
carbon emissions that are damaging Asia's health
and could also threaten the economy, the
<http://sg.news.yahoo.com/afp/20070702/twl-who-asia-health-4bdc673.html>World
Health Organization said last week. Climate
change contributes directly or indirectly to
about 77,000 deaths per year in the region,
according to WHO estimates. Shigeru Omi, WHO's
regional director for the Western Pacific,
proposed greater use of bicycles, the use of
clean energy sources, and tax incentives to
reduce carbon emissions. " we have to adopt
lifestyles that are not only healthy but also
environment friendly such as reducing the use of
private vehicles, walking more or riding
bicycles," he said in a speech.
14-Year-Old Boy Fatally Shot on Bicycle
by the
<http://www.pennlive.com/newsflash/pa/index.ssf?/base/news-52/11846033705340.xml&storylist=penn>Associated
Press
A 14-year-old riding his bicycle with friends was
shot in broad daylight in an alleged case of road
rage, police said. Tykeem Law, 14, was shot and
killed near two of Philadelphia's most well-known
cheesesteak stands after a car pulled up behind
the boys and began honking for them to get out of
the way. Charles Meyers, 18, was charged with
murder and weapon violations. Police said he sped
from the scene after Saturday's shooting, nearly
striking several pedestrians, but was quickly
captured by an off-duty police officer who saw
what happened. The shooting occurred yards from
two well-known cheesesteak stands, Pat's King of
Steaks and Geno's Steaks, in an area of South
Philadelphia crowded round-the-clock with
tourists and locals.
Awards & Recognition
Planet Bike Honored in Chicago
<http://www.planetbike.com/page/>Planet Bike
received the 2007 Mayor Daley Bicycle Advocacy
Council award for being the corporation that most
supports bicycling in the City of Chicago. The
presentation was made on June 15 during Chicago's
<http://www.biketraffic.org/content.php?id=44_0_8_0>Bike
to Work Day rally in Daley Plaza. The City
recognized Planet Bike's work with grass roots
advocacy organizations in the City, specifically
the Chicago Bicycle Ambassadors. The Ambassadors
and junior Ambassadors are the City of Chicago's
bicycle safety and public awareness outreach
team. Last year alone, the program presented on
bicycle safety to over 42,000 children and adults
at Chicago Park District camps and various
events. Planet Bike has been the program's major
product sponsor since 2002.
Good People Needed
SLO Regional Rideshare Needs Bike Coordinator
San Luis Obispo, Calif.'s Regional Rideshare is
looking for a Bike Coordinator (intern) for a one
year position with the ability to be extended.
The salary will be $13-$15 DOE, and you must
apply by August 20, 2007. To learn more, visit
<http://www.rideshare.org>www.rideshare.org.
Bridging the Gap Needs Project Manager
<http://www.bridgingthegap.org/>Bridging The Gap
in Kansas City, Mo., a nonprofit organization
that works to protect the environment, is seeking
a highly motivated and qualified individual to
serve as the project manager for their Clean
Commute program. This program works to reduce air
pollution by encouraging businesses and
individuals to use alternative transportation
options for work and utilitarian trips.
Candidates interested in this position should
submit a resume and cover letter via email to
<mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>[EMAIL PROTECTED]
or via regular mail to BTG, Attn. Laura Klover,
435 Westport Road, #23, Kansas City, MO 64111.
Resumes will be reviewed until the position is
filled.
A Gentle Reminder
Reminder for Federal Employees: CFC #0194
Federal employees: Don't forget to select the
League as your beneficiary for the Combined
Federal Campaign: We're #0194.
<http://acuralabiketour.com/>
<http://www.perimeterbicycling.com/BR2007/BikeRally2007.pdf>
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