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Sent: Monday, September 24, 2007 7:35 PM
Subject: American Bicyclist Update --- September 24, 2007
National News
Attend the 2007 League Rally at El Tour de Tucson
The League has teamed up with a world-renowned ride, El Tour de Tucson, in
its 25th year, and are also offering League-only tours on the Thursday and
Friday before El Tour. For one price, you are registered to ride in one of
the coolest rides in the U.S., and you get your choice of 11 other rides on
two days. Did we mention that dinners with League members are included?!
This is a great opportunity to visit a gold-level Bicycle Friendly
Community. We have lots of options for guests, and kids, so sign your
family up for the 2007 League Rally: The event of a lifetime! See a
Schedule for the Rally, and register today.
Safe Routes Partnership to Testify Before Congress
The Safe Routes to School National Partnership has announced there will be
a press conference with Chairman of the Transportation and Infrastructure
Committee James Oberstar (D-MN) on Monday, October 1, 2007, to unveil the
most recent National Safe Routes to School Report. On October 2, 2007, Deb
Hubsmith, Director, Safe Routes to School National Partnership and Scott
Bricker, Interim Executive Director, Oregon Bicycle Transportation
Alliance, will testify before the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure's Subcommittee on Highways and Transit regarding the Federal
Safe Routes Program.
LCI Seminars Coming to a City Near You: Sign Up!
There will be five League Cycling Instructor seminars held around the
country in November-and the sign up process is easier than ever. To
register for any of these classes, just click the Seminar Signup button
below the listing. Upcoming seminars will be held in Houston, Texas (twice
in November!); Arnold, Md.; Huntsville, Ala.; and Charleston, S.C. For more
information, or to register, click here.
State and Local Updates
Lexington Hosts Successful Bike Summit
More than 200 people attended the first Lexington, Ky. Bike Summit on
September 21, including Mayor Jim Newberry and numerous members of the city
council and their staff. Opening the Summit, the League's Executive
Director Andy Clarke welcomed the emergence of a vibrant bicycling culture
and rapidly growing network of trails and bike lanes as evidence of real
progress towards the creation of a bicycle friendly culture. At the close
of the one-day event, the Mayor pledged to establish a "Go for the Gold"
task force to earn a gold-level Bicycle Friendly Community designation, and
community members agreed to create an advocacy group (tentatively called
"Bicycling the Bluegrass") to keep momentum going.
NYC to Get Physically Separated Bike Paths
Excerpted from Streets Blog
The NY Department of Transportation revealed plans for New York City's
first-ever physically-separated bike lane, or "cycle track," at a Manhattan
Community Board 4 meeting. Unlike the typical Class II on-street bike lane
in which cyclists mix with motor vehicle traffic, this new design will
create an exclusive path for bicycles between the sidewalk and parked cars.
Bicycling More Prevalent Among Wealthy
Excerpted from the UK Times
The richer people become the further they cycle, according to official
British figures overturning conventional wisdom that the bicycle is largely
a poor man's mode of transport. The richest fifth of the population cycle
on average 2½ times as far in a year as the poorest fifth. The British
Department for Transport's National Travel Survey indicates that the
poorest fifth, despite being five times less likely to have access to a
car, are very unlikely to consider cycling as a solution to their transport
needs. The London Cycling Campaign said that people on higher incomes tend
to be better educated about the health benefits of cycling and more
concerned with maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
Cycling Careers: Now Available!
Thunderhead Searching for Executive Director
The Board of Directors of the Thunderhead Alliance is searching for an
executive director. Please check the Thunderhead Alliance website for
application information.
Bike/Walk Virginia Hiring Program Manager
BikeWalk Virginia is seeking a full-time qualified program manager to
develop and implement a new three-year program. This position will be
located in Martinsville/Henry County, Va. To apply, send a cover letter,
resume, and three writing samples to
ssmith@....
Applications will only be accepted electronically. No phone calls please.
The application deadline is October 15, 2007.
LIB Hiring Bicycle Project Planner
The League of Illinois Bicyclists is seeking a highly motivated individual
for a variety of bicycle infrastructure planning efforts. Major tasks
include: work on community bike planning and Bicycle Friendly Community
designation efforts; perform Complete Streets Road Project Audits; develop
bicycle maps of Illinois urban areas; seek and work on small bicycle
planning contracts with communities; and update and promote LIB's public
input website for upcoming road project designs. Full job description,
qualifications, and details on applying are here.
Transportation Planner Needed in Cambridge, MA
The city of Cambridge, Mass. has an exciting opportunity for a
transportation planner to be part of the city's innovative transportation
planning efforts. The Transportation Planner/PTDM Officer will administer
an innovative municipal ordinance aimed at reducing vehicle trips and
traffic congestion by reviewing and approving transportation demand
management plans for businesses and institutions, monitoring results,
verifying plan compliance, and researching other successful programs. To
apply, submit two copies of your resume and letter of interest by 8 p.m. on
Oct. 1 to: Personnel Dept, Room 309, City Hall, 795 Massachusetts Avenue,
Cambridge, MA 02139. Email:
employment@... FHWA Pedestrian & Bicycle Safety Job
FHWA is seeking a Transportation Specialist to serve as an authoritative
expert and advisor to Safety Leadership in: pedestrian safety, bicyclist
safety, human factors/older road user safety (approximately 75 percent of
your time will be spent on pedestrian and bicyclist safety and 25 percent
spent on human factors/older road users), and other highway safety
programs. Hurry-the job closes this Friday! To apply, click here.
Vote for the League's Future
The Next League Board Members Chosen Soon!
In the coming weeks, this e-newsletter will announce candidates for the
League board of directors as well as voting procedures for our first-ever
electronic vote. Stay tuned to be a part of this exciting process.
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