Looks like Pittsburgh had some success getting their "sharrows" (our "chevrons") on the road, and the mayor is even planning to take a spin and have a photo opp. I thought it might be worth popping the Bike PGH folks an email to find out some of the details. (company, locales, etc.)
------------------------------ *From:* BikePGH [mailto:news@bike-pgh.org] *Sent:* Thursday, June 14, 2007 9:02 AM *To:* riccipt@yahoo.com *Subject:* New Bike Lanes, Bike Swap, and More!
[image: Header]http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=lwu7bbcab.0.wymh57bab.uzf778bab.1379&ts=S0253&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bike-pgh.org%2F *In This Exciting Issue* *Liberty Ave Bike Lane<#1132b16432076725_LETTER.BLOCK7> * *BikeFest '07 News <#1132b16432076725_LETTER.BLOCK8>* *County MTB Fest<#1132b16432076725_LETTER.BLOCK9> * *Bike Valet at FLUX <#1132b16432076725_LETTER.BLOCK10>* *Action Alert: Write SPC <#1132b16432076725_LETTER.BLOCK18>* *Calendar of Events<#1132b16432076725_LETTER.BLOCK11> * *BikePGH Online Forums <#1132b16432076725_LETTER.BLOCK12>* *Become a Member! <#1132b16432076725_LETTER.BLOCK13>* *Join Our List* [image: Join Our Mailing List]http://visitor.constantcontact.com/email.jsp?m=1101521622836 *Quick Links* BikePGHhttp://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=lwu7bbcab.0.wymh57bab.uzf778bab.1379&ts=S0253&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bike-pgh.org%2F Free Ride!http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=lwu7bbcab.0.xymh57bab.uzf778bab.1379&ts=S0253&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.freeridepgh.org%2F PTAGhttp://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=lwu7bbcab.0.o8bsf4bab.uzf778bab.1379&ts=S0253&p=http%3A%2F%2Fptagtrails.com%2F BikePGH Forumhttp://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=lwu7bbcab.0.zymh57bab.uzf778bab.1379&ts=S0253&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bike-pgh.org%2Fxdforum BikePGH Bloghttp://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=lwu7bbcab.0.9ymh57bab.uzf778bab.1379&ts=S0253&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bike-pgh.org%2Fblog BikePGH in the News!!!http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=lwu7bbcab.0.rfapsacab.uzf778bab.1379&ts=S0253&p=http%3A%2F%2Fbike-pgh.org%2Fnews%2Fin-the-news Ain't no power like the pedal power 'cause the pedal power don't stop! *June 14, 2007* This eMessenger Brought to you by: [image: Shadyside Spin]http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=lwu7bbcab.0.hqmfdbcab.uzf778bab.1379&ts=S0253&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.shadysidespin.com%2F
*The Paint is to the Pavement on Liberty Ave! * *Ride the new improvements with Mayor Luke Ravenstahl!
*[image: painting the liberty ave bike lane]http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=lwu7bbcab.0.iqmfdbcab.uzf778bab.1379&ts=S0253&p=http%3A%2F%2Fbike-pgh.org%2Fnews%2Fblog%2F2007%2F06%2F12%2Fthe-paint-is-to-the-pavement-on-liberty-ave%2FAfter years of collaboration between Bike Pittsburgh and the City, the Department of Public Works painted the Liberty Ave. Bike Lane and Shared Lane Markings in Bloomfield and Lawrenceville this week.
You can still smell the fresh paint!
Ride with Mayor Luke Ravenstahl on the new lane!
Join us on Monday, June 18 at 11:00 AM for a kickoff and celebratory ride along the new facility with the Mayor of Pittsburgh, Luke Ravenstahl. We will be meeting at the parklet at Baum Blvd and Liberty Ave at 10:45 AM for a press event and speech by the Mayor. PLEASE RSVP to info@bike-pgh.org if you plan on riding along. An RSVP is not necessary to ride, we just need to get a rough estimate on how many folks to expect. Oh, and don't forget your helmet!
The ride will end at the Church Brew Works. Although we're not footing the bill, join us for lunch afterwards at the great Pittsburgh brew-pub restaurant (I mean, they've got pierogi pizza, how great is that!?).
In the meantime, give credit where credit is due, and tell the planning department richard.meritzer@city.pittsburgh.pa.us that you appreciate the safety improvement.
[image: sharrow shared lane marking]Also, take a moment and read this FAQhttp://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=lwu7bbcab.0.jqmfdbcab.uzf778bab.1379&ts=S0253&p=http%3A%2F%2Fbike-pgh.org%2Fcampaigns%2Fbicycle-advocacy%2Fshared-lane-markings%2Fto learn about these new shared lane markings, or "sharrows." Pittsburgh is the first city in Pennsylvania to adopt these, so they will be new to folks who have never ridden or driven in California.
All of this and more can be found by following this linkhttp://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=lwu7bbcab.0.iqmfdbcab.uzf778bab.1379&ts=S0253&p=http%3A%2F%2Fbike-pgh.org%2Fnews%2Fblog%2F2007%2F06%2F12%2Fthe-paint-is-to-the-pavement-on-liberty-ave%2F .
What streets are next?
Greenfield Rd. in Squirrel Hill is next to be striped. PLUS, Bike Pittsburgh was recently funded by the Richard King Mellon Foundation to work with a traffic engineering firm to identify more streets to be signed, striped, and marked - so stay tuned!
Get involved and support this work!
If you want to get involved and see even more bike facilities such as this all over Pittsburgh, please become a member of Bike Pittsburghhttp://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=lwu7bbcab.0.kqmfdbcab.uzf778bab.1379&ts=S0253&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bike-pgh.org%2Fget_involved%2Fbecome-a-member. More members = more advocacy = more cycling improvements. It's as simple as that! *BikeFest '07 News! * *Bike Swap Vendors Needed
*[image: BikeFest]http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=lwu7bbcab.0.4kcy66bab.uzf778bab.1379&ts=S0253&p=http%3A%2F%2Fbike-pgh.org%2Fevents%2FbikefestDo you have a pile of bike parts lying in a box under your bed? Willing to part with one of your many bikes? Or just looking to find some bargains?
Check out the Bike Swap on June 30th in the parking lot behind REI in the SouthSide Works.
Everyone is welcome to attend, shop, and trade at this giant fleamarket for all things cycling!
This year's event will coincide with the Rails to Trails Conservancy's Greenway Sojourn and REI's ever popular Garage Sale, so there will be tons of folks there.
Individual Vendors: Selling space this year is FREE to individuals. You just need to bring your own display materials (table, pop-up tent, etc) and stuff to sell/trade/barter with.
Although selling space is free for individuals, please RSVP to bikefest@bike-pgh.org and let us know you are coming so that we can prepare. Last chance to get into the print calendar!The calendar of events will be off to the printer shortly, so please, if you have an event idea that you've been sitting on, don't hesitate - now is the time to submit!!!
The calendar of eventshttp://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=lwu7bbcab.0.fgapsacab.uzf778bab.1379&ts=S0253&p=http%3A%2F%2Fbike-pgh.org%2Fevents%2Fbikefest%2Fbikefest-calendar-07%2Fis open to whoever wants to organize an event, and make it relate to the bicycle. BikePGH is providing the framework, merely acting as the "hub" to catalyze the events. You can either put on an event as an individual or as an organization. Be creative! Donate and be recognized!We know not everyone has time to organize or participate in events, but many of you want to contribute in some way. You can do so by donating to help us run this fantastic event. Any amount helps - $10... $50... $100... $1,000! No donation is too small. All donations are tax deductible, and we will recognize your generosity on a great big poster at the BikeFest Party (June 29th) and list you in our BikeFest emails and summer newsletter. Please send donations using PayPalhttp://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=lwu7bbcab.0.kgapsacab.uzf778bab.1379&ts=S0253&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.paypal.com%2Fto donate@bike-pgh.org and make a note that it is for BikeFest. Or please send a check to:
Bike Pittsburgh, Inc. 33 Terminal Way Pittsburgh, PA 15219
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[image: mountain bike festival]http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=lwu7bbcab.0.o8bsf4bab.uzf778bab.1379&ts=S0253&p=http%3A%2F%2Fptagtrails.com%2FGet your mountain bike ready to explore some of the best mountain biking possible in PTAG's Allegheny County Mountain Bike Festivalhttp://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=lwu7bbcab.0.pqmfdbcab.uzf778bab.1379&ts=S0253&p=http%3A%2F%2Fbike-pgh.org%2Fnews%2Fblog%2F2007%2F06%2F11%2Fbiking-mountain-bike-festival-showcases-5-county-parks%2F. The point of the festival is to showcase the great mountain biking opportunities in our county parks, as well as raise awareness for the important work that the Pittsburgh Trails Advocacy Grouphttp://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=lwu7bbcab.0.o8bsf4bab.uzf778bab.1379&ts=S0253&p=http%3A%2F%2Fptagtrails.com%2Fdoes in them.
The events are designed so that everyone from beginner to experienced mountain bikers will find some folks to ride with.
*The Schedule: *
*Boyce Park:* Meet at 6 p.m. June 20 at the Four Seasons Lodge parking lot and Patrol No. 1 Grove. Leader Tom Hong, 412-798-9466 tchong@city-net.com
*Deer Lakes: *Meet at 6 p.m. June 21 at the second parking lot on the right at the Veteran's Grove. Leaders Lee and Elizabeth Klevens, 724-265-2220 klevens@connecttime.net
*Hartwood Acres:* Meet at 6 p.m. June 22 at the parking lot between the school and concert stage on Middle Road in Hampton. Leader Maurice Tierney, 412-302-9070 publisher@dirtragmag.com
*South Park:* Meet at 11 a.m. June 23 at the Stone Manse Grove behind the tennis courts. Take Route 88 to Corrigan Drive to Stone Manse Drive in Rotary. Leader Tom Wright, 412-414-5627 tom@pittsburghmountainbiking.com
North Park: Meet at 11 a.m. June 24 at the swimming pool by the playground McCandless Shelter. Leader Bob Bannon, 412-795-7444 robanco@prodigy.net.
The festival will end with a party after the North Park ride. *Ride Your Bike to FLUX and Park (Hassle) Free! * *BikePGH to provide free bike valet service at FLUX Downtown on June 16th
* [image: flux downtown]http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=lwu7bbcab.0.qqmfdbcab.uzf778bab.1379&ts=S0253&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.artsfestival.net%2Fflux"FLUX goes green and plans to recycle every scrap of waste (cups, bottles, used up art) from tonight's event. FLUX gets architects SO-AD to design its borowed space...And--our favourite--FLUX and Bike Pittsburgh offer free Bike Valet service. Tres swank. So leave the Hummer at home." - City Paper
This Free & Secure BIKE VALET SERVICE is sponsored by FLUX and provided by Bike Pittsburgh!
*FLUX is a multi disciplinary event series that celebrates, gathers and showcases two of the Pittsburgh region's greatest assets: our emerging, grass-roots, non-traditional art scene and our vibrant, evolving communities.*
Tickets $10 at the door cash only, $8 for students (with valid ID), Kids under 10 free
Door proceeds benefit participating artists / Must be 21+ with valid ID to purchase alcohol / Limited handicap accessibility
More detailshttp://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=lwu7bbcab.0.8gapsacab.uzf778bab.1379&ts=S0253&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fcalendar%2Fevent%3Feid%3DZG5wNzFicm9hNWU4OGRnNWI2a3U1aXV0NTggOTVqY3JrbjIwZ25paWNyaGtnZGZycnI2YTBAZw%26ctz%3DAmerica%2FNew_York *Reminder: Please comment on SPC's Long Range Plan * *Make sure attention is paid to bike/ped infrastructure! *
The Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission (SPC)http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=lwu7bbcab.0.rqmfdbcab.uzf778bab.1379&ts=S0253&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.spcregion.org%2Fis asking for public comment on their draft of the Long Range Plan titled *Project Region: 2035 Transportation Development Plan*. Why is this important!? Because SPC determines what state and federal transportation dollars are spent on in our region. *Make sure they know how important it is to allocate plenty of those dollars to bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure!*
You can read a copy of the DRAFT 2035 PLAN by clicking herehttp://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=lwu7bbcab.0.sqmfdbcab.uzf778bab.1379&ts=S0253&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.spcregion.org%2Ftrans_lrp_draft.shtml
Please email SPC at comments@spcregion.org and tell them that you want bicycling and walking to be referenced throughout the entire plan. Click "more info" below for an example email that you can cut and paste or add to any way you see fit: More infohttp://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=lwu7bbcab.0.tqmfdbcab.uzf778bab.1379&ts=S0253&p=http%3A%2F%2Fbike-pgh.org%2Fnews%2Fblog%2F2007%2F06%2F06%2Faction-alert-write-spc%2F *Calendar of Events * *All Things Cycling and More!*
Click herehttp://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=lwu7bbcab.0.izmh57bab.uzf778bab.1379&ts=S0253&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fcalendar%2Fembed%3Fsrc%3D95jcrkn20gniicrhkgdfrrr6a0%2540group.calendar.google.comor on the calendar image below to view our full calendar of events. For details click on the individual events. Our calendar is syndicated so be sure to subscribe!http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=lwu7bbcab.0.jzmh57bab.uzf778bab.1379&ts=S0253&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fcalendar%2Ffeeds%2F95jcrkn20gniicrhkgdfrrr6a0%40group.calendar.google.com%2Fpublic%2Fbasic If you have a bike event you'd like to submit, just email us at submit@bike-pgh.org. Be sure to answer all the typical questions: who, what, where, when, why, and how much. ___________________________________________________ [image: dirt rag ad]http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=lwu7bbcab.0.izmh57bab.uzf778bab.1379&ts=S0253&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fcalendar%2Fembed%3Fsrc%3D95jcrkn20gniicrhkgdfrrr6a0%2540group.calendar.google.com
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If you're looking for some fun and easy rides in the city, be sure to check out Team Decaf (every Tuesday evening) or Team Caffeine for some more intense riding (every Thursday evening). Both rides leave from Enrico's Tazza D'Oro Cafe at 1125 N. Highland Avenue in Highland Park at 6:15pm sharp. For more information please contact John Strait jstrait@acm.org.
Every Friday a group leaves from Pittsburgh Pro at 6:15PM: confirm with Jason jason@pghprobikes.com
More rides can be found at WPWhttp://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=lwu7bbcab.0.kzmh57bab.uzf778bab.1379&ts=S0253&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.wpwbikeclub.org%2FCalendar%2FMay06.htm, P.O.R.C.http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=lwu7bbcab.0.lzmh57bab.uzf778bab.1379&ts=S0253&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.porcmtbclub.org%2F, and Venture Outdoorshttp://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=lwu7bbcab.0.mzmh57bab.uzf778bab.1379&ts=S0253&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ventureoutdoors.org%2Fbikinghome.asp *Get Linked In to Local Bike Culture * [image: Screenshot of messageboard]http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=lwu7bbcab.0.disz66bab.uzf778bab.1379&ts=S0253&p=http%3A%2F%2Fbike-pgh.org%2Fxdforum%2F *Don't forget to check out our new local online forums!*
Ask bike or commuting related questions, find out about Pittsburgh cycling events, meet other cyclists, peddle your wares, or just hang out and have a laugh on the Bike Pittsburgh Forums.
It's FREE, fun, and a great way to get involved.
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Imagine Pittsburgh as a city where the choice to ride a bike is an easy one. A vibrant city where the roads are less congested, the air is cleaner, and folks are healthier. A place where we can all safely get to work and the grocery store while burning calories not fossil fuels. Bike Pittsburgh works every day on behalf of our members to make to make this vision a reality. Invest in your community - become a member today! Bike Pittsburgh gratefully acknowledges the Richard King Mellon Foundation and the Heinz Endowments for their generous support.
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