COUNTY BICYCLES COMMITTEES SHIFT INTO HIGH GEAR, P. 4-6 @SCYCLEGRAM July/August 1997 Newsletter of the Bicycle Coalition of the Delaware Valley Chestnut Street | [soc vous Bike Ban Lifted, SEPTA PERMIT-FREE! Share the Road Signs Installed After years of being taunted by No Bikes” signs on Chestnut Street, Philadelphia cyclists can celebrate a moral victory. The signs are history, thanks to Councilwoman Happy Fernandez who, at the insis- tence of Bicycle Coalition leadership, Steve Spindler, BCDV board member introduced legislation in April and chair of the Bikes on Transit Commit- remove the offensive signs. tee, and Jerry Kane, SEPTA’ bike coordi- In an interesting turn of policy, nator, at the newly spruced-up Manayunk the Streets Department replaced train station, the sight of SEPTA's press the No Bikes signs with “Share the | conference announcing the new bike policy. Road with Bicycles” signs! For more information and story, see p. 2. SEE SOMEONE Thanks to you, ayuda Bicycle Coalition of the Delaware Valley ee) a an membership has recently exceeded BIKE LANE? 2000 concerned, dedicated cyclists! Ione e If you haven't renewed your membership, do so today. same Ifyou have renewed, encourage a friend to join. The more Public Aas at'the Parking CS ‘the louder our rallying’ cry, the more fee mea eee 7M Oa ae teen TELEPHONE Kainz M.Klinhrg, PD. Jusph G. Klempay Mark. Klepinger Jame Knappe Jef Kechoneice CAMPAIGN DONORS! Pui M, & Tracey Kab! Todd A, Kolb Merle Koller Jolm Koormar Samara M. & Philip B Korb ilson Transit ttee Report: IT’S OFFICIAL: SEPTA LIFTS PERMIT REQUIREMENTS FOR BIKES ON TRAINS, SUBWAYS AND THE NORRISTOWN HIGH SPEED LINE! | Ata press conference at the newly spruced-up Manayunk R6 train station on Junel2th, SEPTA's annouced the suspention of its bike permits. SEPTA assistant general manger Steph Rosenfeld credited persistant lobbying by Bicycle Coalition activists, “and all those | ittl yellow posteards from your faithful members,” for moving SEPTA to quickly make this policy change. BCDV Executive Director Sue McNamara spoke at the press conference, thanking SEPTA for the policy change and vowing to work with SEPTA to create a region where, “through intergrating biking, walking and transit becoming car-free can really be a viable option? PennDOT to Launch Bike Program PennDOT recently announced a new program that promotes bicycles as an altemative method of transportation between its two Harrisburg offices, ‘The “Capital Bike” program will enable PennDOT employees to use five bikes to shuttle between PennDot offices. The program is the first of its kind in PA state government. “Bicycling between our two loca- Unfortunately there was an error in the new brochure stating limits on the number of bikes allowed (there are none of course) which will be corrected on the next printing. If anyone has trouble boarding a train because the conductor stated that there was a limit please email John Boyle at john@bikemap.com or call 215- 985-2839 with the time and station that the incident occurred and we will address the issue with SEPTA. Steve Spindler and John Boyle of the Bikes on Transit Committee have sent a bike boarding priority list to SEPTA bicycle coordinator Jerry Kane suggesting where conductors should determine placement of bicycles on tions is a positive step in promoting fitness and clean air and minimizing traffic congestion, and we are hioping to serve as a leader for other state and private agencies to follow,” said “Transportation Secretary Bradley L. Mallory. ‘The five bright yellow bikes that will be used as a part of the Capital Bike program cost a total of $1,450. Employees using the bikes will be required to wear a helmet and a vest, both of which will be furnished by PennDOT. trains. Sue McNamara will also be working with Mr. Kane to create appriate bike signage on trains and in the rail stations. Most noticibly, we hope to have bike signs installed wherever handicapped signs current- ly appear. SEPTA was also a major sponsor of the Bicycle Coalition's recent Freedom Valley Bike Ride, providing all the printing needed for the ride. “Thanks to Steve and the Bikes on ‘Transit Committee, our relationship with SEPTA has improved dramti- cally over the past year,” said McNamara. “We look forward to conituing to work with SEPTA. management to provide attractive, intermodal alternatives to driving.” NJ Transit. In response to the request for a clarification NJ Transit Permit restrictions on holidays there are No Bikes on Trains on the Follow- ing Days 1. Major Holidays (e.g. - 4th of July, Memorial Day etc.) not Father's Day 2. The eves to Thanksgiving, New Years, Christmas 3 Fridays prior to all major holidays, including Good Friday. These rules do not apply on the Atlantic City Rail Line whose rules are similar to SEPTA. A recent study published in Transportation Research finds that increasing roadway capacity gener- ates more new traffic than previous- ly thought. The authors, Mark NEW STUDY FINDS MORE ROADS CAUSE MORE TRAFFIC Hansen and Yuanlin Huang, find that 60 - 90% of increased urban highway capacity is filled with trips that would not have otherwise occurred within the five year’s of a project’ completion. The study adds toa growing body of evidence that challenges how much widening and building new roads helps to mitigate traffic congestion. ‘The study's values are significant- ly higher than previ- ous analy- ses, as it focuses on urban areas in the last twenty years, rather than looking further back, when latent demand for travel was lower. The generated traffic also means more pollution, energy con- sumption, sprawl, and congestion in other areas. While there is pressure for planners to consider the effects of generated traffic there is also lerable resistance, especially at the project level. For more information on generat- ed traffic control, contact Todd Lit- man at 250-360-1560 or www Islandnet.com/~litman This story originally appeared in the Surface Transportation Policy Project's (STPP) weekly newsletter, “Transfer”. For more information on STPP call 202-466-2636 or www.transactorg 5 THANKS, H.R Kotch DONORS! Howard C Kunreuter David J. Lachieski Dan Kramer Marcia P Kravis, Sbirey Laird Fes Krew ‘Meruyn A Landay Bxgen Krnpe_. Herd Langer USWHAT ABOUT MY NEEDS? THE “I” IN ISTEA STANDS FOR INTERMODAL! Dennis Winters, BCDV President Intermodal Surface ‘Transporta- n Efficiency Act of 1991 (ISTEA, “ice tea”) is the federal transporta- n Jaw that began the change in nsportation policy by dedicating ids to air quality and healthy nmunities along with an emphasis maintenance, sound planning, j public involvement in the trans- rtation decision-making process. is initiated a new transportation llosophy that considered environ- ntal clean-up as important as orts to relieve traffic congestion. th of these goals are strongly sported by the American public. Itis probably accurate to surmise most of today's cyclists use their o-wheeled steeds for recreational rposes. It is also safe to say that eral and state support for bike ils has improved dramatically sr the last six or seven years (largely due to the policy and fund- ing innovations in ISTEA). But most recreational cyclists still own one or more automobiles and probably use them to get their bicycles to ride on the weekend. The growing number of multiple use and off-road trails hhas been a boon for these cyclists and I am sure the number of cyclists entering the hobby has grown pro- portionately. But what about those of us who rely on our bikes for basic transporta- tion? Personally, my environmental conscience ordered the disposal of my Volkswagen Rabbit 7 years ago. Since then I have relied on a two- wheeler or a chauffeured ride on a SEPTA vehicle. I don’t mention all of this for sympathy or pity because almost from day one being "car free" has been a happier and more satisfy- ing life-style. ‘The only reason I bring up all this personal history is to make a reasoned appeal for equity in the distribution of transportation funds by the various governmental entities that distribute it. Whether itis the federal, state, or city agency responsible for trans- portation infrastructure, they need to understand and deliver on the everyday access needs of those of us who are on foot or on two wheels. Whether or not we own an automo- bile. Whether or not we made a conscious decision to get from here to there without using a car we do own. And whether or not we chose to walk or bike to fight the pollution of the air and water, save fossil fuel, stop sprawl, or revitalize the city, we are contributing in a positive way to the well-being of this and future generations. Shouldn't there be some simple recognition of this individual action to improve society? At least to the same extent that pedestrian and bicycle trips make up a portion of all trips? I believe that in all fairness there should be. Right now, Congress isin the process of deciding to what extent "equity" and "fairness" will be a part of transportation policy for the next six to ten years, In reauthorizing ISTEA our senators and represen- tatives will decide the fate ofthe alter- natives to the automobile. If you want to help secure continuing support for bieyeling or walking fn eee please write me c/o the Bicycle Coalition office or contact me by Email at dwinters@cleanair.org. I would be delighted to share infor- mation on how you can play a role in the future of walking and cycling. STEA CYCLISTS PAUSE IN PHILLY ON WAY TO WASHINGTON, D.C. BCDV Board Members Welcome Them ry Dennis Winters Led by Paul Feiner, the Supervi- of Greenburgh, NY, a dozen lists stopped briefly in Philadel- a on their way to Washington, C. on Sunday, June Ist. The up was biking to the nation’s iol to lobby to keep bicycles in EA. In particular, they intend to ress support for Congestion Mit- tion Air Quality (CMAQ) and nancements, the two programs t have targeted millions of dollars picycle/pedestrians projects ionwide. Near the end of day 2 of the 5 day adventure, the NY cyclists paused for a press conference at the Liberty Bell Pavilion and it was my immense pleasure to join with the Coalition's Executive Director, Sue ‘McNamara, in leading them to a pasta dinner at Coalition board member, Jeff Abrahamson's house in University City. After dinner, Coalition board member, Steve Spindler, joined me in riding with the group to their overnight accom- modations in Essington, Tinicum ‘Township, Delaware County. NKS ORS! Cristine Lars K Varien LeaseCHESCO REPORT WANT BETTER BIKING IN BUCKS? ‘The Bicycle Coalition is currently ecking someone to head up our Bucks County Cycling Committee. fou don't need to be a born leader, ‘ou just need a commitment to better king in your county. Bucks County is losing open-space aster than any other county in the egion, with some predicting that there rll be almost no open space left in Bucks in ten years! Now is the time to act to impact on future development. Let's make sure we stil have enjoyable, breathable, uncongested places to ride! Responsibilities for chairing the Bucks Co. Comm. are simple- you just need to work with BCDV staff to find an appropriate meeting space, make sure you hold monthly meetings at that space (this is key to getting and ‘maintaining volunteers!) and submit a bi-monthly report for the Cyclegram. Ifyou are interested, Please call Sue at 215-829-4188, Don’t just talk about better biking - make it happen! MONTCO REPORT By Jobn Davis, chair ‘The Mongomery County Cross County trail proposal is coming to completion. The public meetings went well. Although turnout at the meetings was low, there was also no strong opposition to the trail. The study commitee on which I sit has met once since the public meetings ‘0 work on the final proposal for the route. This included the preliminary cussions of engineering issues such as how the trail will cross roads, and streams etc. There has been a prelimi- nary proposal published by the Mont- gomery County Planning Commission, This document is a detailed proposal the seat and challenges of developing the tral. It will be used to ‘The final step of the proposal pro- cess for the trail will be to have a public meeting sometime this summer to make public the route choices, and projected costs of the trail. Watch this space and the various cycling email lists for times and locations of these meetings. ‘Meetings were held in April to get public input on the draft Mont- gomery County Bicycle Mobility Plan. Public comments were few but positive. The advisory committee is now preparing the final draft of the policy plan, and will then begin work oon the action part of this plan. When by Dennis Kelly, chair Since it’s start up in March, the Chester County Committee has spent most of its time on planning the Chester County Bikeways Master Plan, A lot of people have had input into this planning and we have come up with our first draft. We are work- ing now with the Chester County Planning Commission to better define our strategy in clarifying net- work categories and making refine- ments to the map. None of us realized how large Chester County was until we started looking at its bikeway possibilities. We are now thinking about adding the upcoming Chester Valley Trail as well as the existing Struble Trail to our plan. Other issues we are currently work- ing on are : a letter writing campaign to prevent the banning of mountain bikes in Marsh Creek State Pfark, expanding bike lockers at additional SEPTA stations on the RS line, and updating the Bicycle Directory of Pennsylvania. We are not holding any meetings in July and August, but will resume on September 24th at the Chester County Office Building. finished, later this year, the entire plan will be adopted by the county commissioners. We will then have a plan in place to make bicycling better obtain funding for the trail. in Montgomery County. DELCO REPORT - Block Grant of $15K, matching funds, by Ira Josephs, chair reer Coy ana ela A ait Tra) YilsRe tomach the Keytone money. Chester Creek Branct ‘We're still $15K short for our 197 Our friends at Chester Creek budget and willbe applying for more Branch Rail Trail Project were award- ed $22,500 in a matching funds Key- stone Grant at Aprils PA Governors grants. We're also trying to boost our membership and have had success by attending community events with an done outstanding work for us. He’ made maps for our membership appli- cations and display table, as well 25 compiled all kinds of census data and trail use info that will be contained in the feasibility study. ‘We've also met with Karen Vorava, the director of the East Coast Green- way Association and we hope our tail will be designated as part of the East Coast Greenway that will eventually be assingle route, 80% off road, from Maine to Florida. Greve Greene Fiat, iment ecsoigeyvike _gonbOraes 0 ae Cie ty will be used fa fy copy of alogo and plan tosell -shirtete. ys chat our “Share the Road” signs request mining what should be in that study in ‘One negative note is that our project _has been tumed over to the maintenance preparation for puting tout for bid. Was porsubived a demonstration anager we are hoping ose signs up in Soon after that we were granted butthat does ot mean that we won't be ; S00 fae r . ut that does not m¢ we Please attend one of our next meet- 316500 fom the Wiliam Fenn Foun- lil for ISTEA funding fand when ings July 15; August 19 and Septem. SSK forexpanson Aa oy en the laws is passed. ber 16 at 7 -9 pm at the Helen Kate 1500 eal openaheeea We The Delco Planning Deparamentis Furness Library on Providence Rd in Tho receveda Communny Dewlopment ting ws use their inter, Jeremy Wallingford. For more information, ‘Thomas, who, in a short period, has call Ira Josephs at 610-565-4058. THANKS: Teo Leino Spin W. ward Paria im ede D Lpsomb pes a 4SW JERSEY REPORT Anti-Sprawl npaign Launched vo influential environmental ps, the NJ Audubon Society and State Federation of Sportsmen's bs, launched a statewide petition eto put teeth into the State elopment and Redevelopment . The groups want to generate nentum by collecting 10,000 sig- res calling on legislators to nd the State Planning Act. The ative, styled, "Save our Farms Forests," seeks to supplant the ntary compliance provisions of Boe Delage onan Rader eat Plan with strong growth ndaries, zoning limits on subdivi- sin agricultural and forested s, revision of the “center” policy mic their designation in rural areas and statewide transfer of devel- opment rights mechanisms. ‘The groups say voluntary compli- ance with center-oriented develop- ‘ment policies is unworkable because local officials cannot withstand pres sure from developers who prefer building in green pascures. Similarly, NJ Future's Barbara Lawrence wrote in that group's lat- est newsletter "[New Jersey has] a long way to go to prove we are seri- ous about making a difference on the ground...A good place to start would be to ask the candidates for Legislature and governor this year what they are going to do to sioj Sprvwland hecoogwe all bea® ‘The Bergen Record's Earth Day edi- torial said “the biggest new threat to the environment is willy-nilly devel- ‘opment in the state's rufal areas..the state plan has no teeth.” A letter in the Record later that week pointed out that transportation investment is critical to containing or accelerating sprawl: "New roads (or road expan- sions) have repeatedly led to acceler ated suburban development. This sprawl floods local roads with cars. wrote a Ringwood resident. ‘The overwhelming percentage of New Jersey's capital budget is trans- portation projects - the bottom line of the Whitman Administration's sup- port for the State Plan and efforts to contain sprawl will be where and how it spends its transportation dollars. For more information on the Farms and Forests Campaign, and a copy of the petition, write NJ Audubon, POB 693, Bernardsville, NJ 07924 or NJ Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs, 190 Oberlin Rd., Lakewood, NJ 08701. jort from the Pinelands Bill O’Brien, chair hing's have not gone as well with South Jersey Branch of the BCDV, vould have liked to have reported month. As reported last month, ot off to a pretty good start after le confusion over the winter ths. We got an agenda picked a delegate selected to go the DV board meeting’s,etc. owever in the last issue of clegram” there was a typo error, ag that our meeting's were being the last Tuesday of every month. is not in fact true. Our meetin; be held on the third Tuesday o! y month. Asa result, we had no idees at May's meeting. I shouldn't 10 one was there. It was me (Bill rien) and John Maderia of the ss County Connection’s TMA. enough to hold a meeting but ad a great discussion going on it cycling, mass transit and other pertinent to our group. Once n, meeting's for the SJ committee e BCDV are being held the third sday of every month, at 7:00pm, vesham Twp Library, Marlton, This is at the "TRI-town" shop- -center, Rte 70. If there are any For the record, one of the thing's I wanted to get started on in this area is "bike parking". For example, last year I had gone to Zallie Shop Rite here in Williamstown to pick up a few items on the bike. I had to chain the bike toa tree. Iwent to the manager and requested that a bike rack be installed. I put the request in writing and am still waiting for a reply. Same with the Post office and the local WAWA. Try to think about area's in your location that could benefit from secure bike parking and how that would encourage more people to ride to the store to pick up that loaf of bread or bottle of milk. PennDOT . District 6-0 News Share the Road signs PennDOT District 6-0 Bicycle Coordinator, Karl Keiffer, reports that “Share the Road” signs contin- vue to go up in the suburban coun- ties, So far, orders for about 100 of the 300 locations requested by the ‘Montco Cycling Commitee have filled. The Delco Cycling Commit- tee recently submitted their requests, which total about 300. application process for bicycle access to state highways. Currently, if a stretch of road is approved, it may be used by all cyclists. PennDOT fears liability problems if experi- enced or young cyclists ride care- lessly on a highway. PennDOT may consider utilizing a permits. Re 291 Would you like to see a bike lane on RT 291 near the Philadelphia airport? This road, currently up for reconstruction, does not contain plans for a bike lane, but could get one if we could get enough public support. If you're interested and would like to work on this project, please call BCDV at 215-829-4188. “Hf President Glinton’s bridge to the 21st century 13 going to be worth crossing, t had better Lave bike lanes.” - Rep. Jim Oberstar cions about dates, times etc, please | Highway Permits free to call me(609-728-4699) or Sealer eee (D - Minn.) il me at e THANKS Dini Lave Pam R nch Dari Dvd MacDonald Thomas DONORS! erie Manat Dmitjilortee ‘May anbet Gon Masta Min. Nowy Macaee Oe ae eee RECYCLE UPDATE by Claudia Crane Youth Cycle and Recycle is pleased o report that the Philadelphia Hous- ng Authority (PHA) and the Douty Foundation have recently provided substantial grants for the program! Youth Cycle and Recycle is the Coali- tion's bicycle maintenance, repair and safety program for kids ages 8 to 15. The PHA and Douty grants will be used, in part, to supervise the pro- gram, teach the kids, and recruit chil- : Pus YCR students pose with the'bikes they've earned! ‘Summer classes are starting up at the end of June. Some of the new students are from a bicycle club at Edison High School, and some will be from a nearby day care/after school program. A safety class/open registration is planned for 6 PM, July 31 at 42nd and Spruce Streets in con- junction with ‘QualMed's Well- ness program. QualMed is an FIMO serving the Delaware Valley. QualMed will be giving helmets to chil- dren participat- ing in the class, 2s well as provid- ing helmets to YCR in exchange for teach- ing the class. Michael ‘McGettigan, the Head Instructor, will be teaching the class. Call Claudia rane, the Project Manager, for more information at 215-763-5214. In YCR's Earn-a-Bike program, students earn reconditioned bieycles FREEDOM VALLEY BIKE RIDE RAISES MONEY FOR BETTER BIKING! Despite calls all week for rain on Sunday, over 1,000 people turned out for a beautiful day at the 16th annual Freedom Valley Bike Ride on June 8. With help from volunteers and sponsors, the ride raised over $14,000 for region- al tral projects and the advocacy and edu- cation work of the Bicycle Coalition. Putting on the ride is an over- whelming task and it could not be done without the help and support of the following corporate sponsors and volunteers. Be sure to patronize these businesses that support better biking and thank them for caring about bicy- clists! Thanks to all! This year’s sponsors: CoreStates Financial Corp, SEPTA, Metropolis Bicycles - Manay Danzeisen & Quigley - Cherry Hill, REI - Con- shohocken, Gear Junkies - Philly & Bryn Mawr, Wissahickon Mountain Rober: Martin THANKS DONORS! Fil Mauer Spring Water, Fresh Fields Whole Foods Market, Edwards - Freeman, Conshohocken Italian Bakery, ‘Comcast Metrophone, TimeCycle Couriers, Wawa Food Markets, LeBus Bakery, BikeMap.com, Gleba Ice, Full Force Promotions, the Philadelphia Water Department, the Fairmount Park Commission, and the City of Philadelphia Volunteers: (We tried to remember all, but some people may be omitted, waury) Pred & Lilien Uline, Line Hixenbaugh, Alice Wells, Bob & Bar- bara Rossman, Joan & Dave Fleming, Irv Rosen, Ann Dixon, Greg Ham, Robert Wisdom, Bob Wolf, Bob Dampman, Dennis Winters, Drew Batzell, Terry Kieserman, Ken Gary, Gene Patrick, American Youth Hos- tels Delaware Valley Chapter, Carol Peterson and Sid Ozer. Ron Martin ‘Rachel Mausner Garl N. Martin, IT Jame. McCaffrey Ruth D. Mecandles Recently, students have been earning bicycles at the rate of almost one per week! So we need more bikes! Please call Claudia at 215-763-5214 if you have a bike you'd like to donate. A WORD OF CAUTION: We especially need mountain-type bikes (straight handlebars, fattish tires) and BMX- type bikes. At the moment, we are overloaded with currently-tnfashion- able 10 speed road bikes. ‘A special word of appreciation isin order for Chuck Kulbiska. Chuck has volunteered his bike fixing know-how every Saturday since May 3. He assists Al Rodzinsky, our Earn-a-Bike Instructor. Thanks, Chuck! For all donations, including time (no experience necessary), money or bikes, call Claudia at 215-763-5214, or E-mail her at claudia@voienet.com. County Committee Meetings: Delco: Next meetings; july 15, Aug 19 and Sept 16, 7 pm at the Helen Kate Furness Library, Rt. 252. in Wallingford. Call Ira Josephs at 610-565-4058 for more info. Montco: Next mectings; Monday, July 21, ‘hug 18 and Sept 15, 7'pm. at REL. Ridge & Butler Pikes in Conshohocken. Call Joe Castora at 610-337-2997 for more info. Philadelphia: Fourth Monday of the month at BCDV office 252 §. 11th St. Jpn. Next meetings July 28, Aug 25 and Sept 2. Call Ann at 215-349-8605 for more info South Jersey: Next meetings are July 15, ‘Aug 19 and Sept 16 at the Evesham Library in Marton, Call Bil O'Brien at 609-728-4699 for more info. Chester: Next meeting is on Sept 24 at. 7pm at the Chester County Government Complex on Westtown Road Bicycle Coalition Meetings Monthly Meetings: Coalition meetings are held at the BCD offices ‘on the second Monday of each even numbered ‘month at 60pmand focus on internal bus- ress. The public is welcome. The next meetings are hly 14 and Aug 11. Cyclegram Deadline Deadine for the Sept/Oct Cyclegram is Aug 14, Mailing Party Mailing Party forthe Sep/Oct Cyelegram is fug 28 at 252 So. 1ith Street at 6:30pm. Call 215-829-4188 to confirm date Todd Maters Mark A, Manbews Keith MiCraeMoonlight Ramble: The Sequel! Forget Letterman and Leno--the al Late Night action will be at the icycle Coalition's Moonlight Ramble » Saturday, August 16. Enjoy the ol evening air and see Philly's Fair- ount Park and Center City in a hole new light. More than 100 cyclists turned out « last year's fundraising ride and we pect this year's edition to be-even gger. I's an easy-paced, 16-mile op, with cue sheets, iced coffee, acks and surprizes all included! Remember: all cyclists must have oper helmets, reflectors and lights, ‘required by law The Coalition will - giving out 3M Scotchlite reflective pe, and bike lights will be on sale at cal prices. ‘The ride starts at 10 pm. sharp om the Art Museum steps; registra- on opens at 8:30 p.m... Ride fee is 10, which goes to support the Bicycle caliion and make your biking beter! See Fairmount Park by starlight, rill toa mile of winking cycle lights iding past the Liberty Bell and and part of Philadelphia's latest, coolest ke ride! Send your registration by ug. | and get the Moonlight Ramble shire! Philadelphia Network ‘The Philadelphia bicycle network is currently nearing the end of the plan- ning stage. While working with the planners, Bicycle Coalition leadership recognized an absence of sufficient public outreach, education and encouragement for people to use the bike network. With funding from the Golden Rule Foundation, the Bicycle Coalition is working to developed an outreach and education program that includes appraching community groups, schools and major employers, and visiting all local elected represen- tatives and local newspaper editorial boards with a Bresentition onthe advantages of the bike network to suppartior the bike lanes in che neighborhoods. BCDV also feels it is important to run an ad campaign in local newspapers, as the Recyel Program does, encouraging people to bicyele and use the new bike lanes. ‘The Bicycle Coalition is working to ensure that portion ofthe $3.7 mil lion in federal funding for the Bike Network be dedicated to outreach and marketing. ‘The Bicycle Coalition has met with members of city council and the Streets Department, who have expressed a great interest in this pro- ject and have recognized the vital role marketing and outreach will play in ‘completion, acceptance and the pub- lic’ use of the bike network. The Bicy cle Coalition hopes to begin working with the Bike Network consultants to develop a scope of work for this pro- ject. “ The Bicycle Coalition has the Imowledge, experience, contacts and level of local community involvement to successfully market the Bike Net- work to the public,” said Sue MeNa- mara, BCDV executive director. “We want to work with the Streets Depart ment to ensure the network’ success. ‘With members in virtually every sec- tion of the city, we will be able to speak neighbor to neighbor about the bike network. “ Thank You Phone Donors! Listed along the bottom of this issue you will find a continuing list of our recent phone donors. Thanks for your generous support! ce by ost ce 2 eae ge Seep ah pat od pone elt § se Bn eB ie, a nage oe. ee ges a,b Co, ae, Des wr ken Det tn Sa hay SN) se Dts Ws 9524089) President of Operations: Dennis Scarton (215/587-0771) ay. es Wes 215 87-009) zu Ren SBS) ot ta ON ot mete roar (eter Ot, eget Venza Basal) tan ea) gn 2) siete oma ies ean Thay ZEST fat R@ atom) as we ag er ois. Ride Calendar: Saturday, August 9: South Jersey Wheelmen Bridgeton Zoo Ride. ° Begins from Schalick, HS, Centerton, NJ. 8AM. Call Jeff (609) 468-5115. Saturday, August 9: Brandywine Bike Club Dog Daze Century. Not- tingham County Park, Nottingham, PA (S.W. Chester County Near MD border) just off Rr 1. Regsitration starts at 8. am. $10. Rides of 25, 50, ‘& 52 miles in Chester, Lancaster and Cecil counties. Food, maps, sag, water stops & marked roads, Call 610-269-6976. Sunday, September 14th: Bicycle Club of Philadelphia’ Scenic Schuylkill Century: Enjoy this beau- tiful, historic route, traveling trough old towns and colonial villages. Ride lengths: 31, 62 or 100 miles, five food stops, including coffe and bagels at the start and a pizza party at the finish. $16 regsitration includes a free t-shirt if postmarked by Aug 3st. For more info send SASE to BCP, PO. Box 30235, Phila, PA 19103 or check their web site: www.libertynet.org/-bikeclub Sunday, September 21: Subur- ban Cyclists Unlimited 19th Annual Lake Nockamixon Century. Join nearly 1000 cyclists as you wind your way through beautiful and historic Bucks and Montgomery Counties. 20, 35, 50 62 and 100 mile road rides and a 23 mile ATB ride are offered. ‘There are many well-stocked food stops and a high-carb hot lunch at the end! For more info call Fred at 215-673-0831. For a registration form, send a SESE to SCU Century, P.O. Box 401, Horsham, PA 19044. ‘The club’ whose rides are listed here are members of BCDV’ Bike Club Couneil (BCC). Due to space limitations, we are only able to list Bike Club Council members’ rides. For more information on the BCC, call 215-829-4188. ANKS JORS! MORE DONORS TO COME NEXT MONTH! THANKS, EVERYONE!H BCDV MEMBERSHIP a I Hi! | want to help make I 1 bicycling better--sign me up! | [ Name. I | Address, 1 State___ Zip I ®___w) 1 favorite bike shop (8): 1 [1am voluntarily setting my membership dues at I 1 the following level: 1 | -$100* _ $75* _ $50* _ $35 _ $10 (imited income) _ other t 1 “includes free t-shirt I ! Amount enclosed: Tied also like: I [ + the Bike Coalition T-Shirt with neat design on front J 204 "One Less Car” on Back @ $15 (M, L, XL) __ * the BCDV Commuter Map @ $3; T «The Cycle & Recycle Calendar @ $10 _ I Bike Cult: The Ultimate Guide to Human Powered Vehicles @ $25__ on Total Enclosed 1 Send to: BCDV, P.O. 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Coalition members are commuters, recreational riders, messengers, touring cyclists and others who support clean air and a healthier urban environment. Join us! Help us win safer roads, the right to bike to work and respect from motorists and government. NON PROFIT ORG U.S. POSTAGE PAID PHILADELPHIA, PA PERMIT NO. 2683 ‘The Moonlight Ramble! Sat Aug 16! Join Us for the Hippest Ride in Town! Best Quote from one of last year’s Participants, “This ride changed my lite!”