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We all want to see better ways to ride bikes and walk around town, but how can we go about making these changes and getting the funding to support it? I learned a bit more about this recently when I was asked to participate in Advocacy Advance Action 2020 bike/ped workshop as a member and supporter of the Atlanta Bicycle Coalition. Eager to understand how I can be a part of making these projects happen, I attended the workshop along with a diverse group of individuals from advocacy groups, government agencies and even neighborhood groups all interested in working together toward the same goal – improving our communities’ ability to offer safe and engaging spaces to walk and ride bikes.

20 years ago, the Atlanta Bicycle Campaign was founded by a group of passionate activists to advocate on behalf of bicyclists and promote cycling, especially the kind that gets people places. Today, the Atlanta Bicycle Coalition is the go-to resource for people who want to start biking, for planners and city officials seeking cyclists' perspective on projects and needs, and the loudest voice for a bicycle-friendly Atlanta. 

On Friday, November 4 from 7-11 pm, we'll celebrate these accomplishments, in which our members and supporters have played a tremendous role! Please join us for fun, food, drink, and dance. 5 Seasons Westside  will serve up delicious local food and craft brews, a DJ will lend a soulful vibe, Collin Chappelle is showcasing his Atlanta Bicycle Photography project, we'll loop a photographical history of ABC (submit any interesting ABC or Atlanta bike historical tidbits here), local designers will add shine with a velo chic fashion show including ABC members, and ABC supporters are contributing fabulous items for a silent auction. 

We'll see you November 4th at 5 Seasons Westside! 

Advocacy Intern Johann Weber weighs in on the newest TIA project draft list with a mixture of project and financial breakdown.  The results, while they may quell transit advocates' concerns, are sure to disappoint those who had high hopes for improved bike/ped conditions in the region.

As part of Lemonade Days on April 16th, the Dunwoody Preservation Trust is proud to sponsor the third annual Bike Ride Around Dunwoody, a recreational bike ride for individual riders and families who would like to support Dunwoody becoming a more bicycle-friendly community. Entry fee is only $10 per rider, $15 after 4/10. Proceeds from this low-cost event will be used to purchase & install bike racks throughout Dunwoody.

Is anyone familiar with the Hercules bike? I'm interested in buying a used Hercules commuter bike. All I know is that they are made in Germany...