Zipcar deals for ABC members

We think Zipcar is a nifty alternative for folks who occasionally need to borrow a car without a lot of hassle. It's also a great option if you are thinking about ditching your personal car but want the security of a set of wheels for longer distances or emergencies.

Now thanks to our local Zipcar affiliate - ABC Members can take advantage of this great service for a fraction of the regular cost of joining.

2009 Blinkie Award nominations now open

Every year, ABC recognizes the people, places, and businesses doing the most to make Atlanta bicycle-friendly. You can help us out by submitting your nominations below!  Blinkie awards are handmade from recycled bicycle parts and wood by volunteer Jeff McMichael.  These conversation pieces are awarded at the annual Members' Night (date tentatively scheduled for January 23, 2010).  

Atlanta Bike Geeks: now accepting "applications"

Geek - it's a term of endearment.  Founded in Chicago, bikegeeks provide technical assistance to organizations working to Break the Gridlock through saner transportation policies advanced by grassroots advocacy efforts. Atlanta Bike Geeks got its start when I realized that many of the most intelligent, creative bike advocates (yes, I am buttering them up) in our city were working on mapping projects that benefit cyclists and encourage more people to ride bikes.  Connecting the bytes seemed like the next logical step, so a Google group was born.  Next up: get together on Saturday, November 15 to share current projects and ideas.

DeKalb Livable Centers Initiative launched: get involved

DeKalb County, with assistance from the Atlanta Regional Commission, has launched a Livable Centers Initiative (LCI) for the North Druid Hills Road corridor, going roughly from Buford Highway to Clairmont Road.  ABC members know that this road has numerous intersections and curb cuts, and no design for bicycles.

They want to engage the public who travel in this area and develop a vision for this corridor.  Should it be focused on commuters, or for local neighborhood travel?  Should they create better access to I-85 or better opportunities for public transit?

GOHS funds "Share the Road" program for 8th year!

From our Press Release announcing the grant award....
Governor’s Office of Highway Safety Funds Bicycle Safety and Education Program
ATLANTA – October 28, 2009 –The Atlanta Bicycle Coalition has been awarded a $41, 420 grant from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety to continue its Share the Road program for the eighth consecutive year. Share the Road is an advocacy campaign aimed at educating both motorists and cyclists on how to share the road legally and effectively. The funding cycle is scheduled through September 2010 and will support education and outreach efforts to further educate both motorists and cyclists throughout metro Atlanta.

BeltLine Corridor Environmental Study meetings coming up

MARTA and Atlanta Beltline Inc (ABI) are holding a series of public meetings on the BeltLine Corridor Environmental Study November 2 through November 17. These meetings are an opportunity for those of us who ride bikes to weigh in on the proposed BeltLine corridor alignments, some of which could affect popular bicycling routes, so plan to attend the one in your neck of the woods and speak up! Read more for dates and times.

Emory Bike to Campus Day: Oct 29

Show support for cycling as a commuting choice by biking to campus on Thursday, October 29. Bike Emory is encouraging everyone who lives, works, learns and plays in the area to cycle to your campus to promote the cycling culture in the community.

GSU Bikes announces bike rack design contest

Go State!  Students and professors in Georgia State's School of Public Health (and ABC as a partner organization) recently won a small grant from the EPA to encourage bicycling at Georgia State.  This student led project, online at www.gsubikes.com, is holding a design contest for artistic and functional bike racks, surveying and documenting current bicycling around campus, creating a campus facility for minor bike repairs, and mapping bike racks on campus. Read more for to find out how to enter the bike rack design contest!

DIY bike improvements

Bike Emory reports that someone (disclaimer: not I!) took bike facilities into their own, paint splattered hands.   Moreland Ave just got a little safer. 

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Sopo kicks off bike maintenance series

Sopo is kicking off a 6-month series of women and trans only bike maintenance classes with "How to Change a Tire." Classes will be on select Sundays from 2- 5 PM facilitated by female bike mechanics and will start out by with simple projects and move on to more complicated. Come and learn and share knowledge. Suggested donation $10.  BYOB (Bring Your Own BIKE). For more information check out www.sopobikes.org.

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