Bike Planning Charrette – January 19th!
2 December, 2009
The first public meeting for the Orem Bicycle & Pedestrian Study will be January 19th at 7:00 pm. It will be at the Orem Senior Friendship Center, located at 400 East & Center Street in Orem. If you want to make a difference for cycling in Orem, put it on your calender and plan to be there. It should be a good experience, and it will make a big difference.
Focus on Bicycles & Pedestrians for good Health
25 November, 2009
I’ve seen this come across my screen a few times today. An article in the British medical journal, The Lancet, is one of the first well respected publications to call “green cars” for what they are and to call for a focus on Bicycles & Pedestrians as the only healthy and best use of our transportation funding. Further, it calls for policy makers to focus primarily on those means of transportation, even to the detriment of those who chose to drive. Additionally, the director of the World Health Organization, Dr. Margaret Chan, followed the article with a commentary voicing her unbridled support. To read a more eloquent account, visit Copenhagenize and read Mikael’s take on it. Ready the full article here. Keep riding, and have a great Thanksgiving.
Brad
Today I was in an accident…
22 November, 2009
Yep. I was hit by a car. The really bad thing is that it wasn’t just me. It was me and the kids. We were riding to church. I had just come out of a bike lane and had taken the lane to go through an intersection. The car hit us from behind. The box on the Bakfiets is pretty much destroyed. We’re all okay. I have a bit of road rash, and the kids have a bump or two, but overall, we aren’t too bad off. I’ll post details as I get them, but the initial report is that the person, who is somewhat elderly ,may have had a medical condition at the time of or as a result of the accident. More to come I’m sure. All is well.
Orem Bike/Ped Study
3 November, 2009
I’ve been very bad at posting lately. I am really ashamed actually, since I’ve had a lot to post about. This one is very important though, so here goes. Orem is conducting a study to determine how to make the city more friendly to people who walk or ride a bike. They want and need your help in doing this. Click on the big picture and fill out the survey. It WILL make a difference. Thanks
Brad
Some Help?
24 August, 2009
We here at BikeUV.org are seeing an increase in the need for more and better bicycle advocacy here in Utah Valley. If you would like to see this and are someone with professional skills in the areas of Law or Accounting, I would like to hear from you. There may or may not be anything that results from this, but some exploratory help would be appreciated. Thanks
Brad
Consultant Selection!
5 August, 2009
The consultants that want to work on the Central Utah Valley Bicycle/Pedestrian Study(Orem Bike/Ped Plan) are due to turn in their proposals tomorrow! That means that we’ll be getting started picking one of them later this month and they should be getting to work real soon! I’ll keep you all up to date, and thanks for those of you who have contacted me about being involved. Tell your friends and family members who ride. We’ll need lots of help and support! More to come, so come back for details.
Presentation Tonight
26 June, 2009
Tonight I am giving a Presentation on Bicycling at Timpanogos Cave National Monument. They have asked me to speak on safety due to the increasing number of cyclists in the canyon. Come and be part of the small friendly audience, and learn a bit about Timpanogos Cave while you are at it.
Plans
24 June, 2009
Orem is working on a big Bicycle Master Plan. They have some money from Mountainland that will allow them to hire a consultant. They need our help! In order to make Orem a more friendly place to ride, they want to hear from you. Comment on this post, or send me an email to get on a mailing list so you know when meetings and other events will be. You won’t get any spam, just good old knowledge. Ride on!
Copenhagen
23 June, 2009
I’m Back
23 April, 2009
Hello all! I have been asked by several where I have been and what has been going on. I have been very busy, and very tired. I’ve had plenty of Bike News to write about, but I haven’t had the time or the energy to do so in the recent past. That is about to rectified, I hope. So, here is an update on what has been going on. First, the Share the Road license plate bill, SB102, was signed by the Governor! That means that come October, those of us who have cars and ride a bike can all put our feelings about who owns the road on the back of our cars. Proceeds will go first to buy more plates, and second, to fund advocacy and educational efforts by the Utah Bicycle Coalition. This promises to be a very small amount, but whatever comes in will help. Next, I went to Washington DC this spring for the National Bike Summit. What a great trip that was for me. I was able to visit with at least one person in the office of each member of the Utah Congressional Delegation. All were attentive, and at least outwardly supportive. I hope that I can build a good relationship with these people so that they can see the good that bicycles can do. Next, my employer, Mad Dog Cycles, was declared a Silver level Bicycle Friendly Business by the League of American Bicyclists! I know, you are thinking that since it is a bike shop we should be bike friendly. It isn’t that easy. I can help any of you work on that designation if you want help. Also, I can help you help the city or town you live in become a Bicycle Friendly Community. Just ask! Last, but not least, May is Bike Month! Events are happening all month. UTA is holding their annual event in Provo on the 12th, and many other events should be happening. If you want your business to be able to win an award, UTA hosts the commuter challenge each may. Click here for details. It promises to be the best Bike Month Utah Valley has every seen! Look for more posts, more regularly. I will tell you though, it will be the middle of next week before I post again. I have some serious yard work to do.
