Plan a Bike Month Event | League of American Bicyclists

Downloadable tool FROM LAB.  file under tools.

http://bikeleague.org/content/plan-bike-month-event

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Cycling Has Made Me a Better Driver

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I have this experience too.

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Date: Mar 30, 2014 6:09 PM
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Bike Noob posted: "The ride Sunday morning had been an uneventful one. Four of us set off for Creedmoor, southeast of Austin. We found that one of the country roads we take to get there had been partially graded to prepare for resurfacing, and was not in good shape for cycl" Respond to this post by replying above this line New post on Bike Noob Cycling Has Made Me a Better Driver by Bike Noob The ride Sunday morning had been an uneventful one. Four of us set off for Creedmoor, southeast of Austin. We found that one of the country roads we take to get there had been partially graded to prepare for resurfacing, and was not in good shape for cycling. If we go that way again, we'll have to figure out an alternate route. One of the highlights along the way is an exotic game ranch, featuring lots of African deer and antelope, zebras, ostriches and emus, and other critters. The animals take off when I stop and get out my camera. But the guy on the left shows off his long horns. (Click to enlarge.) It's only about 17 miles to Creedmoor, but for some reason, every group I ride with tends to stop there for a long time. We take turns going in to buy fig newtons, top off our water jugs or buy Gatorade, and use the facilities. Finally, I asked everyone if we planned to go home at all today. Not sure why we spend so much time here -- it's a rather nondescript convenience store stop. We take a different road back than out. Thaxton Road takes us past lots of single-wide and double-wide manufactured homes, but also some anomalies. A fancy ornamental fence in front of a house in the country. Picture from Google Earth Street View. A cute, well-cared for cottage on a stock pond. Picture from Google earth Street View. On the way home, one of the group peeled off to head for his house. The remaining three were spread out, with me bringing up the rear. With just two miles to go, my ride nearly ended. A driver poked his nose from a side street on the right into the bike lane, looking to make a left turn. But for some unfathomable reason, he only looked to his right. I was traveling at about 20 mph, and it looked like he would pull out right into my path. I moved out of the bike lane and into the traffic lane, so his chances of seeing me were better. At the last moment, he looked my way, saw me, and slammed on his brakes. I passed in front of him, and gave him an appreciative wave, wondering at the same time if he'd ever received any drivers' ed. I was reminded of a woman on my block who was supervising her grandson while he rode his bike through the neighborhood. "Left, right, left!" she called as he went by. Meaning, of course, that he should first look to his left, then to his right, and make a final check to the left  before riding through an intersection. The car driver I encountered could have used a refresher like that. Then, just a quarter-mile beyond, a pickup truck drew even with me as I came upon another intersection. I knew this wasn't going to be good. His turn signal was flashing, and he was going to turn right. I don't trust pickup trucks. I hit my brakes, and eased into the traffic lane behind him. Sure enough, he braked hard and turned right. If I had stayed in the bike lane, it would have been a classic right hook. Two cases, two times I anticipated what the drivers would do, and saved myself from a potential disaster. I'm not sure that would have been the case five or six years ago. But since I started riding a bike, I've become a better driver. When I'm on the road, I'm a lot more aware of what's going on around me than I used to be. I used to be proud that I checked my rear view mirror every 15 seconds; now I do it even more often. And it's not just the rear view mirror. I'm constantly scanning around me, even the oncoming traffic on the other side of the road divider. You never know when some clown is going to lose control and cross the median into your path. In Texas, I think there's something genetic that keeps drivers from signaling their turns. I've gotten pretty good at reading minds, and anticipating what drivers around me are going to do. Most often, they pull around to pass me on the right -- even if I'm going down the Interstate at 80 mph. My heightened awareness behind the wheel doesn't mean I'm a little old octogenarian tootling along well below the speed limit. A good driver won't hold up traffic, but also won't dart in and out of lanes, just to wind up only two car lengths ahead by the time we reach our destination 15 minutes down the road. Instead, I'm part of the traffic, trying to be as predictable as possible. I'm the same way on my bike -- predictable. Drivers might not pay the closest attention to me, but once I'm in their sights, they should have a pretty good idea of what I'm going to do. But I never really worried about being predictable in the care until after I'd ridden the bike for awhile. When you ride with heightened awareness, that rubs off onto your driving, too. Bike Noob | March 30, 2014 at 7:09 pm | Categories: Uncategorized | URL: http://wp.me/pcaIX-1Nn Comment    See all comments    Like Unsubscribe to no longer receive posts from Bike Noob. Change your email settings at Manage Subscriptions. Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: http://bikenoob.com/2014/03/30/cycling-has-made-me-a-better-driver/ Thanks for flying with WordPress.com

Bike for Life, Moscow Idaho | Encouraging people to get on their bikes

Here is an active advocacy organization in Moscow, Idaho

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Bike for Life, Moscow Idaho | Encouraging people to get on their bikes

You Know Bicycling Is Good for Your City. Now Prove It to the Skeptics. | Streetsblog USA

More from Streetsblog supporting the economic argument for cycling. file under arguments.



You Know Bicycling Is Good for Your City. Now Prove It to the Skeptics. | Streetsblog USA

Study: Bicycling Generates $365 Million in Economic Activity in Iowa | Streetsblog USA

From StreetsBlog this article provide an economic incentive for promoting cycling. File under arguments.



Study: Bicycling Generates $365 Million in Economic Activity in Iowa | Streetsblog USA

Dickens's Dictiontary of London: BICYCLING

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Good for a presentation opener.

Corrie

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Richard Masoner posted: "For a taste of Victorian London, see this entry for "BICYCLING" from Dickens's Dictionary of London: An Unconventional Guide, 1888 by Charles Dickens. The more things change, the more they stay the same. Bicycling, the youngest of the athletic spo" New post on Cyclelicious Dickens’s Dictiontary of London: BICYCLING by Richard Masoner For a taste of Victorian London, see this entry for "BICYCLING" from Dickens's Dictionary of London: An Unconventional Guide, 1888 by Charles Dickens. The more things change, the more they stay the same. Read more of this post Richard Masoner | March 24, 2014 at 7:15 am | URL: http://wp.me/p2P8AD-7ZR Comment    See all comments Unsubscribe to no longer receive posts from Cyclelicious. Change your email settings at Manage Subscriptions. Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: http://www.cyclelicio.us/2014/dickenss-dictiontary-of-london-bicycling/

How to Talk About Cycling to a Conservative | Commute by Bike

What to say and what not to say. File this under arguments.

http://www.commutebybike.com/2010/12/11/how-to-talk-about-cycling-to-a-conservative/

Webinar Recap: Twitter for Media Relations | League of American Bicyclists

LAB and Aliance for Biking and Walking presented a webinar on 3/19/14. You can play back the slideshow and listen in though you cannot participate or ask a question.



Webinar Recap: Twitter for Media Relations | League of American Bicyclists



Combine this with Facebook 101 and Twitter 101 and Instagram, tumblr, Pinterest, Vine 101 webinars for a complete guide to usine social media to advocate for biking and walking.



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League of American Bicyclists

This is the big one. The League of American Bicyclists has been around for over 100 years. There website is packed with information but you'll have to dig through some pretty graphics to find them. File under Organizations.



Home Page | League of American Bicyclists

Alliance Resources Library

This is the Alliance for Biking and Walking. Lots of information here. File under organizations.



Alliance Resources Library

How to Work with the Media | League of American Bicyclists

Look also at using twitter for media relations. Do a google search. File under tools



How to Work with the Media | League of American Bicyclists

The case for protected bike lanes in one story | PeopleForBikes

Be sure to click through for the full article justifying expenditures on bike infrastructure.  Also check out the rest of people for bikes. Lots of resources here.
File under organizations and arguments

http://www.peopleforbikes.org/blog/entry/the-case-for-protected-bike-lanes-in-one-story

Bike Lane Tutorial - People Behaving Badly

Bike Lanes require education. file under video

How to get started biking poster

How to get started biking poster file under imsgrd

http://www.pinterest.com/pin/274860383482637323/

Health benefits

http://www.pinterest.com/pin/274860383482637422/

Poster File under images.

Benefits of bicycling

poster. File under imsges

http://www.pinterest.com/pin/19984792070530802/

Bikey face Big Metal Things

Bikey face is great.  Woman's pov, commuting issues spot on.  File under images and arguments.

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bikeyface posted: "When I bike, I'm pretty by the book when it comes to the rules of the road. It used to be that I expected everyone else to do the same. But experience has made me more empathetic. So when I hear someone demand something like: "We need all cyclists to fol" New post on Bikeyface Big Metal Things by bikeyface When I bike, I'm pretty by the book when it comes to the rules of the road. It used to be that I expected everyone else to do the same. But experience has made me more empathetic. So when I hear someone demand something like: "We need all cyclists to follow the rules of the road. They're giving us a bad name!" I roll my eyes. You won't get everyone following the rules. Take a look at drivers. And the "bad name" is more complex than just stopping at a red light- it's a generalization from a car-centric culture. Once you've biked in a city you quickly realize one rule trumps all road rules: self preservation. However, people who bike may have varying opinions on how to safely keep away from the big metal things. And it's chaotic. Why? Because the infrastructure and rules are built around cars, not vulnerable road users. If you really look at what people are doing (without judgement) you may catch a glimpse of where the real problem lies. Yes, there will always be those to do what they can get away with. But perhaps some are just doing what they feel they need to get away with to get to work or school or back home safely. I still take care to follow the road rules, but I'll also take care of myself if needed. bikeyface | March 14, 2014 at 1:11 am | URL: http://wp.me/p27FRL-B7 Comment    See all comments Unsubscribe to no longer receive posts from Bikeyface. Change your email settings at Manage Subscriptions. Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: http://bikeyface.com/2014/03/14/big-metal-things/

Read Run Ride | Beautiful Downtown Lewiston

Yeah, Lewiston, Idaho promoting biking and walking. File under organizations

Read Run Ride | Beautiful Downtown Lewiston

Bicycle Outreach & Education on Pinterest

This is a pinterest page specifically about bicycle outreach. lots of images and signs







Bicycle Outreach & Education on Pinterest

Reno Bike Project - » Community Outreach

This is a advocacy organization in the Reno area. Use it as a model for web page and for projects. file under organizatons



Reno Bike Project - » Community Outreach

Krank It Up! - who we are

Here's the web page for an open community bike shop providing tools and expertise to help promote cycling. File under to do's.



Krank It Up! - who we are

Taking the lane — a CyclingSavvy instructor explains her objection to bike lanes | BikinginLA

Bike lanes seem like a good idea. Yet, many cycling advocates hate them. Why?

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Guest post: Taking the lane — a CyclingSavvy instructor explains her objection to bike lanes | BikinginLA

National Center for Safe Routes to School

National Center for Safe Routes to School

This is the go to source for information about projects that are happening now, about how to start your own projects and the tools to evaluate facilities and involve people.



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11 Cycling Pet Peeves | Active.com

From Active.com Do's and don'ts for motorists and cyclists file under to Do's

http://m.active.com/cycling/Articles/11-Cycling-Pet-Peeves.htm?cmp=282&memberid=16092351&lyrisid=42987405&email=crosetti@cableone.net

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5 ways to bring more bike lanes to your community | PeopleForBikes

Excellent tips like "be at public meetibgs"  file under to Do's.

http://www.peopleforbikes.org/blog/entry/five-ways-to-bring-more-bike-lanes-to-your-community

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PeopleForBikes selects new Green Lane Project cities | PeopleForBikes

Blog entry about protected bike lanes project at People for bikes. File under elsewhere  (what's happening)

http://www.peopleforbikes.org/blog/entry/peopleforbikes-selects-new-green-lane-project-cities

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PeopleForBikes

Look here for inspiration and models to emulate.  - - organization

http://www.peopleforbikes.org/

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RTC TrailBlog - Rails-to-Trails Conservancy

This Rails to Trails. Though us not an organization focused on urban cycling, they are one of a handful of nationally known cycling advocates.__Corrie

http://community.railstotrails.org/blogs/trailblog/

Free Webinar: Build Your Own School District Policy to Advance Safe Routes to School

Here's another webinar that looks valuable especially the online tool.

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Building your own Safe Routes to School district policy just became much, much easier! Is this email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. On Thursday, March 20th, from 2-3 p.m. Eastern, the Safe Routes to School National Partnership is hosting a free webinar: Build Your Own School District Policy to Advance Safe Routes to School REGISTER HERE: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8360420691540526338   Building your own Safe Routes to School district policy just became much, much easier! In our next webinar, please join our expert panelists as we discuss the influence of school district policies on walking and bicycling to school and share new resources for engaging school board members. Attendees will learn about various policy opportunities at the district level and be introduced to a new, free online workbook for building and customizing their own policies. Finally, attendees will hear a case study about the rural community of Winton, California where a district level Safe Routes to School policy was recently passed. SPEAKERS:  Dave Cowan, program manager, Safe Routes to School National Partnership Ben Winig, senior staff attorney and program director, ChangeLab Solutions Sara Zimmerman, technical assistance director, Safe Routes to School National Partnership  Marie Pickney, Health Education Specialist, Merced County Department of Public Health This free webinar is part of a series of monthly National Learning Network webinars on topics related to Safe Routes to School and other policy and program initiatives that can increase walking and bicycling to school and in daily life.  To register for this free webinar, click on this link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8360420691540526338 Copyright © 2014 Safe Routes to School National Partnership, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted into our communications. Our mailing address is: Safe Routes to School National Partnership 2323 Broadway Ave, Suite 109B Oakland, CA 94612

This blog is meant more as an index of electronic resources we may wish to use in putting together presentations and speaker's kits for the Lewis Clark Valley Bicycle Alliance. We'll use a system of lables to group posts by topic for easy retrieval.

We may also create additional pages to document physical resources and their locations. --Corrie