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Equity in Motion
In this week's Roundup, California advocates will explore Equity in Motion, the Active Transportation Alliance calls for "a bold new vision for bicycling infrastructure in Chicago," Bike Delaware unpacks the Grand Unified Motorist Theory of Dead Pedestrians, Los Angeles' advocates push to legalize street vending, an Atlanta leader is among the city's most powerful people, Washington state wonders if it's still #1... and more.
Advocacy Avenue
The Active Transportation Alliance unveiled its new Bikeways for All campaign, calling for "a bold new vision for bicycling infrastructure in Chicago."
WALKSacramento joined a region-wide coalition of public health organizations to launch a collaborative effort in response to the U.S. Surgeon General’s Call to Action for Walkability and Walkable Communities.
With the recent commitment of $100 million in funding for bikeways in the Centennial State, Washington Bikes wondered: "Does that really make Colorado the best, or is Washington state still tops?"
Prompted by ignorant responses to a newspaper story highlighting the high rate of pedestrian deaths in the state, Bike Delaware opined on the Grand Unified Motorist Theory of Dead Pedestrians that indicts the intellect of people who walk rather than road design.
The Wisconsin Bike Fed applauded a Milwaukee police enforcement action that resulted in 64 drivers being pulled over in two hours for failing to yield to pedestrians in crosswalks.
Advocates in multiple states celebrated the announcement of 2,141 miles of new U.S. Bicycle Routes in five new states.
The Bicycle Alliance of Minnesota asked its supporters to weigh in on the state's "plan to build a bicycle 'highway' system that connects the major regional cities within the State by a trail system."
The Bicycle Coalition of Maine cheered Portland Mayor Michael Brennan recently accepting the ‘Mayor’s Challenge for Safer People and Safer Streets,’ an effort launched last year by U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx.
New campaign from Active Trans
Equity Intersection
Dave Snyder, executive director of the California Bicycle Coalition shared his thoughts on the upcoming California Bicycle Summit theme: Equity in Motion. "We will have some difficult conversations. We will be challenged. We will make mistakes. I’ve made my share, unfortunately. I hate it when I 'say the wrong thing' because it portrays me incorrectly and unfairly or worse, reveals some ignorance or bigotry that I haven’t recognized yet. So I’ve learned to listen more than talk, and to speak up thoughtfully. I encourage my white male colleagues to do the same."
The Active Transportation Alliance in Chicago shared its thoughts on the growing alliance between transportation and public health, highlighting that "equity concerns impact people’s health and transportation realities."
Bike Pittsburgh showcased a diverse photo essay of local bicyclists sharing why they ride, including Monica Garrison, founder of Black Girls Do Bike.
The San Francisco Bicycle Coalition geared up for a one-year anniversary celebration of its Women Bike SF program, which will feature Mary Kay Chin, a Women Bike SF member and "a co-founder of the San Francisco Yellow Bike Project, a grassroots, pop-up, do-it-yourself community-building machine that empowers people who might not be able to afford a bike otherwise to rebuild one that just needs a little love.
Mary Kay Chin
Infrastructure Inlet
Having championed the completion of a 51-mile bike path along the LA River for more than 10 years now, the Los Angeles Bicycle Coalition celebrated the allocation of funding for a coordinated design for 12 miles of remaining bike path gaps in the San Fernando Valley.
The Active Transportation Alliance in Chicago cheered the announcement that, of 66 recent projects funded through the federal Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality program, "more than three-quarters are biking, walking and transit projects, as opposed to projects solely designed to improve car traffic flow."
Bike East Bay shared great news: $10 million in state funding for protected bike lanes in the East Bay.
Bike Cleveland applauded "progress towards the city’s first truly protected bike lane" on Lorain Avenue.
The Bicycle Transportation Alliance in Portland was disappointed by the state's recommendations for SW Barbur Boulevard which fail to deliver on key provisions BTA has been requesting for years: safe space for walking and biking on the Barbur Bridges.
The Minneapolis Bicycle Coalition celebrated the coming of the "first-ever Minneapolis planter protected bikeway."
Local Motion weighed in on Burlington's proposed bike network calling it a "step in the right direction, but not there yet."
The Washington Area Bicyclist Association launched a push for protected bike lanes in an area where 10% of commutes are by bike.
Cleveland's first protected bike lane
Programming Promenade
The deadline to submit proposals for the Safe Routes to School National Conference is coming up! Share your unique partnerships, success stories, and innovative strategies to advance biking and walking to school by October 31
Walk Bike Nashville and the Mayor's Bicycle Pedestrian Action Committee addressed “Nashville’s Successes and Challenges” on a public Policy Walk attended by more than two dozen residents.
Bike Calgary recapped its participation in the successful Alberta Bicycle Commuters Conference.
With the changing of the seasons, BikeWalkLee is participating in a #BeSeenLee Safety Campaign to install bike lights this fall.
Cycle Toronto also launched a Get Lit campaign to distribute bike lights to unilluminated riders.
With the NACTO Designing Cities conference coming to Austin, BikeTexas and Bike Austin are promoting Better Streets Week, which will include a host of community talks and tours around active transportation.
Bike/Ped Policy Walk in Nashville
Legislation Lane
The New York Times talked to Alliance board members Noah Budnick of the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition and Rob Sadowsky of the Bicycle Transportation Alliance about laws to allow bicyclists to yield at stop signs — and the prospect of such a provision passing in San Francisco.
The Wisconsin Bike Fed announced its intention to reintroduce a vulnerable road user bill in the state legislature.
We shared a tipsheet from our webinar with PeopleForBikes on e-bike laws and legislation.
After more than 300 schools were unable to participate in this month's Walk to School Day, the Bicycle Transportation Alliance in Portland thanked eight local Oregon state representatives who "sent a letter urging Metro Council to dedicate funds to make it safe for more students to walk, bike, and access transit to school."
While nearly every one of its high-priority bills was signed by the Governor earlier this month, the California Bicycle Coalition is still working to get more funding for bikeways.
Los Angeles Walks is teaming up with partners to support street vending in LA, noting that "street vending adds vibrancy to our sidewalks and helps create a sense of safety and community."
With election day coming up in just a few weeks, the Iowa Bicycle Coalition shared "three easy steps for more bike lanes and better bike laws."
Comings and Goings
After 13 years at the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia, Alex Doty was appointed Executive Director of the League of American Bicyclists.
Rebecca Serna, executive director of the Atlanta Bicycle Coalition, was named one of the 55 Most Powerful Atlantans.
The Washington Area Bicyclist Association introduced its new Advocacy Director, Tamara Evans.
Bike East Bay welcomed Dan Mann as its new Events Manager.
Meg Rapelye-Goguen reflected, with gratitude, on her one-year anniversary of becoming the executive director of Phoenix Bikes.
Rebecca Serna in Atlanta magazine
What we're reading...
The Just City Essays: 26 visions for equity, inclusion and opportunity, Volume 1 (Next City, The J. Max Bond Center for Design)
In Mixed Gender Groups, Who Talks the Most? (Role/Reboot)
"I Don't Know" is a Good Place to Start (Active Living by Design)
Ending the Cycle of Racial Isolation (New York Times)
Police Killings of Blacks: Here's What the Data Says (New York Times)
Jobs
The Bicycle Coalition of Maine is seeking an Event Coordinator
The Washington Area Bicyclist Association is seeking an Education Coordinator.
The Cascade Bicycle Club is seeking a Sponsorships Manager.
BikeWalkKC is seeking a part-time Bookkeeper and Office Manager.
WalkSacramento is seeking an Executive Director.
The Boston Cyclists Union is seeking an Executive Director.
The state and local biking and walking advocacy movement is growing. Check out the Alliance for Biking & Walking job board for listings all over North America.
Trailer
In honor of Back to the Future Day, Bike Pittsburgh compiled a set of futuristic bike gadgets — many of which you can get your hands on today.
