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Standing in Solidarity
In this edition of Roundup, the Minneapolis Bicycle Coalition stands in solidarity with leaders of color in the wake of the Jamar Clark shooting; the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia convenes the city's first Vision Zero Conference, advocates in Vermont and Tennessee release vibrant and visual annual reports; Los Angeles Walks welcomes its first full-time staffer; new protected bikes lanes debut in Chicago and Denver; and much more...
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Advocacy Avenue
The Bicycle Transportation Alliance recapped a month of progress in its For Every Kid Campaign — a coalition effort to make create safe routes to school for every child. Among the highlights was a partnership event with the Community Alliance of Tenants, during which "community members shared their safety concerns in six different languages."
The Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia explored a new household travel survey published by the regional planning commission that found "3.8 percent of Philadelphians reported using a bicycle as their primary means of transportation to work— nearly double what a recent American Community Survey released for 2014."
According to Bike East Bay: "BikeWalkAlameda brought over 70 supporters in bright yellow vests to the Alameda Transportation Commission on November 18 to speak in favor of safer walking and bicycling on busy Central Avenue. The overwhelming public testimony of parents, students and residents brought home a 6-0 victory for traffic calming and adding bike lanes to the corridor." Nice work!
BikeTexas applauded the announcement of seven new Bicycle Friendly Communities (designated by the League of American Bicyclists) in the Lone Star State, including Brownsville and Plano.
The Minneapolis Bicycle Coalition released an infographic-packed new strategic plan that includes a goal to "double bicycling in Minneapolis by 2020, with faster growth in underrepresented areas and among underrepresented groups."
Both Local Motion in Vermont and Walk Bike Nashville released vibrant and visual annual reports highlighting 2015 accomplishments — and 2016 goals.
And the Rhode Island Bicycle Coalition shared a gif-tastic 10 Things We're Thankful for About Rhode Island Bicycling.
Equity Intersection
In the wake of the tragic shooting of Jamar Clark and ensuring protests, the Minneapolis Bicycle Coalition proactively stood in solidarity with leaders of color: "We cannot be successful if we leave behind, ignore, or do not serve communities of color. We cannot be successful if we ignore concerns that both fear of crime and fears of police racial profiling and brutality are barriers to more biking."
Bicycle Colorado surveyed the more than 1,000 members of its (barely year-old) Women Bike Colorado Facebook group and found that respondents 1) "want to diversify in both demographics and types of bicycling," and 2) more than 50% said they would be interested in serving as "sheroes" in the wider community to engage more women in riding.
The Active Transportation Alliance attended and reflected on a Chicago discussion about making transportation accessible to folks of all abilities, noting that "bus rapid transit, diagonal sidewalks, streetscaping and protected bike lanes are often obstacles for people with disabilities trying to safely access sidewalks."
The Community Cycling Center in Portland, Ore., kicked off its 20th annual Holiday Bike Drive, which has distributed more than 10,000 bikes to low-income kids and families since 2005.
Minneapolis bike advocates commit to stand in solidarity with communities of color in the wake of Jamar Clark shooting
Infrastructure Inlet
The Active Transportation Alliance applauded the opening of new lanes protected bike lanes on Clybourn Avenue, "the first barrier-protected bike lanes in Illinois on a state-controlled road, and only the second installation of curb-separated bike lanes rather than using plastic posts and/or parked cars in Chicago."
Cycle Toronto celebrated their "Bikes on Bloor" campaign moving from slogan to reality in 2016.
BikeWalkKC welcomed the city's first bike box in downtown Kansas City.
After four years of advocacy on the issue, Bike Delaware marked the official launch of the Lewes-Georgetown Trail project.
IndyCog hosted a ride for Indianapolis residents to get familiar with the city's new protected bike lane.
Edmonton Bicycle Commuters are mobilizing against a city council vote to remove bike lanes from 97th Street.
Bike Denver helped the mayor cut the ribbon on a new protected bike lane downtown.
Cutting the ribbon on new protected bike lanes in Denver
Legislative Lane
The California Bicycle Coalition released the results of its analysis of the voting records of every California state Assemblymember and Senator with nifty scorecards.
Bike Houston, along with 25 other organizations that are members of the Houston Coalition for Complete Streets, is strongly supporting a hand-held device ban while driving, which is currently being considered by the Mayor and City Council.
Bicycle Colorado applauded the passage of a four-foot passing law in Jefferson County (which neighbors Denver).
The Washington Area Bicyclist Association is mobilizing members to support three key pieces of legislation that will be considered by a city committee next week, including the Vision Zero Act of 2015 and the Enhanced Penalties for Distracted Driving Amendment Act of 2015.
Programming Promenade
The Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia convened the city's first Vision Zero Conference — with AAA as a presenting sponsor.
Georgia Bikes! announced that, thanks to funding from the Governor's Office of Highway Safety, it will continue its "Traffic Enforcement for Bicycle Safety" course, targeted to police and traffic officers, in 2016.
Bike Pittsburgh held its first-ever Business Members Appreciation event to say thank you to the 75 businesses that contribute a cool $250,000 to the organization's mission.
Bike Walk Central Florida announced the launch of Bike-To-Work Fridays starting later this month.
Bike Cleveland bagged a ton of food for those in need on its Cranksgiving Ride.
Feeding the hungry, by bike!
Comings and Goings
Jean Fraser will be the interim executive director of the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition.
Emilia Crotty joined Los Angeles Walks as the organization's Policy & Program Manager — and first full-time staff member.
Emilia Crotty of Los Angeles Walks
Jobs
The Washington Area Bicyclist Association is seeking a full-time Youth & Family Coordinator.
HUB Cycling in Vancouver, Canada, is seeking a Membership Manager and a Bike to Work Week Manager.
BikeHouston is seeking an Executive Director and Community Relations Manager.
Atlanta Bicycle Coalition is seeking a Communications Manager.
Bikemore in Baltimore is seeking a part-time Marketing and Administrative Coordinator.
Bicycle Colorado is seeking an Active Transportation Manager.
Bike Roswell is seeking a (part-time) Executive Director.
Old Spokes Home & Bike Recycle Vermont is seeking a General Manager.
The Cascade Bicycle Club is seeking a Sponsorships 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.
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