Tuesday, July 15, 2008

Taking "Bike-Friendly" Literally

In keeping with our recent designation as a "Bike-Friendly Community," there's an effort underway (thanks to my clever pal Shawn Strubbe and the Alliance for Community Choice in Transportation) to recruit and develop Bike Friends -- er, "Bike Mentors," that is.

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Be a Bike Mentor!

Help New Cyclists Learn To Bike Commute
* Route selection to work, stores or the pub
* Bike and helmet check/fitting
* Escort for first bike commute

Volunteers Needed For
* Escorts
* Education
* Program development

Volunteer meeting: July 22 at 7pm
City Space at the Community Design Center -- 100 5th ST NE above the Downtown Post Office

Alliance for Community Choice in Transportation

Questions? Contact Shawn Strubbe 882-1562,
Strubbedo@juno.com
Zachary Shahan 295-6554, info@transportationchoice.org

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Great idea!

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