September 1, 2010
Dear Cyclists,
It would be nice if we had some cyclists in the room at tonight presentation by the “Madison Avenue Calming Taskforce.” You do not have to speak or ask questions.
However, if you do choose to speak, the following are some background points. Of cause, your wealth of experience as a cyclist and an observer of bicycling would make for the best “testimony.” Remember, these streets are yours just as much as they are those of motor vehicle operators, pedestrians, etc. ABC has backed this plan since its inception.
If you e-mail me directyly, I can send you the Power Point we will present tonight. (Too big to go through listserv.) It has some info of which you may not be aware and might be helpful to you in your other work promoting bicycling.
LW
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August 31, 2010
Howdy everyone.
We need people to help support ABC and hand out literature at the LL Bean Fall Sports Weekend on Saturday, September 11th and Sunday, September 12th. Our LL Bean contact has suggested that 11AM-4PM would be the best window on both days to table. If you’d like to sign up for a slot, please either contact Ken, use the contact form, or post a comment with the time you’d be interested in working. Two people for every hour block would be ideal, and of course, more than that is welcome.
Schedule after the jump:
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August 30, 2010
The Albany Police Department is seeking funds to help provide helmets to Albany children. Their goal is to raise enough to supply 1,000 helmets.
You can contribute by visiting the McDonald’s restaurant located at 391 Central Ave every Tuesday this September. 20% of all sales between 5PM and 8PM on Tuesdays will be donated to the helmet program.
McDonald’s will also be donating a bicycle that will be raffled off in the restaurant. Tickets are $1 each. Winner will be picked on Tuesday, September 28 at 7:00PM.
Directions to the location.
Editor’s Note: We’re currently looking into the best way to donate directly to the program and will update this post shortly.
August 30, 2010
Dear Cyclists and Wannabes,
S5711B – the stalled Senate bill calling for a “complete streets” approach to road design in New York State needs your help. The bill has been sitting in the transportation committee since May 2010. It passed the Assembly.
I hope you will check out the bill at http://open.nysenate.gov/legislation/bill/S5711A. Then, write a letter (sample attached) or send an e-mail urging the Senators to (1) get the bill out of committee and (2) approve it on the Senate floor.
Note to PHNA-ers – I wrapped Madison Ave. into the letter, so it’ll be an easy edit for you! With Complete Streets in law, the MAC will be reinforced as the right way to go!
LW
Info after the jump.
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August 29, 2010
Here’s an interesting article from the Times Union about a cyclist who got ticketed for going down a closed trail. I can defiantly relate because I know I have done things on my bike that I could have been ticketed for. The interesting this is not that he got the ticked, but who he got the ticket from. Her’s an excerpt from the article:
“He rode his bike down to the Stockade section of Schenectady and then he returned.
On his way back, State Police were on the trail and asked for his identification, which Momrow provided. One trooper asked what he was doing there and if he knew the trail was closed. “The other guy said ‘That’s $150,’” Momrow said.”
Cyclist gets ticket for closed trail ride
August 27, 2010
Everyone met up at the monument around 5:30, the first fearless leader was chosen, Toni. She decided to take us from the monument over to Madison, and down to the Egg. The riders rode lazily in the breeze around the plaza. Fearless leader #1 came up with the idea of tagging new leaders while riding in the plaza. Chris was suddenly tagged as fearless leader #2. He lead of the group away from the plaza and back up Madison. His goal was a nice ride down Morris. Traffic wasn’t bad as we all chatted about where to go next. After awhile on Morris we headed over to Central when fearless leader #3 was tagged, Ken. On Central the goal changed to scoping out something to eat. The conversation revolved around food at this point and what everyone wanted to eat. No one really could decide so Fearless Leader #1 took control leading the group to Sukhothai, for a very delicious meal.
During dinner it was decided to loop up to Russell Rd to check out the garden of a rider. While everyone was getting ready to get back on their bikes the group met two new cyclists in the area who will hopefully be joining the group on some future rides. The group took a detour onto Berkshire, where Lorenze suddenly lost his bike computer. Before it could be retrieved a car ran over it and it was sadly a casualty of the ride. The rest of the trip to the garden was uneventful and the garden tour was rather nice. Everyone was offered different varieties of tomatoes to try. From there the group decided that the ride was a success and everyone wished everyone else to have a good night.
A really cool map of our route is below, you can thank Chris for it!
Map of Tour de Garden
July 19, 2010
Friday July 30, 2010 5:30 Critical Mass ride. Washington Park Albany Soldiers and Sailors Monument Join other bicyclists for leisurely ride around Albany.
Friday August 6, 2010 1st Friday Ride 6:00 PM Assemble at Albany Soldiers and Sailors Memorial, Washington Pk.
Sunday August 15, 2010 Historic Mansions Ride Tour historic sites. Two Departure locations: Soldiers and Sailors Memorial 10:30; Quackenbush Square 11:00. Ride End approx. 2 PM
