Bike Racks For Better Business
EVERYBODY LISTEN! Stop what you are doing and pay attention. We only have three days to get this done. Apparently the CDTA is giving local businesses the chance to get bike racks half price. The only catch is that they only have 3 days to fill out an application. That leaves it up to you to get … Read more
Bike Registration: The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly
Let’s try something new here. Close your eyes for a minuet. Now imagine a world where bicycles are no longer free to ride around. Where they must be registered and tagged like cars. On top of that you must pay a registration fee for all of your bicycles. Now open your eyes. Scary no? You … Read more
Why should people fund bike projects?
Every day we fight for influence, respect, and money for bikes, but why should people give us any of that? Is it worth it? Does bicycling really have a positive effect on the macro world that is not contained in our little corner of it? Luckly the good people at Bikes Belong are here to … Read more
What’s new at PeopleForBikes.org
Here at ABC we we would be remiss if we did not share with you news from outside the capital district. That is why we are proud to congratulate PeopleForBikes.org on reaching their goal of one-hundred fifty thousand signatures on their pledge to make bicycling fun, safe, and viable in America. What can you do to help? PeopleForBikes.org is here to … Read more
Delaware Ave. Hamlet Enhancement Study Public Informational Meeting
If you are interested in bicycling . . . Delaware Avenue Hamlet Enhancement Study Public Informational Meeting Monday November 15, 2010 7:00 p.m. Town Hall Auditorium Town of Bethlehem 445 Delaware Avenue Delmar, NY 12054 Public Informational Meeting to present the “Draft Delaware Avenue Hamlet Enhancement Study Design Standards and Guidelines and Transportation Improvement Plan” … Read more
Transportation Forum Highlights
Better late then never, Tuesday the 21st of September there was a forum on transportation hosted by the New York State Transportation Equity Alliance (NYSTEA) which was held at the Albany library main branch. The night started off well because it was catered with food from the Co-op which I don’t have to tell you … Read more
Support the Cause: Madison Ave. Meeting – Mon. Sept. 20th
Dear Cyclists, The Madison Avenue resolution is in the attached document. It is 96.92.10R — it is the last piece of legislation in the packet. This is close to a landmark resolution as it may set the stage for Albany’s forging ahead with a “complete streets”program even without the NYS legislation. If you are interested in supporting this … Read more
Support the Cause: Capital Region Transportation Forum
From the blog Mobilizing the Region: On September 21, the New York State Transportation Equity Alliance(NYSTEA) will hold a forum in Albany entitled: “Fighting for Greater Transportation Equity in New York State.” The forum will address New York State’s transportation crisis — its eroding infrastructure and struggling transit systems — and what advocates can do about … Read more
Support the Cause: Madison Avenue Calming Common Council Meeting – 9/1/10, 6:00 PM, City Hall
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 … Read more
Support the Cause: Help Albany Police Provide Kids Helmets
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 … Read more
