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A Regional Bike and Pedestrian
Newsflash
Dear Monica,
REMINDER!
Bike to Work Day
May 21, 2010
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Registration for Bike to Work Day has doubled since April, as over
1,100 people have registered for this Friday's Bike to Work Day!
This month, we are also excited to announce that a new Baltimore City Bike
Map will be available at the rally at Baltimore City Hall as well as an
Annapolis Bike Map at the Annapolis City Docks Rally.
Thank you for all that you do to support commuting by bicycle.
Stephanie Yanovitz
BikePed Beacon
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BIKE TO WORK DAY IS
FRIDAY!
Sunny skies and warm weather predicted for 13th
annual event
The 13th annual Bike to Work
Day, sponsored by the Baltimore Metropolitan Council, will be celebrated at
rallies across the Baltimore region this Friday, May 21. This
year, rallies are being held in each jurisdiction, as well as at area
universities and businesses.
Join a convoy!
Right now, over
15 convoys are planned. Take this opportunity to meet other cyclists, get tips
on the best routes, or just have fun with fellow bike to work day cyclists.
Visit the Bike to Work Day web site for a list of convoys and contact
information.
Register and Ride!
If you haven't already done so,
join the 1,175+ riders in the Baltimore region who will Bike to Work this
Friday, May 21st. Registration closes Thursday at noon so sign up
today. All riders that attend a local rally will receive a free
t-shirt, a Bicycle Commuter Guide for Employees and Employers, and be entered to
win prizes - including a folding bike!
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Register at www.Bike2WorkCentralMD.com by Thursday at
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CELEBRATE THE NEW BALTIMORE
BIKE ALLIANCE!
Event This Thursday Also Kicks-off Bike to Work Day!
 One Less Car invites you to "Happy Hour this Thursday for
new Baltimore Bike Alliance!" on Thursday, May 20 at 5:30 p.m.
Kick-off the new Alliance and help kick-off Bike to Work Day - which is the
following morning! Free t-shirts for Bike to Work Day participants.
Date:
Thursday, May 20
Time: 5:30
to 8 p.m.
Where: Kooper's
Tavern (1702 Thames Street on the
waterfront in historic Fell's Point)
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IMAGINE 2060: VISUALIZE
WHAT COULD BE
Take the
imagine 2060 online survey or share with a
friend
 The Baltimore Regional Transportation
Board is seeking input from residents, organizations, businesses, and
institutions around the region for a new process called imagine 2060.
In April and May, members of the public attended a series of workshops.
Additional meetings and open houses are currently being planned for June. Stay
tuned for additional details, coming soon!
Today, the BRTB would like to hear your voice through the imagine
2060 online survey. It will only take a few minutes to complete and your
input will be used as the BRTB moves forward in the process to imagine what we
want for the region over the next 50 years.
If you've already completed the survey, please use the links below to share
with others or forward to a friend, coworker, neighbor, or your local community
association.
>> Take the Imagine 2060
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OPEN FOR PUBLIC
REVIEW
What do you think about these proposed plans and
programs?
 2011 - 2014 Draft Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)
and Air Quality Report (May 21 - June 22)
Just over $1 billion in transportation projects are being
proposed. Projects that will benefit biking and walking include: North Avenue
Streetscape, improvements to the neighborhood around the West Baltimore MARC
station, and the reconstruction, with bike compatible features, of the US 40
bridge over the Patapsco River and US 1 bridge over the Little Gunpowder Falls.
In addition to the draft TIP, an air quality report regarding the
impact of the proposed projects on the Baltimore region is also available for
review. The public review and comment period opens Friday, May 21 and comments
are welcome through Tuesday, June 22.
Draft FY 2011 Goal for Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (May 17 -
June 16)
The BRTB recently adopted a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE)
policy when using federal funds to implement certain transportation activities
in the Unified Planning Work Program. Now, the BRTB is releasing a proposed
participation goal of 20% for FY 2011. Comments are welcome through Wednesday,
June 16.
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Get more information or find out how to submit a
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IN THE
NEWS, EVENTS, AND OTHER USEFUL LINKS |
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EVENTS
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IN THE NEXT
ISSUE
June's BikePed Beacon will provide updates on the statewide
School Policy Study regarding bicycling and walking and kick-off activities for
July's Street Smart regional Pedestrian and Bicyclist safety campaign.
Got a great idea for a story? Send your article ideas and stories
to syanovitz@baltometro.org. |
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Stephanie Yanovitz
Senior Transportation Planner
410-732-0500 x1055
syanovitz@baltometro.org |
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