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Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Nice to hear the effort was so well received
Bikes hit mark in ravaged Alabama | The Journal Gazette | Fort Wayne, IN
Monday, May 30, 2011
From the daily dish...
The Cost Of Your Commute - The Dish | By Andrew Sullivan - The Daily Beast
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bike commuter spotted on Covington
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Sunday, May 29, 2011
Friday, May 27, 2011
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Got bikes that you don't use. Donate 'em.
Local man collecting Bikes for 'Bama | The Journal Gazette | Fort Wayne, IN
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Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Tell congress you care about the safety of cyclists/pedestrians
Tell Congress: Don’t sacrifice the safety of people on foot or bikes
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Monday, May 23, 2011
Bike month Continues....
We'll be checking out the best bike movie ever.
Pee Wee's Big Adventure at the downtown library at 630pm on Tuesday!
Maybe we'll see you there!
Friday, May 20, 2011
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Ride of Silence 2011
35 in attendance and thank you to the FW Police Dept. For the escort. It made it much more pleasant.
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Ride of Silence tonight from Freimann Square at 7!
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Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Story from News Sentinel on the Ride of Silence
Bicyclists to ride in silence as tribute | The News-Sentinel - Fort Wayne IN
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Bike Commuter Mr. Fudge
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Monday, May 16, 2011
Friday, May 13, 2011
Blogger removed my post about Courteous Mass/Critical Manners!
Here it is again.
All parties are welcome to join and help bring common courtesy back to the streets. For those who need a refresher on what Courteous Mass/Critical Manners is, here is the deal:
• The ride will respect and abide the city’s traffic laws.
• Rides will be on the slow side to ensure no one is dropped and that the Mass stays a mass.
• The Mass will only take up one lane, two when necessary for safety.
• The ride will stop at red lights and stop signs. If a light turns red mid-mass, the riders who made the light should safely pull over to wait for those who were caught by the light.
• Riders are asked to signal turns, call out danger, and communicate their intentions to other riders.
The goal of these rides is to be a visible and positive example of the cooperation that can exist between cars and bicycles when people respect the laws and each other.
Also, to help those who maybe aren't used to cycling vehicularly. There are a few of us who do it all the time so we could throw you some pointers! (i.e. it is a learning experience).
So join the CM2 and help make Fort Wayne a better place for bicycles. This Friday at Lawton Park by the Softball Field near Spy Run Creek. We meet at 6:15 and ride at 6:30
All parties are welcome to join and help bring common courtesy back to the streets. For those who need a refresher on what Courteous Mass/Critical Manners is, here is the deal:
• The ride will respect and abide the city’s traffic laws.
• Rides will be on the slow side to ensure no one is dropped and that the Mass stays a mass.
• The Mass will only take up one lane, two when necessary for safety.
• The ride will stop at red lights and stop signs. If a light turns red mid-mass, the riders who made the light should safely pull over to wait for those who were caught by the light.
• Riders are asked to signal turns, call out danger, and communicate their intentions to other riders.
The goal of these rides is to be a visible and positive example of the cooperation that can exist between cars and bicycles when people respect the laws and each other.
Also, to help those who maybe aren't used to cycling vehicularly. There are a few of us who do it all the time so we could throw you some pointers! (i.e. it is a learning experience).
So join the CM2 and help make Fort Wayne a better place for bicycles. This Friday at Lawton Park by the Softball Field near Spy Run Creek. We meet at 6:15 and ride at 6:30
Thursday, May 12, 2011
Courteous Mass/Critical Manners for May 2011
Bike Month is here!
Come on out! TOMORROW NIGHT!
All parties are welcome to join and help bring common courtesy back to the streets. For those who need a refresher on what Courteous Mass/Critical Manners is, here is the deal:
• The ride will respect and abide the city’s traffic laws.
• Rides will be on the slow side to ensure no one is dropped and that the Mass stays a mass.
• The Mass will only take up one lane, two when necessary for safety.
• The ride will stop at red lights and stop signs. If a light turns red mid-mass, the riders who made the light should safely pull over to wait for those who were caught by the light.
• Riders are asked to signal turns, call out danger, and communicate their intentions to other riders.
The goal of these rides is to be a visible and positive example of the cooperation that can exist between cars and bicycles when people respect the laws and each other.
Also, to help those who maybe aren't used to cycling vehicularly. There are a few of us who do it all the time so we could throw you some pointers! (i.e. it is a learning experience).
So join the CM2 and help make Fort Wayne a better place for bicycles. This Friday at Lawton Park by the Softball Field near Spy Run Creek. We meet at 6:15 and ride at 6:30
Come on out! TOMORROW NIGHT!
All parties are welcome to join and help bring common courtesy back to the streets. For those who need a refresher on what Courteous Mass/Critical Manners is, here is the deal:
• The ride will respect and abide the city’s traffic laws.
• Rides will be on the slow side to ensure no one is dropped and that the Mass stays a mass.
• The Mass will only take up one lane, two when necessary for safety.
• The ride will stop at red lights and stop signs. If a light turns red mid-mass, the riders who made the light should safely pull over to wait for those who were caught by the light.
• Riders are asked to signal turns, call out danger, and communicate their intentions to other riders.
The goal of these rides is to be a visible and positive example of the cooperation that can exist between cars and bicycles when people respect the laws and each other.
Also, to help those who maybe aren't used to cycling vehicularly. There are a few of us who do it all the time so we could throw you some pointers! (i.e. it is a learning experience).
So join the CM2 and help make Fort Wayne a better place for bicycles. This Friday at Lawton Park by the Softball Field near Spy Run Creek. We meet at 6:15 and ride at 6:30
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
tragic...not seeing will never be an excuse
Father, daughter killed after car hits bike
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Awesome news from the Indiana Legislature!
Press Release | U.S. Department of Transportation
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Tuesday, May 10, 2011
What is different?
and now this one....
Well you wouldn't know this from the pictures but the biker in the first picture was not only really fast, he was in such a hurry that he ran the red light! Shame on you Skinny Tire Man!
NIRCC pretty much solely decides where transport $ will be spent and on what
This is kind of a big deal for NIRCC. As long as I have known what they are and what they do, I have never heard of them looking for any type of public input! Hopefully we are not too late! Won't you try to help?
Letter from Northeast Indiana Regional Coordinating Council.
They are the agency that administers all transportation money for our area.
If you do not call the number below to voice your stance on biking then less money will be spent on biking and pedestrian infrastructure! Please Act Now!
Here is the link to their website
Are you concerned about traffic? Would you like to help influence how
travel improvements are made in your area?
Travel and traffic seem to have increased everywhere. Improving safety and reducing congestion in our area is important.
For this reason, the Regional Coordinating Council is conducting the Ft. Wayne-Allen County Regional Travel Survey so we can learn ways to better meet your travel needs. To do this, we need your help to understand how and when you travel from one place to another, whether it is by car, bus, walking or biking.
In April or May, an interviewer from our research partner Westat, will be calling for the Regional Travel Survey and will ask some questions about you and your household and will ask you to tell us about the trips you make for just one day. When you participate, your household will represent thousands of other households in Allen County. The results of this study will help regional planners effectively address transportation needs in our area. Your participation is voluntary and any personal or identifying information will be kept confidential.
Taking part in this survey is simple. When you are called, just spend a few minutes on the phone answering some questions about your household. You will be asked to record your travel for one specific day. We will send you a diary to help you keep track of where you go that day. An interviewer will call you back soon after your travel day to ask you questions about that day.
By participating in this survey, you can help us better understand the needs of our
community and develop plans and programs to address our ever changing transportation
needs. Enclosed you will find a small token of appreciation for your help. If you would like to learn more about the survey, you may visit our Web site at www.nircc.com
If you have any questions about the survey, please call our survey manager, Susan Swain, at 1-888-817-2810 or by email at FtWayneAllenCountyRegionalTravel@Westat.com.
You may also contact Dan Avery at 260-449-7309.
I thank you in advance for your participation.
Sincerely,
Dan Avery
Executive Director, NIRCC
I just tried to call the 888 number and it was a fax machine.....figures. I will try the email in hopes that I am not too late to participate
Letter from Northeast Indiana Regional Coordinating Council.
They are the agency that administers all transportation money for our area.
If you do not call the number below to voice your stance on biking then less money will be spent on biking and pedestrian infrastructure! Please Act Now!
Here is the link to their website
Are you concerned about traffic? Would you like to help influence how
travel improvements are made in your area?
Travel and traffic seem to have increased everywhere. Improving safety and reducing congestion in our area is important.
For this reason, the Regional Coordinating Council is conducting the Ft. Wayne-Allen County Regional Travel Survey so we can learn ways to better meet your travel needs. To do this, we need your help to understand how and when you travel from one place to another, whether it is by car, bus, walking or biking.
In April or May, an interviewer from our research partner Westat, will be calling for the Regional Travel Survey and will ask some questions about you and your household and will ask you to tell us about the trips you make for just one day. When you participate, your household will represent thousands of other households in Allen County. The results of this study will help regional planners effectively address transportation needs in our area. Your participation is voluntary and any personal or identifying information will be kept confidential.
Taking part in this survey is simple. When you are called, just spend a few minutes on the phone answering some questions about your household. You will be asked to record your travel for one specific day. We will send you a diary to help you keep track of where you go that day. An interviewer will call you back soon after your travel day to ask you questions about that day.
By participating in this survey, you can help us better understand the needs of our
community and develop plans and programs to address our ever changing transportation
needs. Enclosed you will find a small token of appreciation for your help. If you would like to learn more about the survey, you may visit our Web site at www.nircc.com
If you have any questions about the survey, please call our survey manager, Susan Swain, at 1-888-817-2810 or by email at FtWayneAllenCountyRegionalTravel@Westat.com.
You may also contact Dan Avery at 260-449-7309.
I thank you in advance for your participation.
Sincerely,
Dan Avery
Executive Director, NIRCC
I just tried to call the 888 number and it was a fax machine.....figures. I will try the email in hopes that I am not too late to participate
Bike Auction
I have never attended this but if you are looking for a cheap ride, this might be a good place to go.
Here are the details:
Annual Bicycle Auction
Date of Auction: Saturday, June 4, 2011
Time of Auction: Preview and Registration at 7:00 am
Bidding to begin at 9:00 am for Bicycles
Bidding to begin at noon for other items
Location of Auction: 1903 St. Mary’s Avenue
Site of the former Police Academy
Items to be Auctioned: Approximately 130 Bicycles (working and non-working order),
various hand and power tools, sporting goods, lawn equipment, small electronic items, and miscellaneous other items.
The Fort Wayne Police Department will be conducting its annual bicycle auction on Saturday, June 4, 2011 at the former site of the Fort Wayne Police Academy at 1903 St. Mary’s Avenue.
There will also be lawn equipment, various hand and power tools, sporting goods (including golf bags and golf clubs), lawn equipment, guitars, car stereos, speakers, DVDs, CDs, cameras, jewelry, gaming systems, small electronic items, computers, and miscellaneous other items available to bid on. Items will be available for preview beginning at 7:00 am.
Payment for any item must be in the form of cash or a pre-approved personal check. Pre-approved checks require a valid state identification card or a valid state driver’s license. No other form of payment will be accepted.
Any questions concerning the auction should be directed to the Fort Wayne Police Department’s Property Room between 6:00 am and 11:00 pm, Monday through Friday at 260 427-2034.
Here are the details:
Annual Bicycle Auction
Date of Auction: Saturday, June 4, 2011
Time of Auction: Preview and Registration at 7:00 am
Bidding to begin at 9:00 am for Bicycles
Bidding to begin at noon for other items
Location of Auction: 1903 St. Mary’s Avenue
Site of the former Police Academy
Items to be Auctioned: Approximately 130 Bicycles (working and non-working order),
various hand and power tools, sporting goods, lawn equipment, small electronic items, and miscellaneous other items.
The Fort Wayne Police Department will be conducting its annual bicycle auction on Saturday, June 4, 2011 at the former site of the Fort Wayne Police Academy at 1903 St. Mary’s Avenue.
There will also be lawn equipment, various hand and power tools, sporting goods (including golf bags and golf clubs), lawn equipment, guitars, car stereos, speakers, DVDs, CDs, cameras, jewelry, gaming systems, small electronic items, computers, and miscellaneous other items available to bid on. Items will be available for preview beginning at 7:00 am.
Payment for any item must be in the form of cash or a pre-approved personal check. Pre-approved checks require a valid state identification card or a valid state driver’s license. No other form of payment will be accepted.
Any questions concerning the auction should be directed to the Fort Wayne Police Department’s Property Room between 6:00 am and 11:00 pm, Monday through Friday at 260 427-2034.
Monday, May 9, 2011
Bike commuters out in full force
One spotted on Anthony an Lake, one on Tennessee and the St. Joe River, one in the bike lane on Berry and Clinton, and yes, I'll count myself too. Way to go Fort Wayne! I am proud of all of us!
Friday, May 6, 2011
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
action alert last day to comment on INDOT PLAN!
ACTION ALERT - 2035 Transportation Plan
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Sunday, May 1, 2011
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