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FREE BICYCLE U-LOCK GIVEAWAY!!! The GTPD is encouraging our community to choose cycling as a clean alternative mode of transportation in support of Earth Day. Stop by the GTPD table on Tech Walkway this Friday, April 20th (Earth Day) for a chance to receive a free Bicycle U-Lock. To participate, you will need to bring [...]
This week marks Georgia Tech’s annual “Think Green Week”, culminating with our Earth Day festivities on Friday, April 20th. Both Starter Bikes and the BIIC have some events planned for the week, so check them out! – Starter Bikes Repair Station Thursday and Friday of this week Starter Bikes will have a free bike repair [...]
As the end of the 2011-2012 school year approaches, the BIIC must sadly bid farewell to a few of its current student members, who are leaving Georgia Tech for bigger and better things. However, this means that we have the opportunity to invite students who are interested in being a part of the BIIC to [...]
We’re very (very) excited to announce that the Georgia Institute of Technology has been recognized by the League of American Bicyclists as a Bike Friendly University (BFU), with the rating of Silver (the potential rankings are None, Honorable Mention, Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum). This is a tremendous recognition, and serves not only to validate [...]
In this final installment of my reports on the National Bike Summit, I’m going to do my best to rundown the state of the federal transportation bill(s) and where Hill insiders think things are headed. Inside the Senate, things are basically concluded for the time being; Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st century, or [...]
After a long day of lobbying yesterday, I’ve finally had the chance to sit down and share some of the cool facts and stories that we heard during our speeches and sessions on Wednesday. Here are a sampling of some of the notable things I learned: Session #1: “Bicycling Means Business” – Steve Meineke (President, [...]
Day Two of the National Bike Summit is drawing to a close, which means it’s time to reflect, type up some summaries and stories, and share it with the world. We got things started early this morning with not one or two but SIX keynote speakers, including Representatives Earl Blumenauer (D-OR), Donna Edwards (D-MD), Tom [...]
Greetings from Washington, D.C.! I’m here reporting back on the National Bike Summit, an annual gathering of advocates, industry members, planners, and anyone else interested in supporting bicycling nationwide. This is its 12th year, but of particular importance given the forthcoming vote on the federal transportation authorization bill in the House of Representatives. While the [...]
The Bicycle Infrastructure Improvement Committee is considering the installation of campus bike repair stations, and we need your feedback!
Every March, our statewide advocacy group, Georgia Bikes!, partners with the Metro Atlanta Mayors Association and countless sponsors to lead over 1,000 cyclists in a ride to the State Capitol, where they rally for bicycling and improved legislation. Last year the event spurred Lt. Gov Casey Cagle to helm a three foot safe passing law, [...]
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