YES, PEDAL THERE IS ALIVE AND WELL
Come visit us and make your Commitment to Ride!
Each
Thursday, through the month of September, we will have presence at the
Tahoe City Downtown Association booth at the Tahoe City Farmer's
Market. At the booth there will be local bike path maps, bike bells for
sale, surveys and commitment cards in which participants can sign up
for our email list and pledge to ride their bikes. If your email has
changed from past years, please also come by and update us.
ADVOCACY
The Draft 2010 Lake Tahoe Region Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan (BPP) is available for public review at the following link: http://www.tahoempo.org/bikeplan_update.aspx?SelectedIndex=2. The 45-day public comment period ends on Monday, July 26, 2010.
Comments may be sent to:
Karen Fink
Transportation Planner
PO Box 5310
Stateline, NV 89449
E-mail: kfink@trpa.org
Phone: 775-589-5204
Fax: 775-588-0917
The 2010 Lake Tahoe Region Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan is
an update to the 2003 Lake Tahoe Region Bicycle and Pedestrian Master
Plan. The BPP is a guide for planning, constructing, and maintaining a
regional bicycle and pedestrian system. The BPP includes maps and
prioritized project lists for the bicycle and pedestrian network, and
lays out policies for local governing bodies and transportation
agencies. The BPP serves as the Bicycle and Pedestrian element to both
the Tahoe Metropolitan Planning Organization (TMPO) Regional
Transportation Plan (Mobility 2030) and the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) Transportation Plan.
Major new elements of the 2010 BPP include updates to
Maps, Project Lists, and Goals and Policies. There are new sections on
“Benefits of Bicycling and Walking” and “Maintenance.” All other
sections have been updated to reflect current conditions.
Copies of the Draft Lake Tahoe Region Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan are
available at the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency, the Placer County
Public Library in Tahoe City, the Washoe County Public Library in
Incline Village, the North Tahoe Conference Center, the El Dorado County
Public Library in South Lake Tahoe, and the Douglas County Public
Library in Zephyr Cove. The BPP is also available on the TMPO website
at http://www.tahoempo.org under “Bikes and Pedestrian,” or by contacting Karen Fink at the address listed above.
TAHOE BICYCLE COALITION - http://www.tahoebike.org
Check out their website and
sign up for their newsletter to stay up to date with the latest Tahoe
community based programs and advocacy around Lake Tahoe specifically
The Lake Tahoe Bicycle Coalition envisions a community that models
wisdom, connectivity and responsiveness to its residents, economy and
ecosystem, and embodies the leadership needed to balance and sustain
these essential elements over time.
The Coalition’s mission is to promote liveable and sustainable
communities by encouraging more bicycle/pedestrian-friendly facilities
and promoting educational programs in which residents and visitors can
safely and conveniently ride and walk on a more frequent basis.
http://www.tahoebike.org
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League of American Bicyclists
Safe Routes to School avoids a House vote to cut it—for now
Thank you to everyone who contacted Members of Congress
On Monday, June 14, 2010, we alerted you to the possibility that the
federal Safe Routes to School program could be targeted for a House
floor vote to cut the program. Rep. Cantor (R-VA) had identified Safe
Routes to School as one of five options that the public could vote on
cutting through his YouCut initiative. Fortunately, Safe Routes to
School was not subjected to a vote at that time, selling off excess
federal property, got the most votes.
On very short notice, advocates across the country sprang into action
and contacted their Members of Congress to ask them to vote against any
effort to cut Safe Routes to School. More than 1150 people used the
League of American Bicyclists' advocacy system in a 24-hour period to
contact their Members of Congress via email. We also heard from many
others that made phone calls or contacted a Congressional staff person
directly that wouldn't be included in that tally.
The League and Safe Routes to School National Partnership is grateful
to all the national, state and local organizations that helped quickly
spread the word about this threat. And, thank you to everyone who took
the time to contact their Members of Congress. Even though there was
not a vote this time, it helped raise awareness about the importance of
Safe Routes to School and the wide support it has across the country.
However, we will have to remain vigilant. This isn't the first time
Rep. Cantor has attacked bicycling and walking, and his press secretary
has stated that bicycling and walking will likely be the subject of
future YouCut votes.
If you have not done so please contact your Representative to urge them to support Safe Routes to Schools.
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Green Bikes North Tahoe - www.greenbikesnorthtahoe.org
Green Bikes finally received
confirmation from The Backcountry's Mike Schwartz that they will jump on
board and help us purchase Kona bikes @ cost!
There is a bike in process for the TCDA that was donated last week by a
Clear Capital co-worker, and it only needs new pedals and some brake
pads! We hope to have this bike available at the for the farmers market
for the general public's use.
For more info about this bike loan program in progress contact -
Bryan J. Hassemer
POB 9132, Truckee, CA 96162
www.greenbikesnorthtahoe.org
bryan.j.hassemer@gmail.com
530.448.0909
ORGANIZED LOCAL RIDES
Team Luna Chix
http://teamlunachix.com/featured/events
Ride Hole in the ground with the Tahoe LUNA Chix
Tahoe Mountain Bike Local Team
Where: Trailhead (see link) When: JULY 31st - 8:30 AM
Join us for a fun filled Saturday morning mountain bike ride on July 31 as we enjoy the fun and challenging “Hole in the Ground”
This ride is for advanced riders, it is both fun and challenging. It has
a bit of everything including steep climbing, technical downhill
sections, beautiful lakes, nice smooth single-track, and some dirt and
paved road riding. The trail is well marked and exceptionally well
maintained. It is popular and receives a fair amount of traffic,
especially on weekends. The length and vertical gain are in the
immediate range of difficulty. The ride will take between 3 - 4 hours,
covers about 17 miles.
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Pacos Truckee Bike and Ski -
Thursday evening road rides from Truckee to Alpine Meadows Resort - 3 fitness levels
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Betties Rides
Womens Tuesday evening Mountain Bike Rides
Generally 2-3 hr rides starting at 5:45pm in different locals in Truckee and North Tahoe - Moderate fitness level
PROMOS
Olympic Bike Shop - Demo/Rental Fleet Sale
If you're looking for a new
or near new bike, check out the demo/rental fleet at Olympic Bike now on
sale at substantial savings. Make a deposit of $50 on a bike at an
excellent price and be able to take it after Labor Day weekend. For
more information email - olympicbike@sbcglobal.net or call (530) 581-2500 www.olympicbikeshop.com
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