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January 2019 Newsletter

Yay for fresh starts! Let's ride.

Updates

Here's the latest bike news.

Bike valet catching on
PSP's bicycle valet service is getting used. Last month, we worked Pizza and Donut festivals back to back, and we've got some exciting gigs coming up. Like free tickets? Get in touch to volunteer.

Support Arizona's first bike license plate

The Rob Dollar Foundation and Uphill Into the Wind are working to bring Arizona a “Share the Road” license plate. Seems appropriate, given that our state that ranks in the top 10 for cyclist and pedestrian fatalities. Help them out?

Silent Sunday expands (with caveats)
Through March, a pilot program will expand the South Mountain Park Silent Sundays to every Sunday of the month - with restrictions. Want more? Take the Silent Sunday survey!

Bike Saviours gets some love
Our friends at Bike Saviours are such an asset to their Tempe community. Their good works were featured in a recent Cronkite News video. Check it out!

Rio Salado path open
Hallelujah, it's here! We have it on good authority that the bicycle path along the south bank of the Rio Salado habitat restoration area is now passable from 15th Avenue in Phoenix all the way to Mesa. Let's roll!

ADOT offers bike/ped newsletter
The Arizona Department of Transportation's Bicycle and Pedestrian program now offers newsletters. The list is broken into districts, so you can sign up for only the areas that interest you. Sign up.

Free webinar
Sign up for Valley Metro's webinar, Easy Rider - Getting Around by Bike. You may hear some familiar voices being interviewed! 10 am., February 27. Free! Smart phone accessible.

Luminaria Rides expand
Last month's two nights of luminaria tours in the Willo neighborhood were a rousing success. We ho-ho-hope to do it again this year. Thanks to all who decorated their bikes and joined our jolly rides!

Grand Canal access limited
Heads up! January 11th through February 8th, the Grand Canal will be dry between 56th Street and 24th Street for SRP maintenance work. There are no planned hard closures but signs are being posted that canal banks are closed to recreational use.

Bike Fun!

We're all about it.

Rise & Grind
Bike buddies old and new meet on Friday mornings for a smile and cup 'o Joe. Location changes weekly.

Ride on the capitol!
OK, so it's not bike "fun," but it is a matter of life and death. Join us and the Tempe Bicycle Action Group at the Distracted Driving summit. Bike valet by TBAG.

Tempe Tweed Ride
Good day, ladies and gents! Dust off the tweed in your closet and mark your calendars for a proper bicycle outing on February 2. Pinkies up!

Winter Games
TBAG’s Winter Games on Saturday, February 23 feature ridiculous games like a bike frame toss and mini bike obstacle race, as well as free food, beer and water. At Clark Park in Tempe. See you there?

Leisure Reading

Here's what piqued our interest.

Better decisions shape better cities - And it starts with better data.
Trigger alert! Why forcing cyclists to wear helmets will not save lives.
Portland's e-scooters didn't squelch bikeshare use - In fact, they might have helped.
Vehicular terrorism in the age of vision zero - Deadly attacks by car and truck are on the rise, but cities often fail to respond in ways that protect the most vulnerable road users. Here’s how anti-terror infrastructure can ease walking, biking, and public transit use, not impede it.
How walkable is your neighborhood? ASU, cities studying intersections.

The Bulletin Board

Where we keep the handy bits of info.

City of Phoenix Street Transportation Department:
200 W. Washington St., 5th Floor, Phoenix, AZ 85003
Phone: 602-262-6284 Fax: 602-495-2016 TTY: 711
Email: streets@phoenix.gov, www.phoenix.gov/bicycling
Research Capital improvement projects. Includes links to meetings and email update sign-ups.
Report a street maintenance issue or concern.
View Planned street closures and restrictions.
Use the PHX City Calendar to learn about upcoming city meetings, events, activities, and more.
Report a collision, near-miss or bike hazard: Bikemaps.org.
Report cars parked in bike lanes: call the Phoenix Police non-emergency line, 602.262.6151.
Find a bike shop near you - anywhere in Maricopa County!
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