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Simsbury Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee
Simsbury.bike News - January 2020
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The Simsbury Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee will meet
Thurs., January 16, 2020, 
10 - 11 AM
Simsbury Public Library, Lower Level.  AGENDA
Open to the public.  Join us! 
Farmington Valley Youth Cycling 
Reach the Podium!

The Farmington Valley Youth Cycling team's second cyclocross season was very successful--particularly in the 9-12 boys and girls age groups, where they had 4 top ten finishers in the overall series including a 3rd place in the State Championship.  They fielded 9 riders and most, if not all, are planning on returning in the spring for mountain bike, criterium and the new CCAP adventure/gravel program.

 Mountain Bike Season 
The FVYC team will be participating in the spring mountain bike season. Boys and girls ages 9-18 years are invited to participate. No prior experience is necessary. The team is an affiliate of the CT Cycling Advancement Program (CCAP). Learn more: 
FVYC    fvyouthcycling@gmail.com    CCAP    
Bike Walk Connecticut Legislative Reception
Old Judiciary Room at Connecticut's State Capitol

Jan. 30, 11 AM - 1 PM
The purpose of the Legislative Reception is to bring awareness and information to our legislators regarding the importance of education and infrastructure improvements for walking and cycling throughout our state.  You are encouraged to join Bike Walk CT for this free event at the State Capitol to show your support and be a voice for better walking and biking in CT.  RSVP 
 
Bicycle Friendly Community Awards
Congratulations to Canton, CT for being recognized as a Bicycle Friendly Community at the Bronze level by the League of American Bicyclists.  This recognition is the culmination of many years of hard work and measurable achievements by advocates, businesses, and the Town of Canton.  Thank you for helping to make Connecticut better for bicycling! 
Canton BFC Report Card  

New Milford, CT continues to do good work in bike advocacy, as reflected by their renewed Honorable Mention status as a Bicycle Friendly Community. Well done!

CT Ranks #21 Bicycle Friendly State 
The League of American Bicyclists released their updated Bicycle Friendly State rankings in late 2019.  Connecticut moved up 3 spots to #21.  The primary focus of the Bicycle Friendly State program is on the efforts of state Departments of Transportation and state legislators related to bicycling.  The rankings provide insight on how CT is doing relative to other states, and the state report card summarizes our progress in key areas.  Connecticut, we've got more work to do!
Connecticut Report Card
Regional Transportation Planning
The Connecticut Dept. of Transportation is transitioning the I-84 Hartford Project and other related projects into the Greater Hartford Mobility Study. The goal is to identify a comprehensive set of solutions to the transportation needs of Greater Hartford and recommend a sequence of projects that provide the most benefit for the future of the Hartford area. 
Learn more

Save the Date!
Valley Cycling Annual Meeting
& Cycling Seminar
Sat, March 7
1:30-3:30 PM 
Simsbury Public Library
 
Volunteers Needed!
Please consider helping us with our bike and pedestrian advocacy work.  We have volunteer opportunities of all shapes and sizes. For more information contact challenge@simsbury.bike
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Calendar Highlights:

Th., 1/30 – Bike Walk Connecticut Legislative Reception at the State Capitol, Hartford, 11 AM- 1 PM. 
*Th., 2/20 - Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee (public welcome), Simsbury Public Library, 10 AM.
Sat., 2/22 – CCAP Winter Swap Meet, CT Cycling Advancement Program, West Hartford, 11-3 PM.
*Sat., 3/7 – Valley Cycling Annual Meeting, Simsbury Public Library, 1:30-3:30 PM. 

See our complete calendar at  
www.simsbury.bike

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