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February 2019 Newsletter

February's fine in Phoenix! Let's ride.

Updates

Here's the latest bike news.

New paint popping up
Eagle-eyed PSP members recently spotted new asphalt and bike markings at 5th Avenue and Encanto, and on 28th Drive from Peoria to Cactus. Wahoo!

Bike valet on fire!
PSP's bicycle valet service is really picking up steam. From Strong Beer to Flying Burritos to the Coronado Home Tour, you won't believe what we're up to! Email us to get in on the action.

Support Arizona's first bike license plate

Did you know Arizona is among the top 10 states for cyclist and pedestrian fatalities? The Rob Dollar Foundation and Uphill Into the Wind are working to bring Arizona a “Share the Road” license plate. Help them out?

Lafayette Boulevard bike lane closures
Bike Lanes on Lafayette Boulevard from 44th St to Arcadia Drive in Phoenix are closed due to Southwest Gas Construction until late Spring 2019. Project hotline: 623.825.3444.

Share your bike savvy
If you ride a bike, Valley Metro needs your input for their February 27 webinar Easy Rider - Getting Around by Bike. In words or photos, tell them what makes your bike ride easier. Think accessories - routes - people - whatever! #onelesscar

Osborn Road fail
In 2018 the City of Phoenix proposed a "road diet" for Osborn Road from 15th to 19th Avenues. Sadly, they concluded there was "not enough support to move forward with the modifications." Osborn Road remains at five lanes for cars, zero for people.

Bike Fun!

We're all about it.

Rise & Grind
Join us Friday mornings for a smile and cup 'o Joe. Location changes weekly. This month we'll visit old fave Jobot and newcomer Serafina!

Second Saturday Ride
Join us at Bicycle Nomad Cafe on February 9 for a casual 12-miles or so. Gather at 8 for coffee - try a delicious grilled PB&J sandwich! We'll roll around 9.

Downtown Pedal Around Anniversary Ride
This rolling party is turning two! Join us and our pals from Downtown Phoenix on Sunday, February 17 for a casual, one hour-ish tour of downtown. Riders who join us from start to finish will get the chance to score some cool #dtphx merch.

Winter Games
The Tempe Bike Action Group (TBAG) Winter Games on Saturday, February 23 features absurdities like a bike frame toss and mini bike obstacle race. Free food, beer and water. Come play!

Here comes Valley Bike Month
April is Valley Bike Month, with great events all over the place. This year Bike to Work Day is Wednesday, April 17, with organized rides in Phoenix, Mesa, Scottsdale, and Tempe. Bonus! Watch for bike-only contests in ShareTheRide.com

Leisure Reading

Here's what piqued our interest.

Bravissimo! Italian city will pay residents to ride bikes.
Utah moving forward on "Idaho stop" for cyclists.
What it's like to bike at 20 below. (So glad we're in PHX!)
Meet the double threat: Cyclists who code.
Because bikes are adaptable: Bicycling way up during Seattle highway closure.
Stuck and stressed: The health costs of traffic.
Engineering group takes on high speed limits.
The great divide in how Americans commute to work.
Surprise! In an unequal America, getting to work can be hell.
America's most dangerous states for pedestrians. (Yep, we're on the list.)

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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