New Year, New Gear!
Get Your Phoenix Spokes People T-shirt
 

Do you have a New Year’s intention to ride your bike more? Having the right gear is a fantastic way to stay motivated and PSP has got you covered!
 
Order a Phoenix Spokes People T-shirt and ride into 2024 in style.
 
The shirts are wicking so you can stay cool and dry while you showcase your PSP support.
 
Members receive special pricing and it’s never too late to become a member! Message us at hello@phoenixspokespeople.org for the code!
 
You can order until January 31. You can pick up your new PSP swag at our Second Saturday Ride or at the Rusty Spoke.

Links and pricing are below:

$25 for  non-members

 
There Are Tons of Awesome Bike Events
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PSP 2023 Year in Review: 
Fun Social Rides & Huge Advocacy Wins
 

Last year was a very busy – but incredibly effective – year for PSP!

We racked up some significant advocacy victories, proving once again that when it comes to making Phoenix a friendlier place to ride a bike, your voice and active participation matter.
 
Here’s a list of highlights from our rabble-rousing efforts:

McDowell Revitalization Project Revision
 
We urged the city to better integrate safe cycling options as part of its ambitious McDowell Revitalization project.
 
A March project update specifically mentions that “community members were vocal about wanting a safe place to bicycle along McDowell Road.”
 
As a result, the Street Transportation Department, the Maricopa Association of Governments and consultants for the project agreed to take a second look at some traffic data. The group is now actively working to find ways to reduce traffic lanes and include bike lanes.
 
Got the Vision Zero Community Advisory Community to Do Better
 
The Vision Zero Community Advisory Committee for Phoenix’s Road Safety Action Plan was originally slated to meet only four times a year.

We knew that wasn’t enough to transform Phoenix roadways and let the city know that.
 
Soon after, the Phoenix City Council voted to approve a new subcommittee meeting schedule under which it met every other month.

Additionally, our (and your!) continued participation at these meetings ensures the group takes real, practical action that results in safer roadways. There’s always a risk of getting bogged down in acquiring, analyzing and discussing data and traffic studies…without implementing solutions.

We won’t let that happen – we’ll be at every meeting and publish updates in this newsletter. 

Other ways we successfully advoacted for change include:

• Lowering the speed limit on sections of 3^rd Street north of Roosevelt Street.
• Protected bike lanes on Osborne Road from 19^th Avenue to 11^th Avenue.
• Our budget hearing participation encouraged Phoenix to focus on 3^rd Street from Lincoln Avenue to Roosevelt Road.  

We’re proud of the positive ways we impacted the city’s roadways but we always welcome more support. Become a member, volunteer for Bike Valet, or attend public meetings.

Become a PSP Member

• A fan of friendly, casual bike events? 
• Wanting better bicycle infrastructure and safer streets? 
• Looking for fun, impactful volunteer activities? 

Bike Valet Returns!