February 2024 Newsletter
“The bicycle has a soul. If you succeed to love it,
it will give you emotionsthat you will never forget.” ~ Mario Cipollini
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If you're looking for a date (whether with someone or just to treat yourself), look no further than our Second Saturday ride! You can pick up your new PSP T-shirt while you're there. We're also loving the possibility of more bike lanes on Fillmore Street and have all the details about that. For those who want to do more rabble-rousing, we've got the details on the PSP Linktree. And, if you haven't already, don't forget you can make Phoenix a safer place to ride a bike just by becoming a Phoenix Spokes People member. Even if you're not a member yet, you're still welcome to attend our virtual monthly meeting.
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City Explores More Bike Lanes
on Fillmore Street
In 2022, Fillmore Street from Central Avenue to 7th Street became a friendlier place to ride when buffered, protected bike lanes were added on both sides of the streets.
Now, the city wants to continue that work on the other side of Central Avenue. The Street Transportation Department is examining adding either bike lanes or a two-way protected bikeway on Fillmore Street from Central Avenue to 7th Avenue.
A virtual meeting will be held on Thursday, February 8, at 6 p.m. to discuss the various options. Register for that meeting here.
If you can’t make the meeting, you can still get any questions answered or voice your opinions by contacting the Project Communications Consultant Albert Granillo at agranillo@barnhartco.com. You can also call (623) 825-3444.
Potential traffic impacts include the possible on-street parking in the project area, signal timing changes and the possible removal of turn lane signals.
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Show Your Love for
Phoenix Spokes People With a New Shirt
What could be more romantic than a leisurely bike ride with your love? Riding with matching PSP T-shirts!
These $25 shirts are wicking, too, making them perfect for long rides. PSP members pay only $20!
What’s not to love? Click below to show off your love for a Phoenix with friendlier streets to ride.
Get your PSP shirts here.
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PSP is Your Link(tree)
to All Things Bike Advocacy
When it comes to making Phoenix a safer, friendlier place to ride a bike, there are a lot of meetings, surveys and general rabble rousing to keep up with.
Fortunately, we’ve got you covered. Head to the Phoenix Spokes People Linktree for handy-dandy, one-click access to all the meetings, surveys and other bike-related information you need.
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Our February Second Saturday Ride:
Possibly the Perfect First Date
Whether you’re enjoying riding through life solo or on a metaphorical tandem, you’ve always got a date with PSP on the second Saturday of the month!
We’d love for you to join us Saturday, February 10, at 8 a.m.(ish) for our family-friendly Second Saturday ride!
We meet at Short Leash Hot Dogs, 4221 N. 7th Ave., about 8 a.m. and wake up with coffee and Roll Over doughnuts. Once we’ve said our hellos and introductions, we roll out at 9 a.m.
Then we take a leisurely 12- to 14-mile ride, sometimes stopping in a park for a brief break. We end up back where we started at Short Leash, this time to enjoy some beverages, snacks and each other’s company.
We’d never break anyone’s heart, so no one gets left behind on this casual ride.
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Become a PSP Member
Are you:
- A fan of friendly, casual bike events?
- Wanting better bicycle infrastructure and safer streets?
- Looking for fun, impactful volunteer activities?
Then an annual Phoenix Spokes People membership is for you! We are a group of urban bicyclists dedicated to making Phoenix a friendlier, more welcoming place to ride bikes. We believe cycling should be an easily accessible form of transportation for people of all ages, incomes and abilities, and we're working hard to make that come true.
For $20 a year ($15 for students) you can support our advocacy and community building and help cover costs like this newsletter and ride insurance. Thanks for your support!
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PSP Monthly Public Meeting
Want to be a part of coordinating our awesome advocacy efforts or learn how we organize our fun rides and events?
Attend our monthly PSP Public Meeting and find out! This month's virtual meeting will be on Saturday, February 24th, at 10 a.m. Check out our Facebook page for details.
Get a glimpse at what happens behind the scenes at our monthly Phoenix Spokes People meeting. We’ll strategize our advocacy, plan fun social bike-related events and manage to make administrative duties more fun, too.
We’re a friendly and welcoming bunch, so please come to this virtual meeting.
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The Bulletin Board
Where we keep the handy bits of info.
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- City of Phoenix’s new Bike Lane Projects website. Tracks all projects, even those that don't require a vote.
- Advocate often and easily with our handy-dandy advocacy cheat sheet.
- For $25 you can get a Share the Road license plate from the Arizona Department of Transportation. Proceeds from the plate benefit the Rob Dollar Foundation and Uphill Into the Wind, both nonprofit organizations that promote cycling for the greater good.
- 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: streetsp@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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