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TransForm’s Transportation Choices Summit Coming to Sacramento
By Melanie Curry |
TransForm, an Oakland-based organization that advocates for sustainable transportation, smart growth, and affordable housing throughout California, will hold its annual Transportation Choices Summit in Sacramento in two weeks, and invites all interested parties to register for the event. The day-long summit offers the opportunity to connect with agency officials, advocates, transit riders, bicycle and pedestrian […]
Deadline For TransForm’s Car-Free Challenge Nearing
By Matthew Roth |
The deadline to sign up for TransForm’s annual Car-Free Challenge is quickly approaching and the group is hopeful the event will raise awareness about the impact driving has on the climate, particularly in light of the recent oil spill in the Gulf. TransForm’s Marta Lindsey said that numerous participants in the challenge have said the […]
TransForm’s Car-Free Challenge Starts June 1st
By Matthew Roth |
TransForm’s annual Car-Free Challenge is coming up in a few weeks and they’ve produced this video to get you in the spirit. If you’ll remember last year we profiled several inspirational participants who demonstrated that you don’t need a ride to raise a family and the mystique of a driver’s license as personal ticket to […]
Streetfilms: Blessing of the Bikes in New York City
By Clarence Eckerson Jr. |
This Streetfilms Shortie showcases the 12th Annual Blessing of the Bikes at the Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine in New York City. The annual event is always a hit with cyclists, though turnout this year was bigger than any can remember. In case you don’t put your faith in a higher figure while […]
Gaining Momentum: Youth Bike Summit 2012
By Robin Urban Smith |
More than 275 people from 20 states and three countries came to the second annual Youth Bike Summit over the weekend of January 13. Organized by pioneering NYC community bike shop Recycle-A-Bicycle, the three day conference was a chance for young bike advocates to share strategies and draw inspiration from the keynote speakers, Congresswoman Nydia […]
Car-Free Triple Threat
By Aaron Bialick |
From TransForm: 1, 2, or 3 Bay Area peaks, no cars, one day. The second annual Bay Area Triple Threat bike challenge will be held on Saturday, June 18, 2011. Using only public transportation and their bicycles, riders will ride to the summits of the three major peaks in the Bay Area: Mount Hamilton, Mount […]