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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 […]
Trips for Kids’ 12th annual “Brews, Bikes and Bucks” Fundraiser
By Michael Rhodes |
"Join Trips for Kids at a benefit party with food, drinks, music and a great bike raffle."
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 […]
Voices From the National Bike Summit
By Elizabeth Press |
Last week, hundreds of bike advocates descended on Washington D.C. for the tenth annual National Bike Summit — the largest one yet. Hosted by the League of American Bicyclists, the summit is always a great opportunity for advocates to share ideas and make the case for cycling on Capitol Hill. This year attendees encouraged their […]