EBBC: Telegraph Avenue Bike Advocacy Ride #2

From East Bay Bicycle Coalition:

Telegraph Avenue Bike Advocacy Ride #2

March 14, 2013 – 5:00pm – 7:00pm

Join us for a 2nd bike advocacy ride out on Telegraph Avenue. This time it’s an evening commute ride, which will help us assess our brilliant ideas at the peak of usage. We’ll meet at Awaken Cafe, at the corner of 15th & Broadway, at 4:45pm and ride out at 5:00pm. The ride will go up Telegraph Avenue, stopping along the way to discuss ideas such as cycle tracks, lane conversions, buffered bike lanes, better pavement, and more. Bring your friends who care about a better bicycling experience on Telegraph Avenue.

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