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New faces and expanded media coverage for BTWD 2011
May 19, 2011Beautiful weather and a ramped-up outreach campaign drove this year’s Bike to Work Day numbers up some 14% on Thursday, May 12, in Santa Clara County. Volunteers at 69 “Energizer Stations” located around the county counted bicyclists that stopped for treats and encouragement as well as those that rode past. Event organizer Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition (SVBC) says the increase is welcome,... read the whole note.
Proclamations and resolutions for Bike Month
May 11, 2011Bike month is getting to be quite the big deal! This year, official proclamations or resolutions recognizing Bike to Work Month and/or Bike to Work Day have come from the Mountain View City Council, the County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors, and the Valley Transportation Authority Board of Supervisors.
SVBC Board member Greg McPheeters accepts the County of Santa... read the whole note.
San José City Hall press event kicks off Bike Month
May 09, 2011What's that you say? You missed the 8:00 am Bike to Work Day/Amgen Tour of California/King of the Mountain press conference this morning? Fear not - I was there, and have pictures! When you're done looking at the pics, check out the short film made by MTC. For your viewing pleasure:
The group before the ride. Top row: San José Department of Transportation Director Hans Larson, Webcor... read the whole note.
Bike to Work Day posters
Mar 21, 2011Our 2011 Bike to Work Day poster is ready to be seen and help spread the word about Bike to Work Day! Download a copy and hang it in your cubicle wall, above the water cooler, in the break room, around campus, at a parking lot, in the elevator, over the sink, or on your living room wall… anywhere and everywhere will do. Be creative. And feel free to post pictures if you're proud of your... read the whole note.