It’s time to Slow Down and Think
Posted: June 2, 2011 Filed under: Access, Outdoor Recreation, Transportation Leave a comment »I had to put these two videos back-to-back. It’s pretty amazing how you can change the conversation when business and economic impact enter the picture. Personally, I see nothing wrong with using 19th century technology to solve a 21st century problem. The technology exists today, we can start using it immediately and make a positive impact on several levels: less energy use, less smog, healthier communities… Whereas funding energy exploration and technology is a gamble at best. It may or may not pay out 10-15 years down the road.
I just wish we could get Jerry Norquist to help out in NC….
Bike Culture Summit
Posted: May 5, 2010 Filed under: Access, Cycling, News, Transportation | Tags: Bike Culture Summit, Critical Mass, Cycling, NYC, Outdoor Recreation, Transportation Leave a comment »
On Thursday May 6, the Bike Culture Summit will commence in New York City. The event is a benefit for Transportation Alternatives – an organization whose mission is to “reclaim New York City’s streets from the automobile and to advocate for bicycling, walking and public transit as the best transportation alternatives.” So, all proceeds from the event will support the group’s bicycle advocacy work.
The Bike Culture Summit will be held May 6 at NYU’s Wasserman Center Auditorium from 7-8:30 p.m. Cycling pundits, the ‘Bike Snob’, bicycling historian David Herlihy and Caroline Samponaro (Director of Bicycle Advocacy for Transportation), will offer their expert insight regarding controversies such as ‘How should cyclists relate to pedestrians, motorists and to delivery cyclist’ and ‘To what extent should cyclists sacrifice style and convenience for safety.’
Thanks to the folks at Kona Bikes for the heads up on this - they will be there in full support.
