Critical Mass, Vancouver, May’07
This time of year also brings the start of awareness campaigns around the world, including Bike-to-Work week and car-free festivals that encourage us to be smarter with our travel. May is national bike month across the United States. Check out 50 ways (large PDF) to celebrate Bike Month and browse bike advocacy groups by state to find one near you, courtesy of the League of American Cyclists.
In the Lower Mainland, the Vancouver Area Cycling Coalition is organizing Bike to Work 2008, May 26 to June 21.
The VACC is a non-profit society that works to make cycling an integral part of transportation culture in the Lower Mainland. Go to the VACC homepage to learn more. Ride the talk, join the VACC.
Not in the Lower Mainland? BC residents should visit www.biketowork.ca to find a Bike to Work event near you.
- Interested in seeing what it takes to organize a carfree day in your neighbourhood?
Download Sierra Club of Canada: How to Stage a Carfree Day in Your Community. - Need some graphics to spice up your latest poster or news release?
Browse the World Carefree Network: Carbusters Graphics Book. - Want to show a friend a video illustrating how carsharing works?
Take a peak at the World Carshare Video Library. - Unsure whether you’re ready to take to the streets on your bike or want to find ways of making streets more bike friendly?
Read through Better Environmentally Sound Transportation (BEST)’s Guides: Safe Cycling Tips, Street Reclaiming Guide - Are you an employer and want to encourage your employees to bike to work?
Consult the London Cycling Campaign: Guide for Employers
Pandora St., Chinatown, Victoria, July ‘07
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