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January 26, 2012
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MARK YOUR CALENDAR – Sat. Feb. 4
January 26, 2012CABA Annual Meeting !
What: Charlotte Area Bicycle Alliance Annual Meeting – Your chance to review the last year’s successes and help set our agenda for the rest of 2012. This is your chance to both learn and participate. We are especially interested in folks willing to volunteer in the months ahead to help our shared visions become reality.
When: Saturday – Feb. 4 – 8:30 a.m. (Sign-in and schmooze). Meeting starts promptly at 9:00 a.m. Ends at 1 p.m.
Where: DowdYMCA 7th floor conference room. Bicycle racks at front and rear of building.
Who: You ! (open to all comers).
Guest Speakers:
- Ken (KT) Tippette - CDOT bicycle program manager – KT has been at his desk for 8 years tackling the big issues and small details, all the stuff that goes towards making Charlotte a first-class bicycle friendly community. KT will highlight recent projects and offer some clues to the challenges that lie ahead. Time is set aside for audience discussion.
- Cheryl Myers – Senior VP for Planning and Development/Charlotte Center City Partners. Cheryl will present a brief overview of the Center City 2020 Vision Plan approved by City Council last fall, and propose action items to transform Uptown and the 16 contiguous neighborhoods into a model “City of Bikes”. To include audience Q + A.
* Lunchtime catering will be provided *
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NEWS FLASH! – CABA ANNUAL SURVEY
January 24, 2012Put your head where your heart is
THIRD ANNUAL SURVEY OF BICYCLE USER NEEDS - It is time again to take a reading of the community – cyclists and non-cyclists alike. This survey is being sent to several thousand area residents. The goal is to gauge the public’s needs, habits, and desires. We invite you to take a few minutes to complete our survey. We also encourage you to forward it onto people you know.
The deadline for filing is midnight Monday, January 30. Results will be shared with all interested parties including civic leadership and government agencies, and will be available on the CABA website and Facebook. You need not be a cyclist to fill out this survey.
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URBAN ASSAULT RIDE RETURNS – April 1, 2012
January 24, 2012
There were 350 goofy and gaudy riders the first year... and 598 last year. But we can much do better this year ! So flutter your wings. It's all about the buzz.
It’s been moved to April Fool’s Day !
CABA will be a recipient of event day proceeds again this year compliments of New Belgium Brewery.
To register on-line, CLICK: UAR 2012.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
January 23, 2012Through May 2012
Mark your calendars !
- CABA monthly Forums - at Kickstand Burgers and Bar – Feb. 7, Mar. 6, Apr. 3, May 8.
- BIKE! Charlotte – 16 days of rides, rodeos, tours and special events held throughout the City of Charlotte. Begins with the Annual Mayor’s Ride – April 27- May 13.
- Bicycle Advisory Committee – Citizen appointed group which advises the Mayor, City Council and County Council. Membership open to the general public. Great opportunity to stay current on city sponsored bicycle projects and planning. 7th Floor main conference room, Char-Meck. Government Center. Jan. 24, Feb. 28, Mar. 27, Apr. 23, May 22. Staffed by Ken Tippette, CDOT Bicycle Program Manager.
- League of American Bicyclists Annual Summit – Washington D.C. – Mar 20-22. Join representatives from all over from North Carolina, including bike shop owners, club reps, advocacy groups and individuals. The biggest and baddest national bicycle happening ! Y0ur chance to lobby all NC Congressional offices on Capitol Hill. CABA will be there.
- National Bike Month - May 2012
- National Bike to Work Week - May 14-18
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