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PEOPLE AND HAPPENINGS

February 8, 2012

In and around Charlotte

Bike lanes coming to Uptown at S.Tryon overpass – Yes, for sure. The connector over I-277 should have lanes on both sides of the street and a widened sidewalk by the end of 2012 !

New Chairperson for BAC committee – Jane Cacchione, CABA Advisory Board member and a key player on the local bike scene has replaced CABA member Dick Winters. The Bicycle Advisory Committee advises the Mayor, City Council and County Council on bicycle policy and related isssues. Chris Gladora, also a CABA member, is the latest appointee to the BAC. Welcome aboard Chris !

CABA to meet Paul Morris in Raleigh - In case you didn’t know, Mr. Morris is the new Deputy Director of NCDOT (that’s about as good as it gets) and reportedly a friend of bicyclists. We hope to team up with others across the state to talk seriously about how to deal with the crisis in bike funding in the U.S. Congress.

Solar panels at IKEA – Not only does IKEA in University City have a huge set of bike racks and off-road pedestrian and cycle connectivity through their parking lot to their front door sidewalk, they are now going even further to address the challenge of a new green economy. Congratulations IKEA !

WANTED: Additional members to CABA Board of Directors – This is a real opportunity to contribute to the cause of safe and fun cycling for our community. We are especially interested in diversifying the board – women, minorities, and under 35 candidates. Graphic design skills to help with website and special design needs, public relations skills to help with CABA volunteer coordination and promote the CABA brand, and someone to bring the CABA successful bike valet service to the next plateau would be a great match to our mission and needs.

Councilman John Autry – a true friend of cyclists – John, a loyal CABA member and newly elected District 5 Councilperson has been appointed chairperson of the Environmental Committee and member of the Transportation and Planning committee by Mayor Foxx. Both committees can have a huge impact on bicycling and walking in the Queen City.

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URBAN ASSAULT RIDE RETURNS – April 1, 2012

February 8, 2012

There were 350 goofy and gaudy riders the first year... and 598 last year. But we can do much 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.

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CABA needs 9 volunteers

Get a FREE CABA memberships, a FREE organic T-shirt, FREE Fat Tire Ale, and FREE grub for 3-4 hours of your time. To volunteer on-line, CLICK: CABA 2012. NOTE: Use this link instead of the UAR website to volunteer.

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A TYPICAL CABA MONTHLY FORUM

January 6, 2012

Francisco Montero, expert mechanic now with TrySports teaching bike fundamentals / august 2011

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CABA MONTHLY FORUM – Tonight ! Tues. Jan.10

January 5, 2012

Come schmooze with us

GUEST SPEAKER: Martin Zimmerman, CABA Exec. Director

Topic: Bike Sharing in Europe and USA – Lessons for Charlotte

Many of you know that Martin traveled to Paris, Lyon and Strasbourg in October where he tested the systems and met with key cycling advocates, system representatives and government hosts. Here is your chance to become an expert with your draft beer in hand ! (For past posts enter “bike share” in the Search box.)

LOCATION: Kickstand Burgers -n-Bar (includes vegetarian choices and Fat Tire Ale ) – 1101 Central Avenue at Heath Court a few blocks towards Uptown from Plaza Midwood. We have a relaxed, quiet meeting room to the right of the front entry. Bike parking available ! CLICK: Mapquest.

TIME: 6:30 – 8 p.m. Meet kindred spirits. You don’t have to be a CABA member to participate. Meetings start and end on time.

POST MEETING BIKE RIDE: Bring your lights and helmet. Ride led by CABA member Pamela Murray.

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IN MEMORIAM: STEVE JOBS

October 15, 2011

Take a few minutes

View this YouTube video..

…then pass it on.

A brilliant analogy – presenting the thesis that “the computer is the bicycle for our minds“.

A younger Steve Jobs speaks on memory and the imagination for a Library of Congress documentary

Thank you to Treehugger online and others for letting us know.

And his more recent comments at the commencement exercises of Stanford University:

“Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life. Don’t be trapped by dogma – which is living with the results of other people’s thinking.

Don’t let the noise of other’s opinions drown out your own inner voice.

And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you truly want to become. Everything else is secondary.”

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Steve Jobs’ inventive genius, commitment and profound passion to causes larger than himself will be sorely missed.

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CATAWBA LANDS CONSERVANCY

October 1, 2011

Thomas W. Okel - new Executive Director

From the Conservancy’s press release: “Tom joins the Conservancy after a twenty year successful career with Bank of America, where he most recently served as the Global Head of Bank of America’s Syndicated Capital Markets division….Tom officially assumes his position on October 3.”

Tom succeeds Davis Cable, with whom, along with Ann Browning and others of the Carolina Thread Trail staff, CABA has had a close and productive working relationship.

Welcome aboard Tom !

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