Ride of the Police Chief of Capitol Heights, MD

Bike with the Chief

Wedneday July 23, 2014 (every other Wednesday), 6:00 PM

Capitol Heights Elementary School

601 Suffolk Avenue, Capitol Heights, MD

Capitol Heights needs the support of as many bikers as possible.  This is not a ride for speed and most of bikers receiving this e-mail may not break a sweat.  This is a ride to help influence cycling in Capitol Heights, Maryland. 

Every new (safe) cyclist on the road means;

1. One less crazy driver with no patience

2. One friendlier person who is willing to help a cyclist in trouble

3. A new cycling buddy

This list could go on. 

Sometimes it's a good thing to ride for a cause.  Black Women Bike urges you and your family to attend.

The Rise of Protected Bike Lanes in the U.S. - Featuring Allyson Criner Brown

Allyson Criner Brown is a member of the Black Women Bike Leadership Team and a representative on the DC Bicycle Advisory Council. She has a great cameo in a video produced by the Green Lanes Project entitled The Rise of Protected Bike Lanes in the U.S.
The Rise of Protected Bike Lanes in the U.S. from Green Lane Project on Vimeo.

ADVOCACY Opportunity: Do you ride in Northeast DC?

The District Department of Transportation will host a final public meeting for the Florida Avenue Multimodal Transportation Study.

April 2, 2014, 7pm - 9pm 

Two Rivers Charter School 

1234 4th Street NE

 Please attend if you can! Black Women Bike supports protected bike lanes (e.g. cycle tracks) as the optimal design to promote bicycle safety, where possible. 

According to the recent DCist article, "DDOT Project Manager Gabe Onyeador says the three alternatives that will be presented will include bike lanes, a cycletrack and wider sidewalks."

More information
DCist article: http://dcist.com/2014/03/florida_avenue_ne_transportation_st.php 
DDOT project site: http://www.floridaavesafety.org/2014/03/17/public-meeting-april-2nd/