Public invited to provide input on proposed replacements for US Highway 80 bridges, Nov. 17

Screen Shot 2015-10-27 at 3.33.00 PMThe public is invited to view design proposed replacements of the existing Lazaretto Creek and Bull River bridges and provide feedback on Nov. 17, from 4-6 p.m. at Tybee Island City Hall. The event is hosted by the Georgia Department of Transportation and is informal in structure, meaning anyone interested can drop by at any time between 4 and 6 p.m.

The roadway is the only connection between Tybee Island and the mainland. US 80 is designated as a hurricane evacuation route on the Georgia Hurricane Plan, as well as a future bikeway in the Coastal Region Metropolitan Planning Organization’s Long Range Plan. From a memo announcing the meeting:

The proposed project would replace the bridges at Lazaretto Creek and Bull River with a two-lane bridge that includes bike and pedestrian improvements. Additionally, it would improve the roadway from Johnny Mercer Boulevard to Old US 80 on Tybee with paved shoulders and turn lanes. These changes have been determined to to accomplish the purpose of this project, which is to ensure the integrity of the US 80 bridges and improve travel between Savannah and Tybee Island.

The purpose of this meeting is to provide the pubic with an opportunity to view the proposed project, ask questions and comment on the project.

Written comments may be submitted until Dec. 1 to:

Andrew Cobb
Transportation Environmental Planner
Office of Environmental Services
Georgia Department of Transportation
600 W. Peachtree St., 25th Floor
Fax: 404-631-1588
Email: acobb@dot.ga.gov

For more information, visit the GDOT project page. You can also download information distributed at the meeting: PI 10560 GDOT US 80 PIOH handouts 11-17-15

Help feed the hungry on Nov. 21 with the Third Annual Savannah Cranksgiving

Cranksgiving_eventphotoOur third annual Savannah Cranksgiving Ride is coming up on Saturday, Nov. 21. stating at 1 p.m. Cranksgiving is half bike ride, half food drive and a 100 percent fun way to spend a Saturday afternoon helping others.

The Savannah Bicycle Campaign (and you!) will be helping feed hungry people at Emmaus House. Founded in 1982 by a group of downtown churches, Emmaus House provides food and day services to the homeless and needy of Savannah. Breakfast is served at 8:30 a.m. Monday through Friday, fifty weeks each year.

Registration for the ride starts at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 21 at SBC HQ (Corner of Henry and Lincoln streets). At registration, participants will receive a shopping list of items needed by Emmaus House. The challenge begins at 1:30 p.m. when riders roll out to shop by bike. Participants should pick up items from the shopping list without going over $15-20 price limit. This is not a race! Riders may compete by themselves or on teams. Prize packages including items generously donated by Scott,  The Bicycle Link, and other sponsors will be awarded in the following categories:

  • Most Items Carried by a Single Person
  • Most Stores Visited (receipts needed from each store)
  • Best Team Effort
  • Most Innovative Cargo Rig

All participants must return to 1301 A Lincoln St. by 4 p.m. to tally up their purchases and enjoy food and beverages.

What should you bring? First of all, you’ll need your bike and $15-20.  We also suggest a helmet. If you’re planning on carrying groceries, you should bring a backpack or other cargo solution for your bike. Register as a solo competitor or form your team today!

Have questions? Want to get involved? send us an email!

Put some miles on your bike! Join our Oct. 25 BikeCurious Ride

If you’re an experienced commuter or recreational cyclist, but want to get into riding for longer distances, our BikeCurious ride on Sunday, Oct. 25 is for you. The ride leaves from Savannah Bicycle Campaign headquarters (1301 Lincoln St) at 10 a.m. bikecuriousoct

The ride route will include Hunter Army Airfield and other areas on the Southside, and is designed to allow participants to explore the city by bike. The total distance will be approximately 30 miles and the average speed around 15 – 17 m.p.h.

Because of the distance and pace of this ride, helmets are required. In addition, it is strongly recommended that participants use a road bike and bring water, equipment to change a tire, cash and valid ID (required to enter Hunter AAF gate). Let us know you’re riding by joining the Facebook event or R.S.V.P. by sending email to info@bicyclecampaign.org

Ride your bike to the Food Day Festival on Oct. 24 and use our free bicycle valet

 

food_fest_2013_geoffs_0031We are excited to offer free valet parking for bicycles again this year at the Savannah Food Day Festival on Saturday, Oct. 24 in Daffin Park. Take in all the Food Day fun including live music, exhibitors and, of course, food! We’ll watch your bike while you enjoy the festivities.

We are  seeking volunteers to staff the bike valet. The first two people to volunteer will receive passes that allow access to the exclusive VIP tent. Sign up to volunteer.

Practical people pedal to Picnic in the Park

bikevalettodayThe annual Picnic in the Park concert will draw thousands of people to Forsyth Park on Sunday, Oct. 4 to hear the Savannah Philharmonic and other musical performers. Many people will drive, creating traffic headaches and demand for parking that far outstrips supply. But you know a better way to go, right? Right!

You’ll ride your bike to Picnic in the Park and leave your wheels at our bicycle valet parking service. It’s totally free  — small donations are appreciated, but definitely not required — and easy. You won’t have to walk your bike through the crowd or find a place to lock it. You can rest easy and enjoy the show knowing your bike is safe and secure.

If you’re interested in volunteering, we’d love to have you. We’ll have a pretty good view of the stage from our location near the Drayton Street sidewalk.

We look forward to seeing you and your bike on Sunday. Don’t forget to bring your lights for the ride home!

Fall Bike Sale scheduled for Sept. 26

We are hosting our Fall Bike Sale on Saturday, Sept. 26 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at 1301 Lincoln Street (corner of Lincoln and Henry streets) A variety of bikes, including vintage and unusual specimens, will be available for purchase at reasonable prices. All have been professionally reconditioned and are ready to ride. This is your chance to pick up some cool wheels and support our New Standard Cycles program, which provides safe, dependable transportation to people in need. For more information, email Jen Colestock. Photos show some of the bikes available for purchase.

 

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SDRA director to speak on walking, biking and redevelopment at Sept. 15 Cycle Social

finalkevinArchitect and urban designer Kevin Klinkenberg will present, “Walking, Biking and Redevelopment: What’s next for the Savannah Development and Renewal Authority” at our monthly Cycle Social event on Sept. 15 at 6 p.m. at SBC HQ (1301 A Lincoln St.)

Klinkenberg is executive director of the SDRA and author of “Why I Walk: Taking a Step in the Right Direction” (Don’t worry, he rides a bike, too). Why we really don’t care about car accidents, one of his essays, was published last month by Slate Magazine and has generated national discussion. Here’s an except:

“The truth is, driving is dangerous. It’s the leading cause of death for nearly everyone younger than 45. It’s probably the most dangerous single thing you do every day. The only truly effective ways to save lives are to make driving optional instead of a mandatory fact of life, to narrow roads so as to slow speeds, provide great public transportation options, and enforce strict penalties for bad driving behavior.”

Join us to enjoy pizza and beverages, and learn about Kevin’s vision for making Savannah safer and friendlier for people who ride bikes. Join the Facebook event or R.S.V.P. to info@biyclecampaign.org to let us know you’re coming.

Second Annual Savannah Seersucker Ride rolls on Sept. 5

seersuckerWhat’s not to love about a bike ride with style? Our second Savannah Seersucker Ride is a great way to show off your southern, summer clothing on your bike. It will depart from Grayson Stadium in Daffin Park on Sept. 5 at 2 p.m. We hope you’ll join us for another leisurely trip around town, ending with a catered picnic in Forsyth Park.

Don’t have any seersucker in your closet? Don’t worry! We love you in seersucker or not. Try to dress for the theme with some dandy cycling attire (a helmet is strongly encouraged as part of your ensemble), even if it isn’t in this particular textile. Linen, madras and other seasonal fabrics are also good choices.

Let us know you’re coming by joining the Facebook event.

Cycle Social on Aug. 18 will focus on Tybee Island

11745863_10155920515220427_4702127350970579712_nTybee Island is a great place to ride a bike and leaders there are taking steps to make it even better. However, reaching Tybee Island by bike is a dangerous proposition.

Join us on Tuesday, Aug. 18 at 6 p.m. at SBC headquarters (1301 Lincoln St.) for pizza and beverages. We’ll hear from City of Tybee Island officials about the current status of U.S. Highway 80 and new bike facilities being built on the island.

Seating is limited, so please  let us know you plan to attend by joining the Facebook event or R.S.V.P. via email.

Attend our July Cycle Social and find out why “the rules of the road are designed to be broken”

Due to the expected hot weather, we are adjusting the format of Cycle Social on Tuesday, July 21 at 6 p.m. again this month. We’ll meet at SBC headquarters, 1301 Lincoln Street, for pizza and beverages (on us!) and talk about what your Savannah Bicycle Campaign is doing to make Savannah better for bicycling. We’ll also have a provocative presentation.

PiatkowskiDr. Daniel Piatkowski will present, “The rules of the road are designed to be broken,” in which he’ll provide a brief history of why we design our roads so dangerously and why everyone breaks the law. He will also report on some of the descriptive statistics emerging from the Scofflaw Biking Survey he conducted earlier this year with colleagues from the University of Colorado Denver. Piatkowski is an assistant professor of urban studies and planning at Savannah State University.

If the weather is cool enough after the presentation, we’ll go for a ride. If you plan to attend, please R.S.V.P. to john@bicyclecampaign.org to ensure we have enough food and drink on hand.