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Need a dependable used bike at a good price? Want to help a good cause? Come see us at the March 26 Savannah Bazaar!
On Saturday, March 26, we are selling used, but fully reconditioned bicycles at the Savannah Bazaar, from 3-8 p.m. at 101 N. Fahm St.
Bikes are sold on a first come, first served basis, so if you see one you like in the gallery below, make sure to get there early. If you join the Savannah Bicycle Campaign at the time of your purchase, you’ll receive $50 off your bike. Proceeds from sales benefit our New Standard Cycles program, which provides affordable, dependable transportation to deserving people in our community. For more information about our bike sale, email us!
Bike to Bird: We are offering free valet bike parking at Andrew Bird’s Savannah Music Festival show on March 29
We are offering free valet parking for bikes at Andrew Bird’s performance on Tuesday, March 29 at Lucas Theatre. Ride your bike to the show and we’ll look after it while you enjoy the music. Our bike valet will be open beginning at 7 p.m.
The violinist, singer and composer began his career as a member of the Squirrel Nut Zippers before forming Bowl of Fire, and has been recording and touring as a solo artist since 2003. His distinctive voice, wide ranging influences and instrumental versatility contribute to an engaging compositional style that often incorporates sounds and layers rarely heard in pop music, including virtuosic whistling and glockenspiel.
We love it when we discover our favorite musicians are also avid cyclists. That’s the case with Bird. “I feel a certain amount of pride in not using a motorized vehicle to get from point A to point B,” he told Bicycling magazine. “Sometimes I’ll invent point A and point B to justify riding.”
Read more of his interview about how riding intersects with his music: A Ride with Andrew Bird.
Be smart! Ride your bike to St. Patrick’s Day!
Bogata has Ciclovia, Atlanta has Streets Alive! and we have St. Patrick’s Day, a time when Savannah’s streets are closed to cars (except those carrying dignitaries), at least while the parade is in process.
If you are heading downtown to join in the festivities, do yourself a favor and go by bike. Driving a car into downtown and trying find parking on Savannah’s most famous holiday — and, really, anytime between now and Sunday night — is a fool’s errand.
If you are planning to ride your bike on the big day, make sure to bring lights, in case you stay out later than you thought you would, and your lock to protect your bike from mischief. And, of course, wear a helmet and stay alert for impaired, distracted and aggressive drivers. If you need extra bikes for guests, SBC business members Savannah on Wheels and Perry Rubber Bike Shop offer rentals. Don’t wait until it’s too late, reserve your bikes in advance.
Stay safe, enjoy the parade and have a happy St. Patrick’s Day!
We’re Hiring: Now accepting applications for New Standard Cycles program manager
We are looking for a new part-time (20 hours per week) program manager for New Standard Cycles. The successful candidate will have the unique blend of skills necessary to continue the success of this program, which provides safe, dependable and affordable transportation to deserving people in our community.
- The program manager is a competent bicycle mechanic and must be able to share and teach bicycle repair skills to others.
- The program manager is able to recruit, train, supervise, motivate and retain volunteers of all backgrounds and abilities.
- The program manager will continue beneficial relationships with our nonprofit partners and establish new ones.
- The program manager will create and maintain an environment in which volunteers, program partners and bicycle recipients feel welcome, valued and comfortable.
Is this you? if so, NSC Manager Position Description 2016, then email a cover letter, resume and the names and contact information for three professional references to info@bicyclecampaign.org
Walk, ride your bike or take the bus to Parking Matters open house meetings on March 3 and 4
The Parking Matters Plan is a collaborative effort between the CORE MPO, through the Chatham County-Savannah Metropolitan Planning Commission and the City of Savannah. Public open house meetings will be held on Thursday, March 3, from 4-7 p.m. (Presentation at 6 p.m.) at the Holiday Inn Express, 199 Bay Street and on Friday, March 4, from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. (Presentation at Noon) at the Metropolitan Planning Commission, 112 E. State St.
Improving bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure is a key part of the Parking Matters plan, so please make plans to attend one of the meetings to emphasize the critical need for investment in safe facilities for walking and bicycling. It’s critical for leaders to hear from citizens who travel by bike. More information is available on the Parking Matters website.
Savannah Bicycle Campaign will give free bike light sets to anyone who arrives by bike, Healthy Savannah will give free pedometers to people who walk to the meetings, and Chatham Area Transit will have bus passes on hand for people who take transit.
The plan is intended to:
Identify the existing conditions with regards to parking supply and demand in greater downtown
Incorporate feedback and suggestions for improving existing parking and transportation mobility options in Savannah from members of the community
Develop strategies for Downtown Savannah’s parking and transportation system that bolster economic development, provide mobility options, and enhance the overall quality for life for residents, employees, and visitors alike.
We are teaming up with Tybee Island to light the night on March 5
The City of Tybee Island Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Committee is hosting a Light the Night Bike Ride on Saturday, March 5. Beginning at 6 p.m. at the Memorial Park Pavilion, we’ll be offering free bike safety checks and minor adjustments. We’ll also have helmets available for sale at very affordable prices. Free bike lights will be provided by Tim’s Bike & Beach Gear, and we’ll award a prize for the brightest bike. The ride will start at 7:30 p.m. and end at Bernie’s Restaurant and Bar, 13 Tybrisa St. More information is available on the City of Tybee Island website.
Jan. 30 bike sale benefits our New Standard Cycles program
Are you in the market for a new-to-you ride? On Saturday, Jan. 30, we are selling used, but fully reconditioned bicycles at the Savannah Bazaar, from 3-8 p.m. at 101 N. Fahm St.
Bikes are sold on a first come, first served basis, so if you see one you like in the gallery below, make sure to get there early. If you join the Savannah Bicycle Campaign at the time of your purchase, you’ll receive $50 off your bike. Proceeds from sales benefit our New Standard Cycles program, which provides affordable, dependable transportation to deserving people in our community. For more information about our bike sale, email Jen Colestock.
Public meeting attendance, comments show strong opposition to Forsyth Park bike ban proposal
Thanks to you, the City of Savannah appears to be putting the brakes on a proposed ordinance that would prohibit people 12 and older from riding bikes anywhere in Forsyth Park. After our Forsyth for All ride arrived at the Civic Center at 6 p.m. on Jan. 14, dividers were removed to expand the room and accommodate the crowd, which was clearly much larger than officials had expected.
We appreciate everyone who attended the meeting to show support for safe cycling in Forsyth Park and everywhere else in Savannah. Of the dozens who offered comments, only three expressed support for the ordinance. We have not yet completed a thorough review of the comments submitted through the city’s website, which were provided to us on Jan. 13, but an initial evaluation indicates only a small fraction of the more than 400 comments received were in favor of the bike ban.
The meeting was covered by the Savannah Morning News (Opposition rolls out against Savannah’s Forsyth Park bike ban proposal), WTOC-TV (Battle of the Bikes: Meeting held to discuss proposed ban at Forsyth Park and WJCL-TV (Cyclists fight proposed bike ban).
By the end of the meeting, officials reframed the meeting and ordinance as the beginning of discussions about how to improve safety and access. City officials heard loud and clear what those who ride know all too well: Savannah’s bicycle infrastructure has not kept pace with demand and conditions are not safe for many residents and visitors who ride for recreation and transportation. Our city has the highest bike commuting rate in Georgia and is becoming a major bicycle tourism destination, yet of the nearly 700 miles of streets within the city limits, fewer than 20 are equipped with bicycle lanes that meet current standards. The creation of a city bicycle and pedestrian coordinator position, which was mentioned by Citizen Office Director Susan Broker, would be one positive step toward improving conditions for walking and bicycling in Savannah.
It’s too early to declare victory as city staff could still recommend the ordinance for approval by the mayor and city council. We will continue to monitor the situation closely as a report is prepared for the city manager. Your Savannah Bicycle Campaign remains committed to working with city officials, neighborhood organizations, businesses and other institutions to develop and implement sensible strategies for making our streets and other public spaces safe, friendly and accessible to everyone.
Thank you to Susan Broker for facilitating the meeting, and to Savannah city council members Carol Bell, Bill Durrence, Brian Foster, Van Johnson and Julian Miller for attending. And thank you to everyone who demonstrated that Savannah’s cycling community is organized, informed, engaged and insistent on improving and expanding our active transportation network for the benefit of everyone in our city. If you are not already, please become a member today. Your support is critical to our mission of making Savannah better for bikes.