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.

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