Edmonton Bicycle Commuters' Newsletter for January 2012

[EBC - Anna Vesala]

Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. January 2012 Newsletter It has been a big month for this little organization. A new year, some new volunteers, some Board development, and an exciting expansion. I can't say more without giving it away! Sun & slush, Anna Vesala Executive Director an...@edmontonbikes.ca   BikeWorks Introducing: BikeWorks North! Alex is stoked! Photo by Rob at GigCity Nearly a year after EBC's decision to pursue a second community bike shop, we've found our northside home for the next few years. Located at 9305-111 Avenue in the Norwood community, the space is a 1,500 square foot warehouse with a large bay door and a smaller second level office space. We anticipate the grand opening to be in April 2012. BikeWorks South (our current location) will definitely continue to operate as usual. We hope that the addition of BikeWorks North with allow more people to access our services for do-it-yourself bicycle repairs, purchasing low cost second-hand bikes, donating unwanted bikes, bicycle rentals, trailer rentals, and the many educational courses and bike events we host throughout the year. Now is a great time to show your support for EBC by purchasing/renewing a membership and donating to help with this expansion. We would love to meet our new neighbours! If you would like to help us set up the new space or would like to volunteer once it opens, please sign up here. We are also having a Renovation Meeting on February 9. Project Advisor Due to the large scale of this project, we are looking for EBC members or community members who have project management experience and have worked in building renovation.  Please contact Anna to discuss this opportunity. Advocacy Moving Beyond The Automobile EBC's Advocacy Committee is hosting a film screening and discussion on we can create a more livable city. Let's learn together, brainstorm together, and help each other make some meaningful changes to our neighbourhoods! The film will cover 10 areas of opportunity and a panel of Edmontonians will describe what they see as the next steps. Join us on February 20 (Family Day- bring 'em all!) for this exciting event. Sponsored by: Bikeology Festival, Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues, Edmonton Permaculture, Edmonton Transit Ninjas, and Transition Edmonton. City's Bike Budget The City of Edmonton's Operating and Capital budgets were finalized in December. A few more details have come out about the bike-related allocations.    Capital Budget (2012-2014):  $20.133 million over three years for the Sustainable Transportation department’s Active Transportation project (Capital Profile #12-66-1430, p.504) $7.5 million for the 105 Avenue Streetscape project from 111 Street to 119 Street (Capital Profile #12-17-0372, p.400) Arterial roadway rehabilitation funding for Highlands on 112 Avene between 50 Street and 60 Street (Capital Profile #12-66-1020, p.417) Operating Budget (2012):  $200,000 to continue program for year round clearing of paved shared-use trails in River Valley Parks    A funding package for the development of a Complete Streets Guide (see p.351). "A Complete Streets guideline aims to increase the attractiveness, convenience and safety of all modes of transportation by emphasizing walking, cycling and transit and incorporating elements of green infrastructure."   New Neighbourhood Design Guidelines (see p.313) project was funded Bike Delights Photos! EBC is always in need of photos that highlight bicycle transportation in our city. We'd like to get shots of people on bikes in all weather and all corners of the city. Photographers are credited and if we really like your stuff, you could be our Photography Intern this summer. Contact in...@edmontonbikes.ca. Dual Frame Great visual of a bicycle commute in Italy. 97,790 views   Upcoming Events All Month: Volunteers Needed for Special Needs Learn To Ride More info here. February 2: Bike Art & Knit Nights Every Thursday in winter! More info here. February 8: Volunteers' Mechanic Training FULL A series for EBC volunteers covering the full gamut of cycle repair and maintenance. A second series is being organized to accomodate the demand! More info here. February 9: BikeWorks North Renovation Meeting Are you keen to help us set up our new shop? Attend this info meeting to learn how to get involved. More info here. February 20 (Family Day): Moving Beyond The Automobile A free film and discussion exploring the solutions to the problem of automobile dependency. Let’s move Edmonton beyond the automobile! More info here.    Facebook Fan Page  @EdmontonBicycle  EBC Google Calendar  can integrate into your iCal Cyclists Unite! Your EBC membership supports our services and programs to make cycling transportation easier. Become a member for just $20 per year! BikeWorks South 10047-80 Avenue, entrance is through the back alley only. Winter hours of operation Mondays: closed Tuesdays: closed for bike building  Wednesdays: 2 pm - 5 pm Thursdays: 6 pm - 9 pm Fridays: closed Saturdays: 1 pm - 5 pm Sundays: 1st, 3rd, 5th Sunday of each month are Women & Transgendered Only 1 pm - 5 pm Sundays: 2nd, 4th of each month 1 pm - 5 pm You are receiving this email because you signed up on our website or in your membership application. Forward this email to a friend View previous EBC newsletters  Edmonton Bicycle Commuters' Society PO Box 1819 Edmonton, AB T5J 2P2 Add us to your address book