Quick and fun event 5:15--6ish tomorrow at Cambridge City Hall with Second Line for bike safety

[Ruthann Rudel]

Dear Friends,

I'm helping with an effort to transition Cambridge roads so they provide a safe travel option for people riding bicycles.  This improved infrastructure will improve the driving and walking experience in the city as well, so everyone wins!

 This Monday Cambridge Bicycle Safety will be delivering a petition to the Cambridge City Council demanding separated bike lanes on all major thoroughfares in Cambridge. This petition has gathered over 1500 signatures from Cambridge residents and another 2500+ signatures from people who work or ride in Cambridge. We need YOU to show up on Monday to help us deliver the petition and demand action now!

Schedule of Events

5:15pm: Gather, with the help of Second Line Social Aid and Pleasure Society Brass Band!

5:30pm: Council meeting starts, signatures delivered approx 5:45

6:00pm: Back outside for more band!

(Party will continue at Tavern on the Square with drinks and food)

Please show up, forward this message to your friends, and spread the word on social media (Facebook event).

This is important because preliminary feedback is the city is dragging its feet on making changes.  For the most part, protected lanes can be put in by removing parking on one side of a major street.  We can prevent people from being killed while cycling if we improve our roads, and this will encourage more people to get around by bike.  I hope you can come out to show your support.

Thanks!

Ruthann