Somerville Bike News, February 2016

[Somerville Bicycle Committee]

Hello Somerville Cyclists,

The snow has finally arrived, but don't let that stop you from biking. Here's what's coming up in the next few weeks.

Boston Bike Party at Copley Square in Boston

Friday, February 12, 2016, 7 PM

The theme this month is the movies! Dress up as your favorite character or dress for the red carpet. The Facebook event has 166 people already: https://www.facebook.com/events/483969975123073/

Somerville Bicycle Committee Meeting in the basement of City Hall
Tuesday, February 16, 2016, 6:30-8:30 PM

This month, we'll be talking about detours during Beacon Street construction and preparing for a meeting with the Department of Public Works, among other stuff. There will probably be jokes about the relative efficacy of sharrows and sparrows as traffic calming devices. To find us, look for all the bikes parked outside the employee lounge in the basement.

Bike Talk at Aeronaut Brewery

Wednesday, February 17, 2016, 6-7:30 PM

Somerville Police Department's Deputy Chief Stephen Carrabino
How to stay safe on your bike and know your rights: perspectives from a long time bike cop
This man is the Somerville cyclist's hero. You should all go hear what he has to say.

Aeronaut Brewery: http://www.aeronautbrewing.com/

Somerville Zoning Overhaul meeting on mobility, VNA Community Room at 259 Lowell Street
Monday, February 22, 2016, 6:30 PM

Come discuss parking requirements, bike parking, and mobility management programs. If you want to get worked up before the meeting, rewatch Rocky or read http://www.citylab.com/cityfixer/2015/05/how-parking-keeps-your-rent-too-damn-high-in-2-charts/392894/

More zoning overhaul information: http://www.somervillema.gov/zoning/recent-updates.html

In wheeled solidarity,
Brandon Stafford, on behalf of the Somerville Bicycle Committee