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MassBike Update March 10, 2005

Buy a Pie and Help MassBike: Friday, March 11 at Petsi Pies

Got pie? Please consider buying a delicious handmade pie (or cookie, cupcake, or coffee) to help MassBike! On Friday, March 11, Petsi Pies (285 Beacon St., Somerville, on the Cambridge line between Porter and Inman Squares) will donate 20% of the day's sales to MassBike.

Cyclists will also get a free scone with your purchase--just remember to show your helmet. Special thanks go to owner and cyclist Renee McLeod.

You Did It! State Bike Funding Saved

Thank you to all of our dedicated MassBike activists who wrote and called Governor Romney. When the federal government announced a "rescission" (a requirement that the state government return funds that the federal government had already given them), MassBike and the cycling advocacy community wanted to ensure that bike funding did not take a disproportionate cut.

Thanks to your grassroots advocacy, the administration took note and 100% of Transportation Enhancements dollars (a key source of bike funding) were preserved, and Recreational Trails funds were also saved. Thank you for your advocacy efforts, and thank you to Governor Romney and his Administration for their work to support funding of bike projects.

Look for MassBike at the Boston Bike Show

Plan on stopping by the Boston Bike Show this weekend. They have generously agreed to let MassBike have a free table to promote bike advocacy, so come say hi! The show will take place at the Cyclorama at the Boston Center for the Arts, 539 Tremont St. in Boston on Friday, March 11, 5:00-9:00 pm; Saturday, March 12, Noon-6:00 pm; and Sunday, March 13, Noon-6:00 pm.

MassBike members--click here for a discounted admission coupon

Thanks to MassBike Sponsor Just Soap

Thanks to our MassBike Business Sponsor, Just Soap, located in Florence. Just Soap creates handcrafted natural soap that is blended by bicycle. Their longtime support of MassBike is much appreciated.

You can find out more about Just Soap here

MassBike Volunteers Wanted

Event Tabling Volunteers: As the warm weather approaches, MassBike wants to get out and spread our message in the community. If you would be willing to be a MassBike Event Tabling volunteer--taking brochures and newsletters to events, and signing up interested new members-- please email Mike. This is your chance to have fun, meet cyclists and promote bike advocacy.

Route Gurus Wanted: Do you know the best way to bike from Lynn to Watertown? Sharon to East Boston? Medford to Methuen? If you're a routes guru who likes to give advice on getting around town and around the state, we'd like to enlist you to help MassBike and funnel questions to you. Please email Dorie to join up.

Join MassBike for a Free Fun Ride on Saturday, March 19

MassBike Board Member Doug Mink is leading a free, fun ride starting on the morning of Saturday, March 19. The ride is co-sponsored by the Boston Natural Areas Network and the Boston Bicycle Festival (the ride is the first in a monthly series leading up to October's Boston Bicycle Festival).

Riders will meet at 9:30 a.m. at the entrance to the Franklin Park Golf Course and at 10:00 at the concession stand on Castle Island in South Boston, and will ride along the harbor and up the Neponset Trail if it is clear of snow. If the trail is impassable, we'll stay as close to it as we can. Total distance will range from 10 to 20 miles depending on the weather and stamina of the riders who show up. No lunch stop is scheduled, so bring a snack. Helmets are required.

Are You Interested in Serving on the Statewide Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee?

After some government delay, the wheels are now turning on the creation of a statewide Bicycling/Pedestrian Advisory Committee and the Administration has asked MassBike to submit a list of potential nominees, to be chosen by the Governor.

If you are interested in serving on this committee, please submit a brief bio (explaining your bicycling background and the reasons for your interest) via email to MassBike>. We need this no later than Friday, March 18. Please include your current mailing address, email, and phone number. Also please note that the government vetting process does involve a detailed background check.

Upcoming Lecture: Promoting Safe Walking and Cycling to Improve Public Health

Professor John Pucher of Rutgers University will be at MIT on Thursday, March 17 to lecture on the topic "Promoting Safe Walking and Cycling to Improve Public Health: Lessons from Europe." Join him from noon-2pm at a location to be announced. Send email for more information.

Eastern Mass Transportation/Land Use Planner Job Available

MAPC, the Regional Planning Agency representing 101 cities and towns in metro Boston seeks a Transportation/ Land Use Planner. Full-time position, state employee benefits. Must be familiar with GIS/Data research. Successful candidate will possess a bachelor's or higher-level degree in Urban/Regional, Transportation Planning, or closely related field; supplemented by 3 years experience, preferably in transportation planning. Salary range from $45,473. Position open until filled. Review of applications will begin March 28, 2005. Reply to: Thomas E. Hauenstein; Manager of Human Resources, at this email address.

Wanted: Help House our League Cycling Instructor (Near Waltham)

Do you live in or near Waltham? Charley LaFlamme of Maine, our League Cycling Instructor trainer, will be in the area starting the evening of Wednesday, April 13 and he is looking for a homestay through Sunday, April 17. If you can help out, please email Charlie.

Join MassBike or Renew Online

If you’re reading this and you’re not a MassBike member—please join! (If you’re already a member, it’s never too early to renew!) We’re the leading bicycling advocacy group in Massachusetts, making change on a daily basis to help cyclists across the state. If you enjoy riding on the Minuteman Path, cycling to work, bringing your bike on the T, or just having fun, MassBike has been instrumental over the past 28 years in making that possible. Please join today and make us even stronger.

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