Fwd: Bay Bridge -- Bike Path -- Time for Action (fwd)

[noelle <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>]

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Date: Thu, 17 Apr 1997 11:13:54 -0400 (EDT)
From: http://www.aol.com/~EZDG

For bicyclists ad sympathizers. It isn't that we don't have enough to do, if
you can take a look at the web site and do what you agree with and do what
you can.  Don
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From:	http://www.ucdata.Berkeley.EDU/~jmeggs (Jason Meggs)
Sender:	http://www.cyclery.com/~owner-bart-bikes
Date: 97-04-14 21:55:54 EDT

	[Apologies if you receive multiple copies]

This is THE crucial time for gaining bike access to the Bay Bridge for the
next century.  The public comment period on the proposed plans for a new
bay bridge is ending in only a month.  This is the time to take action if
you want to see any hope for cycling--and reduction in traffic and
pollution--on the Bay Bridge. 

Four things you can do:

1) Call the comment line, it's easy!  (510) 817-1717 and press "7".

        Ask for a separated bike path meeting the American Disabilities
        Act requirements.  Also ask for a dedicated bus lane adaptable
        to light rail. Mention your name and city of work/residence.
 
2) Help gather signatures for a petition calling for a bike path.
        You can print one off the web, copy it, and place it at local
        bike stores and take it to your favorite rides, meetings, and
        gatherings:
 
        http://www.xinet.com/bike/access/sfobb/petition.html
 
3) Come to the next Metropolitan Transportation Commission hearing on the
        design, in Martinez, and especially contact friends from the 
        Martinez/Concord area who could attend and speak to the Commission:
 
                Wednesday April 16 1997, 5:30-7:30 PM
                County Administration Building
                Board of Supervisors Chambers
                651 Pine Street, Room 107 
                (cross-street is Escobar)
                Martinez, CA
 
          (Don't forget to wear a bike helmet)
 
        Directions:  Take concord (Bay Point) line to North Concord
        BART, then either get a transfer and take the 108 bus (50
        cents) or bike: go left out of the BART station and get on
        Olivera near the SHELL and TACO BELL--take a right and go a
        short distance until you get to the Drive-In-Theatre, then
        fork (soft) right onto Marsh Creek (alongside the MAGESSON
        DODGE DEALERSHIP).  Go until you see the CHEAPER GAS and 
        turn right, onto Pacheco.  Follow Pacheco for a while
        to a traffic light where either a SCOTTY'S or a WALLY'S
        RENTS is.  Then, turn left to stay on Pacheco.  When
        you get to Suzanna, turn left again.  The County
        Administration building will be in sight.  You can turn
        left on Pine soon thereafter and the building will be
        on your right.
 
        --These are the instructions I gathered from the County
        Connections line, I asked extensively to make sure I had
        them correct.   She said it was actually "a real nice ride"
        on bike.
 
4) Get involved with the printing and distribution of bumper stickers
        to Bay Bridge commuters calling for a bike path.  For more
        information contact Alex Zuckerman of REBAC (Regional Bicycle
        Access Committee), http://www.aol.com/~REBACazu
 
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Finally, for more information on what's going on, and upcoming events,
and for phone numbers, addresses, and other interesting links, visit:
 
        http://www.xinet.com/bike/
 
Your SF Bay Area web site for bridge access!
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