Classen Corridor and Bike Safety Community Meeting - Feb 10th

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As you know, our city council voted to ban future bike lanes on Classen Boulevard during the December 30th council meeting. But the city manager promised the city would engage with the cycling community in the future regarding alternatives planning. Well, the future is now. Today, the city sent a notice about a community meeting next week. We wanted to make sure we helped get the word out, in the event you aren't signed up for mailings from the city (psst, you should sign up).

Next Tuesday, February 10th, from 5:30pm to 7pm, at the Downtown Library, in the Friends Room (the largest room that's not the theater on the 4th floor), there will be a Classen Corridor and Bike Safety Community Meeting. PLEASE BE THERE!

If you didn't know already, our primary mission is to provide bikes to those transitioning out of homelessness, removing the transportation barrier as they work towards improving their lives. We have plenty of bikes, but many need some fixing up. If you're good at fixing bikes, and you'd like to volunteer your time to help us do so, please complete the volunteer form and waiver (if you haven't already).

We're having a Bike Fixing Party on Sunday, March 22nd. More details will be forthcoming, but there will be food, drinks, and plenty of work to do. We will need people who can fix bikes, and likely as well some folks with cars who are willing to haul parts. If you have only some basic skills but are looking to get some experience with more advanced bike repairs you are welcome to join as well!

We've been doing bike lane clean-ups every second Saturday. The next one is planned for Saturday, February 14th, from 10am to Noon. The February clean-up location will be at the North Kelley Ave bike lanes, from NE 21st to NE 26th. We'll be meeting in the parking lot on the NW corner of NE 23rd and Kelley. Please dress appropriately for a couple hours of light work in whatever weather comes our way. Things to bring: Brooms 🧹 , water 💧, gloves 🧤. Can't wait to see you!

Watch social media for additional details or updates.

Note: Make sure you have a waiver on file before you join in on the clean-ups!

It's important to keep up! The absolute fastest way to get information is via our Discord. The next best is social media, followed by this newsletter.