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style="mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">MassBike Victory! Indoor Bike Racks Restored
at Back Bay Station<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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style="mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">In late 2001, the well-located and
heavily-utilized indoor bike racks at the Back Bay T station were removed, with
the MBTA citing security concerns. Cyclists were left to park outside, without
weather protection and with fewer eyes ensuring the safety of their bicycles.
MassBike has aggressively stayed on top of the issue, and continued to work with
the MBTA. Last month, the agency installed two indoor bike racks. We commend
General Manager Dan Grabauskas for his assistance in this matter and his
recognition that indoor bike racks belong at the Back Bay T stop. Steps like
these help ensure that the MBTA is accessible to bicyclists and all users.
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">Letter to MassBike Membership
from Executive Director Dorie Clark</P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">Dear MassBike members, </P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"> <o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">After two years at the helm of
MassBike, I have decided to step down this May and pursue other interests,
including political consulting and teaching at the college level. It has always
been my goal to leave MassBike in a stronger position than I found it, and
together, we have succeeded. In the past two years, MassBike’s membership has
grown by nearly 60%, to an all-time high of more than 1800 members statewide.
Revenues increased 27%, and expenses actually decreased. We’ve added 1.5 new
staffers dedicated to making Massachusetts a better place for bicycling. </P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">We’ve won key policy victories
that will benefit all cyclists in Massachusetts in the years to come, including:
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<LI class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in">Working
with the MBTA to dramatically increase bike access on the subway, and put bike
racks on 250 buses</LI>
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style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in">Securing
more than $5 million in federal funds, in collaboration with our Congressional
delegation, for the Safe Routes to School program</LI>
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style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in">Ensuring
that all state and local police in Massachusetts are trained on bike laws</LI>
<LI class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in">Passing
a law requiring that the RMV update its Driver’s Manual to include bike
laws</LI>
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style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in">Working
with MassHighway to create a more bike-friendly highway design guide</LI>
<LI class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in">Successfully
pushing for the creation of the first state Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Board
in more than a decade</LI></UL>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"> <o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">I have learned so much during my
time at MassBike and am especially grateful for the chance to work with so many
talented volunteers, board members, and our staffers. Your dedication has made
all of our victories possible. I know that I will continue to stay involved with
MassBike, and I hope that we can continue to count on your energy and support as
we move into a new phase of growth and success.</P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">Thank you and best wishes,</P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">MassBike Seeks Executive
Director</P>
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statewide bicycling education and advocacy group—seeks a full-time Executive
Director. The Executive Director is responsible for the management and
operations of the organization, and ensuring that MassBike’s financial goals and
program objectives are met. We seek a candidate with key skills including:
non-profit experience; political outreach; membership development and
fundraising; event planning; writing and communications; management; a
commitment to environmental and bicycle advocacy; and financial administration.
Salary: approximately $40,000/year, plus individual health insurance
(possibility of growth based on fundraising success). Start date: late
April/early May. Please send resume and cover letter to <A
href="mailto:bikexec@massbike.org">bikexec@massbike.org</A>.</P>
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<P><SPAN
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Volunteer Night: Please Join Us on Tuesday, Feb. 21<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 18.0pt">Gourmet pizza
from Picco, friends, and envelope stuffing! We really need your help with our
monthly membership mailing. Please join us from 5:00-8:30 p.m. for our monthly
Volunteer Night, sponsored by Picco in the South End. It’s a great way to have
fun and help the cause. (Please note: for 2006, our volunteer nights have
shifted to the 3<SUP>rd</SUP> Tuesday of every month.) You can find us at 20
Park Plaza, Ste. 528, Boston (Arlington T stop). Secure bike parking available;
please email for details. Please RSVP to bikeinfo@massbike.org.
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<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><STRONG><SPAN
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Mid-Winter Fun: East Coast Greenway Presentation Thursday, Feb.
23<o:p></o:p></SPAN></STRONG></P>
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to the West End Branch Library in Boston (151 Cambridge Street, near the
Charles/MGH T stop) for an evening with East Coast Greenway 2004 Tour riders and
SAG personnel. A 20-minute musical slide show of the Tour will give you an idea
of what the 2800-mile, 53-day ride was like. From 6:00-8:00 p.m., free and open
to the public. </P></DIV>
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style="mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">Help Vance! </SPAN>Donate to MassBike’s
Printer Fund</P>
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style="mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">This is Vance, our Development Associate, who
does the most printing in the MassBike office. He needs your help. All of our
printers at the MassBike office are donated, and Vance has to hand-feed each
sheet into his printer. We hope to buy one nice, new printer this year. Many
thanks to Joe Chapman of Boston and Bert Scharf of Brookline, who have already
contributed to our printer fund. We only need another $148 to pay for the new
Brother printer we’ve been coveting, plus the first round of toner. If you’d
like a direct, tangible way to help bike advocacy, please consider donating $50,
$25, or even $10 to our printer fund. Thanks! <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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style="mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">Click here to donate to the printer
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style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal">MassBike 1<SUP>st</SUP> Annual Advocacy Meeting:
Tuesday, March 7</SPAN></STRONG><B><BR
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to learn more about MassBike's policy and advocacy work? Come meet our board and
staff, learn about our advocacy activities, and share your thoughts about what
bicycling issues matter to you and how MassBike can help. <STRONG><SPAN
style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal">Join Special Honored Guest State Rep. Anne Paulsen,
a true friend to bicycling who is retiring from the State House in January.
</SPAN></STRONG>The meeting takes place from 6:00-7:30 p.m. at O'Naturals, 187
Elm Street, Davis Square, Somerville. O'Naturals will donate 10% of all sales
between 4:00-8:00 p.m. that day to MassBike.</P></DIV>
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style="mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">MassBike-MetroBoston Chapter Seeks
Secretary<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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style="mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">Want to get more involved in local bike
advocacy? MassBike’s MetroBoston chapter secretary recently moved to Ireland, so
we are looking for an energetic, talented replacement. This volunteer job isn’t
just about taking minutes—it’s about being part of the chapter executive
committee and planning our local advocacy direction for 2006 and beyond. We’re
especially looking for an outgoing person who is interested in creative ways to
get more people excited about bike advocacy. Interested? Email Chris at <A
href="mailto:cporter@camsys.com">cporter@camsys.com</A>.
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style="mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">Vendors and Sponsors Wanted for 2006 MassBike
Festival<SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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style="mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">We are planning early for MassBike’s
4<SUP>th</SUP> Annual Bike Festival, scheduled for Saturday, August 26 at
Verrill Farm in Concord. We’re expecting more than 550 people for this
fun-filled event. Do you own or work for a business that might like to have a
table at the event, or sponsor a ride? Find out about this great chance to
promote your business or product. Email <A
href="mailto:vance@massbike.org">vance@massbike.org</A>.
<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P></DIV>
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style="mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">Speak Up for Bicycling in Regional Long-Range
Planning<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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style="mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">What are the transportation issues that the
Boston Region Metropolitan<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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style="mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">Planning Organization (MPO) should address in
its long-range plan, JOURNEY<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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style="mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">TO 2030? The MPO, which covers more than 100
communities in Eastern Mass, will host four forums around the region where
interested individuals and representatives of groups can share ideas about
transportation issues. This is the perfect chance to speak up about the
importance of bicycling and bicycle facilities, from better roads, to
rail-trails, to infrastructure such as increased bike
parking.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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style="mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">Wednesday, February 22<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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Weymouth<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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Building<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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style="mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">North of Boston<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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style="mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">Monday, February 27<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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style="mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">120 Washington Street,
Salem<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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style="mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">Forums will take place from 1:30 PM to 3:00
PM in each area. If you are interested in attending one of the forums, please
contact Jared Fijalkowski of the Boston Region MPO staff, by phone at (617)
973-7092 or by e-mail at j_fijalkowski@ctps.org. RSVP by February
17.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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