June 2016 - TheThinkTank - lists.bikecollectives.org

PeopleForBikes "Idea Book" - Survey
by Kyle Wagenschutz 13 Jun '16

13 Jun '16

Hi everyone - I’ve been a long time subscriber to the list, but I’ve just registered my new email address after taking a job at PeopleForBikes a few months ago. Prior to that, I spent the last ten years running Revolutions Bike Co-Op in Memphis and serving as the Memphis’ Bike/Ped Program Manager. Now, I’m running a new program at PFB which will assist cities in developing robust bicycle programs in diverse neighborhoods. We’ll launch that program in a few weeks and I’ll make another post at that time with full details. In the meantime, we’re working to create an “Idea Book” that will highlight bicycle events in communities across the country that get people on bikes and have other community-driven goals of building support for projects, use of specific trail or bike lane, highlight less than ideal situations for cycling, or target particular populations for increased use of bicycling. I know from experience that community bike programs play a large role in many communities in hosting and leading these events and thought that I could pick your brain and ask what you’re doing in your community. The purpose of the "Idea Book” is to act as a guide for advocacy groups, riding clubs, government agencies and anyone else who want to get more people on bikes. It will feature a list of event types for potential organizers to choose from, as well as descriptions about how those events play into key advocacy strategies for cities and decision-makers. We'd be grateful if you could share the survey link with anyone you know is running a successful bike event or complete the survey yourself for anything you’ve been a part of. The best examples from around the country will be featured in the upcoming idea book. SURVEY LINK—> http://survey.clicktools.com/app/survey/go.jsp?iv=kajtv00tvu4n <http://survey.clicktools.com/app/survey/go.jsp?iv=kajtv00tvu4n> Thanks for your help, Kyle Wagenschutz Director of Local Innovation PeopleForBikes P.O. Box 2359 / Boulder, CO 80306 EMAIL: kyle(a)peopleforbikes.org <mailto:kyle@peopleforbikes.org> MOBILE: 303.886.8288 PeopleForBikes.org <http://peopleforbikes.org/> GreenLaneProject.org <http://greenlaneproject.org/>

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Re: [TheThinkTank] Build a Bike Worksheets
by Nicole from Bike Saviours 12 Jun '16

12 Jun '16

Attached is our Build-a-Bike worksheet from Bike Saviours in Tempe, AZ. The second attachment is a checklist printed on the back of the worksheet and is used by a Big Wrench to go over all the major adjustments and perform a test ride. I hope this is helpful! Cheers, Nicole Muratore Volunteer Coordinator Bike Saviours On 06/10/2016 01:18 PM, thethinktank-request(a)lists.bikecollectives.org wrote: > Send Thethinktank mailing list submissions to > thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > http://lists.bikecollectives.org/listinfo.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.… > > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > thethinktank-request(a)lists.bikecollectives.org > > You can reach the person managing the list at > thethinktank-owner(a)lists.bikecollectives.org > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of Thethinktank digest..." > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. Bike Build Sheet/Form (Ainsley Naylor) > 2. Re: Bike Build Sheet/Form (Andy Greif) > > > _______________________________________________ > Thethinktank mailing list > Thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org > http://lists.bikecollectives.org/listinfo.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.…

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Re: [TheThinkTank] Bike Build Sheet/Form
by christopher＠holisticcycles.com 11 Jun '16

11 Jun '16

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Re: [TheThinkTank] Thethinktank Digest, Vol 117, Issue 5
by Tegan Moss 10 Jun '16

10 Jun '16

Hi All, We use these tags in clear plastic hangers. We print each type on a different color paper so its easy to tell what is for sale and what isn't. Cheers, Tegan On Fri, Jun 10, 2016 at 4:18 PM, < thethinktank-request(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> wrote: > Send Thethinktank mailing list submissions to > thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > > http://lists.bikecollectives.org/listinfo.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.… > > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > thethinktank-request(a)lists.bikecollectives.org > > You can reach the person managing the list at > thethinktank-owner(a)lists.bikecollectives.org > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of Thethinktank digest..." > > Today's Topics: > > 1. Bike Build Sheet/Form (Ainsley Naylor) > 2. Re: Bike Build Sheet/Form (Andy Greif) > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Ainsley Naylor <needleandthread(a)gmail.com> > To: The Think Tank <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> > Cc: > Date: Fri, 10 Jun 2016 14:35:58 -0400 > Subject: [TheThinkTank] Bike Build Sheet/Form > Im looking for some examples of bike build sheet or forms that folks use > either for shop builds or build/earn-a-bike programming (i.e volunteer use > OR participant use). > > I have a form that we use at Bike Pirates that we stole from Recycle a > Bicycle in Ottawa many years ago, but I'd like to see some other examples > for a youth program I now run. > > Any examples would be appreciated! > > Thanks! > ainsley. > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Andy Greif <director(a)communitybike.net> > To: "'The Think Tank'" <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> > Cc: > Date: Fri, 10 Jun 2016 15:12:15 -0400 > Subject: Re: [TheThinkTank] Bike Build Sheet/Form > > Hi Ainsley, > > Attached > > Take care, > > Andy > > > > *Andy Greif, Executive Director* > > Mailing: P.O. Box 783, Biddeford, ME 04005 > > Shop: 45 Granite Street, Biddeford > > Shop Phone: 207-282-9700 Cell Phone: 207-229-8199 > > Website: www.communitybike.net > > > > *“Providing Opportunities for Youth to Grow”* > > > > > > > > > > > > *From:* Thethinktank [mailto: > thethinktank-bounces(a)lists.bikecollectives.org] *On Behalf Of *Ainsley > Naylor > *Sent:* Friday, June 10, 2016 2:36 PM > *To:* The Think Tank <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> > *Subject:* [TheThinkTank] Bike Build Sheet/Form > > > > Im looking for some examples of bike build sheet or forms that folks use > either for shop builds or build/earn-a-bike programming (i.e volunteer use > OR participant use). > > > > I have a form that we use at Bike Pirates that we stole from Recycle a > Bicycle in Ottawa many years ago, but I'd like to see some other examples > for a youth program I now run. > > > > Any examples would be appreciated! > > > Thanks! > ainsley. > > _______________________________________________ > Thethinktank mailing list > Thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org > > http://lists.bikecollectives.org/listinfo.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.… > > -- -- B!KE: The Peterborough Community Bike Shop 293 George Street North, Peterborough ON (705) 775-7227 communitybikeshop.org

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Bike Build Sheet/Form
by Ainsley Naylor 10 Jun '16

10 Jun '16

Im looking for some examples of bike build sheet or forms that folks use either for shop builds or build/earn-a-bike programming (i.e volunteer use OR participant use). I have a form that we use at Bike Pirates that we stole from Recycle a Bicycle in Ottawa many years ago, but I'd like to see some other examples for a youth program I now run. Any examples would be appreciated! Thanks! ainsley.

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AmeriCorps VISTA positions open in Colorado Springs
by Nikki McComsey 07 Jun '16

07 Jun '16

We are hiring two AmeriCorps VISTA <http://www.nationalservice.gov/programs/americorps/americorps-vista> positions at Kids on Bikes in Colorado Springs! AmeriCorps is a year of service doing good things for your community. The pay is minimal $973/mo but you get to make a difference and gain valuable experience. We are hiring for a full time Bike Inventory Strategist and a School and Family Outreach Coordinator. AmeriCorps pays for all your moving expenses! Click for full job description: Bike Inventory Strategist position <https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?id=67889&fromSearch=true> School and Family Outreach Coordinator <https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?id=67888&fromSearch=true> Click here <http://kidsonbikes.net/> to learn more about Kids on Bikes <http://kidsonbikes.net/> -- Nikki L. McComsey, CPA Executive Director Kids on Bikes, Inc. nikki(a)kidsonbikes.net 719.322.1750 www.kidsonbikes.net

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Re: [TheThinkTank] Any bike co ops or cycle activists in India or Senegal ?
by jeffrey＠jeffreytong.com 02 Jun '16

02 Jun '16

One thing to think about. Are there any mobile bike services? If you must buy a piece of real estate, you might not be competitive. But mobile bike repair services which come to you...not very environmental. On obe gand, the mobile people must buy gasoline, whereas you must pay rent or mortgage. ------ Original message------From: Roman VilleDate: Wed, Jun 1, 2016 23:34To: thethinktank@lists.bikecollectives.org;cgerard@codatu.org;Cc: Subject:[TheThinkTank] Any bike co ops or cycle activists in India or Senegal ? Hello, We are two french town planning students involved in bike co ops in France (Lyon and Rennes) and currently making research for our studies on NMT (non-motorized transportation) intiatives in Senegal and India. We have no knowledge of active co ops in these two countries and we have found some groups of cycle activists but some of you might have knowledge of more informations through travel or work experience ? Thanks for your answers, (I tried to start a co op in Taiwan last year but that failed miserabily ...) Roman

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Any bike co ops or cycle activists in India or Senegal ?
by Roman Ville 02 Jun '16

02 Jun '16

Hello, We are two french town planning students involved in bike co ops in France (Lyon and Rennes) and currently making research for our studies on NMT (non-motorized transportation) intiatives in Senegal and India. We have no knowledge of active co ops in these two countries and we have found some groups of cycle activists but some of you might have knowledge of more informations through travel or work experience ? Thanks for your answers, (I tried to start a co op in Taiwan last year but that failed miserabily ...) Roman

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growing a Community Bicycle and Transportation Center in Missoula
by Bob Giordano 01 Jun '16

01 Jun '16

Below is an update on our progress building a Community Bicycle and Transportation Center in the heart of Missoula. We need help bringing this to fruition! Can you spread this effort to your networks? thanks... --- For Immediate Release: Free Cycles Missoula and Missoula Institute for Sustainable Transportation Gain Extension for Capital Campaign to July 1st "The Cycles of Change campaign has been sprouting wings with support from thousands of people," said Executive Director, Bob Giordano. "We have raised $125,000 from grassroots efforts, and now we need the help of many more people to secure our home," he goes on to say. While the long term goal is still to raise 1.1 million and buy the property outright, if the non-profit can raise $330,00, or 30%, by the July 1st deadline, then bank financing with a mortgage becomes a viable path to success. Free Cycles has recorded over 200,000 shop visits since 1996, helping 18,000 people earn a free bicycle and teaching 5,000 people laws, safety, and maintenance in the award-winning BikeWell class. Located in the heart of Missoula, the two acre property, which is equivalent to a full city block, is an ideal place to continue the work of Free Cycles and its umbrella organization, the Missoula Institute for Sustainable Transportation. Both provide essential services to help people get to work, buy groceries, and go about their daily lives in a healthy way. "Once I'm riding the cycle, I'm saving money, saving energy, and saving time. Without a bicycle, it would be difficult to get around the city, for shopping, classes and errands" said Mamunur Rahman, a visiting Humprhey fellow from Bangladesh, who received a free bike from Free Cycles after taking a BikeWell class and volunteering four hours. The location is extremely accessible, being at the union of two primary trails. The plan is to preserve the existing buildings to honor Missoula’s heritage, and eventually transition to 100% renewable energy, thus creating a pathway to a liveable future. Further, the non-profit provides valuable community participation opportunities, from shop enhancements to helping people build bikes to effectively advocating for safe, enjoyable streets and trails. “One reason I love Free Cycles is because I know I can come in to get help, give help, get creative, or talk about ways to make safer streets,” says volunteer Cameron Best. "We have been honored to help Missoula become one of America's great bicycle cities, yet much work remains in order to make the transportation system better for all people," says Giordano. "Missoula has a strong, passionate support network of people and organizations that make it a unique and loveable place to live. Maintaining this property will help ensure the longevity of accessible, equitable, safe, and environmentally sound transportation systems for the Missoula community and beyond,” says Programs Director, Emily Jensen. Jensen elaborates: “Having a permanent hub to continue our work will increase capacity, strengthen our programs, and improve our efficacy. Under Free Cycles ownership, the land and buildings will be transitioned into replicable models of ways to address difficult societal challenges such as climate change, social justice, and urban growth. Our current transportation system tends to marginalize low-income people and create a culture of segregation. This project aims to reverse that dynamic and continue to build a more positive future. The local array of community services is gaining strength. The Poverello, PEAS Farm, Home Resource, MUD, and Food Bank have all recently secured a home. Free Cycles Missoula is a vital next success story." Property ownership would also help Free Cycles bring to fruition a fabrication center for helping those with mobility challenges and turning scrap metal into useful tools. The plan also includes a community bike share for short term bike lending and a transportation learning center with a focus on growing a healthy city. Over the years, the organization has taught over a hundred interns about transportation topics ranging from policy to how to adjust the spokes of a wheel. Another huge aspect of the non-profit's mission is educating, empowering, and engaging youth. For instance, on Monday, May 23rd, with the help of Bikers Against Bullies USA and the Dixon School District, Free Cycles worked with the entire school of 49 students. Thirty bikes were tuned by volunteers and staff, and during the event students were taught how to fix their own rides. By the end of the day, everyone's hands were dirty, laughter was in the air, Robert finally replaced his stem bolt, and the stoke on bikes was as high as the nearby Mission Mountains. Additionally, the Dixon School now has their very own space dedicated to fixing bikes outfitted with the proper tools. For the past 20 years, Free Cycles has facilitated over 160 school outreach events similar to this. “The demand from the citizens is here. We are bursting at the seams. It is critical we own the property to expand our space and programs. Land is the medium for service,” says Giordano. People can donate three ways: -Drop by the shop at 732 S. 1st St W. from 10AM-6PM, Tuesday to Saturday -Mail a check to 91 Campus Dr. #1412, Missoula, MT 59801 -Online at http://www.freecycles.org/ or https://www.crowdrise.com/supportthebike For more information, please visit www.freecycles.org or contact Executive Director, Bob Giordano, at mist(a)strans.org Programs Director, Emily Jensen, programs(a)strans.org 406-541-7284 ### Please forward this Release to all interested parties

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