Jonathan, 

The idea to add bicycles to preparedness literature is a very interesting idea. I think you're right that in the leadup to a storm it would be helpful for people think about expanding transportation options in the case that some options are disrupted by the storm, including buying a bike or fixing up what they have around. Since I am located in DC, I can probably rustle up a FEMA connection to start talking about this idea.

Jameel

The Bike House - Washington, D.C.


On Sun, Nov 4, 2012 at 8:25 PM, Jonathan Morrison <jonathan.morrison@gmail.com> wrote:
Again, I am really surprised that that FEMA's site, www.Ready.gov doesn't include bicycles in their "kit" recommendations.  I am not sure who to lobby on this front, but it makes complete sense to me.  Imagine if instead of everyone buying generators in a panic, they were buying bicycles too?

Another article:
http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2012-11-02/how-bike-sharing-would-have-helped-new-york-city-after-sandy

Sincerely,

Jonathan Morrison
c: 801-688-0183


On Sun, Nov 4, 2012 at 3:50 PM, <veganboyjosh@gmail.com> wrote:
there is a facebook group i found via friends for folks in NYC who can help or who need help. i was just added this afternoon, but the group is very active calling for food/blankets/hands who are available. i haven't seen a call for bikes, but i posted to see if they had any interest. 
 someone posted earlier today a call for people with bikes and/or cargo bikes who can carry hot meals and other donated goods like blankets, etc. if anyone's interested/able to help, hit me up off the list and i can add you to the group.

josh.

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