The idea I am proposing is regional, self administered, self funded and self actualized programs. I do not want to wait for government or private bureaucracy to sanction or fund the real value of our cycling activities. A Promise Bikes is actually a commitment made by a bicycle rider to use a bicycle as the primary transportation device in their life. There are several ways participants can enroll in a promise bike program.
- To pledge to use a bicycle with in a specific geographical area.
- To pledge to use a bicycle and pubic transportation for all transportation.
- Agree to log or document miles ridden.
- Professional cyclist IE. messengers and racers.
- Documented group rides, critical mass like rides where people use bicycles recreationally and in doing so are choosing to ride instead of drive for and evening.
i use critical mass as an example because it is more well known but i really have midnight ridazz in mind. http://www.midnightridazz.com/ is a social phenomena started in Los Angales in 2003 Passing out serialized spoke cards and then riding twenty or thirty miles can add up quickly. Jim
Jim,
http://www.worldcommute.com/about
Is a website you should check out with something along the lines of promise bikes. Though I don't believe companies/people are buying carbon credits, it seems like a good way to keep track of the miles/credits more closely.
Brian
Urban Bike Project of Wilmington -a 501(c)3 non-profit bike shop- 1908 N. Market Street (entrance is in the parking lot behind the building) Wilmington, DE 19802
Hours: Thursday 6:30-9:00 Saturday 1:00-4:00
Visit us online at http://urbanbikeproject.org
On Wed, Mar 11, 2009 at 4:12 AM, james blesdoe jamesbleds0e@yahoo.comwrote:
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