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Paris and Washington, D.C. - a tale of two bike-sharing cities

Submitted by marc on Tue, 04/29/2008 - 10:04am.
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As Bogart remarked in Casablanca, "we'll always have Paris." Well, it appears, we can now add Washington, D.C. to the list of cities that we have - the international list of cities offering advanced bicycle sharing programs. How do these two systems compare? More importantly for us, how can Atlanta become part of this growing movement and increase transportation options for its residents and visitors?

Sopo announces mailing list for bicycle parking installation project

Submitted by marc on Fri, 04/04/2008 - 1:36pm.
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Scott Erhardt of Sopo Bikes has announced a new discussion list for anyone interested in tracking or participating in their year-old Bicycle Parking Installation Project. You can sign up for the list by sending a blank email to racks-subscribe@sopobikes.org.

The Great Bike Rack Hunt Panorama

Submitted by marc on Mon, 03/24/2008 - 1:42pm.
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The Great Bike Rack Hunt Panorama

On a cold mid-November morning in 2007 a group of more than 2 dozen intrepid hunters gathered at Five Points MARTA station to set out to track down their elusive bike rack quarry. They cornered almost 400 of the beasts, but being on a mission of mercy and not blood sport, they left their prey undisturbed. The creatures whereabouts and characteristics, though, were painstakingly cataloged and are now known to the City of Atlanta and to the folks who run the A-Train Trip Planner.

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Submitted by administrator on Sun, 03/23/2008 - 11:46am.
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A-Train Trip Planner

Submitted by marc on Sun, 03/23/2008 - 11:44am.
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A-Train Trip Planner

Probably the best online resource for planning a route by bike in the city of Atlanta - especially one combined with public transit - is the Atlanta Transit Rider's Advocacy & Information Network's A-Train Trip Planner, presented by ABC partner, Citizens for Progressive Transit.

ABC commits to Connect Atlanta Plan

Submitted by marc on Mon, 03/10/2008 - 9:56pm.
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The Atlanta Bicycle Campaign has committed to serve on both the Technical Advisory and Stakeholder Committees of the Connect Atlanta Plan, the City's effort to prepare for a future that insures mobility, fosters economic growth and enhances quality of life. You can help us help make these things happen.

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