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Legislation to Protect "Vulnerable Users" Mar 08
There was a Public Hearing on Wednesdsay March 10 for a bill: H.B. No. 5457 (Raised): An Act Enhancing Penalties for Harm to Vulnerable Users of a Public Way. This is one of CCBA's 2 legislative priorities for 2010. This link shows the current version of the bill: http://www.cga.ct.gov/2010/TOB/H/2010HB-05457-R00-HB.htm
Written testimony may be submitted to Transportation Committee Clerk C.J. Strand at CJ.Strand@cga.ct.gov
State of Connecticut Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board Letter
HR4722 Mar 04
Representative Earl Blumenauer just introduced the Active Community Transportation Act, H.R.4722. This groundbreaking bill creates a competitive grant program with $2 Billion to help communities build bicycling and walking networks. For the first time, communities would be able to compete for multi-year funding to build active transportation systems, just as they do for transit and road infrastructure.
Read more and to find your Representive to write/call look here
2010 CCBA Annual Dinner Feb 28
CCBA's 5th Annual Dinner will be held on Tuesday March 23rd, 6-9:00pm at the Pond House, Elizabeth Park, West Hartford.
We are excited to present as our Keynote speaker, Jeff Miller, President/CEO Alliance for Biking and Walking.
Plan on an action packed evening
All the details here: Annual Dinner.
Public Hearing, March 3rd Raised Bill #5386 Feb 28
Public Hearing, Wednesdsay March 3, 11:00 am, Legislative Office Building, Room 1E
The link below takes you to the current version of the bill: Raised Bill #5386: An Act Concerning the Safety of Pedestrians and Cyclists and the Promotion of Healthy Communities. This is one of CCBA's 2 legislative priorities for 2010.
The statement of purpose reads "To establish a competitive grant program for awards to municipalities for projects that promote healthy communities and improve the safety of pedestrians and cyclists."
http://www.cga.ct.gov/2010/TOB/H/2010HB-05386-R00-HB.htm
Written testimony may be submitted to Transportation Committee Clerk C.J. Strand at CJ.Strand@cga.ct.gov
CCBA Legislative Reception A Success! Feb 25
On Monday, February 22nd, the CCBA hosted its 3rd annual Legislative Reception at the State Capitol and, once again, the event was a success. Approximately 70+ people, including some key representatives, were in attendance to support CCBA and its legislative initiatives for the upcoming year. Attendees mingled with other like-minded bicycling advocates and enjoyed light snacks while listening to some wonderful speakers. Read more.... pics from the reception by John Duval
Simsbury working on BFC designation Feb 24
Simsbury is working on becoming a Bicycle Friendly Community ( BCF)
Video
Represent Connecticut at the LAB Bike Summit Feb 06
The League of American Bicyclists (LAB) will hold its 10th annual Bike Summit in Washington, DC March 9-11 2009. MaryEllen Thibodeau, Interim Executive Director of CCBA, attended last year's summit and is looking for some people to join her in representing Connecticut. To learn more about what you can do, read MaryEllen's invitation to attend the summit.
New England Ride Listing Feb 05
A centralized listing of rides throughout New England, with names, distances, starting location, cost, and sponsor can be found here. If you see any that were missed, please let us know ccba@wecyclect.org
Ice Bike 1 - Friday, February 26th Feb 04
Its nippy in the mornings and almost dark on the way home from work..... It is not too late to join the CCBA Ice Bike series and make sure you are all set with lights, spikes, ski goggles and whatever advice you may need from your fellow chilly weather commuters. There are fewer of us in the late fall and winter on the streets, so getting together is even more important! Meet us all at JoJo's on Pratt Street in Hartford to say hi to old friends, meet new ones and show Hartford that you can really bike all year round.... 7-9AM
Bicycle Friendly Community Symposium Jan 18
On January 12, the Capitol Region Council of Governments and the Central CT Bicycle
Alliance co-sponsored a presentation on Bicycle Friendly Communities at the Bushnell (pictured). The Symposium was a great success. Thank yous to Andy Clarke and all the community planners and cycling advocates that came to the meeting. And thanks to the Bushnell Theater and CRCOG ( Tom Mariarz and Sandy Fry) for their efforts.
Connecticut Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board Releases Report Jan 14
One provision of the Complete Streets Legislation was the creation of the Connecticut Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board (CPBAB). We are pleased to have two CCBA members on that Board, Deb Dauphnais who has been an active advocate and Charlie Beristain, CCBA Board member. The CPBAB issued it's first report to the Governor. We have posted both the Transmittal letter, and the report itself. For more information on the CT Complete Streets legislation and progress made, click here. To learn more about the Complete Streets movement visit the National Complete Streets Coalition Web Site.
1st Quarter Board meetings Jan 13
Our regularily scheduled board meetings (third Wednesday of the month) will not be held in January or February. The Board is working hard on developing a strategic plan for the organization and will be devoting that time (and lots more) toward the completion of this task
Alliance for Biking and Walking Awards CCBA $15,000 Matching Grant Nov 04
The Alliance for Biking and Walking, the North American coalition of over 150 grassroots biking and walking advocacy organizations, announced on November 3, 2009, that Central Connecticut Bicycle Alliance (CCBA) was selected to receive a $15,000 matching grant. CCBA was one of only five organizations selected out of 76 that submitted grant proposals. These funds will help CCBA transform from a regional to a statewide advocacy organization for biking and walking, promote the implementation of the recently enacted Connecticut Complete Streets law, and broaden its bike education program. CCBA plans to raise the matching funds through a major fundraising campaign in early 2010. The funds awarded by the Alliance were provided through the generous support of SRAM, Planet Bike, Bikes Belong and 42BELOW.
CCBA Hires Interim Executive Director Nov 04
CCBA has hired MaryEllen Thibodeau as Interim Executive Director. MaryEllen currently serves as Secretary and member of the CCBA Board of Directors. She will serve as CCBA's first staff member as CCBA works to broaden and strengthen its role as a biking and walking advocacy group. MaryEllen, a graduate of the University of Connecticut School of Law, has over 20 years experience as a corporate lawyer and is an avid cyclist and walker. In 2006, she and her husband celebrated their 35th wedding anniversary by cycling 3850 miles across the United States (yes, they are still married). MaryEllen retired from the practice of law in 2008 and is thrilled to be able to work to promote biking and walking as an integral part of Connecticut's transportation system. You can reach her at methibodeau@connbike.org.