OverviewThe Spring City Cycling Club promotes and endorses highway, road, street planning, etc. that provides continued access and routes for bike travel and recreation in the Huntsville, Alabama area and across the country.Adopt A Mile Program.Once again the club is supporting the SCCC Cecil Ashburn Litter Patrol. Since the officers have approved and I am willing to be the project lead again, and club members have voted their PERSONAL support with pledges to pickup, it’s a go again!This year we will have 4 sessions (March, June, August, and November). Since the July 2007 howling moon party was a very popular event so we’ll do it twice this year. They will be evening pickups (June, and August) followed by howling moon party. The club will provide pizza for the two parties. The club will also provide lunch for the two Saturday sessions as well. March 29th, Saturday morning, 9-11am, Judy Masters session leader June 17th, Tuesday evening, 6:30-9:30pm, Marjorie Holderer session leader August 18th, Monday evening, 6:30-9:30pm, Jamie Miernik session leader November 8th, Saturday morning, 9-11am, Sharon Bayler session leader Want to know more? Read the Adopt a Mile Project description, view the current schedule/volunteer list, or contact Marjorie Holderer. Draft FY 2008-2011 Statewide Transportation Improvement ProgramALDOT will be holding public involvement meetings concerning the Draft FY 2008-2011 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program. In Division 1, the meeting will be held on July 24th from 5pm to 7pm at the Alabama Department of Transportation, Division 1 Office located at 23445 U.S. Highway 431 North in Guntersville, Alabama. View the draft plan.Statewide Transportation Plan UpdateThey are holding a series of public meetings to develop the Statewide Transportation Plan Update (done every five years). Please participate on the web or at the nearest venue in shaping the future transportation network of your State. Showing up in person to meet your local DOT guys is recommended. Local meeting: Huntsville Main Library, Tuesday, July 10 4pm – 6pm. View the current plan.Huntsville Bikeways Plan Revision 2006This summer the Huntsville Bikeways Plan is being updated by a committee of participants from City of Huntsville Planning, Engineering, and Police departments plus cyclists and SCCC members: John Price, Michael and Marjorie Holderer, Janie Miernik, George Hamilton, Bill Seitz, and David Stone. We'd like to hear your suggestions! View the current plan.Bicycle CommutingSo, you’re interested in riding to work? It’s a great way to get those miles in, it beats traffic especially on the Arsenal, and it reduces the wear and tear on the family wagon. Take a look at these websites for information and suggestions about bicycle commuting. These links also have great information about how to ride safely!!!!
Just how safe is cycling? Take a look at the latest fatality statistics: Other interesting statistics can be found at the NCSA Fact Sheets. Also see Safe Kids and National Bike Safety Network. SidewalksMany of the links listed here have information about the dangers of sidewalks to cyclists. Accident statistics show that sidewalks are more dangerous than riding with traffic in the roadway Local cyclists have been injured while riding on sidewalks because motorists do not see them Alabama state law requires cyclists to use an adjacent path next to the roadway. However, sidewalks are not considered usable paths. Remember, where sidewalks cross roadways, cyclists must yield to traffic.Bike ParkingAs part of the new Huntsville Bike Plan, we are looking for businesses and offices to approach to install bike parking.Riding on the ArsenalCurrent security regulations and policies limit access to the Arsenal to those that have a Redstone Arsenal Badge (This includes NASA). An employee can escort guests if you a riding in a group. However, the last information provided by the Arsenal was that BIKE STICKERS are not required for access. Bike stickers are for residents living on the Arsenal to prevent theft. Club access may be available in the future, but will not looked at until the security posture relaxes.So what is going on around Huntsville?Take a look at the City of Huntsville Bikeway plan. And the Huntsville Greenways Plan.Currently, the State Transportation Plan doesn’t have much related to bicycles. However, efforts are underway to develop such a plan. Take a look on page 3-14 of Alabama State Transportation Plan. AdvocacyAre you interested in helping out with advocacy? Looking for information about what advocacy is, the issues involved, or other information? Check out the following web pages:
Are Bicycling Lanes too expensive?Quote from Congressman James Oberstar, (D-MN): What to do if you are involved in an accident
Other resources: Jason & Fischer, Attorneys at Law, specialized in cases involving bicyclists. What to do if you are harrassed by a motorist
If you are involved in an accident, we would like a copy of the police report for our files. It allows us to track and understand accidents in our community so we can lobby local officials effectively. Who to contact if you get attacked by a dog while ridingBecause animal control laws vary widely in North Alabama and southern Tennessee, it's important to know the contact agency in each city and county.Road MaintenanceWithin the City of Huntsville, if you see dirty streets, you have the power to request a street sweep. See junk on the paved roads or shoulders within the City of Huntsville? Call Public Works Department to schedule a road sweep. 883-3945 is the number and Rita is the contact. She will put it into the database. Supervisors will review and schedule. If you are NOT satisfied, within two weeks, call again. No need to suffer in silence. See streets that need repainting or repaving within City of Huntsville limits? Call Public works 883-3944 to add a street to their list. Each November, the city investigates inventories, assesses, and prioritizes these projects for the coming year. Projects and costs are evenly divided between the 5 city council districts. Source: Keith Clines article Huntsville Times 11-13-04 Bicycling and The LawThere have been several email discussions about bicycling and the law. Here are some resources that folks unearthed: |
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