From the East Atlanta Village to the West End, from North Buckhead to South Atlanta, unknown gems to unforgettable history, community gardens to champion trees, street art to high art... from Terminus to Today! Rediscover Atlanta... by bike! 

The Expedition features the Atlanta BeltLine and replaces the BeltLine Bike Tour. 

Details below - registration coming soon! 

Saturday, April 20th, with staggered start times from 9 am

Route options of ~5, 15, and 35 miles (5 mile includes police escort and 35 mile route includes optional police escort for fast pace group)

Update: the Expedition will start and & end at Elliott Street Deli & Pub, with an after-party including great food, beer, music and fun!

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Legislative update: The Atlanta Bicycle Coalition, supporting Georgia Bikes, testified today on behalf of a vehicular homicide bill. This bill would create a charge of second degree murder in case of accidental death with a vehicle (unless it is an overtaking a school bus, hit and run, reckless driving, DUI or fleeing an officer incident -- those carry felony charges, which are higher). Sponsored by Senator Curt Thompson (District 5), the bill passed the Senate Judiciary Non-Civil Committee unanimously today. 

SB 116: A bill to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-6-393 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to homicide by vehicle, so as to increase the penalty for homicide by vehicle in the second degree from a misdemeanor to a misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

While nothing can bring back a loved one in the case of a fatal crash, this bill would allow prosecutors more flexibility in bringing charges in cases, and show that the state values human life more highly than a $1000 fine. 

We'll let you know the next step for this legislation as soon as we find out. 

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If you live or work in DeKalb County, we need your input! Right now there are two planning processes going on that offer great opportunities to help improve conditions for biking in DeKalb. 

1. Seeking Community Input on Proposed Master Active Living Plan

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Atlanta Streets Alive is just around the corner! With Mayor Reed's support, our ambitious goal is to hold three events in 2013! We still have room for additional sponsors. To become an Atlanta Streets Alive sponsor, contact rebecca@atlantabike.org. To appear on posters and flyers, the sponsor deadline is March 15. For print ads and inserts, April 1.

To volunteer or organize an activity, visit www.atlantastreetsalive.com. 

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2012 marked a turning point in the bicycle history of the City of Atlanta. For the first time, not only is the city setting ambitious goals when it comes to creating bicycle infrastructure, they are making real investments in these improvements, and funding plans that once would have sat on a shelf for years. 

Here's a presentation to City Council summarizing the state of cycling in Atlanta today, current city and partner funding sources and projects, and goals for a bright bicycling future for our city. View below or read more for the text version.

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We are currently seeking two interns to work with staff on events/membership and planning intiatives. Interns receive a monthly stipend and make great contacts while having an impact! Please read more for details. 

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With a grant from the Governor's Office of Highway Safety, and in partnership with Atlanta City Council Member at-large Michel Julian Bond, ABC volunteers give out "blinkies" to cyclists riding in the dark. Visibility is a key factor in preventing bike crashes, and this program helps address the issue head on. Thanks to the volunteers and contributors who make this work possible! We will recognize the volunteer who gave out the most lights at the February 8th Blinkie Awards. 

 

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Message from ABC: 

Thank you to everyone who took action to bring bike lanes to Auburn Avenue as part of the Streetcar project! Your voices were heard, and a partial victory is the result. The mayor's transportation advisory sent the message below detailing the thought process behind the decision. Over time, we see more projects including bicycle facilities from the get-go, in no small part due to the outpouring of support generated by this initiative. Stay tuned for the next opportunity to get involved. 

Response from City of Atlanta -- Tom Weyandt, Senior Policy Advisor for Transportation, Office of the Mayor

"After receiving over 230 emails from the Atlanta Bicycle Coalition, I requested our staff to thoroughly review the current proposed bike facilities.  We heard your concerns and we are taking action. 

A key finding of our review of the current design is that we will investigate the possibility of an eastbound bicycle lane between Park Place and Peachtree Center Avenue section and will commit to a separate eastbound raised cycle track on the Fort Street to Hilliard Street section of Auburn Avenue as part of our bicycle facilities expansion efforts.

There are other sections along Auburn where we will not be able to install dedicated bike lanes and I would like to explain the rationale behind this decision.  

The Atlanta Streetcar project will transform the look and feel of the whole corridor.  Improvements include the transit facility itself, enhancements to the entire project area for pedestrians, support for bike facilities and support to the merchants and other new activities along the whole route.  Given these multiple factors, trade-offs are inevitable." 

Summary

"The City of Atlanta fully appreciates the thought and passion you and others bring to the support of bicycle facilities in the City of Atlanta.  We have carefully reviewed your concerns and are working diligently to accommodate some of your requests.  I believe with some certainty that we can add a dedicated bike lane in the first critical uphill block as mentioned above (between Fort and Hilliard) and we will incorporate this into our own bicycle priorities.  Additionally, we will review the possibility of adding a bike lane on Auburn (between Park Pl and Peachtree Center Ave).

For the three-block section of Auburn Avenue with sharrows, the loss of up to 39 planned parking spaces is an unacceptable burden on the corridor and its businesses.  Equally, the loss of more than two dozen trees and various other street furniture – monuments and benches, etc – is also inconsistent with a friendly and safe pedestrian environment we hope to create.  Such changes would require a re-visit of the enviro