Infographic: Mgmt Design, courtesy of the National Building Museum
Thanks to Elly Blue and her recent Grist blog, “How bicycling will save the economy (if we let it)“ for pointing out some eye-opening statistics.
The average American spends $8485 on car ownership (per car) each year, and a whopping 84% of that flies out of the local economy. Only $1,390 stays local.
Imagine what your life would be like if you had an additional $7,095 to spend locally each year.
Carol and I rode the C-470 Bikeway as part of an early season loop ride today. We were both thrilled that the recently completed repairs have made this a very smooth and enjoyable trail to ride.
Gone are the broken slabs and tar snakes which tended to make this ride a bit scary on some parts. It’s now just what one would hope from a trail: An easy, smooth ride that allows you to concentrate on enjoying the ride rather than the condition of the trail.
When: Tuesday March 8th, 7-9pm
Where: Jefferson County Administration Building, Lakewood Room (5th floor)
Notes from Dave:
As politicians at levels talk about more efficient use of government resources, I see an opportunity for us to do our part. In my travels around the County, both on two and four wheels, I observe a number of roads with over-sized but underutilized lanes. Many of these roads have no bicycle lanes or shoulders. The cost of re-striping existing roads to add bicycle lanes is obviously cheaper than constructing new dedicated bikeways.
At Tuesday’s meeting, I would like members to bring their suggestions of roads where restriping may be possible – ideally with pictures to support their case. From these, we can compile an inventory of candidate roads which we can then present to the relevant government body – City, County or State.
I’ve also asked Norton to present to us the new version of the Bike Jeffco web site he has built.
A number of our members attended the Bicycle Colorado Summit last month. We’ll get a report from them also.
Bike Jeffco Meeting Agenda
7:00pm Welcome, introductions, additions/changes to agenda, review January minutes/action items
7:10pm Board update
7:20pm Sheriff’s Blotter – Lieut. Mike Prange
7:30pm County Update – Will Kerns
7:40pm Colorado Bicycle Summit Report – Eileen/Norton/Mike
7:50pm Web Site review – Norton
8:15pm Project Restripe – ALL
8:40pm Project Updates
8:55pm Action Items
9:00pm Close
Bike Jeffco is working closely with CDOT to add a bicycle trail alongside I-70 between 
Genesee and El Rancho.
The complete proposal is here: ElRancho-Genesee Proposal
Do you ride I-70 between Genesee and El Rancho? What are your thoughts?
Although breezy, the 50+ degree temps today were perfect for a little ride around part of 
the Lariat Loop this afternoon. I wasn’t the only one who had this idea – I bet I saw over fifty riders up on Lookout Mountain today. I swung by Buffalo Bills Grave, rode Colorow Road past the Lookout Mountain Nature Center and Boettcher Mansion, and stopped for a drink of water at the Buffalo Herd Overlook at Genessee Park.
It wasn’t a long ride – maybe 15 miles, with a few hills to wake up the legs. I was in the mood after getting my bike tuned up at Wheat Ridge Cyclery this week. Those guys do great work, and I love looking around their huge selection of gear and clothing.
How about you – have you gotten out to ride yet this season? Where do you like to get your bike worked on?
Bike Jeffco is all abuzz over the selection of Golden as the host city for the final leg of the Quiznos Pro Challenge! Not only is it great exposure for the superb riding here in Jefferson County and wonderful news for the local economy, it will be a ton of fun!
With 185 days until the start of the tour, the event organizers and Bike Jeffco are hard at work preparing. Bike Jeffco has organized over 25 volunteers, and will be active participants in the success of this exciting event. Volunteer positions are still available – click here to sign up, and be sure to comment below to let us know you’ve signed up as part of the Bike Jeffco team.
Bike Jeffco Meeting Minutes: January 11, 2011
Location: Buffalo Dining Room, Jefferson County Administration Building, 100 Jefferson County Parkway, Golden CO
Attendees: Will Kerns, Jan Stevenson, Dave Evans, Eileen McGinnity, Mike Raber, Kelly Garrod, Mike Prange, Kevin French, Norton Ewart, Ted Hyde, Scott Christopher
Agenda Discussed:
1. Sheriff’s Blotter Update
2. Guest Speaker: Kevin French, Director, County Division of Transportation & Engineering
3. Project Updates
4. Upcoming Bike Jeffco Meetings
Date: Tuesday, March 8
Time: 7-9pm
Location: Jefferson County Administration Building
Room: To Be Announced
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