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Archive for May, 2010

BTWD the transormation of City Hall (frank ogawa plaza)

Thursday, May 13th, 2010

It’s always cools to watch the moring of BTWD unfold.  All the energy, all the love in the air.  Riders new and veteran all taking in the fun of the day.

At 6am though, not a clear indication except for a few folks and bikes leaning…Oak BTWD 6 am 2010

by 6:40 though the indications are clear and the sun is starting to shine

Oak BTWD 645 2010

and come 7:15 it’s a regular scene.  wow, 7:15 – look at all these good folk!

Oak BTWD 715 2010

one table had a familar face that deserves a shout out – and the missing face of Jennnifer Stanley from the city who organizes this event for all of us.  Thanks Jennifer in absentia!!!

Jason Patton, Oakland's bike/ped Program Mngr with daughter at BTWD

Jason Patton, Oakland's bike/ped Program Mngr with daughter at BTWD

On the way to the desk I swung by WOBO’s energizer station at 14th and Lakeside.  What a great site to see a swarm of cyclists (and pirates!) enjoying homemade treats, good company, and more hot coffee—–

Lakeside & 14th St WOBO energizer station

Lakeside & 14th St WOBO energizer station

See you all tonight at the bike away from work partay!

5:30-8:30pm, On Telegraph Avenue from 16th-18th St
…wrap up the excitement of Bike to Work Day with our biggest, most extravagent ever Bike Away from Work Party, which will feature The Crucible’s Art Bike Program, Beyond Bikes Art Exhibit, Cyclecide Heavy Pedal Bike Rides & Show, Big Tadoo Puppet Show, music, raffle prizes, awards, food and beer from Trumer Pils Brewery in Berkeley and sponsored by the East Bay Express.

Mills / MacArthur community design walk this weekend

Thursday, May 6th, 2010

Come on out & be heard!

You are invited to an interactive community design workshop about the MacArthur Blvd. corridor from Seminary Avenue to High Street. The day will begin with walks along different segments of the corridor, followed by a “charrette” (a hands-on design session with your neighbors and staff, no experience required to participate) to allow for an active exchange of ideas on transportation safety, access, landscaping, and other potential improvements as part of the LAMMPS project.

Saturday, May 8, 2010

9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

The Gathering Hall

Lorry I. Lokey Graduate School of Business

Mills College

5000 MacArthur Boulevard

Oakland, CA

Lunch will be served. All are invited to participate in the day. Reservations are required for lunch. To RSVP, please call (510) 238-5239 or email dgregg@oaklandnet.com. Additional information is also available at www.lammpsplan.com

signs of the times

signs of the times