Well, if we're wishing for stuff, I'd like to see gas prices obviated as a catalyst for sensible transportation policy by a forward-thinking government that prioritizes alternatives to cars, alternative energy sources, and intelligent, long-term planning and infrastructure design. If only there were an election soon . . .
When you cross El Prez, you only get two options: Bludgeoning with the Everyone-Wins Hammer, or Bludgeoning with the Twin Flying Fists of Kung-fu Death. I would say you got off easy!
November 4, 2008 at 12:05 PM
Brendan was foolish enough to authorize my ability to be a contributor to the beat and I will take advantage of his trusting nature for the first time today, BWAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!
Ok, seriously though, thank you to all the Beat writers, you guys are doing a great job and I am thankful for the ability to post when interesting stuff comes up with CCBA that is relevant to the beat and when I have thoughts to contribute.
First off, I am the chairman of the Bike Everywhere Committee for CCBA and we are having an end of the year organizational meeting on Wednesday, November 12 at Lena's on Park in Hartford. The meeting will start at 6 and we will be going over last years bike to work and bike everywhere events and talking about how we want to structure things going forward. This is an extremely open forum (just be nice and don't attack anyone, those are the only rules...) and we would appreciate all the input we can get to put a good product on the streets and advance cycling in the beat and beyond. If any of our readers from the Pacific Rim could be there that would be fantastic, your voice is, as of now, unaccounted for in our committee planning........
Second, El Presidente's comment related to increased horseless carriageness has had me thinking as well. Its really unfortunate that the gas prices have dumped right on the edge of winter.... It would have been great to see the push to ride carried on through the colder months and I fear it will be hard to motivate folks to get back on and ride in the spring....
Finally, CCBA will have a new website soon. We are moving forward out of the 70's and into the now! More on that later.
"CCBA Bike Everywhere Meeting, Nov 12, Random Musings As well"
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I think increased VMTs for the winter is bad, but people freezing because they can't afford to heat their homes is much worse.
November 3, 2008 at 3:46 PM
very true brendan. i agree 1000%, maybe we will get lucky and see a huge spike in oil costs on the first 70 degree day in the spring.
November 3, 2008 at 3:56 PM
Well, if we're wishing for stuff, I'd like to see gas prices obviated as a catalyst for sensible transportation policy by a forward-thinking government that prioritizes alternatives to cars, alternative energy sources, and intelligent, long-term planning and infrastructure design. If only there were an election soon . . .
November 3, 2008 at 5:09 PM
el presidente wins. no fair to bludgeon me with the everyone wins hammer!!!
November 4, 2008 at 8:25 AM
When you cross El Prez, you only get two options: Bludgeoning with the Everyone-Wins Hammer, or Bludgeoning with the Twin Flying Fists of Kung-fu Death. I would say you got off easy!
November 4, 2008 at 12:05 PM