The 8th Street Debacle
Cherry Capital Cycling Club Letter to Traverse City Commissioners

Mr. Chris Bzdok, Mayor

1. What will it take to include bike lanes and maintain the timing and funding of the project?

2. The correction of this serious oversight must be made with the same kind of urgency as if the water treatment plant caught on fire. This cannot be done on a “business as usual” or “9 to 5” basis.

3. Correction of this error is expected and a plan to achieve it must be delivered in a matter of hours and days not weeks or months.

4. Take to heart the question posed by Derek Bailey, Tribal Chairman of the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians at last week’s Traverse City Tomorrow forum: “What kind of ancestors will we be?”

The nearly 500 members of the Cherry Capital Cycling Club and others in the cycling community expect results! Yet, we are willing to help and support the City’s efforts through our Safety and Education Team much like we have offered our help on the Division Street initiative. This team is doing significant work on all aspects of safety including road infrastructure, behavior of motorists and bicyclists, safety education as well as Michigan laws. We are committed to work productively with governmental agencies as well as all stakeholders. Together we can and must live up to spirit and reality of the Bicycle Friendly Community award.

The Cherry Capital Cycling Club can be contacted through me at the above address, via e-mail at safetyandeducation@cherrycapitalcyclingclub.org or via phone on (231) 642-7957.

Sincerely,

http://PlanForTC.com

http://TraverseAlive.com
http://www.TraverseTrails.org
http://MyWheelsAreTurning.com
http://www.CherryCapitalCyclingClub.org
http://www.TheGrandVision.org/transportation
http://www.ci.traverse-city.mi.us/Policy/InfrastructureStrategyPolicy.pdf
http://www.bikeleague.org/programs/bicyclefriendlyamerica/communities/bfc_traverse_city.php
http://michigancompletestreets.wordpress.com/2009/12/17/traverse-city-makes-complete-streets-a-top-priority

Message from CCCC President January 2010

HAVE YOU THOUGHT ABOUT A RIDE YOU'D LIKE TO LEAD WHEN THE WEATHER TURNS TO SPRING?

2010 Ride Calendar Meeting
Sunday, February 7th

where: Melba's Restaurant - 6999 McFarlane, Glen Arbor
(for directions see Calendar)
when: 2 pm
who: Ken Rosiek   231-334-6419 

Bring a ride planning form filled out with you.   If you can't attend but would like to lead a ride, please download the form and email to Ken at  outspokin@charter.net.  He'll assist you in the details.

>> click here to download Ride Planning Worksheet        

CARL RAY CASE UPDATE: Sentencing for driver convicted of negiligent homicide of Cary Ray occured December 21st.  For full story More >>

2009 ANNUAL MEETING NEWS

Over 100 CCCC members showed up on Sunday November 22nd at Timber Ridge Resort to close the cycling season with a delicious potluck, a board vote and a whopping $12,000 plus donation to TART, a result of the September fundraising classic, Leelanau Harvest Tour, directed by Pam Darling this year.

Dan Yeager was reelected to another term as President and new members stepped up to join the Board of Directors; Brian Klym - Membership, Carrie Baic - Ride Around Torch Director, and Kim Dittmar - Social Director.

Many thanks to the outgoing directors; Yvonne Cunkle (Social), Jim Wagner (Membership) and Mike Schaeffer (RAT).  Also many thanks to Ken Rosiek who stepped in during the cycling season as Ride Director.

PHOTOS FROM THE DINNER CLICK HERE >> ANNUAL DINNER 2009

VOLUNTEERS OF THE DECADE

At the Volunteer Appreciation Dinner on Sunday October 25th, Mike Schaeffer and Debby Page were named Volunteers of the Decade for their many years of service to the club particularly chairing the Ride Around Torch for what seems forever. 

Thank You Mike and Debby!