Hyattsville to Host "Bicycle Friendly Community" Workshop

<img width="160" height="71" align="left" src="http://www.baltimorespokes.org/images/articles/2006090216134596_1.gif" alt="">&quot;The City of Hyattsville will host a &quot;Bicycle Friendly Community&quot;workshop from 7 PM to 9 PM on September 21st at the Hyattsville municipal building (4310 Gallatin Street). Mark Plotz and Anne Villacres from the National Center for Bicycling and Walking (<a href="http://www.bikewalk.org">www.bikewalk.org</a>;) will be the workshop facilitators.

One goal of the workshop is to create a local bicycling advocacy group that will lead to the City of Hyattsville' s certification as a &quot;Bicycle Friendly Community&quot; (see <a href="http://www.bicyclefriendly">www.bicyclefriendly</a>; community. org for additional information) .The workshop will provide examples of steps communities can take to increase the safety of cyclists and pedestrians, and engage participants in discussing the current bicycling conditions and potential improvements in and around the City of Hyattsville.

Hyattsville Mayor Bill Gardiner said, &quot;The City of Hyattsville has great potential to increase cycling, whether for recreation along the Anacostia Stream Valley trails or commuting to our metro stations and commercial areas. Better bicycle routes mean safer and healthier residents, plus a cleaner environment. This workshop will help us understand how to improve safe cycling in the City, and energize residents to help develop solutions.&quot;

The workshop is free and open to all residents interested in learning how
bicycling facilities (trails, on-street lanes, bike racks, etc.) can also improve the safety and quality of life of all residents. Staff from the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, the State Highway Administration, local elected officials, and others have been invited.

For additional information and to confirm your attendance, please contact Anne Villacres at 240-667-4550 (or Anne@bikewalk. org). For information about the National Center for Bicycling and Walking, please contact Mark Plotz at
301-656-4220 or visit <a href="http://www.bikewalk">www.bikewalk</a>;. org.

Join us on September 28, 2006 from 7 - 9 pm in the Multi-Purpose Room of the Hyattsville Muncipal Center for the next HOPE meeting of the 21st Century!!


Topic - Next Meeting: September 28, 2006 - 7 to 9 pm

Topic: Internet &amp; Hyattsville. Will talk about a &quot;wireless network covering Hyattsville&quot; as well as hear from the new ITS Manager for the City of Hyattsville.

All are welcome! Please bring some snax and/or drinks to share.
Please contact Jim Groves at diamondjim98_ 98@yahoo. com or by phone at
202-255-7593 if you have any questions.&quot;

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