As a new BUG (bicycle user group) , we are faced with a few challenges.
First, we need to find riders who are interested in making cycling a regular part of their recreational and daily commuting lives. So, we have placed fliers in the public library headquarters off of Battlecreek Road. We are currently using the Jester's Creek Bike Trail as our "home-base" from which many of our rides will start. Our intention is to fully optimize existing cycling facilities, so that we can show that current funding is both appreciated and worthy of continued support. Our efforts to notify the community of our BUG has just begun!
Secondly, we need to get support from our government officials, who are responsible for financially supporting our county's transportation infrastructure. As our region faces growing concerns about gas prices and ecological crises, we are forced to find alternatives to using so many personal cars for individual needs. Cycling is a great, clean mode of transportation, as well as a terrific way to exercise. Cycling and Clayton are a winning combination. So, we need to write, email, and call our local representatives to let them know of our need for bicycle-friendly streets. In addition, we need to inform them of our plans to help in the effort to make Clayton County a wonderful place to work, play, and cycle.
Finally, we need to get support from the business community to make this effort complete. By partnering with local businesses, the Atlanta Bicycle Campaign (through Safe Rides Clayton) will be able to show that our part of Metro Atlanta is united in the effort to make Clayton County a safe place for cyclists to ride. With more riders come the likelihood of an increase in revenues. Now, that would truly help to create a win-win-win situation for our area!
First, we need to find riders who are interested in making cycling a regular part of their recreational and daily commuting lives. So, we have placed fliers in the public library headquarters off of Battlecreek Road. We are currently using the Jester's Creek Bike Trail as our "home-base" from which many of our rides will start. Our intention is to fully optimize existing cycling facilities, so that we can show that current funding is both appreciated and worthy of continued support. Our efforts to notify the community of our BUG has just begun!
Secondly, we need to get support from our government officials, who are responsible for financially supporting our county's transportation infrastructure. As our region faces growing concerns about gas prices and ecological crises, we are forced to find alternatives to using so many personal cars for individual needs. Cycling is a great, clean mode of transportation, as well as a terrific way to exercise. Cycling and Clayton are a winning combination. So, we need to write, email, and call our local representatives to let them know of our need for bicycle-friendly streets. In addition, we need to inform them of our plans to help in the effort to make Clayton County a wonderful place to work, play, and cycle.
Finally, we need to get support from the business community to make this effort complete. By partnering with local businesses, the Atlanta Bicycle Campaign (through Safe Rides Clayton) will be able to show that our part of Metro Atlanta is united in the effort to make Clayton County a safe place for cyclists to ride. With more riders come the likelihood of an increase in revenues. Now, that would truly help to create a win-win-win situation for our area!
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