The League of Bicycling Voters is Austin's voice for bicyclists. LOBV is a nonprofit advocacy organization promoting better policy decisions and more resources to
increase the number of bicyclists in the Austin area.
We won! All of our endorsed candidates for Mayor and City Council won on May 9. In particular, thanks to all the LOBV members who helped out with or donated to the Chris Riley campaign. It was a great moment indeed for the future of bicycling in Austin.
Also...Please see the info below on next week's council hearing on the Bike Plan. We need a huge turnout to show the City Council we are an active and dedicated community of bicyclists. (And to bury the ramblings of naysayers like this: http://www.statesman.com/opinion/content/editorial/stories/05/11/0511stone_edit.html)
And for a visual impact, please consider donning a LOBV T-shirt. Order one now to allow for shipping time!
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City Council Hearing on the Bike Plan
Thursday, May 21st at 6 pm.
The Public Hearing to adopt the update to the City's Bicycle Master Plan will be at that time (although depending where we end up the agenda, could end up being anytime after 6 pm up to 10pm). You can sign up to speak, or simply sign up for or against the plan and check "not wishing to speak." You can sign up starting Monday afternoon, May 18th at the kiosks on the first floor of City Hall, and can sign up up until the public hearing is closed on the 21st.
To view the plan: http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/bicycle/update2008.htm
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Project Catapult Launches |
Want to propel Austin into a the realm of the top bicycle cities in the country?
LOBV is coordinating Project Catapult, a public involvement process for the bicycle community that will prioritize at least five significant projects or programs to advocate to local officials.
Volunteer Needed for Working Groups ...Details
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Note: Survey II is now closed. Stay tuned for a report on results. |
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10 Great Reasons to Join LOBV Today! |
We're on a roll as Austin's Voice for Bicyclists. But we need your help to form a chorus, or maybe just a chorus line with a good kick.
Read 10 great reasons to join and sign up for LOBV today for the low membership rate of $10.28 a year. (Don't worry, we'll ask you for more money later and we'll tell you why we need it.)
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RECENT NEWS...
 Council approves study on sharrow, bike boxes, colored bike lanes and "Bikes May Use Full Lane" signs. More... and LOBV Letter
City presents framework for Downtown Plan...LOBV works as stakeholder on bicycle elements of the plan. See our Downtown Page.
City opts for no-parking on one side of Exposition Boulevard bike lanes. See latest proposal and detailed striping plan.
Read LOBV's original stance on the city's original proposal for no-parking zones on Exposition Boulevard.
LOBV is working on City Council resolutions for bicycle parking and "Bikes May Take Full Lane" signage.
LOBV is working on improvements at Mueller, and Transit Oriented Developments
LOBV comments on flawed, insulting and misleading Seton hospital study on bicycle helmet use.
Welcome Sharrows! LOBV works to get bike facilities at The Domain. Planning Commission approves plan for sharrows, increased bicycle parking. See our Domain Phase II project page.
Addressing Mobility and Safety Downtown...
LOBV seeks input on Downtown Bicycle Zone Plan.
For news on the LOBV's participation on the mayor's Street Smarts Task Force, see here.
For past news about LOBV's successful drive to stop the mandatory helmet law for Austin adults, see here.
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