AACC News

Nevada Bicyclists:

May is going to be a busy bicycling month in Nevada!

Governor Gibbons has proclaimed the week of May 11 – 15, 2009 as Nevada Bike to Work Week. The proclamation is attached. Bike to Work activities are being planned in the following locations:
Carson City
Lake Tahoe
Washoe County
Clark County

Bike to Work Week 2009 will be followed by the 8th annual Nevada Bicycle and Pedestrian Conference at Lake Tahoe on May 20th and 21st. This annual conference features two days of topics related to bicycle and pedestrian planning, facilities, education, events, and safety. More information can be found at . A flier is attached.

As if that were not enough, we are featuring the League of American Bicyclists’ Traffic Skills 101: Smart Cycling Course on May 21-22 (Thursday evening, and Friday) in Carson City. This class is an excellent adult bicycling skills course and is the first step towards becoming and League Certified Instructor (LCI). More information at

I encourage you to participate in activities and promote Bike to Work Week in our State. Please forward to all interested.

Ride safe !

Bill Story
Bicycle, Pedestrian & Safe Routes to School Programs Manager
Intermodal Planning Division
Nevada Department of Transportation
1263 S. Stewart St.
Carson City, NV 89710
(775) 888-7357 (office)
(775) 888-7207 (FAX)
(775) 721-4246 (cell)
wstory@dot.state.nv.us (email)
www.bicyclenevada.com
www.walknevada.com

posted by Jennie Hamiter, President  # 11:09 PM