Newsletter of the Humboldt Bay Bicycle Commuters Association
P. O. Box 9054 Eureka CA 95502
THANKS TO THE NEW AND RENEWED MEMBERS FOR 2008
The HBBCA thanks the following new members and renewed members for 2008.
New Members:
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Rob Kokish & Niki Dolson, Trinidad***
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Karen Pope, Eureka
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Jennifer Johnson, Adventure’s Edge, Arcata***
Renewed Members for 2008:
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Jerome Lengyel, Eureka***
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Michael & Laura Cent, Eureka**
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Jim & Anne Robbins, Eureka**
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Scott Kelly, McKinleyville**
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Carman Gentile, Arcata**
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T. Sage Tauber, Arcata**
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Oona Smith, Arcata**
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Lloyd McClelland, Eureka**
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P.A. & George WinterSun, Eureka***
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Steve Sipma & Noreen O’Brien, Fairhaven**
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Bob Coffan, Eureka**
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Daryl & Phyllis Chinn, Arcata**
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Robert Berg, Eureka**
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Gail Popham, Eureka**
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Brett Gronemeyer, Arcata
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Michael Lau, Eureka**
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Domi & Larry Tubbs, Eureka***
A special thanks to those who sent donations to the HBBCA, noted by **.
Those with a *** gave $25 or more.
THANKS FOR THE GENEROSITY OF HBBCA MEMBERS
Thanks again to the many members of the HBBCA who have generously donated in addition to their dues in support of the goal and objectives of the HBBCA. This generosity has allowed the HBBCA to maintain its dues at $5.00 per year for the 25 years of its existence despite the increasing cost of doing business.
NEXT REGULAR MEETING MARCH 24th IN ARCATA
The next regular HBBCA meeting will be held at Luzmila’s/Carmela’s Mexican Restaurant at 13th and G Streets in Arcata on Monday, March 24th. Those interested in joining us for dinner can order at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will begin at 6:30. The meeting is open to the public.
Please mark your calendars and plan to attend. For more information, check the HBBCA website at www.humbike.org.
PRODUCTIVE MEETING WITH EUREKA POLICE CHIEF
On February 14, Vice-President, Rick Knapp, had a very productive meeting with the Eureka Chief of Police, Garr Nielsen to offer ideas for enforcement and for means to achieve traffic calming in the City so that the need for enforcement is lessened. Rick found the Chief to be very receptive to ideas and promised to carry forward as he participates in the City’s new Traffic Safety Commission. Some of the ideas discussed:
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Conversion of H and I Streets to two lane one way streets with bike lanes to reduce speeds and accidents, improve safety for pedestrians and bikes, and improve livability for the residential areas.
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Add signs warning “red light runners” of $270 fines to reduce the high number of violations and improve safety.
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Add radar speed detectors at strategic locations (similar to Eureka-Arcata corridor) to reduce speeds and improve safety.
At the end of the meeting, the Chief indicated he would like to consult with Rick on issue areas in the future.
PLEASE RENEW YOUR DUES FOR 2008
Please renew your dues for 2008. All memberships expire December 31, 2007 unless extensions have already been paid. See form at the end of the newsletter.
DISCOUNTS NOW OFFERED HBBCA MEMBERS AT ADVENTURE’S EDGE IN ARCATA
Adventure’s Edge recently extended a 10% discount on bike parts and accessories to HBBCA members as a way to show its support of the HBBCA goal. To get the discount, show your membership card and request the discount. Thanks Adventure’s Edge!!
Discounts are also afforded members at Sport and Cycle (15%) and Henderson Center Bicycles (10%).
FILM FESTIVAL A SUCCESS
The Bigfoot Bicycle Club organized a Bike Film Double Feature on February 28that HSU. Proceeds from the raffle will benefit HBBCA’s Bike to Work activities. The first film, We Are Traffic, is a documentary about the evolution of the Critical Mass bike rides in San Francisco. The second film, Klunkerz, showed the beginnings of the mountain biking in Marin County. Both films were entertaining and well attended. Thanks to Tim Daniels for organizing the festival.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO HELP WITH TOUR OF THE UNKNOWN COAST (TUC)
HBBCA will help with the TUC on Saturday, May 10, 2008 in an effort to raise money for our various educational and advocacy activities. We need a couple of drivers to provide sag wagon support for the event. Tim Daniels has volunteered so far. We need one more volunteer to drive a van, furnished by the TUC, to pick up stranded riders.
2008 BIKE TO WORK ACTIVITIES (corrected 4/2/08)
In partnership with several other organizations and individuals, HBBCA is working to make the 2008 Bike-To-Work Month activities better than ever. Two big events are planned: on Friday, May 16th in Eureka; and on Friday, May 23rd in Arcata (corrected dates). We're still working out the details, and volunteers are needed to help organize, publicize, and staff both events.
HBBCA would also like to have proclamations adopted by each of the local cities and county in support of Bike-to-Work Month. The more help we get, the more we can do. This is your chance to help show that bikes have a significant place in our transportation system. Please call Scott Kelly, 839-3614 for more information or with offers of help.
WHO TO CALL WHEN YOU SEE A SAFETY CONCERN (Revised 3/08)
The HBBCA checked with agencies in the Humboldt Bay region to determine whom to contact if you see a condition that needs to be corrected in order to improve safety or convenience for cyclists. This might include a pothole in the bike lane, accumulated debris on a roadway shoulder, the need to re-stripe a bike lane, or the need to clear vegetation encroaching on the shoulder.
Of course, if you see a condition that requires immediate emergency action,
call 9-1-1. For other conditions, the following is provided:
HBBCA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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President------------------------Scott Kelly
839-3614(h); 839-4336(w)
Email: info@humbike.org
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Vice-President/Treasurer----Rick Knapp
445-1097(h)
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Director of Publicity-----------Will Dvorak
445-4229(h)-before 8pm; 441-8809(w)
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Director of Planning-----------Jennifer Rice
442-4630(h); 269-2060(w)
JOIN THE HBBCA TODAY OR RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP FOR 2008
The HBBCA is working to improve and encourage bicycle commuting. Help make it happen by joining now or renewing your dues for 2008. Your $5.00 annual dues, paid on a calendar year basis, will help pay for insurance, youth helmets, this newsletter, our website, promotions, special events, postage, etc. And, it will help demonstrate your commitment to our goal. Click here for our Membership Application
If you are already a paid-up member and would like to start receiving your newsletters by email, please advise us at: info@humbike.org
Newsletter of the Humboldt Bay Bicycle Commuters Association
P. O. Box 3054 Eureka CA 95502
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