The Bicyclist Safety Act has been signed by the governor, and will take effect July 1.

Mia Birk in Charlottesville – Audio Podcast

Mia Birk

Mia Birk - photo by Heather Higgins via Charlottesville Tomorrow

Charlottesville Tomorrow has the full audio of Mia Birk’s Oct. 27 talk, as a stream or for download. Definitely worth a listen!

An important theme in her talk, and in her book, is that Portland, Oregon didn’t become bike friendly overnight. When she started as bike coordinator there, she faced the same obstacles we’re all facing now. But they can be overcome.

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