Tuesday, 9 of February of 2010
Get on Your Bicycle and Ride
The month of March marks the beginning of Florida’s 2010 Bike Month. The Tampa BayCycle campaign offers fun and educational activities throughout Hillsborough and Pinellas counties. This year’s Bike Month events include bicycle and gear giveaways, group rides, street skills classes, and much more. Join the growing number of people in the Tampa Bay area who experience the pleasure of cycling during the month of March and every day of the year.
Date: 07/01/2010
HART Community Open Houses
We need to hear your thoughts about transit to help us make the best decision! A series of HART Community Open Houses will be held at the following locations:
One Tampa City Center
201 N. Franklin St.
Tampa, FL 33602
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
HART Routes: 1,2,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,12,14,18,19,30,31 & 46
Date: 05/02/2010
A new report released by the Alliance for Biking & Walking shows that lack of investment in biking and walking could be contributing to higher traffic fatalities and chronic disease rates in the U.S. 
Bicycling and Walking in the United States: The 2010 Benchmarking Report reveals that in almost every state and major U.S. city, bicyclists and pedestrians are at a disproportionate risk of being killed, and receive less than their fair share of transportation dollars.
Date: 01/02/2010
Transportation Task Force Public Meetings
Hillsborough County’s Transportation Task Force is holding a series of Community Outreach meetings to gather input on mobility improvements including rail, bus expansion, road and intersection improvements, along with other projects.
Date: 28/01/2010
WHO:
ALL USF STUDENTS, FACULTY, AND STAFF WHO OWN AND OPERATE BICYCLES ON CAMPUS
WHAT:
FREE BICYCLE SERIAL NUMBER REGISTRATION
WHEN & WHERE:
MONDAY, Feb. 15, 2010, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM, NORTH SIDE OF MAIN LIBRARY
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 24, 2010, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM, IN FRONT OF STUDENT HEALTH SERVICES BUILDING
THURSDAY, February 25, 2010, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM, NORTH SIDE OF JUNIPER / POPLAR HALL
WHY:Protect your investment! If you become the victim of bicycle theft, have the peace of mind in knowing that your bicycle has been registered with the University Police Dept. and USF Transportation & Parking Services Dept. Help us help you recover your lost or stolen bicycle.
HOW: BRING YOUR BICYCLE AND ANY PHOTO IDENTIFICATION TO ANY OF THE ABOVE LISTED LOCATIONS.
Date: 28/01/2010
For complete information visit: Gasparilla Extravaganza
WHEN: Saturday, January 23, 2010
TIME: 11 a.m. – Event Begins
Vendors and children’s activities open along Bayshore Blvd., from Bay to Bay to Watrous/Orleans Avenues.11 a.m.–2 p.m. Bicycle Safety Rodeo presented by The Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee of Hillsborough County and the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office. Located along Bayshore, between Albany & Gunby (near Rome Ave.), the Bicycle Rodeo is free to everyone interested in learning how to bicycle safely with traffic. Kids will be fitted with a free, brand new bicycle helmet they can keep (while supplies last), and then use one of the Rodeo’s bicycles to ride through a fun course which teaches skills that may one day save their lives.
Date: 14/01/2010
The director of North America’s largest cycling membership organization will visit Florida from January 11 – 16, 2010, to speak about the life-changing potential of cycling and bicycle travel. Events will be held in Tallahassee, Jacksonville, Orlando, Tampa, and in the Miami/Dade area.
Jim Sayer, executive director of Adventure Cycling, will share the latest news on bicycle travel and adventures in North America, including new bike-friendly routes, maps, tours, and policy initiatives at the national level – such as an official U.S. Bicycle Route System, now being considered by Congress. At each event, there will also be time for participants to share their thoughts, ideas and stories. Whether you have made a New Year’s Resolution to get in shape, lower your carbon footprint, or you want to plan an overnight (or epic) cycling adventure, there will be inspiration for everyone.
Invite your cycling buddies, other friends, or family. These events are free and open to the public. Refreshments will be provided.
Please RSVP by contacting Beth Petersen at Adventure Cycling Association: 800-755-2453 x 211, or via email at bpetersen@adventurecycling.org.
TAMPA – SATURDAY, JANUARY 16, 2010
What: Presentation on the latest news and resources for bicycle travel
Who: Jim Sayer, executive director of Adventure Cycling Association, North America’s largest cycling membership group, based in Missoula, MT (www.adventurecycling.org).
When: Saturday, January 16 from 5:30 to 7:00 pm
Where: Carrollwood Bicycle Emporium, located in central Tampa at 14407 B North Dale Mabry. For directions, click on http://cbebikes.com/storelocator/ – or call 813-963-5765 813-963-5765 .
Why: Meet people interested in cycling, bike travel and touring, and find all the resources and inspiration you’ll need to enjoy the life-changing activity of bicycle travel.
Cost: Free and open to the public. Bring friends interested in cycling and bike travel.
RSVP: Please RSVP by January 13th
Date: 07/01/2010