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June is Bike Month! In this issue, we’ll get you prepped with enough information on cycling services, routes, and maps to fill a pannier. Don’t miss out on this month’s events celebrating cycling and much more.

One Day is a City of Vancouver initiative that encourages residents to take small actions in their daily lives to use less energy at home and on the move, to help protect the climate, and to make Vancouver the cleanest, greenest, healthiest city in the world.

One Day actions of the month

Check out the latest and greatest bike routes, bike lanes and greenways Vancouver has to offer.
- Grab your helmet, hop on your bicycle and head to the newly opened Heather, Yukon, and Valley bikeway routes. (More to come in 2009!)
- Wait on the edge of your bicycle seat for the Central Valley and Carrall Street greenways to officially open on June 27 and in fall 2009 respectively.
Follow the “sharrows”. These new symbols are being painted on streets where cyclists and motor vehicles share a busy street, but where there is not enough room for separate bike and vehicle lanes.
Sign-up for Commuter Challenge, May 31 to June 6, and encourage your coworkers or schoolmates to walk, cycle, take transit, carpool (ride-share) or tele-work.

What's on trial?

On May 7, Council approved a trial intended to help determine if lane reallocation on the Burrard Bridge will provide a viable, relatively low-cost solution that works better for cyclists and pedestrians; will help to encourage the ongoing shift toward people choosing greener transportation choices; and will maintain the necessary flow of traffic over the bridge. The Burrard Bridge Lane Reallocation Trial will begin in summer 2009.

This fall, City Council will decide on the fate of a demonstration of a public bike system for 2010. Similar to systems existing in Paris, Barcelona and Montreal, Vancouverites may soon be able to check out bikes from several trial locations throughout Vancouver. If all goes well with this trial, we can hope for a fully accessible public bike system in the future. Coming soon: Check out our events calendar for a mini-demo mid-June.

Did you know...

…that BCAA’s famous roadside assistance is now available for cyclists year round? A permanent benefit that’s automatically included with your membership! If you find yourself with a flat, broken chain or worse, call BCAA and they’ll send a technician to help. They’ll do their best to repair your bike on the spot, or transport you and your bike the same distance as they would your car under your membership plan.

One Day wonders

This month’s wonders are our local cycling organizations who work tirelessly to make cycling an integral part of the transportation culture in the Lower Mainland: Vancouver Area Cycling Coalition; Better Environmentally Sound Transportation; Momentum Magazine; and the B:C:Clettes, an all-girl, bike inspired, street-performance collective. For all the work that they do, a big thank you goes out to all of them.

Our second group of wonders are the Metro Vancouverites who are currently participating in Bike to Work Week. These people are beating gridlock and getting out of traffic. Watch this video and see how seven out of nine times, cyclists beat car drivers on their commute to work.

Feeling a little lost?

Never fear, the City of Vancouver has updated our bike route map and info guide. View it online or get your copy at the City Hall information desk, at your local community centre or by calling the Bicycle Hotline at 604.871.6070. If you’re into energy conservation, pay special attention to the yellow arrows. They’ll show you which routes have steep hills.

Know someone...

…who pedals their buns off in spin class or on the open road? Forward this e-mail; they’ll love One Day!

New readers, sign-up here.

In the media

One-lane trial to proceed on Burrard Bridge
City releases new tools for green building
This year's Bike to Work Week - an easier commute in Vancouver
Vancouver to move aggressively on its green plan: mayor
Urban planner pushes walking paths
Exposed!.. by our new Compare Your Home tool

Check out the One Day media section for more climate change related news.

What's happening

Bike to Work Week BBQ
May 15, 4-7pm
Telus World of Science
Free food, entertainment, fun in the sun, and the chance to meet and greet thousands of city cyclists.

The Great Turning
May 23
Be The Change Earth Alliance and the Global Oneness Project are proud to announce their first major gathering: The Great Turning - an Unconference to Be The Change.

Deciding our Future
May 20, 10:30am-2pm
WOSK Centre, 580 West Hastings
Metro Vancouver will be hosting a public meeting to discuss sustainability issues critical to the future of the region.

Green Drinks Vancouver
May 20, 5:45pm
Steamworks, 375 Water St
A monthly gathering of anyone interested in "green".

Greenway Open House
May 20 or 21, 3:30-7:30pm
Marpole Oakridge or Sunset Community Centre
Come to either of these open houses to discuss proposals for the North Arm Trail Greenway planned for south Vancouver.

South Hill Community Summer Festival
May 23, 12-4pm
Fraser Street, 43 to 47 Avenue
The City of Vancouver will be at this event providing information to homeowners about the Province's LiveSmart BC rebate program for energy efficiency.

Streetwise cycling courses
May 24 - Coal Harbour Community Centre
June 6 - Mt. Pleasant Community Centre
A course for those who already know how to ride a bike but would like to gain more skills and confidence in order to cycle safely in traffic.

Public Bike System Demo
June 12-15
Come downtown and check out a demonstration of a public bike system. Your feedback will be needed.

Car Free Days
June 14
Pedal on down to one of this year’s Car-Free Vancouver Day festival events. You can even valet park your bike.

Check out the One Day events calendar for more sustainability related events happening in and around Vancouver.

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May 2009 Hello! welcome June is Bike Month! In this issue, we’ll get you prepped with enough information on cycling services, routes, and maps to fill a pannier. Don’t miss out on this month’s events celebrating cycling and much more. One Day is a City of Vancouver initiative that encourages residents to take small actions in their daily lives to use less energy at home and on the move, to help protect the climate, and to make Vancouver the cleanest, greenest, healthiest city in the world. One Day actions of the month Check out the latest and greatest bike routes, bike lanes and greenways Vancouver has to offer. Grab your helmet, hop on your bicycle and head to the newly opened Heather, Yukon, and Valley bikeway routes. (More to come in 2009!) Wait on the edge of your bicycle seat for the Central Valley and Carrall Street greenways to officially open on June 27 and in fall 2009 respectively. Follow the “sharrows”. These new symbols are being painted on streets where cyclists and motor vehicles share a busy street, but where there is not enough room for separate bike and vehicle lanes. Sign-up for Commuter Challenge, May 31 to June 6, and encourage your coworkers or schoolmates to walk, cycle, take transit, carpool (ride-share) or tele-work. What's on trial? On May 7, Council approved a trial intended to help determine if lane reallocation on the Burrard Bridge will provide a viable, relatively low-cost solution that works better for cyclists and pedestrians; will help to encourage the ongoing shift toward people choosing greener transportation choices; and will maintain the necessary flow of traffic over the bridge. The Burrard Bridge Lane Reallocation Trial will begin in summer 2009. This fall, City Council will decide on the fate of a demonstration of a public bike system for 2010. Similar to systems existing in Paris, Barcelona and Montreal, Vancouverites may soon be able to check out bikes from several trial locations throughout Vancouver. If all goes well with this trial, we can hope for a fully accessible public bike system in the future. Coming soon: Check out our events calendar for a mini-demo mid-June. Did you know... …that BCAA’s famous roadside assistance is now available for cyclists year round? A permanent benefit that’s automatically included with your membership! If you find yourself with a flat, broken chain or worse, call BCAA and they’ll send a technician to help. They’ll do their best to repair your bike on the spot, or transport you and your bike the same distance as they would your car under your membership plan. One Day wonders This month’s wonders are our local cycling organizations who work tirelessly to make cycling an integral part of the transportation culture in the Lower Mainland: Vancouver Area Cycling Coalition; Better Environmentally Sound Transportation; Momentum Magazine; and the B:C:Clettes, an all-girl, bike inspired, street-performance collective. For all the work that they do, a big thank you goes out to all of them. Our second group of wonders are the Metro Vancouverites who are currently participating in Bike to Work Week. These people are beating gridlock and getting out of traffic. Watch this video and see how seven out of nine times, cyclists beat car drivers on their commute to work. Feeling a little lost? Never fear, the City of Vancouver has updated our bike route map and info guide. View it online or get your copy at the City Hall information desk, at your local community centre or by calling the Bicycle Hotline at 604.871.6070. If you’re into energy conservation, pay special attention to the yellow arrows. They’ll show you which routes have steep hills.	Know someone... …who pedals their buns off in spin class or on the open road? Forward this e-mail; they’ll love One Day! New readers, sign-up here. In the media One-lane trial to proceed on Burrard Bridge City releases new tools for green building This year's Bike to Work Week - an easier commute in Vancouver Vancouver to move aggressively on its green plan: mayor Urban planner pushes walking paths Exposed!.. by our new Compare Your Home tool Check out the One Day media section for more climate change related news. What's happening Bike to Work Week BBQ May 15, 4-7pm Telus World of Science Free food, entertainment, fun in the sun, and the chance to meet and greet thousands of city cyclists. The Great Turning May 23 Be The Change Earth Alliance and the Global Oneness Project are proud to announce their first major gathering: The Great Turning - an Unconference to Be The Change. Deciding our Future May 20, 10:30am-2pm WOSK Centre, 580 West Hastings Metro Vancouver will be hosting a public meeting to discuss sustainability issues critical to the future of the region. Green Drinks Vancouver May 20, 5:45pm Steamworks, 375 Water St A monthly gathering of anyone interested in "green". Greenway Open House May 20 or 21, 3:30-7:30pm Marpole Oakridge or Sunset Community Centre Come to either of these open houses to discuss proposals for the North Arm Trail Greenway planned for south Vancouver. South Hill Community Summer Festival May 23, 12-4pm Fraser Street, 43 to 47 Avenue The City of Vancouver will be at this event providing information to homeowners about the Province's LiveSmart BC rebate program for energy efficiency. Streetwise cycling courses May 24 - Coal Harbour Community Centre June 6 - Mt. Pleasant Community Centre A course for those who already know how to ride a bike but would like to gain more skills and confidence in order to cycle safely in traffic. Public Bike System Demo June 12-15 Come downtown and check out a demonstration of a public bike system. Your feedback will be needed. Car Free Days June 14 Pedal on down to one of this year’s Car-Free Vancouver Day festival events. You can even valet park your bike. Check out the One Day events calendar for more sustainability related events happening in and around Vancouver.

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