by Ann Rothschild
A Bicycling Boost—Are You Interested?
We can bemoan the economy and the price of gas…or we can get out our bikes!
According to Tony Bizjak in the Sacramento Bee (6-8-09, B1), Sacramento had a Million Mile May bike program last month and “participants racked up 1.3 million miles” on bicycles, doing errands, commuting, or simply enjoying the countryside on two wheels in the open air. What a wonderful response—well done, Sacramento! Don’t forget the health benefits also. We can keep this going and make it a habit, and the good weather and flatness of Sacramento encourage us more.
So how about a Front-of-Church Bike Rack?
Several people have suggested putting a visible and inviting bike rack in front of the church—to show the community that we are bike-friendly, and to invite more people to cycle to church. Our alley rack is fine, but doesn’t advertise our green consciousness. Rejecting the $500.00 bike racks, I found modest bollard style racks at $102.00 each and $67.00 each (see www.belson.com). However, before we start lobbying the Vestry or getting out our drills—we need to hear from you.
- How many of you really want a front-of-church bike rack and will ride your bikes to services on Sunday or use it during the week?
- Email me at dzonokwa@comcast.net if you would like TREE to pursue this idea.
1 response so far ↓
Lindell Price // July 7, 2009 at 2:22 pm |
Lindell Price
3672 Millbrae Road
Cameron Park, CA 95682
Phone: (916) 804-7316
Email: lindell@csus.edu

Tuesday, July 7, 2009
The Very Rev. Dr. Brian Baker
Trinity Cathedral
2620 Capitol Avenue Sacramento, California 95816
Dear Dean Baker,
What a wonderful idea! Conspicuous bicycle racks at Trinity will both invite cyclists to Trinity, and invite Trinity members to bicycle to church. In addition to installing its own bicycle racks, Trinity can lead the neighborhood toward a better environment.
To get the best function and value from our investment, we should comply with the City of Sacramento and APBP (Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals) bicycle parking guidelines. The City of Sacramento has programs for bicycle racks in the public right of way; the Sacramento Air Quality Management District also has a bicycle rack program. When streets are resurfaced, they must be re-striped, creating an opportunity to improve crosswalks, on-street parking, and bicycle routes. Working with our neighbors and local jurisdictions, our environmental initiative can extend beyond our property lines to benefit the surrounding community.
Multimodal access is dear to my heart, having been WALKSacramento’s Project Coordinator for Los Rios Transportation Connections – A plan to improve Walking, Bicycling, and Transit Access to four Los Rios Community College District Campuses: American River, Cosumnes River, Folsom Lake, and Sacramento City College. Improving the walkability and bikability of our streets and communities creates a healthier, safer, and more sustainable environment, so I continue to study and advocate.
I look forward to participating in Trinity’s bicycle rack project, as well as other multimodal access enhancements, such as bicycling and transit directions for Trinity’s website, and am eagerly awaiting your reply.
Sincerely yours,
Lindell Price
cc: George Swank, Minister of Stewardship Encouragement
Ann Rothschild, TREE