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Presentation By Richard Cahlin, CEO Of Bicycle Action Committee, On The Initiative To Make Cities More Bicycle-Friendly.
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Staff Recommends: Presentation
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The Bicycle Action Committee (BAC), was formed in 2008 by a group of local bike enthusiasts as a means to push cities forward to become more bicycle-friendly. Made up of business owners, city representatives and cyclist, the BAC aims to increase bike safety and awareness by utilizing a partnership between the private and public sector. Members of the BAC present at various City Council meetings and request permission to use the city seal and colors on bike jerseys and shorts. The proceeds from sale of these bike jerseys and shorts are then given directly back to the cities to be used in funding various city bike initiatives. Proceeds from these bike-clothing sales have already been used to fund various bike initiative programs in partner cities including construction of the Virginia Key Mountain Bike Trail. Involved cities include City of Miami, City of Coral Gables, Village of Pinecrest, City of South Miami, City of Miami Beach and City of Fort Lauderdale.
Recommended for inclusion on the agenda by:
Patricia Asseff, City Commissioner
Traci Callari, City Commissioner