Keep up those calls, emails and letters to veto HB 971
This morning at 9:00 am, FBA representatives met with Deputy Chief of Staff Chuck Drago to present arguments to veto HB 971. At that time, the bill had not been delivered to the governor. DCOS Drago has not heard the governor’s opinion on the bill, but said he would share our concerns. At 12:21 pm today, HB 971 was delivered to Governor Christ.
Folks, the clock is ticking since Governor Crist has 15 days to take action. Please keep up the momentum by calling, emailing or writing Governor Crist to veto HB 971.
Ride Your Bike to Work Day: Jacksonville
| May 21, 2010 | ||
| 7:00 am |
Join Council Member Don Redman and the North Florida Bicycle Club for “Ride Your Bike to Work Day”. Organized group rides will depart from 3 locations in Jacksonville. Each group will have an escort provided by the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
CHAMPION CYCLING AND LAKESHORE BICYCLE & FITNESS owners have also
volunteered vans to transport other personal belongings for the trip Downtown. The Police
escort and Van service will not be available for the return trip. The MS Ride to the Shore and
ADA Tour de Cure groups will provide refreshments.
The Arlington group will depart at 7:05 AM from the Food Lion located at 966 Arlington Rd
N, Jacksonville, FL across from Champion Cycling. The contact person for this group is Stan
of Champion Cycling at 904-724-4922.
Route: West in Arlington Expressway Service Rd: south on Cesery Blvd merging to
University Blvd: West on Atlantic Blvd: north on Kings Ave: west on Prudential Dr: north on
Hendricks Ave west on Gulf Life Dr: over Acosta Bridge: east on Water St : north on Hogan to
Hemming Plaza.
The Southside group will depart at 6:50 AM from Kmart located at 9600 San Jose Blvd,
Jacksonville, FL near the intersection of San Jose and St. Augustine Road. The ride leaders for
this group are Phil Foreman 904-982-4380 and North Florida Bicycle Club General Director
Bert Shaw at 415-425-2334.
Route: North on San Jose Boulevard: north on Hendricks Ave: west on Gulf Life Dr: over
Acosta Bridge: east on Water St: north on Hogan to Hemming Plaza.
The Westside group will depart at 7:10 AM from Publix located at 4495 Roosevelt Blvd #103, Jacksonville, FL. The ride leader for this group is Charlie Fetzer of Lakeshore Bicycle & Fitness at 904-716-7364 or 384-7945 and North Florida Bicycle Club General member Jeanne Hargrave at 904-563-7724.
Route: North on St Johns Ave: west on King St: north on Riverside Ave: east on Water St:
north on Hogan to Hemming Plaza.
All groups will meet briefly on Pearl Street between the CSX building and the Times Union
Center for performing Arts before ending at Hemming Plaza around 7:40AM. Mayor John
Peyton, Council Member Don Redman will gather for a short ceremony where Mayor Peyton
will present a proclamation to the North Florida Bicycle Club. Council Member Redman will
provide juice and bagels for the riders. The North Florida Bicycle Club will provide Cycling
Guides.
National Bike to Work Day
| May 21, 2010 |
National Bike to Work Week
| May 17, 2010 | to | May 21, 2010 |