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BikeWalkGoldenMission Statement: To advocate for all people in Golden having access to key community destinations on streets and pathways that are safe for those from ages 8 to 80.
Goal: To be a community that is walkable, bikeable, and accessible to all.
How can you help?
2023 Volunteer OpportunitiesMay
(National Bike Month)May 30th at Golden Community Commons - Golden Bicycle Cruise ( 5 – 7:30 pm) Community Commons
Volunteers talk with community members and record their concerns about poor connections for walking and biking, assist marshalling the cruise, more fun TBD!June
Jun 27 th at Golden Community Commons - Golden Bicycle Cruise ( 5 – 7:30 pm) Community Commons
Volunteers talk with community members and record their concerns about poor connections for walking and biking, assist marshalling the cruise, more fun TBD!Jun 29th at American Mountaineering Center Foss Auditorium - movie primere night in Golden - "The Engine Inside"
Volunteer duties TBD.
"The Engine Inside" ticket link and movie trailer at:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-engine-inside-premiere-tickets-627751661117
(please copy and paste the link)July
Jul 25that Golden Community Commons - Golden Bicycle Cruise ( 5 – 7:30 pm) Community Commons
Volunteers talk with community members and record their concerns about poor connections for walking and biking, assist marshalling the cruise, more fun TBD!August
Aug 1st at Parfet Part - National Night Out
Volunteers talk with community members and record their concerns about poor connections for walking and biking, and moreAug 29th at Golden Community Commons - Golden Bicycle Cruise ( 5 – 7:30 pm) Community Commons
Volunteers talk with community members and record their concerns about poor connections for walking and biking, assist marshalling the cruise, more fun TBD!September
Sep 26th at Golden Community Commons - Golden Bicycle Cruise ( 5 – 7:30 pm) Community Commons
Volunteers talk with community members and record their concerns about poor connections for walking and biking, assist marshalling the cruise, more fun TBD!Throughout the year:
We could use a BWG reps to attend:* Golden Mobility and Transportation Board (MTAB)
meetings on the 4th Thrusday of the month, 6pm in City Council Chambers.* Bike Jeffco meetings.
What We're Reading
Protected Bike Lanes
Intentional Street Design
America's Top 50 Bike Friendly Colleges and College Towns
Community Resources
Report Card (2018)
Golden Transcript: Where the sidewalk ends
Jeffco Bicycle and Pedestrian Infrastructure
City of Golden Transportation & Mobility
Golden Pedestrian & Bike Paths
Objectives: work with City of Golden staff advocating to:
- Offer safe biking options:
* with lanes separated from cars, or*
* with cars if the travel speed is 18 mph or less*- Offer safe crossing for bikes and pedestrians that meet the needs of an 8 year old, or an 80 year old- Create a new east/west bike/ped connection that is an alternative to the clear creek corridor- Create welcoming streets for walking and biking- Create a safe and happy city that prioritizes people’s well-being and enhances the small town feel that makes Golden so special to residents and visitors
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