Our miles in May totaled 1,657 (which beat April's 1,382 miles), and we took our cars off the road saving 211 trips (better than April's 139).
Thanks to everyone who cycled on May 13 for Ride Your Bike to Work Day!
Through May 2010 we've now ridden a grand total of 12,226 miles and saved 1,957 car trips. Based on the EPA's calculation that one gallon of gasoline produces 19.4 pounds of carbon emissions, and assuming 20 car miles to the gallon, Be the Change Cyclists has spared the Tri-Valley's air of 11,859 pounds of carbon emissions.
Welcome new team members!
We're pleased to welcome Bob Carling, Director of Sandia National Laboratory.
Bob's been riding his bike to work every day for many years. As a director at Sandia, Bob oversees the Transportation Energy Center in California, and recently traveled to China to speak at a conference about major public-private initiatives designed to accelerate innovation in low-carbon transportation through domestic and international partnerships.
We're also pleased to welcome Nadine Horner, External Relations Officer, with Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory.
Nadine is very active in our community, serving on various boards. Her husand is Doug Horner, Livermore City Council member. Nadine commutes to her office by bike on a regular basis!
We now have 39 team members!
Bike safety tips
Here's a 12-minute video about safety tips when cycling near busses. The video includes many good reminders--both what to do and what NOT to do in traffic. Thanks to team members Alan and Julie Casamajor for sharing this!
http://vimeo.com/7949969
