Critcal Mass Boise

Boise's largest Critical Mass ever took place on July 8th. Over 150 cyclists, skateboarders, and a few wheelchairs stopped traffic for over an hour in downtown Boise to protest a city council proposal to limit "wheeled devices" in the downtown core. The proposal would create a dismount zone of about 12 square blocks, forcing cyclists to either dismount and walk, or fend for themselves on narrow, congested downtown streets without bike lanes. The event attracted the attention of the local newspaper and the alternative weekly paper, whose August 13th edition contains a cover story on bicycle commuting in Boise. The cars and cops of Boise took notice too; one protester was punched by a passerby, and the Boise Police Department spent the better part of an hour unsuccessfully trying to clear the streets. Critical Mass will continue in Boise until the city takes proactive steps to promote the use of the bike as transportation. Check this site for upcoming rides....
What you can do... 

1. Call the Mayor's hotline number and voice your opposition to the ban. 384-4404 
2. Participate in public hearings on the subject, and come to the rides.
3. Call the Ada County Highway District and demand bike lanes.
4. Ditch your car and pedal everywhere!

Attention!!!

There will be a City Council Meeting on Oct 6th at 7:30pm to discuss
banning bikes from downtown sidewalks.
On September 29 at 7:30pm, the city council discusses expanding the current dismount zone.

BOTH MEETINGS ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!  YOUR ATTENDANCE IS VITAL!

Critical Mass Links

Self Propelled City:
Critical Mass Times:
Worldwide Critical Mass Hub:
Critcal Mass Song: Lyrics only

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