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Bike Count: Count Yourself In

Bicycle

 

In Brackendale, the count eagles, in Victoria, they count blossoms…

In Port, we’re counting bicycles! In our ongoing efforts to promote cycling, pedestrian and public transportation, the following event is taking place, per Sarah Thomas:

 

Hello,

We are recruiting volunteers for the first annual Port Alberni Bike Counts. The counts will take place throughout the city at key intersections on Saturday, April 2, 2016, and on Wednesday, April 6, 2016.

By volunteering for the count, you will be helping to gather data on current bicycle use to which will support the development of more cycling infrastructure within the region. 

We hope you will participate as a volunteer by completing the volunteer sign up form at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/7L7RSHCWe also welcome you to recruit amongst your friends and other people you know who would be good at this.  Please feel free to forward this email on to them. 

What’s involved?

The bike counts involve standing (or sitting) at one particular location and counting the number of bikes and pedestrians that go through the intersection or pass you on the street. The count will take place from 6-9am and 3-6pm with some variation in specific locations. Shifts will be 2 to 3 hours in addition to a 1-hour training session on March 30th where you will receive event materials, counting sheets, etc.

Thank you for your willingness to participate as a volunteer and your help to recruit others!  

If you have any questions, please contact Sarah Thomas at 778-679-2303 or email stinbc@gmail.com.

 Please complete the online application form athttps://www.surveymonkey.com/r/7L7RSHC if you are available to help with the counts. 

Thanks!

Join Andrew Nikiforuk

Andrew Nikiforuk, award winning author and investigative journalist, will speak in Port Alberni:

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THE REALITY OF LNG:

FRACKING, EARTHQUAKES, AND FRACTURED ECONOMIES

 

Thursday, February 25, 7 PM

Echo Community Centre, 4255 Wallace Street

Suggested Donation: $10
Andrew has followed the oil and gas industry for over 20 years. His bio, below, demonstrates that he is uniquely qualified to contribute to our understanding of LNG and what it means for our region.

In BC, 70-90% of all oil and gas wells are fracked. Fracking and LNG stand poised to permanently change the face of Sarita Bay, Bamfield, Barkley Sound, Port Alberni, and Vancouver Island. We need to understand all the impacts of these projects in order to make informed decisions.

Please join us to listen to this renowned oil and gas expert.
Be informed.

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http://andrewnikiforuk.com/bio/bio.html