Vulnerable Users Legislation - Public Hearing 03/10/2010 @ 11:00 AM

Public Hearing, Wednesdsay March 10, 11:00 am, Legislative Office Building, Room 1E

The link below takes you to the current version of the bill: H.B. No. 5457 (Raised): An
Act Enhancing Penalties for Harm to Vulnerable Users of a Public Way. This is
one of CCBA's 2 legislative priorities for 2010.

http://www.cga.ct.gov/2010/TOB/H/2010HB-05457-R00-HB.htm

Written testimony may be submitted to Transportation Committee Clerk C.J. Strand at CJ.Strand@cga.ct.gov 

State of Connecticut Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board Letter

 Sorry for the short notice

HR4722 03/11/2010 @ 12:00 AM

Representative Earl Blumenauer just introduced the Active Community Transportation Act, H.R.4722. This groundbreaking bill creates a competitive grant program with $2 Billion to help communities build bicycling and walking networks. For the first time, communities would be able to compete for multi-year funding to build active transportation systems, just as they do for transit and road infrastructure.

Read more and to find your Representive to write/call  look here

3rd Annual Statewide Smart Growth Conference 03/18/2010 @ 02:00 PM

CCBA is pleased to be a co-sponsor of the Third annual 1000 FRIENDS of Connecticut Smart Growth Conference on Thursday, March 18, 2010 from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. at 950 & 960 Main Street, Hartford. This year's theme, "Old Challenges, New Opportunities" will highlight the rare opportunities faced in growing smart during these challenging economic times. It is critical to economic recovery in a better Connecticut that we grow sustainably and responsibly, and with this conference we can lead the way.  Contact  info@1000FRIENDS-ct.org

 Brochure

2010 CCBA Annual Dinner 03/23/2010 @ 06:00 PM

CCBA's 5th Annual Dinner will be held on Tuesday March 23rd, 6-9:00pm at the Pond House, Elizabeth Park, West Hartford.
We are excited to present as our Keynote speaker, Jeff Miller, President/CEO Alliance for Biking and Walking.

Plan on an action packed evening

All the details here:  Annual Dinner.

Jim Calhoun Cancer Challenge Ride and Walk 06/12/2010 @ 07:00 AM

This is an annual, state-wide event hosted by Coach Jim Calhoun to benefit the Carol and Ray Neag Comprehensive Cancer Center (at the University of Connecticut Health Center) and the American Cancer Society's Coaches vs. Cancer. The event takes place on June 12th, in Simsbury, CT.  The bike ride is non-competitive, and you may choose to ride 10, 25, 50, or 75 miles, or there is also a 5K walk.   There is a registration fee, and also a fundraising requirement for riders over 18. The day culminates with a summer cookout, and live music. You can relax after the ride with Coach, some of his players, and other participants.  For more information visit the ride website or walk website.