The first of a series of monthly rides, held in conjunction with the Earth Day festival. The Earth Day Festival will run from 11am-3pm, with the ride to commence at the end of the festival. Check out this post for additional details.

Future Savannah Wheelie bike rides will be on the third Sunday of each month at 3:30pm.

Posted on January 28th, 2008 by Drew Wade
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Mayors and concerned citizens pushing for better bike facilities are coming out on Tuesday, March 11, 2008 to ride to the state capital as part of the third annual Georgia Rides to the Capitol. The event is sponsored by the Metro Atlanta Mayors Association (MAMA), and we have at least one Coastal Georgia Greenway supporter who will be in attendance.

Decatur Mayor Floyd with Roswell Mayor Wood, State Representative Oliver, and Atlanta Mayor Franklin at the 2007 event.

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In order to raise support for the development of a regional-scale bicycle network of both on-road facilities and multi-use-trails, and a pedestrian network focused around major transit facilities and activity centers and near schools.

MAMA also intends to raise awareness of the benefits of bicycling as an important form of transportation; a beneficial economic development and tourism tool; an excellent way to maintain health and fitness; and a great sport and family activity.

We could not agree more. If you are interested in participating, or are interested in recruiting your local elected officials in participating in a symbolic ride, please contact us.

Posted on January 21st, 2008 by Drew Wade
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The Coastal Comprehensive Plan draft under consideration by the Georgia legislature lists the Coastal Georgia Greenway as an agenda item under Transportation and Economic Development (i.e. tourism). The relevant sections can be found here or you can take a look at the Georgia Department of Community Affairs website for the full plan.

Georgia State Capitol, courtesy Bruno Girin

Please encourage your state representatives to support the plan generally, with creation of a Coastal Regional Council to oversee these and other matters, and specifically to support development of the Coastal Georgia Greenway.

Posted on January 16th, 2008 by Drew Wade
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According to the Camden County Tribune & Georgian, Amelia River Cruises operator Kevin McCarthy plans to begin ferry service between St. Marys, Georgia and Fernandina Beach, Florida starting in March; the service will accomodate bicycles.

Kevin McCarthy, courtesy Greg Jones

As we have noted before, this service will provide a vital link to the Coastal Georgia Greenway and East Coast Greenway, giving an alternate pathway across the Georgia-Florida border, thus avoiding an unsafe passage on US-17.

Furthermore, this venture has spurred local interest in Camden County in developing the Greenway from the standpoint of economic development. Local businesses see the increased opportunities that will come both from the ferry and from recreational bicyclists. We are thrilled that St. Marys and Fernandina have joined together in this cooperative effort.

Posted on January 3rd, 2008 by Drew Wade
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My apologies to anyone who might have gone to this, as I neglected to change the announcement here.  We hope that you will stay involved, and we will see you next time.

October 2007 Meeting minutes

Posted on January 2nd, 2008 by Drew Wade
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