Be Mobile Newsletter - September 2024 | Parking and Transportation

Be Mobile Newsletter - September 2024

Are you ready for fall, Buffs? Take a break from the busy beginning of the semester and read on. Don’t forget to mark your calendars for ��ý BikeFest 2024!

Celebrate with us at ��ý BikeFest 2024

Are you ready for a day full of games,��free food, free shirts and free bike repairs? Join us on Sept. 5 at Farrand Field for ther��7th annual ��ý BikeFest! Make sure to stick around for the Annual Used Bike Sale at 3:30 p.m. and 5 p.m. to buy your own bike at an affordable price.

Trivia Question

In Australia, if someone is talking about cycling and refers to using "the dog," what are they referring to? (Scroll to the bottom for the answer!)

A. The big chain ring

B. A cruiser bike

C. A bike bell

Community News

Road revamp: New “bus only” lanes on Colorado Avenue

Since June, the outside vehicle lanes on Colorado Avenue have been converted to bus and right-turn lanes between Folsom Street and 30th Street. Keep an eye out for the signs and red street markings, and take a look at how this will change your commute.

Bikes

Final call for Buffalo Bicycle Classic Riders

Do you need another reason to sign up for the Elevations Credit Union Buffalo Bicycle Classic on Sept. 8? Team savings! Gather a group of 10+ riders, and each team member will get $15 back. Members don’t need to register all at once and can ride different routes. Create a team name and have everyone look for it when they sign up. The bigger the ride gets, the more lives we change!

Get your bike helmet for a reduced price

The at Baseline Road is offering for $30 for new BCycle users until Sept. 15. Make sure to show your active access pass in the BCycle app!

Recycle your old bike parts and gear at Community Cycles

Community Cycles accepts bike donations, but they also recycle items made from metal, rubber, plastic and other materials. Community Cycles works with to recycle water bottles and with to recycle any bicycle tires and tubes that cannot be resold. Stop by their location to recycle tires, bicycle clothing and shoes, tubes and more!

Scooters and Skateboards

Skateboards, Lime E-scooters and other personal scooters are widely used as a sustainable transportation option on our campus. Ride safely and be aware of your surroundings and speed to help ensure the safety of pedestrians. Read more about speed limits, where to park and other safety tips.

Equity and Inclusion

Get involved and support Boulder transportation

Are you interested in increasing mobility access and contributing to the transportation community? Check out the available in Boulder County!

Stat of the month: ��ý Boulder history

Did you know? In the late ‘60s, campus parking became so difficult to access that Boulder campus faculty requested the creation of a parking management office to better facilitate reliable campus access.

What we are reading

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Sustainability: ��ý Environmental Center, ��ý Sustainable Buffs, , , ,

Trivia Answer

The answer is A. The big chain ring! A "big chain ring" on a bicycle refers to the larger front gear near the pedals, which allows for higher speed and more power output.

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