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Central Oklahoma
Bike to Work Day 2007
(May 18, 2007)

Online Survey

The Association of Central Oklahoma Governments (ACOG) is asking citizens to participate in a survey focused on bicycling. The survey is intended to help determine characteristics of the metro's bicycling community, and give direction to cycling components (intermodal elements) for future transportation planning.

The survey is interactive and can be taken online from April 20 to May 18, the date of the region's third annual Bike to Work Day. For those without Internet access, hard copies of the survey are available at area bicycle shops, libraries, or contact lkehoe@acogok.org.  

Click here to take the survey!

Event Information

(Posted: April 20, 2007) The Association of Central Oklahoma Governments (ACOG), METRO Transit, Norman CART, the cities of Oklahoma City, Norman, Edmond, Guthrie, Yukon and regional bicycling advocates are helping to coordinate the third Bike to Work Day event for Central Oklahoma on Friday, May 18, 2007.

Central Oklahoma Bike to Work Day 2007 is part of a national campaign to promote bicycling as a healthy and efficient transportation alternative. The League of American Bicyclists has recognized the month of May as National Bike Month since 1956 and National Bike to Work Day annually offers metropolitan areas the opportunity to call attention to the benefits of bicycling and to increase safety awareness among bicyclists and motorists.


The Bike to Work event on May 18 will feature similar, but separate events in each city.  The responses from ACOG’s 2006 Bike to Work Survey showed that Central Oklahomans want more on-road, striped bikeways, safer roads, a completed regional recreational trail system, and would like to have a place to change and shower at work.  Check out the results from the 2006 survey here.

Details about the national campaign can be found online at www.bikemonth.com.


Oklahoma City
The Bike to Work Day event on May 18 in Oklahoma City will feature a “group ride” from the State Fairgrounds Space Tower to Bicentennial Park (next the Civic Center Music Hall) in downtown Oklahoma City.  Mayor Mick Cornett signed a proclamation at the May 8, 2007 City Council meeting stating that “May 18, 2007 is Bike to Work Day”.


Bicyclists may bike from other areas of the metro area, including Will Rogers Park at NW 36th and Portland , Woodson Park at S. Grand Blvd. and May Avenue, Douglass Park at NE 4th Street and Martin Luther King Blvd. , and Trosper Park at SE 29th Street and Eastern.  Participants park at their own risk at any of the city parks, as well as the Fairgrounds.  “Ride Leaders” will leave each park at 8:00 a.m. for Bicentennial Park in downtown Oklahoma City.

  • 7:30 a.m. to 7:45 a.m.: Group ride participants assemble at the Flags Plaza/Space Needle ( 3200 General Pershing Blvd ) on the Oklahoma State Fairgrounds
  • 8:00 a.m.: Group ride departs from the Fairgrounds to Bicentennial Park – The “Ride Leader” will lead the group.
  • 8:30 a.m.: Bicycle commuters, from across Oklahoma City, will converge at Bicentennial Park – Welcome to the 2007 Central Oklahoma Bike to Work Day.
  • 8:45 a.m.: Welcome and Bike to Work proclamations from local dignitaries
  • 9:00 a.m.: Drawing for prizes
  • 9:10. a.m.: Closing Remarks

Oklahoma City Route Maps Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to view these documents.

Norman
The Norman Bike to Work event on May 18 will feature four “group rides” from Moore-Norman Technology Center, Norman Regional Hospital, Westwood Park, and Reaves Park, and will end at Andrews Park.

  • 7:30 a.m.: The Moore Norman Technology Center group departs for Norman Regional Hospital. Both groups will then leave the hospital at 8:00 a.m.
  • 8:00 a.m.: Group ride will converge at Andrews Park. “Ride Leaders” will lead each group
  • 8:30 a.m.: Bicycle commuters, from across Norman, converge at Andrews Park
  • 8:45 a.m.: Welcome and Bike to Work proclamations from local dignitaries

Norman Route Maps Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to view these documents.

Edmond
The Edmond Bike to Work event on May 18 will feature a “group ride” from the University of Central Oklahoma to Festival Market Place.

  • 7:30 a.m. to 8:00 a.m.: Group ride participants assemble the southeast parking lot at the University of Central Oklahoma ( Main Street )
  • 8:00 a.m.: Group ride departs from the southeast parking lot at UCO - “Ride Leader” will organize and lead ride
  • 8:30 a.m.: Bicycle commuters, from across Edmond, converge at Festival Market Place ( 26 W 1st St )
  • 8:45 a.m.: Welcome and Bike to Work proclamations from local dignitaries

Edmond Route Maps Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to view these documents.

Yukon
The Yukon Bike to Work event on May 18 will feature a four (4) mile loop “group ride” from the Yukon Community Center to Albertsons.

  • 7:00 a.m. 7:30 a.m..: Group ride participants assemble the southeast parking lot at the Yukon Community Center
  • 7:30 a.m.: Group ride departs Yukon Community Center - “Ride Leader” will organize and lead ride
  • 8:00 a.m.: Bicycle commuters, from across Yukon, converge at Albertsons.
  • 8:00 a.m.: Welcome and Bike to Work proclamations from local dignitaries

Yukon Route Maps Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to view these documents.

Guthrie
Please contact Darryl Hughes at 282-8400 for information regarding the event.
Guthrie Route Maps Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to view these documents.

  • 8:15 a.m. - 8:30 a.m..: Participants will gather at Highland Park to prepare for the Guthrie ride.
  • 8:30 a.m.: Group ride will start in the direction of the Masonic Temple.
  • 8:35 a.m.: Participants may hop on the "group ride" from the Masonic Temple area.
  • 8:50 a.m.: Participants will arrive at Apothecary Gardens. Snacks and refreshments will be provided.

Moore
Mayor Glenn Lewis will proclaimed “May 18, 2007 as Bike to Work Day” at the May 7 City Council Meeting.  Also, watch “Inside Moore” on Channel 20 to learn more about the Central Oklahoma Bike to Work Day.   The Moore Norman Technology Center is participating in the Norman ride event.

Choctaw
Mayor Randy Ross proclaimed “May 18, 2007 as Bike to Work Day” at the May 7 City Council Meeting.  If you are interested in participating in a Bike to Work Day on May 18, 2007, please contact Mark Seibold at 390-8198 or email choctawcityplanner@tds.net. 

 

More Bikeway & Trail Information

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Safety Tips for Bicycle Commuting

1. Always wear a helmet when riding a bicycle.
2. Wear appropriate shoes and comfortable clothes in bright colors that enhance your visibility.
3. Before riding, inspect your bike for safety and mechanical concerns.
4. Plan and know your route by walking or driving it first. Select a route that uses less-traveled streets and avoids busy roads and intersections.
5. Share the commute with a co-worker or friend.
6. Obey ALL traffic laws—stop signs, traffic lights, and other posted signs. Signal turns, lane changes, and stops.
7. Continuously scan for traffic, look for road hazards, and ride in a predictable manner with the flow of traffic.
8. Ride with the flow of traffic as far to the right as practicable unless passing or turning.
9. Be aware of turning automobiles, buses making frequent stops, passengers exiting parked vehicles, vehicles exiting driveways, and pedestrians.
10. Carry drinking water, emergency maintenance tools, and a mobile phone.

Rain or Shine

Sudden thunderstorms occur often across Central Oklahoma in the spring. The Bike to Work event is a rain or shine event. In case of heavy rain, ride leaders will be responsible for calling a weather delay of 10-15 minutes for the rain to pass. Please take the necessary precautions if there is an electrical storm.
A few tips about lightning...

  • Do NOT seek shelter under tall isolated trees! The tree may help you stay dry but will significantly increase your risk of being struck by lightning. Rain will not kill you, but the lightning can!
  • Do NOT seek shelter under partially enclosed buildings
  • Stay away from tall, isolated objects. Lightning typically strikes the tallest object. That may be you in an open field or clearing.
  • Know the weather forecast. If there is a high chance of thunderstorms, think twice about riding your bike.

Other Information Sources

Further information regarding the national Bike to Work campaign and promoting bicycle friendly communities can be found on the Web at the following links:

Contributing Partners

Contact us

For immediate information or feedback, e-mail us at lkehoe@acogok.org .
Notice : Bicycling is a rigorous physical activity. Even conditioned and experienced cyclists have succumbed to injury or death while riding. Riders should be physically fit and cleared by their doctor to do physical activity.
Participants in Central Oklahoma Bike to Work 2007 are responsible for their own safety. The decision to participate in Bike to Work Day is up to the rider. The City of Oklahoma City, City of Norman, City of Edmond, City of Guthrie, City of Yukon and the Association of Central Oklahoma Governments are not responsible for injuries or damages sustained by persons or property. Many routes in the metro area experience significant amounts of automobile traffic. Please obey all traffic rules to ensure a higher degree of safety.

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