Background
In November 2012, at the invitation of News-Press when it launched its
new "Go Coastal" section, BikeWalkLee began a biweekly series of
columns focused on getting outdoors in SWFL. The emphasis of this section
is on encouraging readers to get outdoors and giving them some ideas of places
to go and things to do. However, we also use this column to educate the
community about the concept of complete streets, bike/ped safety and
BikeWalkLee's mission. Our columns cover events and opportunities to make
our area a better place to walk, run, bike and try transit; share tips for
safer walking and biking; explain why street design matters for use and safety;
discuss how local, regional, state and federal policies impact what our streets
look like now and into the future; and much more.
Go to our blog to see all the columns we've written over the past two
years.
Call for Stories
In our April 17th column, we included a request:
Tell Us About Your Ride: Have
a favorite route you like to bike, or a unique walk you'd like to share with
others? Tell us about it at info@bikewalklee.org,
and maybe we can feature it in an upcoming column.
The idea is to provide some interesting information to our
readers but to also inspire and motivate them...to show them they also can do
whatever you're doing. We also want to inspire them to get involved in
advocating for biking/walking facilities (note the column about the
Pioneer Trail/Boca Grande ride...focused on the grassroots advocates that made
those trails happen). Show what else you combine with the ride or walk...how
you plan your route and what delightful connections to the community and your
neighbors you experience along the way.
Your story should be about 500 words and include 2-3 photos (which could include a map). Your input will be turned into a BikeWalkLee column by our column/writer, Ken Gooderham, so don't worry about submitting "final copy".
If you're interested in submitting a story, please email us with your idea and estimated submission date by May 2nd. (info@bikewalklee.org). Thanks!!
Report by Darla Letourneau
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