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Ann Groninger – The North Carolina Alternative Transportation Alliance (NCATA) and Charlotte Area Bicycle Alliance (CABA) both support the Uniform Apportionment of Tort Responsibility Act (UATRA).  As promised, here is a brief description of the bill and an explanation of what a change in the law can mean to cyclists: UATRA information.  Anyone interested in joining us in [...]

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Ann Groninger – About 40 people attended Saturday’s annual CABA meeting, which included a question and answer session with Charlotte’s new mayor, Anthony Foxx.  Given Charlotte’s abysmal safety rankings by the Alliance for Biking and Walking 2010 report, the Mayor’s interest and dedication to alternative transportation solutions is encouraging.  The group broke into small groups to discuss and set [...]

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AG: Raleigh is considering bicycle lanes on Hillsborough Street.  Is there really a debate about this? With all the students riding their bicycles near North Carolina State University, bike lanes are a must.  Write, email or call your city counsel members to let them know what you think.  Here is a  letter by Lori McDaniel, a nearby resident and [...]

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Ann had a great meeting the other day with engineer Daren Marceau.  I love seeing science explain what we all already know.

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Ann has finally settled into a new office at 225 E. Worthington.  Great office and it’s a few blocks further than the old one so it makes sense to ride instead of walk.  Much more fun getting here on the bike!

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Ann had a wonderful time last night at the Dirt Divas meeting.  They are not only a fun group of women but also a very community conscious and involved group.  See www.dirtdivas.net.  I will be sending in my check soon to join.

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Ann is going tonight to meet with Charlotte’s Dirt Divas.  Looking forward to it!

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Usually I really like courthouses in smaller counties.  Let’s see what Shelby has to offer.

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Our client Rich Halbeisen’s August 1 bicycle crash has stirred up Charlotte’s cycling community. After plowing over Rich from behind, sending him flying into the air and to the hospital, the 82 year old driver who hit Rich kept driving until another driver followed and made him pull over.  The driver who hit Rich was so far [...]

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One of several trials coming up in North Carolina.  Wish us luck!..ag

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