June Meeting News:

The subject of coalition memberships was the leading item of discussion following the reading of the minutes and the acceptance of the Treasurers report. The need for a membership committee chairman and members was highlighted. This committee would have the responsibility to develop an aggressive membership campaign. Initially Rich Rumer and John Burg have volunteered to be co-chairs of the committee to get it underway. Pete Joyce will also be a member. However coalition members should be reminded that they are also part of this committee in that they should be proactive in recruiting new members. Plans for events, membership drives and other member increasing ideas will be explored.

Prescott Meeting:

A follow-up of the April 24th meeting will be held in Prescott on Saturday the 26th of June. At this meeting/ride a new member for the coalition board will be appointed to represent the Prescott area.

ROAD I Course:

Plans are being made to conduct a Road I training course in the Prescott area in the August/September time frame. Riders from northern Arizona are especially invited to attend. More coming on this later.

ADOT Transportation Enhancement Committee:

The coalition has petitioned for membership on the ADOT Transportation Enhancement Committee. Steve Hancock, Mesa Bicycle Coordinator, has been assisting the coalition in attaining this membership.

Other Items:

• The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors has unanimously approver the County bicycle plan. This is an important step for improving bicycling in the County.
• Tuesday, June 22d, members of the coalition board and representatives of the local bicycling organizations will attend the meeting the South Mountain Village Planning Committee, Trails Subcommittee. The Maricopa Countywide Bicycle Plan is on the agenda for discussion.
• Tuesday, June 29th, members of the coalition and representatives of the local bicycling organizations will attend a City of Tempe meeting, subject: Papago/crosscut canal masterplan and path project.
• The By-laws of the coalition are in the process of being updated. Bill Lazenby, President of the Coalition is heading up this effort.
• The Coalition Swap Meet held in conjunction with the Phoenix Clean Air and Bike week will be held on April 15, 2000.

The Coalition:

The Coalition of Arizona Bicyclists is a nonprofit organization devoted to advancing bicycling as a sport and mode of transportation through cooperation with local and state government, by being active in government where it concerns bicycling.

Monthly meetings are held at the Los Olivos Senior Center on 28th street one block north of Indian School, the 3rd Monday of the month, 7PM. All are welcome and encouraged to attend whether you are a coalition member or not. If your club is not presently represented we invite you to send a representative.

Road hazards? Report them to the Hazard Hotline.

Coalition address:
Coalition of Arizona Bicyclists
P.O. Box 54488
Phoenix, AZ 85078-4488
Phone: 602-485-1198
Coalition e-mail

Club annual membership is $150; individual annual is $25. For an application, email The Coalition with your mailing address or call 602-485-1198 and leave your name and address.