Bikerumor.com’s 4th podcast interviews Andrea White, CEO of Mobis Transportation, an alternative transportation consultant helping cities and municipalities plan and finance cycling, walking and other facilities to encourage people to use self-powered options and public transportation.  This episode focuses on how they can help local governments take advantage of the Alt Trans funds being offered by the Federal Government before the September 15th, 2009, deadline.
Click here to download or listen to the Podcast.
ACT NOW! If you know someone on your city council or in the transportation department, or if you’re part of a cycling advocacy group, forward this to the people in charge of your city’s DOT, etc.  It’s not too late to make sure your city gets its share of the federal ARRA money and starts on its way to becoming a bike-friendly town.
They also own and design Bikestations, facilities designed to encourage bicycle commuting by offering rentals, secure bike parking, showers, changing rooms and sales and service.  There are five locations currently up and running, with many more planned throughout the U.S.  Pics of those after the break…
Concept rendering of Bikestation DC
Bikestation Long Beach, CA.
