The down economy was challenging for everyone, but that didn’t keep 2011 from being a good year for furthering Trailnet’s mission. Here is just a short list of some of the accomplishments you, our supporters, helped us achieve:
Since the Downtown Bicycle Station’s April opening, 89 people have become members.
Trailnet’s TravelGreen program, which promotes biking to work and for short trips, expanded into the Central West End, Washington University, and throughout the City of St. Louis. Stay tuned for new events in 2012, including our Trailnet on Tap speakers’ series.
Trailnet’s Community Planning team completed long-range plans to improve bike and walkability in Ellisville, DeSoto, Old North, Ferguson, Washington, and Franklin County.
We saw 330 cyclists on National Bike to Work Day, May 20, 2011. Mark your calendar for events we are planning for National Bike to Work Day 2012 on May 18.
Trailnet responded to calls from parents all over the region asking what they can do to make their kids’ routes to school more walkable and bikeable. Our Safe Routes to School staff met with and advised reps from over 22 schools across the state and provided over 400 school children with the basics of bike safety.
Since the kick-off of shiftyourcommute.com in May, 252 members have been logging their active transportation miles and tracking their calories burned and carbon emissions reduced.
Trailnet’s Livable St. Louis Conference provided a stimulating forum with incredible speakers and 275 attendees. Details on this year’s conference are coming soon.
21 Bicycle Fun Club (BFC) rides were enjoyed by nearly 8,000 riders on roads in over 70 communities in Missouri and Illinois. BFC volunteers donated a staggering 618 hours of service, and our 7th Ride the Rivers Century, at 593 cyclists from eight states, was our largest ever.
Trailnet launched our first Bike Smart bike safety and skills classes, taught by a League of American Bicyclists Certified Instructor. Our classes encourage riders of all abilities and ages to get out and ride predictably, visibly, and safely. More classes will be added in 2012.
Over 1,000 people enjoyed 18 family friendly St. Louis bike rides through our most interesting communities. Rides included our annual Tour De Plants and the ever popular Literary Ride.
Trailnet’s Active Living Awards celebrated Derek Glanvill, REI, the City of Columbia, IL, Citizens for Modern Transit, and Mike Murray, exemplary individuals and entities engaged in unique and sustainable efforts to incorporate physical activity in every day living.
Trailnet took healthy eating and active living state-wide through our expanded technical assistance program; and we added a half-time advocacy staff person.
Our popular Breakfast for Bikers series expanded to three locations around St. Louis.
Trailnet provided free Bike Valet at LouFest for over 400 riders who biked their way to the two-day music festival.
…And Trailnet relocated to 411 North 10th Street in downtown. We are just upstairs from the Downtown Bicycle Station and our friends at Urban Shark Bicycle Company. We are so grateful to our friends and donors for helping make our new location a reality.
Everyone at Trailnet wishes you a happy new year and sends many thanks for your investment in Trailnet and the work we do. You helped make 2011 memorable for all of us.
We’re ready to celebrate 2012 and all its possibilities!
*And for bikes! Click here to listen to my interview as a part of St. Louis Public Radio’s “Good Year” series.
Ann Mack
Executive Director
*And for bikes! Click here to listen to my interview as a part of St. Louis Public Radio’s “Good Year” series.