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project leader
Sinnidra T
location
S. Broad Street
(Uptown)
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the project

We are purchasing 15 bikes to promote fun alternatives to traditional exercise, bike safety, and community. We will continue to host youth centered bike rides, promote the concept of shared streets and the benefits of being physically active. 

the steps

1. Partner with the local recreation department, pre-existing bike groups (adults) and transportation advocacy group

2. Reach out to attendees from previous events to gain support

3. Decide on a target neighborhood to initiate the project

4. Purchase bikes

5. Schedule bike ride

 

 

why we're doing it

In New Orleans, there are a plethora of social rides. However, none of the rides are teen focused. Last year, we hosted 4 community bike rides that targeted teens and their families. The response was great. However, the following challenges were presented: 1. youth desired to learn to ride, but no bikes were available; 2. youth didn't have access to a functional bike; 3. bike education was available, but bikes were limited; and 4. The importance of bike infrasture was difficult to convey

Conversation

12/31/2016 - 1:46pm Gear Up NOLA project leader

We have achieved Step 1!

01/16/2017 - 12:02pm Gear Up NOLA project leader

Benefit Bike Ride being held today to help raise funds! Meet at Dryades Public Market (1307 Oretha Castle Haley) for 2pm. We will ride off at 3pm.

01/18/2017 - 3:25pm Gear Up NOLA project leader

Our Living the Dream benefit bike ride raised $288 dollars! Thank you to all the participants: Kerry H. Henry E. Alvarez B. Jahmel H. Deianka M. Revonda J. Deno H. Courtney D. Joshua D. Shawanda M. Antonio M. Brittannii W. Ryan T. Christopher S. Quiana P. Rusnesha R. Chris S. Quiana P. Nisha P. Sheilita B

budget

$3000 - (15 bikes @ $200/each)

$1500 - Storage Container (not including delivery and set up)

$70 - Tools to assemble bikes (air pump, wrenches, etc.)

Subtotal - $4570

waived - ioby Donation Processing Fee (3%)

waived - ioby Platform Fee ($35)

Total to Raise - $4570

updates

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photos

This is where photos will go once we build flickr integration

donors

  • Herba.Queen
  • Naomi D.
  • Keith H
  • Lucita