SSC sponsors presentation by nationally-acclaimed urban transportation planner
2010-10-05-
Nationally-acclaimed urban transportation planner, Mia Birk, will be in Bellingham on Wednesday, October 13 to present and read from her newly-released book, “Joyride: Pedaling Toward a Healthier Planet”. Through a panoply of hilarious and poignant stories, Birk will retell her 20-year roller coaster journey to become a bicycle commuter and fearless advocate. During this hour-long community presentation, Mia will read excerpts from her book, discuss her personal journey to integrate cycling into her daily life and share her inspirational ideas for healthier communities. Book reading by Mia Birk "Joyride: Pedaling Toward a Healthier Planet" Wednesday, October 13th 7:00pm, Free WWU Viking Union Multi Purpose Room The book reading will conclude with an informational fair highlighting numerous local organizations and alternative transportation advocacy groups for guests to learn more about how to become involved. "Joyride" will arrive on shelves at the WWU Bookstore soon, as well as be sold after the event. Don't miss it! Enter to win a Trek Urban Commuter bike donated by SSC. Bike will be raffled off after Mia's 7pm presentation. For details or more info, visit: |
