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SUMMARY:Libraries in Motion: Inspiring Communities to Ride
DESCRIPTION:Join us August 10th\, from 10am – 11am for an online 
 discussion on how public libraries can promote bicycling through innovative 
 programs\, community partnerships\, and engaging events. 
 \n\nREGISTER\n\nSpeakers: \n\nThe New York State Department of 
 Transportation’s Statewide Mobility Services (NYSDOT SMS). The NYSDOT SMS 
 Program collaborates with community organizations to launch bike borrow 
 programs. This effort aims to expand alternative modes of transportation\, 
 reduce traffic congestion\, and improve local air quality. \n\n\n	\n	 Learn 
 about steps for launching bike borrow programs*\, community benefits\, 
 program structure\, and more. \n	\n\n\n\n	\n	Hear from representatives from 
 current bike borrow programs who will share their experiences with this 
 program. \n	\n\n\nBriana Moore\, Librarian\, Programs and Community 
 Engagement\, Nyack Public Library\n\nNyack Public Library is home to the 
 first Hudson Valley Bike Borrow programs\, providing community members with 
 free access to bicycles and encouraging active\, sustainable 
 transportation.\n\n\n	Learn how the library built and continues to grow a 
 successful bike lending program that supports mobility\, recreation\, and 
 equitable access to transportation.\n	Discover practical lessons learned 
 and strategies that can help your library launch or expand a Bike Borrow 
 program.\n\n\nAlex Geller\, Director of the Red Hook Public Library \n\nRed 
 Hook Public Library hosts an annual community wide bike ride event\, Tour 
 de Red Hook. \n\n\n	\n	Learn what it takes to create successful bicycling 
 events that promote bike safety and community connection. 
 \n	\n\n\n\n	\n	Gain inspiration and practical strategies to help your 
 library encourage more people to ride. \n	\n\n\n*What’s a bike-borrow 
 program? \n\nA bike-borrow program provides patrons of a library or other 
 community-based organization the opportunity to check out or “borrow” a 
 bike for a period of time\, entirely free of charge. These programs aim to 
 target communities with limited public transit access. As of June 2026\, 16 
 bikes have been distributed for borrowing among four bike-borrow programs 
 across the Hudson Valley\, with plans for expansion later this Summer. 
 \n\nLearn more by visiting the bike borrow landing page on the 511Rideshare 
 website (https://511nyrideshare.org/bike-borrow)!\n\nJoin Meeting: 
 https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_-g-9fK-5QIGCjnvRIJks_A
ORGANIZER;CN="Laura Crisci":MAILTO:lcrisci@midhudson.org
CATEGORIES:Meeting
CONTACT;CN="Laura Crisci":MAILTO:lcrisci@midhudson.org
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