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NEWS RELEASES
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FOR IMMEDIATE
RELEASE:
Contact:
Carson Chandler, (407) 246 - 2822
Heather Allebaugh, (407) 246 - 3423
Ride Your Bicycle to Work, Receive
FREE Starbucks Coffee
Mayor Dyer Celebrates Bike to Work Day – May 16
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Mayor Dyer and Orlando residents are heading
to work motor-free. This week, the City of Orlando celebrates
the almost 230 miles of bikeways and bike lanes by participating
in National Bike Month with the Mayor’s proclamation of May 16
as "Bike to Work Day."
Mayor Buddy Dyer encourages all citizens and
visitors to celebrate "Bike to Work Day" by riding a bike to
work this Friday, and exploring a healthier and less expensive
way to commute. As part of this event, Starbucks has agreed to
partner with the City and offer free coffee at ALL Orlando area
Starbucks locations to anyone who commutes by bicycle and brings
a mug on Friday, May 16, 2008.
Designated a Bicycle Friendly Community since
2000, Orlando promotes bicycling as a form of transportation by
incorporating complete streets policies to make roads safe and
accessible to all users; giving away locks, lights, helmets and
reconditioned bikes; starting the Pedal for Pride bike ride with
the Parramore Kidz Zone and working directly with the Orlando
Police Department to provide education, safety training and
enforcement for bicycling.
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Mayor Dyer and Orlando citizens will leave
from the Starbucks on 1915 Edgewater Drive in College Park with
a final destination at City Hall.
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Friday, May 16 starts at 8:30 a.m.
at Starbucks with arrival at City Hall approximately 9 a.m
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