Ogunquit Voters Approve Bicycle Ordinance
Voters in Ogunquit's November 3, 2009 election approved a town ordinance that regulates bicycles and other "wheeled goods" such as skateboards and roller blades.
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Bicycle Coalition of Maine Board Supports State Transportation Bond
The board of directors of the Bicycle Coalition of Maine supports passage of the transportation bond on the November 3 ballot that would provide $55 million in state funding for road and bridge projects.
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Bike Swap Publicity Receives Award
Shoshana Hoose, communications coordinator for the Bicycle Coalition of Maine, received a Golden Arrow award from the Maine Public Relations Council for publicity for the coalition's 2009 Great Maine Bike Swap. The award was presented at the council's recent annual conference in South Portland.
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BCM Elects New Board Member and Officers
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BCM Adopts Strategic Plan
BCM Hires Three Staff Members
Sen. Collins Co-Sponsors Safe Routes to School Bill
Maine Named Third Most Bike-Friendly State
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Three High School Seniors Create Bicycling Brochure, Biking Photos Could Win You A Trip to Tuscany, Ice Cream Trike Sells Popsicles for Charity, Mt. Washington Valley Promotes Itself as Cycling Destination, Federal Employees Qualify for Bicycle Commuting Benefit, WarmShowers.org Offers Beds, Too
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Maine Lobster Ride & Roll Apparel
Tell the world that you love Maine as you sport this stylish bicycling shirt ($30), baseball hat ($18) and socks ($10). All feature the Maine Lobster Ride & Roll's signature logo. Available for a limited time only.
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Save money at the pump!
Gas prices are putting the hurt on a lot of folks, but there is a fun and healthy solution - ride your bike for errands and commuting part or all the way to work as often as you can!
Employee's Guide to Bicycle Commuting
Employer's Guide to Bicycle Commuting
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Bike Commuter Tax Credit
A new federal tax law that took effect on January 1 allows employers to give a $20 monthly benefit to workers who commute by bicycle. The tax-exempt biking benefit may be used to purchase, maintain or store bicycles used regularly for transportation to work.
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