Vision Zero Reporting seeks to shift how crashes are reported and the questions we ask in an effort to change our perception of these events from “accidents” to preventable situations. Leading causes of crashes include distracted driving, speeding, reckless driving, tailgating, driving under the influence of drugs, poor road design, among others. By all means, car crashes are preventable incidents caused by well-known, solvable systemic problems.

Media coverage wields significant power to effect change: media decides which stories warrant attention and how to frame the discussion. So why does local media almost always report these tragic stories as isolated incidents, failing to draw attention to the underlying factors and similarities?We’ll be joined by special guest Gregory Lang from Vision Zero Reporting and the BCM’s Active Transportation Director, Paul Drinan.

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This past November, our Associate Education Director Erik daSilva was invited to take part in Partners of the Americas, a two-way network of volunteer partnerships that foster cultural exchange and education between the U.S. and Latin American countries. The states of Maine and Rio Grande do Norte (Brazil) are partners, and bicycle advocacy and education were the focus of Erik’s ten day visit. Join Erik and BCM to discover what bicycling looks like in Brazil and how our southern partners are working to make their communities better places to walk and bike — just like the BCM!

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We’re excited to welcome native Mainer and Paralympian Clara Brown! She is a two time bronze medalist in Paris 2024, and three time world champion between the track and road. She’ll join us to talk about her experience in Paris, and her plans moving forward as she joins an off road cycling team and continues her flight training to pursue her dream of becoming an airline pilot.

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Join us to welcome the BCM’s new Executive Director Andrew Zarro! Learn about what he’s excited about in his first month on the job, and some of the plans for the BCM this coming year and beyond.

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BCM’s Active Transportation Director discusses the upcoming 132nd Legislative Session. Learn about the Coalition's advocacy priorities for the year, including speed cameras and bicycle rebates, plus ways you can get involved.

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E-bikes are everywhere and more are on the way! Hugely practical, tremendously fun, and great for the environment, E-bikes can help get people out of cars and onto two wheels! Join us to learn more about E-bikes: what they are, why the BCM supports them, and what’s going on with Maine’s Statewide E-bike Rebate program.

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Whether you ride your bike thousands of miles every year for fun, are an active commuter, or a regular walker from your car to the grocery store or mailbox, this insurance-focused webinar is for you. Post-crash expenses are a serious issue and the insurance we purchase is often inadequate due to our misunderstanding of finer details. We'll talk about those details and how we can make insurance work better – in cases of property loss, injury, or death.

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What if we could eliminate all traffic fatalities and severe injuries, while increasing safe, healthy, equitable mobility for all? This is the premise behind Vision Zero, a strategy to change how we approach and think about safety and improving our roadway environment. Vision Zero brings together a range of stakeholders to address issues of safety, encouraging collaboration among local traffic planners and engineers, policymakers, and public health professionals.

Join us as we welcome Rick Harbison (Senior Planner & Data Manager for the Greater Portland Council of Governments (GPCOG) and Paul Drinan (Vision Zero Maine) to discuss Vision Zero, and what it could mean for policy and infrastructure in the State of Maine.

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Get excited about Making Your Own Gear (MYOG) with Alejandro Strong, of Packraft Maine, and Travis Clough, of all the things. Travis and Alejandro share how they got into making gear, a few of their favorite projects and mishaps along the way, and the joy of using something you made out on the trail. They also highlight helpful resources and good first projects for anyone looking to start their first MYOG adventure.

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Meet Todd Cerveris, professional actor and photographer who, like many of us, enjoys the pleasures of 2-wheeled locomotion. Last year, Todd pedaled his bike from Acadia National Park to Quebec City with the purpose of fundraising for two organizations and exploring remote Maine as a solo bikepacker.

Join us as we talk to Todd about why he made his 600+ mile trip a benefit ride, how he connected with charities and donors, handled donations, and connected with people along the way. Plus, Todd will share some beautiful images and videos from the ride!

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