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I checked out the Last Thursday Artwalk on Alberta last week.
I was hoping to see the Clownhouse in all its glory, but unfortunately the rain kept them from most of their fun. The yard was empty of craziness (don’t worry, it will come later), but the house itself was full of energy and I discovered some great bike art by Tiago Denczuk, a.k.a. “Pinga”. I also came across a bike hanging in the window of the pedX shoe store.
Right now the Chief of Police and Mayor Tom Potter are working to find a new Commander of the Traffic Division to replace the retiring Bill Sinnott. Bill was an ally to the bike community and we need to make sure his successor is just as open and willing to work with us.
This position has a big impact on our experience as cyclists. The Traffic Division writes 82% of this city’s tickets and they’re also the ones that show up to Critical Mass and work permitted events like bike parades. We need the new commander to be on our side. Just take a look at some of the stuff Bill did for the bike community during his tenure:
[Posted by username “tentboy”]
56cm green/silver 2005 Van Dessel Country Road Bob cyclocross bike. flip flop hub, no good components to sell off, nothing fancy–why did they steal it? Stolen March 22 in front of Lloyd Cinemas. tentboy@gmail.com. Thanks!