D’Antoni Headed to the New York Knicks
Head coach Mike D’Antoni, 57, and the Phoenix Suns are parting ways after a memorable four and a half seasons.
On Tuesday, D’Antoni was signed to take over the head coaching position with the New York Knicks. The decision came after more than a week filled with speculation on whether he would continue as the Suns head coach.
When asked about the decision to leave Phoenix, D’Antoni had nothing but good things to say of his former team.
“My family has been fortunate to call Phoenix our home for the past six years,” said D’Antoni. “We’ve been welcomed by the community and I hope we’ve managed to give back with as much generosity and love as we have received.”
“I have nothing but the utmost respect and appreciation for the Suns Family and the residents of Phoenix. The fans have supported this program with great enthusiasm. I’m proud to have worked with some of the finest players in the NBA and I wish the team continued success.”
A full biography on Mike D’Antoni is available at http://www.nba.com/coachfile/mike_dantoni/.
Source: Mike D’Antoni
Web site: http://www.nba.com/coachfile/mike_dantoni
Pittsburgh Penguins Seek Innovations for New Arena Via The Pittsburgh Technology Council
Council member companies to propose new technologies to “future proof” new building
The Pittsburgh Technology Council and the Pittsburgh Penguins have announced a partnership wherein the Council is assisting the Penguins in a search for southwestern Pennsylvania’s most innovative materials, technologies and services to be used in the development of a new Pittsburgh arena. To that end, the Council and the Penguins have established a dialogue with the Council’s member companies to assess their innovations and technologies that would “future-proof” the new facility.
The Penguins and the Council jointly will explore technologies and advancements that include but are not limited to:
- on-demand televised replays and touch-screen food menus in luxury suites at the new arena.
- video technology throughout the arena
- video gaming stations
- electronic ticketing
- computerized and integrated lighting and sound systems
On April 17, a live remote video stream was webcast from the Council’s offices over the Penguins’ Web site and currently remains archived there for further reference.
(Visit http://www.pittsburghpenguins.com/techcouncil )
Pittsburgh Technology Council President Audrey Russo hosted Penguins’ Vice President of Sales and Marketing Dave Soltesz during the interview format video, and they discussed the types of innovations the Penguins desire to incorporate into the new arena. Beside the Penguin’s games, emphasis also was placed on the fact that the new facility also will be a venue for in excess of 150 shows and events each year, like concerts, ice shows, circuses and other entertainment. Council member companies were invited to view the video, and more than 400 unique visitors viewed the live and archived webcast.
Each participating Council member company thereafter was invited to submit a 200-word description detailing ways their company could provide innovative technology solutions that the Penguins could embed into the design, construction and operation of the new arena. By the May 1 deadline, the Council had received 60 submissions, which the Penguins staff is reviewing prior to one-on-one meetings that are scheduled to take place during the second and third weeks of May.
“We are looking for the latest and best advancements in technology to incorporate into the new arena and our overall business plan,” said Dave Soltesz, the team’s vice president of sales and marketing. “We are excited about the chance to work with the Tech Council and benefit from the knowledge of some of the most creative minds in the country right here in Pittsburgh.”
“The Council is very excited to be able to take part in this industrious and compelling vision for southwestern Pennsylvania,” said Audrey Russo. “This arena will serve our region for decades to come, and it will be an icon of transformation for our city and our region. The facility will be a world-class symbol of innovation and represents the Penguins’ leadership as a catalyst for change in Pittsburgh. At the same time, we are pleased to be able to bring this opportunity to our participating members as a value-added service.”
The Pittsburgh Technology Council is the first and largest regional technology trade associations in the United States with approximately 1,400 member companies within its geographic territory of 13 counties in southwestern Pennsylvania. Its mission is to contribute to the success of the region’s technology businesses, and it focuses on developing the economic strength of several industry clusters, including information technology, life sciences, advanced manufacturing, advanced materials and environmental technology.
Source: The Pittsburgh Technology Council
Web site: http://www.pittsburghpenguins.com/techcouncil
Fashion and Safety Can Cruise the Road Together for Women Motorcyclists
Cameleon voted “Top Innovator” by Apparel Magazine
If Kristina L. Jones wrote a book, it might be called “When Fashion Met A Motorcycle.”
For now, though, Jones is content to be the owner of Cameleon Power-Sport Apparel, a company out to show that women who ride motorcycles can stay safe and look good at the same time.
“All of the apparel in the Cameleon Power-Sport line must be functional on a motorcycle, and transition women into the many other environments they move through each day,” says Jones, who started Cameleon out of frustration as much as anything else.
The Indianapolis entrepreneur is an avid motorcycle rider who performed an endless search for stylish protective apparel and fashionable clothing to wear on her rides. Necessity became the mother of invention.
“My goal is to develop figure flattering, fashion-forward protective apparel that allows women to integrate their personal wardrobes into riding motorcycles without compromising safety,” Jones says.
Cameleon recently added two products to its growing line, including the Invisible Armor “Slide Pant,” which is worn under a woman’s jeans or pants. It provides abrasion resistance to key areas vulnerable in a slide.
Top-quality fabrics provide abrasion protection, freedom of movement and comfort in all climates. The “Slide Pant” can be worn separately or paired with the impact/abrasion-resistant Invisible Armor jacket.
There is also Reflections(TM), a new line of shirts under the Ride Safe(TM) brand created by Cameleon. It features designs with regular and illuminating inks. During the day the design is contemporary and suitable for riding or work. At night, when exposed to direct light, the designs illuminate so the words “Ride Safe” are highly visible.
All the tees, tanks, and hoodies in the Reflections line are moisture managing, anti-microbial, and anti-odor, Jones says.
Cameleon has been recognized by Apparel Magazine as one of the 50 most innovative companies in the apparel industry. The company is featured in the magazine’s first “Innovator” edition, which was released this month.
Source: Cameleon Power-Sport Apparel
Web site: http://www.cameleonapparel.com/
Three United League Baseball Teams Welcome CPL Retail Energy as Newest Sponsor
South Texas energy partner, CPL, plugs into family fun at the ballpark
CPL Retail Energy was welcomed as the newest member of the team by United League Baseball’s Harlingen WhiteWings, Edinburg Coyotes, and Laredo Broncos Friday, marking the South Texas energy partner’s League sponsorship this season.
Team jerseys were presented to CPL Retail Energy’s Vice President and General Manager, Jim Steffes, who visited Harlingen Field and Veterans Field to catch some of the teams’ Spring Training as the ULB gets ready to kick off the 2008 season next week.
“The ULB, and the Broncos, WhiteWings and Coyotes in particular, have a strong focus on bringing high-caliber, professional baseball to Laredo, Harlingen and Edinburg in a package that’s fan- and fun-friendly for residents and visitors to that community,” said Steffes. “It was an easy call for CPL to sign on as a supporter of that effort this season — that philosophy closely mirrors our focus on marrying the strength of our global presence and knowledge with our ongoing efforts on being a true community partner where our customers and employees live and work. We look forward to working with the ULB, a great organization that’s bringing family fun to South Texas this summer.”
As part of the agreement, CPL Retail Energy will host both customer appreciation and title nights with the three teams:
– Edinburg Coyotes — June 3rd title night; July 23rd CPL customer
appreciation night
– Harlingen WhiteWings — June 14th title night; July 23rd CPL customer
appreciation night
– Laredo Broncos — June 17th title night; August 2nd CPL customer
appreciation night
“The teams that make up the United League Baseball need the assistance of community-minded organizations to help sponsor and support our continued growth and fan base in South Texas,” said Craig Brasfield, ULB President and Executive General Manager. “CPL has been helping make community connections in South Texas for decades, and we’re proud to have them join our team as we get set to kick off the 2008 season next week.”
The ULB opens its 2008 schedule on May 13th when Harlingen visits the League’s defending champions in Alexandria, Louisiana, for a 2007 Championship Series rematch; both Laredo and Edinburg will host their home openers that evening as well. The 2008 regular season schedule will be 90 games, ending on August 17th, and new to this year’s format is an expanded post-season schedule, which includes two rounds of playoff action, allowing four teams to compete for the League crown.
Coinciding with Friday’s announcement, CPL Retail Energy has launched its new in-market campaign Connections, highlighting the company’s long-standing presence in the community and focus on making connections between itself and its customers, and between the many people and communities that make up the unique vibe of South Texas.
About United League Baseball
United League Baseball is an independent league of six professional baseball teams located in Texas and Louisiana. The United League is preparing for its third season this summer with teams located in Amarillo, Edinburg, Laredo, Harlingen, and San Angelo, Texas; and Alexandria, Louisiana. Opening Day for all of United League Baseball is May 13, 2008. Please visit http://www.unitedleague.org/ for further information.
About CPL Retail Energy, a Direct Energy company
CPL Retail Energy and Direct Energy are part of the Centrica group of companies, one of the largest multi-state providers of retail energy services in North America. The North American operations have grown to more than 5 million residential and commercial customer relationships. Through its Direct Energy, CPL Retail Energy, and WTU Retail Energy brands, the company is the third largest retail energy provider in Texas, and owns a series of energy-related services companies. The company also offers comprehensive energy solutions to more than 60,000 businesses across North America. Globally, the Centrica group of companies is a leading provider of energy and other essential services with approximately 32 million customer relationships. For more information, please visit http://www.cplretailenergy.com/.
Source: CPL Retail Energy
Web site: http://www.cplretailenergy.com/
http://www.unitedleague.org/
Overstock.com Teams Up With NBA All-Star Carlos Boozer
Utah Jazz All-Star Power Forward, Carlos Boozer, and on-line retailer, Overstock.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:OSTK) announced today that they have entered a four-year agreement that will remain active through April 2012 and includes Boozer making appearances on behalf of Overstock.com.
The collegiate and NBA basketball star and current U.S. Olympian, known for his affable personality, is also the co-founder, along with his wife, Cindy, of Boozer’s Buddies, a non-profit organization that supports the research and treatment of Sickle Cell Anemia, and provides information and a support system for the families who are affected by it. Partnering with Boozer on his charitable initiatives furthers Overstock.com’s longstanding record of funding charitable causes in Utah and throughout the nation. Other non-profit companies to which Overstock.com currently lends support to include the Girl Scouts, U.S. Armed Forces blood bank, Bringing Hope Foundation, and Operation Give.
“Carlos and Cindy share the same values and ideals as Overstock.com, and their commitment to these values is admirably demonstrated by their charitable organization. They are also both avid online shoppers, as they need to supply an ‘overstocked’ home with all the necessary products to raise three young boys. All of these factors make this relationship a great fit. It will highlight that Utah is home to Overstock.com, Carlos, and Boozer’s Buddies. Together we can help a lot of people in the years to come,” said Overstock.com chairman and CEO Patrick Byrne, who has been especially eager to further disease research since he cycled across the country in connection with the Pan Mass Challenge and helped raise record-breaking funds for cancer research.
“Overstock.com and Patrick Byrne have a track record of offering socially responsible products, and for reaching out to people who need help. I am really excited to work with such a great company. I look forward to building Overstock.com’s presence in the product and consumer marketplace, and building awareness and support for Boozer’s Buddies at the same time,” said Boozer.
About Overstock.com
Overstock.com, Inc. is an online retailer offering brand-name merchandise at discount prices. The company offers its customers an opportunity to shop for bargains conveniently, while offering its suppliers an alternative inventory distribution channel. Overstock.com, headquartered in Salt Lake City, is a publicly traded company listed on the NASDAQ Global Market System and can be found online at http://www.overstock.com/.
Overstock.com(R) is a registered trademark of Overstock.com, Inc.
Source: Overstock.com, Inc.
Web site: http://www.overstock.com/
Major League Baseball Hall of Famer Don Sutton Helps Kidney Cancer Patients Stay In The Game
Program Empowers and Educates Kidney Cancer Community to Effectively Manage Disease
In response to the increasing incidence of kidney cancer in the United States,(1) Major League Baseball (MLB) Hall-of-Fame pitcher and advanced kidney cancer survivor, Don Sutton, has teamed up with the Kidney Cancer Association, Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals and Onyx Pharmaceuticals to launch the Stay In The Game(TM) kidney cancer awareness program. Stay In The Game is an educational program that empowers people affected by kidney cancer to seek support, resources and information that can help them build and stay with a treatment plan. Over the past few years, new therapies have transformed the treatment of kidney cancer, allowing patients to manage their disease more effectively.
Stay In The Game is inspired by Don Sutton’s personal quest to continue leading a productive life as an advanced kidney cancer survivor. Stay In The Game provides educational materials, an informational Web site (http://www.stayingame.com/) and personal appearances by Don to support and provide inspiration to patients and their loved ones. The program encourages kidney cancer patients to take a team approach by working closely with their healthcare professionals and loved ones to understand the latest treatment options and stick with a treatment plan to successfully fight their disease.
“Being diagnosed with cancer can be overwhelming and scary,” said Don. “As an advanced kidney cancer survivor, I’ve learned to stay positive, confident and persistent with my treatment plan, which has helped me manage my disease. Through Stay In The Game, I’m hoping to encourage other kidney cancer patients to take charge by finding the right support team and talking to their doctors about which treatment options are right for them.”
As an individual living with advanced kidney cancer, Don credits maintaining a healthy lifestyle, the knowledge of his healthcare team, cutting-edge medicine and the support of his family and friends for allowing him to continue to do the things he enjoys.
“Don’s story can inspire other kidney cancer patients and their loved ones to understand that today, more than ever, many people can stay in the game even with this diagnosis,” said Bill Bro, Chief Executive Officer, Kidney Cancer Association. “This program offers necessary and valuable support that helps families understand their treatment options and identify a team that can help them navigate the road ahead and stay on track with their individual treatment plan.”
There are approximately 208,000 people living with kidney cancer worldwide including 37,000 Americans. Each year more than 100,000 people globally, including 12,500 Americans, will die from the disease.(2) It is estimated that in 2008 there will be 54,390 new cases of kidney cancer in the United States.(3) Kidney cancer has been difficult to treat, however, new targeted cancer therapies have emerged that have changed the way physicians are able to manage advanced kidney cancer.
More information about the campaign — including resources on kidney cancer, details about Don and information about Don’s local appearances — can be found by visiting http://www.stayingame.com/.
About Stay In The Game(TM)
Stay In The Game(TM) is an awareness program designed to provide kidney cancer patients and their loved ones with information and resources to help them more effectively manage their disease. Major League Baseball Hall-of-Famer and advanced kidney cancer survivor, Don Sutton, serves as the national spokesperson for the program. Don and Keith Flaherty, M.D., Assistant Professor of Medicine at the Abramson Cancer Center at the University of Pennsylvania, will kick off the program in New York. The program also includes appearances in Los Angeles and Atlanta, at MLB stadiums, where Don will speak about the campaign and honor kidney cancer patients and their families. For more information please visit http://www.stayingame.com/.
About Don Sutton
Don Sutton is a 63-year-old MLB Hall-of-Famer who is living with advanced kidney cancer. Don is sharing his story through the Stay In The Game program in order to provide inspiration and encouragement for others touched by the disease.
Don had a 23-year long MLB career and served as a pitcher for a number of teams, most notably for the Los Angeles Dodgers where he played for most of his career. He’s recognized for control, consistency and commitment — during his career, he never missed a game due to injury or illness. Don won a total of 324 games in his career and ranks eighth on baseball’s all-time strike out list. Don went to the World Series four times and is a four-time all-star player. He was elected into the Baseball Hall-of-Fame in 1998.
Don credits maintaining a healthy lifestyle, the support of his healthcare professionals and loved ones and cutting-edge medicine for allowing him to continue to lead a productive life. Don now works as a sports broadcaster for the Washington Nationals and lives in California with his wife and family.
About the Kidney Cancer Association
The Kidney Cancer Association is a global charitable organization supported by patients, family members, friends, physicians and other health professionals. It was founded in Chicago in 1990 by Eugene P. Schonfeld, PhD., a small group of patients, and their doctor. The Association funds, promotes, and collaborates with the National Cancer Institute, American Society of Clinical Oncology, American Urological Association, and other institutions and organizations on research projects. Its mission also includes patient and physician education and advocating on behalf of patient interests at the state and federal levels.
The American Cancer Society estimates there will be more than 54,000 new cases of kidney cancer in the United States and about 13,000 people will die from this disease. Kidney cancer is among the 10 most common cancers, affecting men more frequently than women. The incidence of kidney cancer has been rising slowly since the 1970s and death rates have remained fairly stable since the 1980s.
The Kidney Cancer Association has been designated as a tax exempt organization under Section 501(c) (3) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Service code. Donations to the Association are tax deductible. If you would like to learn more about this disease or to get involved please visit http://www.kidneycancer.org/ or call 1 (800) 516-8051.
About Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc. is the U.S.-based pharmaceuticals unit of Bayer HealthCare LLC, a division of Bayer AG. One of the world’s leading, innovative companies in the healthcare and medical products industry, Bayer HealthCare combines the global activities of the Animal Health, Consumer Care, Diabetes Care, and Pharmaceuticals divisions. In the U.S., Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals comprises the following business units: Women’s Healthcare, Diagnostic Imaging, Specialized Therapeutics, Hematology/Cardiology and Oncology. The company’s aim is to discover and manufacture products that will improve human health worldwide by diagnosing, preventing and treating diseases.
About Onyx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Onyx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company committed to improving the lives of people with cancer by changing the way cancer is treated(TM). The company, in collaboration with Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals, Inc., is developing and marketing Nexavar(R), a small molecule drug. Nexavar is currently approved for the treatment of advanced kidney cancer and liver cancer. Additionally, Nexavar is being investigated in several ongoing trials in non-small cell lung, melanoma and breast cancers. For more information about Onyx, visit the company’s website at: http://www.onyx-pharm.com/.
Source: Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.; Onyx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Web site: http://www.stayingame.com
Team Bike Challenge Featured During National Bike Month
Bike to Work Day May 15; Bay Area Bike Commuters of the Year Announced
Bicyclists across the country are gearing up for National Bike Month in May. In the Bay Area, events include a Team Bike Challenge and the region’s 14th annual Bike to Work Day on May 15, which will celebrate bicycling as a healthy, green, fun and practical form of everyday transportation.
Team Bike Challenge started May 1 and continues through May. An overwhelming success for the past few years, this event encourages bicycle commuters to recruit their colleagues, friends and neighbors to ride their bicycles to work, school and other destinations throughout May, tracking their trips made by bicycle and competing against other teams to earn the most commute points and win great prizes. Winning teams will be announced on June 2. For further information, visit http://bicycling.511.org/ and go to the Team Bike Challenge page.
Bike to Work Day on Thursday, May 15 will feature over 150 Energizer Stations located along local bike-commute routes in all nine Bay Area counties. The stations will provide free beverages, snacks and good cheer to bicyclists. Organizers expect tens of thousands of bicyclists to participate, making this a great day for new or hesitant bike commuters to get started. To be eligible to win raffle prizes, including a brand-new bike and other bike-related prizes, bicyclists can visit http://bicycling.511.org/, click on “Bike to Work Day,” and pledge to ride to work on May 15, or at least one day during the month of May.
2008 Bike Commuters of the Year from each of the nine Bay Area counties have been chosen and will receive an award from the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) in recognition of their exemplary commitment to commuting by bicycle.
Dozens of Bay Area events during the month of May will get people excited about the benefits of bicycling. In the face of global warming, skyrocketing gas prices and the daily stress caused by sitting in bumper-to-bumper traffic, many Bay Area residents are turning to bicycling as an alternative form of transportation. “The benefits of cycling are numerous. More people bicycling means less road congestion, more physically active adults and children, and a cleaner environment,” said Cole Portocarrero, Bike to Work Day coordinator.
Visit the Bike to Work Day pages at http://bicycling.511.org/ for details about local events in all nine Bay Area counties, or call 511 and say “Bicycling.” Get your bike tuned up now, and get ready to hop on and go!
The San Francisco Bay Area’s Bike to Work Day 2008 is sponsored by MTC in conjunction with Kaiser Permanente and support from the Bay Area Bicycle Coalition, county bicycle coalitions, county congestion management agencies and hundreds of local volunteers.
Alameda County: Dave Jones. “Three years ago and 45 pounds heavier, my husband decided he wanted to live a fuller and healthier life,” says Dave’s wife, Margi. “He has since adopted the bike mentality and lives the bike lifestyle to its fullest. He is responsible for getting our four-year-old to preschool — he takes her on his bike. When he commutes to the South Bay from Alameda for work, it is never by car — he bikes to BART and then rides from Fremont to Milpitas. He likes the adventure and freedom of getting to work by bicycle. He is never in a car — he pedals to get groceries and bikes to the ferry when he needs to go to San Francisco. He sets a great example for our kids and we bike as a family all around Alameda.”
Contra Costa County: Patricia Campbell. Patricia is a middle-school teacher at Antioch Middle School and a dedicated bicycle commuter. Rain, shine, wind or dark, biking has become her default mode of transit. Every day she parks her bike in her classroom, exposing her 140-plus students to the possibilities of cycling. She continues to encourage and inspire her students and co-workers to give bicycle-commuting a try. Her example has spread to her husband and on to his co-workers, creating an even larger community of cycling commuters.
Marin County: Kirk Knauer. Kirk has pedaled from his home to work in San Francisco every day for more than eight years. Why? “He says it keeps him healthy, wealthy, and wise,” says his son, Benjamin. “My dad gets his exercise, saves lots of money on gas, tolls and parking … and those two things alone seem wise!” Kirk sets a great example for his kids and all who encounter him.
Napa County: Doug Wilson. Doug is an avid cyclist who bike-commutes his kids to school and then to work, where he is a family-medicine doctor at a community health clinic. He says he encourages his patients to live healthy, active lifestyles and often points to his bicycling as an example. Doug cares deeply about his community and attends city council meetings to speak up about local issues that affect the safety and accessibility of bicyclists. He definitely pedals what he preaches!
San Francisco County: Kathleen Hollingsworth. Kathleen pedals everywhere, including to one of her jobs at the top of Twin Peaks. She has endured rain, traffic and a bad accident, but has never given up her commitment to the zero-pollute commute. She is passionate about reducing auto use and turned down a job because it required that she get a car. “She would rather ride her bike than sit with me and have a nice conversation in the car,” says her boyfriend.
San Mateo County: Mark Leeper. Mark is a woodshop teacher at Menlo-Atherton High School in Atherton. For more than 12 years, “Leepdog,” as he is lovingly known by his students, has pedaled his way to work from his home in San Carlos. Often seen wearing a t-shirt with the message One Less Car on the back, he has inspired countless co-workers and students to choose the zero-pollute commute on Bike to Work Day and every day. As one colleague put it, “Mark absolutely, 100 percent epitomizes all that is good about being socially conscious and turning that consciousness into action … he is the green ‘pied-piper’ of Menlo-Atherton.”
Santa Clara County: Jenn Rodriguez. Jenn is an inspiration to many commuters who witness her making the 11.5-mile trek from Santa Clara to Palo Alto. She has been bike-commuting since 1994 in order to build endurance for weekend rides with the local bike club. Jenn is dedicated to educating others about the benefits of cycling. “In general, bicycling is not just good for your physical health,” she says, “but because it’s so easy to do it’s great for your emotional health as well.” Jenn says her employer, Roche Palo Alto, LLC, is supportive of bicycling, providing bicycle lockers, showers and even emergency rides home if needed. Her employer’s support of bike commuting continues to encourage Jenn and her colleagues to take the zero-pollute commute.
Solano County: David Siruno. David is a Vacaville letter carrier. He consistently uses his bike to get to work, regardless of the weather forecast for the day, and avidly follows the rules of the road. David also uses his bike to contribute to the community. He is involved in many fundraisers for different causes; his favorite is the “Tour de Cure” for the American Diabetes Association. He is a huge fan of Lance Armstrong and is proud to wear his bright yellow post office logo jersey. David’s biking habit contributes to his healthy body and mind. He is truly an inspiration to those around him.
Sonoma County: Tom Robinson. Tom is the epitome of a true bicycle commuter. Each morning, Tom mounts a baby-seat to the front of his bike and rides his 12-month-old son two-and-a-half miles to daycare. After he drops off his son, he rides an additional two miles to work. However, it is not only the daily nine-mile round-trip, rain-or-shine bike commute that makes Tom deserving of the Bike Commuter of the Year award. Tom empowers fellow staff to ride to work as well, and is a great teacher and resource when it comes to bicycle maintenance. In January, he organized a workshop for fellow staff during lunch on how to patch a flat tire. Tom coordinates the Santa Rosa Free Ride Program at his job and, through his encouragement, one-third of the staff earned incentives for using alternative transportation to commute to work last month. Plus, Tom coordinates Bike to Work Day for staff each year and generously offers to tune up his co-workers’ bikes so that they can participate.
Source: Metropolitan Transportation Commission
Web site: http://bicycling.511.org/