May is Bike Month, and I think this film from Streetfilms gives us both hope for the future and the limitations for change in the mainstream community if we are not changing the way streets are built. The family in this film wants to bike and walk most places and reduce their car use but have concerns about the safety of their children. Like most of us, they are ready for change but need our government leaders to step up and reclaim our streets for people, not just cars.

Connecting the City – Stephanie from Streetfilms on Vimeo.

You can take the first steps towards better health and financial freedom by joining in on the Bike Month activities and liking the Bike Month Austin Facebook page.

Bike to UT Day
Wednesday, May 4
University of Texas at Austin
Contact UT Bike Coordinator Sam Cortez for more info: cortez@austin.utexas.edu.

Bike to School Day
Friday, May 6
Take two wheels to class.

Bike to Work Week
May 16-20, nationwide
Celebrate life by biking to work every day this week, or as many days of the week that you can. Get tips and help from the city by contacting the Bicycle Program at nadia.barrera@ci.austin.tx.us.

Bike to Work Day
Friday, May 20, 7-9am
As always, it’s the third Friday in the month of May. Snag free breakfasts courtesy of various bike shops, plus City Hall, Wheatsville Co-op, Whole Foods, El Chilito, and many others. See more info on the centerfold map in this week’s Austin Chronicle.