Have a gripe, an idea or some input about anything that would further cycling and pedestrian conditions here in Albany? Then join us at our next meeting (every other month – odd-numbered months) where we discuss policy and projects, and talk about what’s going on in Active Transportation in Albany.
(Note: currently our meetings are still online via Zoom, until further notice)
Have something you want to talk about? Request Agenda Item HERE or in “comments,” below (scroll down to the bottom for the next meeting).
Look forward to seeing you!
The Meeting link will be emailed to our GREENways Newsletter list, or email contactus@albanystrollroll.org .
Come volunteer a few hours at AS&R’s information table before or after enjoying the Solano Stroll!
As usual, free Bicycle Valet Parking will be featured at the Solano Stroll on Sunday, September 8! The Albany High School Mountain Biking Team will again be taking the lead for this important service, using Albany Strollers & Rollers’ specialized racks! The location will be on Key Route Blvd just north of Solano Avenue – it’s near the Greenway so like last year, the lot and tables will be plenty busy!!
This is the biggest event of the year so come be a part of the fun and help out!
As we always do, AS&R will also have an information table near the lot where we (YOU!) will talk about and answer questions about active transportation stuff in and around Albany with people at the festival! WE NEED YOU TO MAKE THIS A SUCCESS! Whether you have volunteered before or are interested in helping for the first time, this event is for you!
The AHS MTB team may need additional volunteers, so if you’d like to help park bikes (we have parked 300 bikes in the past!!) or volunteer at AS&R’s info table, please contact Amy Smolens .
Parking bikes is a great gig for kids, too, as long as they are strong enough to roll a bike. If students need volunteer-hours, this is perfect!
VOLUNTEERS (the first 12 to commit) WHO WORK AT LEAST A 4-HR SHIFT WILL GET FREE LUNCH PROVIDED BY LOCAL FAVORITE KIM’S CAFÉ & SANDWICHES!!
Volunteer hours run from 9:15am-5:30pm (the event is 10-5) so it’s easy to pick a shift that works for you! Please let Amy know if you would prefer to help with the Info Table, the Valet Parking or either one, and if you have time preferences or are flexible.
Since 1974 , Solano Avenue and the cities of Albany and Berkeley have hosted the Solano Stroll, the East Bay’s largest street festival! The Solano Avenue Association , AS&R , AHS MTB and Check for Bikes invite you to see what makes Solano Avenue a wonderful place. The Stroll features over five hundred vendors including 50 entertainers (there’s always great music!,) 50 food booths, 150 government and non-profit agencies, 150 juried hand-crafters, a 75 entry parade, state of the art mechanical rides and much more!
230,000 participants and event guests visit from all over the west coast so that’s where you all come in – lots of them want to talk about cycling and walking around the area, and they want to talk to YOU!
Bikes, Bikes, Bikes!! 300 + of them coming to the Solano Stroll! We hope you’ll be there, too!
The AHS Mountain Biking Team is leading the Bicycle Valet Parking at the Solano Stroll – will you lend a hand?
The City of Albany will host a drop-in open house at the Community Center kicking off the planning for a new Active Transportation Plan. This effort over the next year will guide the development of infrastructure projects and programs to support safe and comfortable bicycling, walking, and rolling in Albany.
AS&R is holding its usual Happy Hour on that same day at 5:00. We encourage members to join us at the Happy Hour and then head over to the ATP open house at 6:30.
Have a gripe, an idea or some input about anything that would further cycling and pedestrian conditions here in Albany? Then join us at our next meeting (every other month – odd-numbered months) where we discuss policy and projects, and talk about what’s going on in Active Transportation in Albany.
(Note: currently our meetings are still online via Zoom, until further notice)
Have something you want to talk about? Request Agenda Item HERE or in “comments,” below (scroll down to the bottom for the next meeting).
Look forward to seeing you!
The Meeting link will be emailed to our GREENways Newsletter list, or email contactus@albanystrollroll.org .
Our friends at “Rich City Rides” are organizing a family-friendly, all ages and abilities group ride across the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge Trail to commemorate the 5th Anniversary of bike and pedestrian access over the bridge! Meet at Richmond BART at 10am, roll at 10:30. It’s crucial that Albany Strollers & Rollers members support our neighbors and active transportation access between the East Bay and Marin County!
Many of us will take BART from El Cerrito Plaza to the start at Richmond BART so please join us!
“Afterparty” mentioned in flyer below at location TBA.
Join others from the East Bay on this fun RSR Bridge Trail ride!
Ride on down to Everest Kitchen to enjoy a special Happy Hour discount and chat about biking and walking!
Come and talk about walking and cycling in Albany, while eating delicious Nepali & Indian food in Everest Kitchen’s Parklet! All are invited and AS&R will provide some HOLIDAY APPETIZERS to get you started!
Got a gripe, question or idea that would make cycling or walking better? Hungry or thirsty?
Take care of ALL of those needs in one place!
Sanjiv says “come on down!”
Join us for our Happy Hour at our usual location – Everest Kitchen – they generously offer us 15% off their menu, including drinks, and yes, they have plenty of bike parking! Appetizers will be provided courtesy of AS&R for this special holiday Happy Hour. This is our every other month (even-numbered months) informal get-together to talk about all things bike and ped in Albany. It’s a good chance to ask about what the city is up to and what our stance on issues is, and to meet others who are interested in issues related to human-scale transit/active transit.
Everyone is welcome but PLEASE RSVP here IF POSSIBLE SO WE CAN PLAN OUR SPACE AND SNACKS BETTER!
Have something you want to talk or ask about? Put it in the “comments” section below! Hope to see you there!
Have a gripe, an idea or some input about anything that would further cycling and pedestrian conditions here in Albany? Then join us at our next meeting (every other month – odd-numbered months) where we discuss policy and projects, and talk about what’s going on in Active Transportation in Albany.
(Note: currently our meetings are still online via Zoom, until further notice)
Have something you want to talk about? Request Agenda Item HERE or in “comments,” below (scroll down to the bottom for the next meeting).
Look forward to seeing you!
The Meeting link will be emailed to our GREENways Newsletter list, or email contactus@albanystrollroll.org .
Have a gripe, an idea or some input about anything that would further cycling and pedestrian conditions here in Albany? Then join us at our next meeting (every other month – odd-numbered months) where we discuss policy and projects, and talk about what’s going on in Active Transportation in Albany.
(Note: currently our meetings are still online via Zoom, until further notice)
Have something you want to talk about? Request Agenda Item HERE or in “comments,” below (scroll down to the bottom for the next meeting).
Look forward to seeing you!
The Meeting link will be emailed to our GREENways Newsletter list, or email contactus@albanystrollroll.org .
Bike East Bay instructors will provide a day of fun games, safety drills, skills building and a neighborhood ride. For kids and parents!
This workshop is for kids who are able to ride a bike and are ready to take to the paths and roadways with their parents (suggested grade range 2nd-6th). The event includes instruction on:
- fitting a helmet
- performing a bike safety check
- communicating with other road users
- riding in a straight line and avoiding obstacles
- as well as navigating safely through intersections, all while playing fun games!
All minors must be accompanied by an adult to participate, both with their own working bikes and helmets.
If the class is full, you can be added to the wait list or be notified about future sessions as they are added.
Please note: Our family events are for parents and kids to participate in together. If you are interested in an in-school or youth-only bike rodeo we recommend following up with our friends at Cycles of Change instead, by emailing DriveYourBike@CyclesOfChange.org.
*THIS WORKSHOP IS IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE EL CERRITO “GO GREEN! MOBILITY FAIR“
EVENT IS FREE BUT YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER HERE TO RESERVE A SPOT!
Join EC/RA Walk & Roll, the City of El Cerrito, City of Berkeley, Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART), & Bike East Bay for the first GO GREEN! Mobility Fair at the El Cerrito Plaza BART north parking lot, on Saturday, April 26, 11am – 3pm.
There will be games, music, food and much more!
Your very own Albany Strollers & Rollers organization is a sponsor-in-kind, donating our Valet Bike Racks for self-parking at the event!
AS&R will have an information table and NEEDS A FEW VOLUNTEERS to speak to people and perhaps help install bells on bikes & scooters. Of course, you can take time to enjoy the fair, too! Local businesses Fern’s Garden & Bua Luang have generously given us GIFT CARDS for volunteers!! Please email Amy at amy@albanystrollroll.org if you can help out!
Learn about how our region is transforming streets into safe spaces that bring neighbors together, improve our air quality, fight climate change and connect our Bay Area communities. A range of electric mobility devices will be on display including e-bikes, e-scooters, and neighborhood electric vehicles (NEVs). Meet your neighbors, share your vision for mobility and engage with City and community representatives and planners. Every voice and journey matters as we move forward together!
- Bring the kids – games, bike smoothies, and crafts
- Test ride electric bicycles
- See neighborhood electric vehicles (NEVs) and e-mopeds
- Learn about discounted mobility options
- Find exciting destinations via local buses
- Discover new parking solutions for taking BART
- Valet bike parking
- Music by Nashville Honeymoon, Hot Rod Juke Box and more!
Bike East Bay will be hosting a Family Cycling Workshop from 10:30am – 12pm for kids who are able to ride a bike and are ready to take to the paths and roadways with their parents (suggested grade range 2nd-6th). Reservations are required! To save a spot, register for the cycling workshop at the following link: Family Cycling Workshop.
