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Former Phoenix Metro Bicycle Club VP Running Chandler City Council

Former Phoenix Metro Bicycle Club vice president and Chandler cyclist, Kevin Hartke, is running for City Council in Chandler this year. In a recent communication to Bob Beane, CAzB president, Kevin commented, “I continue to love and encourage cycling (and give away police donated bicycles). With the increases projected for gasoline and mass transportation, cycling is more than ever a healthy, efficient and viable mode of transportation.” Chandler residents and others who would like to find out more about Kevin’s campaign may visit: www.KevinHartke.com

City of Tucson found liable for $13M

The city of Tucson was found 1/3 responsible for a $40M judgement in the death of a teenaged cyclist. Jose Rincon was killed by DUI driver Genda Rumsey in 2008. “A lawyer for the family argued successfully that the city was partially at fault because of the poor design of the road. City Attorney Mike Rankin said the city will appeal”

Arizona Daily Star, Feb 13, 2010, 40 Million awarded in teen’s death

In May, the $40M award was later reduced to $12M by Pima County Superior Court Judge Kenneth Lee. It was also revealed that the victim’s family had offered to settle with the City for only $950,000 before the trial but the city rejected that offer and instead preferred to take their chances at trial. Their reduced portion would be $4M. [azdailystar]

CAzbike Looking for a Few Good Volunteers

Coalition of Arizona Bicyclists Seeks Volunteers at All Levels

The Coalition of Arizona Bicyclists is actively seeking potential volunteers from both our current membership and the bicycling community to contribute to achievement of our goals and objectives during 2010. A number of opportunities for key contributions exist, and may range from participation on individual projects to ongoing advisory roles to board and officer positions.

Interested parties are requested to e-mail with level and/or areas of interest to cazbike@cazbike.org. Please include a short description of bicycle-related background including advocacy or leadership experience, if applicable.