Conference noted::bicycle

    Here's the  mail  from  Doug  Mink  at BABC. At his request I have
    deleted  the  name  of the person in DEC. I have volunteered to be
    the contact.  My comments are indented, Doug's mail is not.

    It would  help  if  you  send  me mail if you commute, stating how
    often you commute, to which facility, and how far you ride. If you
    can  let me know where you keep your bike that would also help. If
    your  storage  is  against the rules, let me know that, and I will
    not release that information.

    I will  collate  the data and post it here when it seems to all be
    in.

The person we're working with  has some corporate responsibilities for
encouraging alternative commuting methods.  The impetus apparently comes
from DEC operations outside of Massachusetts, but he is interested in
starting a company-wide program.  I was interested to learn that there
are bikeracks on some of DEC's vanpool vehicles.  At this stage, we're
getting started by collecting statistics.  The next step is uncertain,
as is the role of the BABC.  A commuting committee of the BABC is meeting
Monday January 13 at our office, and we'd like suggestions on what we should
tell DEC.  You're invited to attend, and to pass on the invitation to other
bike commuters inside DEC.  I'd like to hand over coordination to an
enthusiastic insider who will stay in contact with the BABC and DEC
I think that the time is not yet ripe to inundate him with suggestions for
improvements in DEC's bicycle environment, but he might need help in getting
surveys out and tabulated.
-Doug

    The meeting is at 7pm on Monday, 13 January at the BABC office.

Thanks,
The BABC office is at 214A Broadway in Cambridge.  The entrance is actually
on Moore St., which intersects Broadway two blocks toward Harvard from the
Draper Labs.  There is a Sunoco station across Broadway from the building
in which we rent the basement.  If I were coming from the west, I'd take
Route 2 to Alewife Brook Pkwy. to Mass. Ave. to Somerville Ave. in Porter
Square, then right on Beacon which turns into Hampshire.  Turn right on
Columbia, Windsor, or Clark after passing through Inman Square, then left
onto Broadway.  You don't need a resident permit to park on Broadway or
Moore St.
-Doug

    Sandy Hoyt (caldec::hoyt) is the alternative commuting coordinator
    for DEC sites in Palo Alto, California.  She's been somewhat involved
    in local bicycling issues.  You may want to contact her for more info.
    She'd probably be interested in corporate policies in this area.
    
    Ken
    

David (and others),

Met Doug at the Charles River Wheelmen holiday party last nite.
BABC is a bit overwhelmed at the request and need further DEC
employee support.

I'm real happy that this has come about, initiated by DEC.
Actually, still not sure I believe it.

Personaly, I feel it is VERY important that DEC have a policy
allowing bikes secure inside and/or in offices for people to feel
warm about bike commuting.

	~Mike

P.S.  I am at ESMAIL::HANAUER in spite of the node you see at the
top of this reply.  The network database is way out of date!

    So far I have 6 responses.

    Most of the people are riding about 10-12 miles each way, with one
    riding double that. Showers seem to be available, but bike storage
    is  a  problem  for  some. I think that's the major issue to start
    with.

    I'm sure  there's  a  note  in  here with a lot more discussion of
    commuting  to  work  at DEC, but I haven't found it yet. I'll keep
    looking.

--David

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                  I N T E R O F F I C E   M E M O R A N D U M

                                        Date:     02-Feb-1992 02:28pm EST
                                        From:     David Costanzo @NRO
                                                  COSTANZO.DAVID
                                        Dept:     COMMUTER TRANS DEPT
                                        Tel No:   234-4341


Subject: WORLD-CLASS COMMUTING DAY

    The Commuter Transportation Department would like to invite you to 
    become a committee member and participate in this year's World-Class 
    Commuting Day Exhibition on Wednesday, May 13, 1992.
    
    World-Class Commuting Day is recognized nationally to manifest creative 
    excellence in the corporate, private and public sectors to improve 
    commuter mobility for the daily work trip.
    
    The first meeting scheduled to begin planning for this year's event is 
    Wednesday, February 26, 1992, at 9 A.M. in Northboro.  Therefore, 
    please confirm your attendance by Friday, February 14, 1992.  If you 
    are unable to attend, please send a representative from your 
    organization to participate on your behalf.  
    
    This is a great opportunity for the corporation to demonstrate our 
    commitment to help improve our environment, by providing Commuter 
    Transportation Alternatives to our employees and members of the 
    Transportation Management Association in the City of Marlboro.
    
    Digital is currently participating in a Transportation Management 
    Association with the Marlboro Chamber of Commerce and Caravan for 
    Commuters Inc., a Massachusetts Transportation Organization, to 
    establish an employer based commuter transportation network.  The 
    objective of this network is to increase ridesharing among employers 
    and to encourage use of alternatives to reduce peak hour traffic along 
    the I-495 and Route 20 corridors.
    
    Mark your calendar today for World-Class Commuting Day!
    
    
    Regards,
    
    David M. Costanzo
    Commuter Transportation Manager
      

    I just received an issue of _The_New_York_City_Cyclist_, in it they
    have Bike to Work week listed as May 18-22.  Many other interesting
    things too.
    
    Rich