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24 Dec 2012 |
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Meet the New GreenTown Leader
You may have seen Mike McTighe around town. At 6’8” he stands out in a crowd and often can be spotted pedaling his bike from one location to another. Mike recently took over as Chair of the Leadership Team for GreenTown Los Altos, filling the considerable (though smaller in physical size) shoes of Margie Suozzo. […]
Continue Reading12 Dec 2012 |
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RECYCLE Bike Drive – over 50 bikes donated. Thank you!!
Last Sunday, December 2, GreenTown Los Altos held its twice yearly RECYCLE Bike Drive. With the help of a dedicated group of volunteers, more than 50 gently used bikes were donated, cleaned and repaired at Egan and Blach Junior High Schools. All donated bikes will bring holiday cheer to those less fortunate in our community. ...
Continue Reading09 Dec 2012 |
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Passerelle awarded Bicycle-Friendly Business status, Silver level!
Passerelle Investment Company has been awarded an official Bicycle-Friendly Business by the League of American Bicyclists! The full League press release is here. Passerelle are very excited about this award, and are eager to continue helping make Los Altos a more bike- and pedestrian-friendly community! You can find out more ...
Continue Reading05 Oct 2012 |
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Historic Bike Tour – A Huge Success!
Led by GreenTown Los Altos, 75 bike riders of all ages joined in the inaugural Historic Bike Tour of Los Altos, Saturday, Sept. 29.
Continue Reading21 Jul 2012 |
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We Watch Wheels!
Trouble parking at the Art and Wine Festival? Next year, bring your bike! “What a great idea to include an attended bike parking space at the Art and Wine Festival in Los Altos! This service made it a pleasure to come by bicycle. Thanks to the GreenTown Los Altos volunteers who very graciously manned the space.” […]
Continue Reading18 Apr 2012 |
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Get into Gear for the Drive Less Challenge
Take the Challenge For a two-week period starting on Earth Day, April 22, you can challenge yourself to use an alternative form of transportation to run errands and to get to work or school. By leaving your car at home, you can improve your health, save money, conserve energy and eliminate CO2 emissions.
Continue Reading07 Mar 2012 |
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Family Bike Days and Used Bike Drive
Family Bike Days Remember the feeling of first learning to ride a bicycle on your own—without training wheels and without a parent’s balancing hand? Remember that sudden rush of freedom? Not only is bicycling fun and freeing, it is also a great way to get exercise. But bicycling comes with risks. To address these, the […]
Continue Reading24 Aug 2011 |
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Back to the Future: Walk or Wheel Empowers Students
By Peg Champion, GreenTown Los Altos Correspondent It’s a sparkling clear September morning in Los Altos, and children are streaming into school, chattering with their friends. Bikes of every color, size and style fill the bike racks. No idling cars spew exhaust fumes in the drop-off lane, no stressed-out parents sit behind ...
Continue Reading13 Apr 2011 |
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Great Prizes Lined Up for Drive Less Challenge in Los Altos and Los Altos Hills
Our GreenTown team of volunteers has been working hard to line up some terrific prizes for the Drive Less Challenge contest, which starts in just over a week – April 22. Los Altos businesses have really stepped up to entice you to get out of your car and walk, bike, skate, or carpool. So far, […]
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