Advocacy – Frasier Ave Redesign

Chattanooga is taking public input on the Frasier Ave redesign.

I encourage everyone to participate in the public survey.

I am pushing for the bike lane on Frasier Ave because of the elevation and access gap between putting a bike lane on River St, which is already slow enough for mixed traffic safely and on Frasier Ave is significant.

In context, there are 27 parking spaces that would be eliminated from Frasier Ave for the option with a bike lane, but there are over 700 spaces within walking distance of the section of road that is to be changed, which makes the parking spaces on Frasier a very inefficient use of public land. This is documented in the survey’s context and materials section.

Having a bicycle lane on Frasier Ave improves access and safety significantly for all forms of micromobility including bikes, scooters, onewheels, or anything else that people come up with. Supporting this option is the position I am taking and encourage others in this group to take.

Public Input is open through March 15.

Option A – Balanced On-Street Parking + Shared Travel Lanes

Option B – Northside Parking + 2-Way Protected Lane

Click Here to Provide Your Input

Frazier Avenue Feb 29 Public Meeting

President’s Report – Jan 27, 2024

Annual Meeting, Party, and 2024 Hall of Fame 

On Friday, January 26, 2024, we held our annual meeting and dinner, along with the 2024 Chattanooga Cycling Hall of Fame ceremony.  More than 140 people attended the event at The 107 venue.  

Chris Brown, Jay Young, and, posthumously, Tom Owen Sr, were inducted into the Chattanooga Cycling Hall of Fame (HOF) Class of 2024. Tom Owen, Sr., it should be noted, not only had a huge impact on Chattanooga-area cycling during his lifetime but also founded our bike club back in 1967.  

Established by the Chattanooga Bicycle Club in 2022, the Chattanooga Cycling HOF is the only event that recognizes and celebrates the achievements and contributions of individuals to cycling in the Chattanooga area. You can see Tom’s, Chris’ and Jay’s bios, as well as those of prior year recipients here

Following dinner and the HOF ceremony, the Annual Meeting took place at which we elected the 2024 Executive Board. Many thanks to the 2023 Board members — many of whom are staying on in 2024 — and a hearty welcome to new Board members Donna Killian (Communications Director), James “Jimmy” Rogers (Advocacy Director), Marjorie Whiteside (Social Media Director); and to Jennifer Kreafle (Fiori) for taking on the position of CBC Treasurer. 

All in all, it was another great CBC activity drawing a diverse group of cyclists together to celebrate what we love: riding bicycles. Thanks to our Social Directors (aka Team Beck) for another superbly organized and executed event, and to everyone who helped out, participated and attended, and to the staff at The 107.   

CBC Executive Board – Election Results

OutgoingIncoming
POSITION20232024
PresidentTom HandTom Hand
Vice PresidentSharon RussellSharon Russell
TreasurerMike SabinJennifer Kreafle
SecretaryKevin WhitesideKevin Whiteside
Event CoordinatorVacantScott Self
Road Ride CoordinatorPeggy OlsonPeggy Olson
Communications DirectorSue NewtonDonna Killian
Social Media DirectorJennifer KreafleMarjorie Whiteside
Membership DirectorRebecca BucklesRebecca Buckles
At LargeRich RudnerRich Rudner
At LargeBill JenningsBill Jennings
Social Director (Appointed)Debbie/Sam BeckDebbie/Sam Beck
Advocacy Director (Appointed)Kat VolzerJimmy Rogers
CBC Executive Board Election Results – Jan 26, 2027

Annual Meeting and Party

A quick reminder that the deadline for registration for this year’s Annual Membership Meeting and Party is 11:59 PM January 11, as required by our event venue .

Don’t miss this opportunity to fellowship with your fellow club members, enjoy a great meal, and participate in the election for this year’s club officers. See the full slate of candidates below. We will also accept nominations from the floor prior to the vote.

This year’s event will again honor three new inductees to the Chattanooga Cycling Hall of Fame: Chris Brown, Jay Young, and Tom Owen Sr.

As always, there will be drawings for gift certificates and swag from our local bike shops.

Candidates for 2024:
POSITIONNAME
PresidentThomas Hand (returning)
Vice PresidentSharon Russell (returning)
Treasurer
SecretaryKevin Whiteside (returning)
Event CoordinatorScott Self* (new)
Road Ride CoordinatorMargaret (Peggy) Olson (returning)
Communications DirectorDonna Killian* (new)
Social Media DirectorJennifer Fiori (returning)
Membership DirectorRebecca Buckles (returning)
At LargeRichard Rudner (returning)
At LargeBill Jennings (returning)
Social Director (Appointed)Sam & Debbie Beck (returning)
Advocacy Director (Appointed)James (Jimmy) Rogers* (new)
Candidate Slate – CBC Board of Directors 2024