TucsonVelo.com
Apr 9, 2010
TPCBAC advocate and commuter of the year awards
Summary: Bicas wins TPCBAC bicycling advocate of the year award.
TucsonVelo.com
Tucson Citizen
Jan 11, 2010
The Path Less Pedaled and Africatrek: slideshow and documentary this weekend at BICAS!
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Summary: Announces a talk, slideshow presentation, and documentary on bike touring, taking place at BICAS on Jan. 16, 2010.
Independent Film
Dec 6, 2009
Zarvox & Me (BICAS Art Auction 2009)
Summary: Short film by Christian Timmerman, set in Tucson in the desert and the 2009 Bicas Art Auction. A heart warming tale about a man and a robot(made by Troy Neiman for the Auction) trying to make it to the Bicas Art Auction.
Arizona Daily Star
Oct 5, 2009
Free bikes a big deal for local refugees
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Summary: About the experience of ten refugees, recently arrived in Tucson, attending a workshop at BICAS to obtain a bicycle.
Tucson Weekly
Sep 24, 2009
Best of Tucson: Best Bike Shop
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Summary: BICAS awarded Runner Up on Best Bike Shop.
City of Tucson Ward One Newsletter
Sep 2009
BICAS offers many classes for bike maintenance, repair and art
Summary: Brief intro to BICAS, acknowledging Vice Mayor Romero's support for BICAS to remain downtown.
The Explorer
Jul 15, 2009
Remembering the fallen: Ghost bike honors a lost cyclist, reminds motorists of need for safety
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Summary: About the ghost bikes in the greater Tucson area.
Tucson Weekly
Jul 2, 2009
City Week
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Summary: About an art exhibition by Kim Young. Article mentions connection to BICAS.
UA News
Jun 26, 2009
Poetry Center Showcasing Artist's, Award-Winning Poet's Works
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Summary: About an art exhibition by Kim Young. Article mentions connection to BICAS.
Arizona Daily Star
Jun 18, 2009
Slide Show: Build your own bicycle at BICAS
Summary: Images of the BICAS shop and of customers using the shop.
Australia Herald Sun
Apr 28, 2009
Rock'n'Roll Tour Blog: Desert crazy
Summary: Australian Mary Bolling reports from various travels across America, including Tucson, where she discovers BICAS.
Arizona Daily Star
Apr 18, 2009
Ben's Bells: Couple uses bike company to help others
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Summary: Describes some projects by bicycle enthusiasts to get bike parts to needy riders, and their connections to BICAS and El Grupo.
Tucson Citizen
Mar 16, 2009
Bike Fest for clean air expands events, outreach
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Summary: Details various Bike Fest activities, including a BICAS movie.
Arizona Daily Star
Feb 28, 2009
'Goose', 59, is BICAS fixture
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Summary: Feature on BICAS customer Harry "Goose" Ingmire.
Arizona Daily Star
Feb 26, 2009
Teen embraces riding, repairing bikes
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Summary: Feature on BICAS volunteer and El Grupo participant John Kramer.
Arizona Daily Star
Feb 26, 2009
She's found a new passion
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Summary: Feature on BICAS customer Kate Fiegen's experience in our Build-a-Bike course.
Arizona Daily Star
Feb 26, 2009
Do-it-yourself bicyclists on a budget
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Summary: About BICAS in general, history, and building concerns. Includes quotes from Erik Ryberg, Ignacio Rivera de Rosales, Troy Neiman, Adam Frumhoff, Leilani Robinson, and David Tang.
Arizona Daily Star
Feb 26, 2009
Traveler checks in to Tucson, BICAS
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Summary: Feature on Carleigh Ni Dhonail, who has volunteered at various bike co-ops including BICAS.
Arizona Daily Star
Feb 26, 2009
Blossoming with the bike culture
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Summary: Feature on BICAS customer Marisa Lerew learning about BICAS through the city's bicycle safety class.
Arizona Daily Star
Feb 26, 2009
Inventor Ross went to great lengths for his Xtracycle
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Summary: Feature on Ross Evans, who along with Kansas Chuck was involved in the early days of BICAS when it was Bootstraps to Share. Includes some information on future directions for BICAS.
Arizona Daily Star
Feb 26, 2009
Carless rider: BICAS is 'cool'
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Summary: Feature on BICAS customer Sukhdan Baron.
Arizona Daily Star
Feb 26, 2009
He's got a cherry idea
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Summary: Feature on BICAS customer Riaz Hedayati.
Fox11AZ
Feb 9, 2009
Tucson Treasures Season 2 Ep. 13 Pt. 2
Summary: Segment of Tucson Treasures showing and explaining various aspects of what BICAS is and how it works. Includes interview with Daniela Diamente.
Arizona Daily Wildcat
Jan 28, 2009
Eat It: First bite T6 Filling Station
Summary: About a new restaurant and bar, for which BICAS is helping with the bike racks.
Arizona Daily Wildcat
Jan 23, 2009
Spare part art: Workshops share recycle know-how
Summary: The majority of this article is about BICAS, with quotes from Alex Noelke.
Fox11AZ
Oct 5, 2008
Tucson Treasures Season 2 Ep. 3 Pt. 2
Summary: Segment of Tucson Treasures that explains various aspects of BICAS. Includes interview with Daniela Diamente.
Tucson Weekly
Jun 12, 2008
T Q&A
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Summary: Interview with Daniela Diamente about reasons behind increased interest in BICAS.
YouTube
May 15, 2008
BICAS works
Summary: BICAS sculptures, art, building grounds, bicycle shop, art gallery... all in slow motion, with quick cuts, set to music.
Tucson Citizen
Apr 12, 2008
Bike 2 Work steers pedalers to tuneups, tips
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Summary: About the downtown Bike 2 Work Day fair. Mentions BICAS as a community resource.
Arizona Daily Wildcat
Jan 31, 2008
Going for broke: One student's valiant struggle to go two days without spending a cent
Summary: Describes various cool things to do around town for free, including fixing a flat at BICAS, or even volunteering to obtain a free bicycle.
Tucson Citizen
Jan 14, 2008
Stint as columnist made '07 more fulfilling
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Summary: Reflections by Saul Ostroff on his Tucson Citizen columns and Tucson experiences, including comments on BICAS.
Tucson Weekly
2008
Best of Tucson: Best Bike Shop
Summary: BICAS was a runner up to Best Bike Shop.
Tucson Green Magazine
Nov 15, 2007
Peace, love, and bicycle grease
Summary: General article about BICAS, our EON project, and BikeBike.
Colorez!
Nov 8, 2007
Out Front: Bike-curious? Build your own wheels at BICAS
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Summary: From an interview with Ellie Kaszniak and Rebecca Iosca. About BICAS in general, some history, build-a-bike classes, art, and Sunday's WRENCH for women and transgenders. Announces the 2007 Art Auction and Art Auction Preview.
Arizona Daily Star
May 20, 2007
Organization's volunteer shares bike wisdom
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Summary: About the BICAS experiences of volunteer Ben Gentry and employee Troy Neiman.
Tucson Citizen
Apr 11, 2007
BICAS heaven on wheels for kids
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Summary: General article on BICAS and youth programs.
Snap Back! Youth TV
Mar 2007
Snap Back! Episode 5
Summary: About 3:25 minutes into part 1 Episode 5 is a 4-minute field report by Andres Cano on BICAS and bike art. Includes interviews with Don Villareal, Ignacio Rivera De Rosales, and BICAS customers.
Tucson Citizen
Jan 9, 2007
Main library to offer kids science series
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Summary: Announces various library programs, including a bicycle program jointly run by BICAS and Pima County.
Snap Back! Youth TV
Jan 2007
Snap Back! Intro
Summary: The intro to each episode of the SnapBack! youth TV show includes footage of youth working on art and bicycles at BICAS.
Tucson Weekly
2007
Best of Tucson: Best Bike Shop
Summary: BICAS was a runner up to Best Bike Shop.
Redlands Daily Facts
Dec 7, 2006
Sonoran Desert comes to life in Tucson
Summary: Travel article on Tucson, including a few paragraphs on BICAS.
Arizona Daily Star
Sep 21, 2006
Tucson: A biker's joy
Summary: About bicycling in Tucson and bicycle-related organizations. Includes a description of BICAS.
Arizona Daily Wildcat
Sep 14, 2006
Bike addicts offer free fixes
Summary: About the UA Cycling Club's complimentary maintenance, fix, and advice station on the UA Mall, where BICAS was promoted as well. Includes quotes from Brian Meyer, a BICAS volunteer and at one time the maintainer of the BICAS website.
Arizona Daily Star
Jul 27, 2006
Teens to teach tykes the fun of biking
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Summary: About three teens who are taking a build-a-bike course at BICAS and then plan to create kid-friendly bicycle maps for two south side neighborhoods. Mostly about the latter project and the various agencies involved in that project.
KUAT
Jul 11, 2006
Recycling and education just a part of their mission
Summary: Interview with BICAS, a segment from KUAT's Arizona Illustrated.
Tucson Citizen
Jul 10, 2006
How to fit a bicycle to your body
Summary: Donna Lewandowski, Pima County coordinator of the Safe Routes to School program, shows how to fit a bicycle to your body. The video was shot at BICAS.
Tucson Citizen
Jul 10, 2006
How to choose the right type of bicycle
Summary: Donna Lewandowski, Pima County coordinator of the Safe Routes to School program, discusses how to choose the right type of bicycle, depending on your needs. The video was shot at BICAS.
Tucson Citizen
Jul 10, 2006
How to fit a bicycle helmet to your head
Summary: Donna Lewandowski, Pima County coordinator of the Safe Routes to School program, shows how to fit a bicycle helmet to your head, and discusses the importance of wearing that helmet. The video was shot at BICAS.
Tucson Citizen
Jul 10, 2006
Know your geometry
Summary: How to get the appropriate-sized bicycle, and how to fit it to your body. Article photos taken at BICAS, and associated videos shot at BICAS.
Tucson Citizen
Jul 10, 2006
Check out Bicas, Tucson's bicycle education center
Summary: Footage of activities at BICAS, including interviews with Ignacio Rivera de Rosales, Daniela Diamente, and a BICAS customer.
Arizona Daily Star
Mar 9, 2006
Fund-raiser to feature bluesman
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Summary: Announced Bike-a-Palooza on Saturday, March 11, 2006, at Solar Culture, headlining Tom Walbank, and also briefly describes BICAS in general, the build-a-bike classes in particular, and announces the upcoming class and prices.
Tucson Citizen
Nov 19, 2005
GEAR UP
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Summary: About BICAS and the 10th Annual Art Auction. Includes some BICAS history, including a recent quote by Kim Young.
Arizona Daily Wildcat
Nov 18, 2005
Fundraiser boasts bike art for wares
Summary: Article announces BICAS 2005 Art Auction, describes the art auction, and describes BICAS in general.
Independent Film
2005
Beatrice's Bicycle
Summary: Short film by Lisa Zander, set in Tucson including a scene at BICAS, about the relationship that forms between a person and their bicycle when they maintain their own bike and ride it daily.
Tucson Weekly
2005
Best of Tucson: Best Bike Shop
Summary: BICAS was a runner up to Best Bike Shop.
Tucson Weekly
Dec 23, 2004
Local Heroes
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Summary: Describes BICAS, the CONAHEC Nogales Project, and how the public can participate.
Tucson Weekly
Nov 18, 2004
Pick: The Bicycle Experience
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Summary: Describes BICAS, focusing on Ingrid Cardon Downey's involvement as Kim Young and others move on and BICAS tries to get back on its feet. Announces the BICAS 2004 Art Auction.
Pima College Aztec Press
Nov 4, 2004
Ride Free
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Summary: General introduction to BICAS. Includes quote by Ignacio Rivera de Rosales.
Arizona Daily Star
Jul 29, 2004
Cross of bicycle parts marks fatality
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Summary: About death of bicyclist Gary LeMay Jr, efforts to improve safety of streets for bicyclists, and the cross made by Kenneth Armstrong at BICAS out of bicycle parts to mark the fatality.
Downtown Tucsonan
May 2004
People & Places: BICAS
Summary: Short article about BICAS. Quotes by Mario Lizarazu.
Arizona Daily Star
Apr 30, 2004
Salvaging the art of bike maintenance
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Summary: General article about BICAS, shop times and prices, and class times and prices.
Independent Film
2004
For the Love of BICAS
Summary: Independent film about BICAS made by Lisa Zander.
Arizona Daily Star
Dec 17, 2003
Recycled crime cycles
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Summary: About a program to recycle bicycles abandoned along the Mexico border. BICAS assisted with this program.
Tucson Weekly
Nov 13, 2003
City Week: SPOKE ART
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Summary: Short personal story of going to BICAS, followed by announcement of BICAS 2003 Art Auction.
Downtown Tucsonan
Nov 2003
Trash It!
Summary: Article about fascination with re-use of trash, and the role BICAS in this.
BikePGH! eMessenger
Oct 10, 2003
Upcoming Events
Summary: Announces showing of Todd Martin's film BICAS on 14Oct2003 to benefit the Pittsburgh Film Makers. Includes a brief description of BICAS's activities.
Downtown Tucsonan
Oct 2003
Tour de Fat... You are invited!
Summary: About Tour de Fat event. Proceeds went to BICAS.
Bike Magazine
Feb 2003
Reincarnation BICAS: Putting the "cycle" in recycle
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Summary: General article about BICAS. Includes quotes from Jennifer Nichols and Allen Reilley.
Independent Film
2003
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Summary: Independent film about BICAS made by Todd Martin, a film student at Rochester, who visited BICAS in 2001.
Arizona Daily Wildcat
Nov 7, 2002
Turning the wheels of inspiration into art
Summary: The article is about BICAS in general. Announces the BICAS 2002 Art Auction.
Tail Winds
Jun 2001
BICAS: Recycling Bicycling
Summary: Article about BICAS. Quotes by Milenko, Kevin McKee, and Allen Reilley.
Tucson Weekly
Mar 15, 2001
Mailbag: Rio Loco
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Summary: Opinion letter criticizing direction of Rio Nuevo, speaking instead in favor of projects like BICAS and the Union of Art and Healing Local No. 8 (which started under the BICAS umbrella).
El Imparcial
Mar 12, 2001
Los guardan del peligro: Ensenan a menores a arreglar bicicletas
Tucson Weekly
Mar 8, 2001
Empowering the People
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Summary: BICAS listed among "Tucson groups that empower people to make viable choices that are better for the Earth and life than the status-quo quick fix".
Arizona College of Public Health News
2001
COPH Student Contributes to Tucson's Biking Children
Summary: About COPH's involvement in BICAS's Youth Bike Underground project.
Tucson Weekly
Nov 9, 2000
Cycle Of Life
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Summary: General article about BICAS in the Arts section. Announces art auction activities and the 2000 Art Auction.
Pima College Chuk Son Times
May 17, 2000
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Summary: General introduction to BICAS, including effectiveness of Weed and Seed, and an outreach project to Mexicali. Includes quotes by Mark Gifford and Kevin McKee.
Tucson Weekly
2000
Best of Tucson: Best Used Bikes
Summary: BICAS awarded Best of Tucson READERS' PICK.
Arizona Daily Wildcat
Mar 25, 1999
Home video
Summary: Announces showing of Pan Left videos, including one about BICAS.
Tucson Monthly
Dec 1998
StreetFare: BICAS rolls on
Summary: Describes BICAS, recycling efforts, and BICAS Metalworks, mentioning bike racks on Fourth Avenue as well as interesting ones at the Phoenix Zoo (!). Also describes BICAS efforts to donate bicycles to city governments and self-help groups south of the border, specifically mentioning the government of Nogales, Sonora. Youth activities are mentioned and recent classes described. Includes some background history on Kim Young.
Arizona Daily Wildcat Catalyst
Oct 1, 1998
Simply Bicycle
Summary: BICAS was featured on the front cover of Edition 8 of the Catalyst insert. The front cover is here: http://wc.arizona.edu/papers/92/catalyst/edition8/. The article is about BICAS in general. Includes 1997-1998 Progress Report, and Art Auction announcement for the 1998 Art Auction.
Arizona Daily Star
Mar 5, 1998
Bike Week '98 should keep cyclists pedaling
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Summary: Lists various activities that are part of Bike Week, March 14–22, 1998. One of the activities takes place at BICAS.
Arizona Daily Wildcat
Feb 19, 1998
'Elephants and Grass' chronicles Cuban conflict
Summary: Article about Pan Left. Mentions a collaboration with BICAS.
Arizona Daily Star
Jul 13, 1997
Rusty two-wheelers can become trusty rebuilt bikes, other items
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Summary: Describes general efforts by BICAS under directorship of Kim Young. BICAS is city-funded and diverts about 500 bicycles a year from city landfills, refurbishing bicycles while teaching youngers how to build their own. Refurbished bicycles are sold for $35 to $100, or donated to similar programs in Mexico.
Tucson Citizen
Jun 16, 1997
Free Wheeling: BICAS not only teaches children how to build a bike, but after the youngsters put them together, they get to ride 'em home.
Summary: General article describing the youth bicycle repair and bicycle building projects at BICAS.
Pan Left Productions
1997
6th Street and the Tracks: BICAS
Summary: Early footage of BICAS, including the Youth Bike Underground, narrated mostly by Kim Young. Includes interviews with Kim Young, Rod Lancaster, Allen Reilley, and Mark Gifford. Topics include the move from Young's space to current location, gender issues with girls and boys learning bicycle mechanics, and the old window-only entrance to BICAS. (Video has a couple spots of lengthy black silence --- remain patient: more interesting footage follows!)
Tucson Weekly
1997
Best of Tucson: Best Community Organization
Summary: BICAS awarded Best Community Organization, with a nice description by Brad Lancaster.
Tucson Weekly
1997
Best of Tucson: Best Grassroots Organization On Wheels
Summary: BICAS awarded Best Grassroots Organization On Wheels. Summarizes BICAS as an "everybody wins" project, specifically describing the Youth Bike Underground Build-a-Bike program.
Tucson Weekly
1997
Best of Tucson: Best Alternative to Nintendo
Summary: The BICAS program Youth Bike Underground is awarded Best Alternative to Nintendo.
Los Angeles Daily News
Sep 29, 1996
Bay Area Bargain: San Francisco weighs 'Free Bike' system for commuters
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Summary: San Francisco is considering a free bike share program similar to ones in other cities including the one in Tucson that was run by BICAS. Includes an interview with Kim Young of BICAS.
Tucson Weekly
Jul 25, 1996
City Week: WHEEL SPIN
Summary: Mentions accomplishments and announces a BICAS fundraiser, slide show, and open house in Kim Young's BICAS warehouse, with musical performances by Max Waxi and Barely Bipedal.
Tucson Citizen
Jun 26, 1996
BICAS sending 200 used bicycles to women in Mexico
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Summary: Describes donation of 200 bicycles by BICAS to a youth advocacy program in Obregon, Sonora, who in turn will distribute the bicycles to three women's organizations. Includes quotes by Kim Young, and describes the contributions of BICAS volunteer Neil G. Shaw.
Arizona Daily Star
Apr 5, 1996
All 80 bicycles disappear from free public use program
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Summary: Describes the demise of the Orange Bike Program due to theft and vandalism. As a next attempt, Kim Young of Bootstraps to Share describes an idea for a more organized "bicycle library" program, in which bicycles can be checked out at libraries, transit centers, and neighborhood centers. Mentions Bootstraps changing its operating name to BICAS, and the coordination of a refurbished bicycle sales program.
Arizona Daily Star
Apr 4, 1996
'People programs' that work are honored
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Summary: Describes various programs, including BICAS, that are recipients of Community Block Development Grants.
Tucson Weekly
1996
Best of Tucson: Best Bike Shop For Revolutionaries
Summary: BICAS awarded Best of Tucson STAFF PICK. Mentions donation by BICAS of 200 bicycles to a youth advocacy organization in Mexico.
Arizona Daily Star
Nov 15, 1995
Climb on and go: Orange bicycles provide mobility if you can find one
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Summary: Describes the Orange Bike Program, following one orange bike around town as it gets 6 rides in 4.5 hours. Program started September 22 with 30 bikes. Each bike has a name. About 3 to 6 more bikes added each week (54 of them at time of article). Bikes repaired at Bootstraps to Share, painted orange by Sheib Paint & Body. Thomas Landry of Bootstraps to Share is quoted saying, "We are providing a source of transportation for people who would otherwise go by foot." And, "I liken it to the release of a spotted owl or some other endangered animal out into the wilderness." And, "You have to cultivate these bikes in the community as if they were an endangered species that has to be respected and increased in numbers." On the downside, article mentions that most of the original 30 bicycles can no longer be found, having "dispersed" into the community and not being returned to major streets for use by someone else, in the words of Thomas Landry, who says something that's free can't be stolen.
Arizona Daily Star
Oct 29, 1995
Tucson groups call for transport options
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Summary: Summarizes points from meeting between transportation officials and activists in response to Critical Mass protests. Includes comments by Dwight Metzger representing Critical Mass. Representing Bootstraps to Share (today known as BICAS), Thomas Landry is quoted saying, "The trend should be that non-profits should take the lead role in pushing and helping the city implement transportation alternatives". Mentions Bootstraps's Orange Bike Program, "Bootstraps recently refurbished 48 bicycles, painted them orange and put them out on the city's streets for anyone to use". Thomas Landry said the program is modeled on a similar one in Portland, adding "It has put bicycles into people's minds as a viable form of commuting".
Arizona Daily Star
Sep 23, 1995
Imagine - free bikes
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Summary: The paper's editorial opinion supporting the orange bike program.
Arizona Daily Star
Sep 22, 1995
Free public-bicycle plan gets set to roll downtown
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Summary: Describes the BICAS Orange Bike program, which ran 22Sep1995 until 01Mar1996. The program is modeled on Portland's Yellow Bike program. The founder of the Portland program is interviewed in this article. Contributions from the City of Tucson are also described.