[SDCBC] SD Padres launch Bicycle Parking Pavilion and announce Pedal to the Park

[Dave White]

The Padres pilot program for cyclists, with goals for top-quality 
national recognition, was launched yesterday.  The paragraph below was 
included in the Padres Game Notes for media.  Coalition representatives 
Kathy Keehan, Stephan Vance, and Dave White were on hand for the 
opening, which served 31 bikes.  We also were included in a live TV 
spot on the Pavilion on the Ch 4SD pre-game show Friday evening, with 
Petco Park GM Richard Andersen.

The Pavilion will be open for the remaining day games for the 2007 
regular season (dates below).
After significant Coalition effort in advocacy, concept development and 
persuasion, we can only hope that participation during the pilot 
program supports the notion that the security, safety, and convenience 
of the staffed Pavilion will receive substantial endorsement from fans 
who own bikes (and cyclists who are occasional attendees of a baseball 
game).  The type and scope of continuation of the service will be 
evaluated during the off-season based upon usage figures from the 
pilot.  The only way to indicate support is to use the service.  You 
might think of it as voting with your bike.  You can also imagine the 
spin-off effect that will rub off on other downtown and local area 
businesses and venues.

We hope and intend to spotlight the growth potential for the Padres 
Pavilion at Pedal to the Park, Sunday September 16th.  Your 
participation in PTP Stage 2 will have a triple-fold benefit:

* Petco Park Bicycle Parking Pavilion (register your vote)
* Programs for cyclists with disabilities
* SD County Bicycle Coalition

This is a special event opportunity for area cyclists, and we need your 
support.
Please invite your friends and join us for a Pedal to the Park on the 
16th.
Information and online registration access from
http://pedaltothepark.com  (click on "Register now for Stage 2")

[San Diego Padres 2 Sep 07 Media Notes]
TICKET TALK: The Padres and the San Diego County Bicycle Coalition
have teamed up to provide a specially-designed bicycle pavilion
at PETCO Park that debuted today…the secured bike parking area
is located at the corner of Park Boulevard and Tony Gwynn Drive…it
allows fans to ride their bikes to each of the remaining Padres home
day games of 2007 (September 2, 16, 20 and 23)...the pavilion can
accommodate hundreds of bikes…the Bicycle Coalition is presenting
a “Pedal to the Park” in conjunction with the Padres September 16
game (1:05 p.m. vs. San Francisco)…cyclists can register at 
pedaltothepark.com …proceeds from the event will benefit cyclists with 
disabilities and the Bicycle Coalition.
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