The VACC is seeking an Executive Director with a background in managing not-for-profits. Application deadline is March 19. More info...

Wondering what's happening with bike routes in the City of Vancouver during the 2010 Olympic & Paralympic Winter Games (Feb. 12 to March 21)? Stop by the VACC office (3 W. 3rd at Ontario) to pick up a free map. Or check for updates on the City of Vancouver's website, which details temporary road and route closures as well as new bike connections to and from adjacent neighbourhoods. You may want to consult the Cycling Route Planner to help you chart a route. For Olympic bike valet parking locations, see the Bicycle Valet. See also this informative post at Biking Bis, and some words of advice at Pedal Pundit. Want to encourage your employees to bike to work? Consider a workplace workshop.

Click here for an important note from TransLink regarding bikes on SkyTrain during the Winter Games

Getting around the city? It may end up being the toughest event of the 2010 Winter Olympics. But here's one way to avoid the chaos. Consider biking -- for trips to work, school, or everyday errands. Want to know more? Have your workplace book a VACC bike-friendly workplace workshop for great advice on routes during the Olympics, winter riding tips, getting your bike ready, the best gear, safe riding in traffic, and realistic expectations. For more information, call 604-878-8222 or email streetwise@vacc.bc.ca. See what CBC News has to say about our Getting Around the Games workshops. Photo credit: Tim Potter

Always wanted to bike more, but concerned about safety, rain, clothing, and making it part of your routine? Make 2010 your year to ride by taking a Streetwise Cycling bike skills course. This 4-hour class will equip you with the hands-on training you need to take your bike on the road -- and to enjoy it! Beginners and seasoned riders will learn helpful tips on determining the best place on the road to ride, communicating with other road users, and planning the best routes. Courses begin in March 2010 throughout Metro Vancouver. More info... Photo: Dorothy Brackett

The Vancouver Area Cycling Coalition (VACC) strongly supports the City of Vancouver's Burrard Bridge Protected Bike Lanes Trial, which began Monday, July 13 and will continue at least to spring 2010. "This City Council is showing bold leadership by quickly addressing the serious safety issues facing people who bike, walk, and drive over the Burrard Bridge," says Arno Schortinghuis, VACC President. With predicted "traffic gridlock" nowhere in sight and a number of drivers deciding to park the car and walk or bike downtown instead, the trial has had a very successful start. More info...

Did you know that in Metro Vancouver, all road users -- drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians -- pay for the roads through property taxes? That means we all have the right to use our streets, and we all have a responsibility to share the roads, too. Here are some excellent tips on how to share the road for both cyclists and drivers, courtesy of the Bicycle Transportation Alliance.

Cyclists and pedestrians can now enjoy a safe crossing between Vancouver and Richmond! The 1-km-long Canada Line Pedestrian Bicycle Bridge is the longest traffic-separated bridge ever built to serve pedestrians and cyclists in Metro Vancouver. From Vancouver, cyclists may access the bridge via the south end of Ash Street at Kent Avenue. From Richmond, access is via Van Horne Way at River Road. More info...

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