Bike Works Unveils Bike Library

Ok, so this is pretty cool. St. Louis Bike Works is unveiling a Loaner Bike Library! Sweet. From their winter newsletter - (don't miss their mention of Trailnet!):

"St. Louis is steadily growing in what it has to offer cyclist and bike enthusiasts. This spring we will unveil our Loaner Bike Library. This program will differ from other bike libraries in that you will be encouraged to recruit a neighbor, a co-worker, or a friend (who does not normally ride) to participate with you. You can take them around the block, down Grants Trail, the Riverfront Trail, or maybe on one of Trailnet's many organized rides. Keep it for up to two weeks and then return it to your check out location. We trust you to show them a safe and fun time. We just provide the means to accomplish it. This service is completely free, but we will need a copy of your credit card and picture id to cover lost bikes or damages. Keep an eye on our website for check out locations."

Thanks guys! No doubt we'll be checking bikes out from the library...

Missouri Selected for Safe Routes to School Network Project

Missouri was one of nineteen states recently selected for the Safe Routes to School State Network Project. This effort will bring Missourians together to work for improved conditions to support more children walking and biking to school safely, especially in low-income communities. Trailnet is a lead partner and will work to establish state-wide policies that support children walking and biking to school.

Read more about this exciting project at http://mobikefed.org/saferoutes. To learn ways you can be involved, contact Cindy Mense, Trailnet's Director of Community Services: cindy@trailnet.org.

Trailnet Makes Alive Magazine's 2010 Buzz List

Trailnet is featured in Alive Magazine's 2010 Buzz List, which celebrates the city's most talked-about newsmakers and influentials of 2010. Check out the article here. Yep, that's Ann Mack, our Executive Director! Or check out Alive's website.

Volunteer for the Metro Ballot Measure

On April 6, 2010, St. Louis County will get the opportunity to advance the region by passing a one-half of one percent sales tax to restore, operate, and expand MetroLink, MetroBus, disabled and senior public transportation. Passage of Prop A is a great chance to promote active living in our region.

Join Trailnet in supporting the campaign by signing up for a phone banking shift at the SEIU Dialer Center. Contact Ashli Bolden at 314.531.2288 or ashli@missouriprovote.org to sign up for one of the below shifts. Bring a friend!

Thursday, Feb. 4 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. 12 volunteers needed
Saturday, Feb. 6 10:30 to 1:30 p.m. 12 volunteers needed
Sunday, Feb. 7 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. 12 volunteers needed
Tuesday, Feb. 9 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. 12 volunteers needed
Thursday, Feb. 11 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. 6 volunteers needed
Sunday, Feb. 14 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. 12 volunteers needed

The SEIU Dialer Center
5585 Pershing AVE Suite 130
St. Louis, MO 63112
(Just a block from the Forest Park Metrolink Station)

Passing Prop A will not only help move people, but it will help grow our economy and improve our environment. Learn more about the campaign on the Advance St. Louis Prop A website.

2010 St. Louis Earth Day Festival Logo Design Contest

Calling all artists and creative types...St. Louis Earth Day is looking for a 2010 Festival logo design to use on T-Shirts, posters, and other promotional materials.  Here's your chance for half a million people to see your work, add to your professional portfolio, and help support the environment at the same time!  Oh, and the winner gets a cool free T-shirt with their logo design and a St. Louis Earth Day Sustainable Living Prize Package. Hurry, deadline is February 5th! Find out more at http://stlouisearthday.org/content/view/184

Job Opening at Trailnet

We're looking for an Events Manager. Think you have what it takes? Awesome, we'd love for you to join our team. Find out more about this exciting opportunity. Download the full description here.

This position reports to the Executive Director, serves on our management team and collaborates closely with our community services, programming, and fundraising staff. The events manager is responsible for developing and managing Trailnet’s year-round calendar of events.  Responsibilities include: planning, budgeting, staffing, production and evaluation of events. This is a full-time salary exempt position with competitive benefits.  Trailnet is an equal opportunity employer.

Resumes accepted only by email (HR@Trailnet.org).  Please include a one-page cover letter and resume with at least three professional references.  Resumes without cover letters will not be accepted.

Trailnet chosen to receive Civic Stewardship Award

The St. Louis Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) has chosen Trailnet as the recipient of the Civic Stewardship Award! An exerpt from their letter...

"The Civic Stewardship Award is an annual recognition, by the Chapter, of individuals or organizations which have enhanced the built and natural environment of the Saint Louis region. Trailnet was selected for the award based on the organization’s commitment to creating trails, preserving open space, enhancing our local heritage and for promoting healthy, active lifestyles. Trailnet enjoys a wonderful legacy of initiatives and projects from the Healthy and Active Communities Initiative to the Old Chain of Rocks Bridge. Through many built projects to educational programs, Trailnet has truly enhanced the quality of life for the citizens of the Saint Louis region."

Past winners include Forest Park Forever, The Great Rivers Greenway District, The Gateway Foundation and many other exceptional organizations and individuals. Find out more at www.stlouisasla.org.

Trailnet and Whole Foods Market in Brentwood
Trailnet and Whole Foods Market in Brentwood are teaming up for "One Dime at a Time." Whole Foods Market gives 10 cents per bag to customers who re-use their own shopping bags. From January to March, customers have the choice to donate it back to the store's chosen non-profit organization, which is Trailnet! Come visit us at Whole Foods Market in Brentwood on these Saturdays:

• January 23
• February 13
• March 20