Ron Sims on Wheels
Posted Aug. 20 at 4:45 pm by Brian Miller
We love to run this photo, any time we can find an excuse to run this photo. But maybe it's time for a new photo? Ron Sims will be arriving via bicycle at the REI in SLU tomorrow at 3 p.m. to help announce the Green Bike Project. In a press release, this new program is described thusly:
"A new program aimed at reducing traffic congestion is hoping to get 300 people out of their cars and onto two wheels for commuting. The incentive for participants is a chance to earn a brand new commuter bicycle."
King County, WSDOT, REI, and the Cascade Bicycle Club are listed as the program sponsors. Essentially, commuters will pledge to drive less and pedal more until next May, earning one of 200 REI brand commuter bikes in the process. (100 other riders will earn free mechanical work.) It appears, however, that those lucky 200 have already signed up for their rides, so don't expect any free give-aways.
Whether they get bikes as fancy as Sims', or will wear similar cycling attire, is a matter we'll leave to the photographers to document.
Topics: County of King and Transportation
