Bikeapalooza
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12 – 2 pm, Saturday, September 20th
350 South Fifth Avenue (William and 5th)
Bikeapalooza is a free annual family friendly educational event celebrating downtown Ann Arbor’s protected bikeway network!
There will be live music, giveaways, face painting, fun activities and more! The event will be located on the surface parking lot at the corner of William & Fifth (across from the library). We hope to see you there!
ACTIVITIES
– Complete safety drills at four education stations and get a free t-shirt!! (While supplies last.)
– Watch David Zinn create a chalk art installation – sidewalk chalk available for kids & adults to draw alongside David.
– Common Cycle will host a community bicycle repair station. Volunteers will help folks look over and work on their bicycles.
Common Cycle is a community-based organization empowering Ann Arbor to ride bicycles by providing access to education, tools, and other resources. Volunteer mechanics teach and assist with repairs, from fixing a flat to overhauling a headset. Programs include public hours, maintenance courses, a femme/trans/women program, and supporting underserved communities through bike distribution.
– Spin E-Bike Demos
– Urban Rider Cargo Bikes will bring several cargo bikes and e-bikes for demos and will host a game with prizes! Also, learn more information about their Borrow a Cargo Bike Ann Arbor program.
– Walk Bike Washtenaw (WBW) supporting people on bikes and on foot in Washtenaw County since 2001, will be installing free bike mirrors!
FUN
– Free face painting!
– Free t-shirts and other bike goodies! (While supplies last.)
– Live Music by The Triumvirate, a trio of musicians from community high school that play many different styles of jazz, funk, and pop! Made up of Alex Sherk, Desmond lorenz, and Zach Michalec.
INFORMATION & RESOURCES
– The Treeline Conservancy – The 3-mile Treeline pathway defined by three segments, the Gateway, the Neighborhood, and Wolverine Way serves pedestrians, cyclists, businesses, neighbors and visitors alike.
The Treeline transforms the historic Allen Creek into a safe, accessible green corridor and includes a signature bridge that connects the Huron River back into our urban fabric, weaves together diverse neighborhoods, promotes environmental stewardship, and enhances the economic and cultural vitality of Ann Arbor for generations to come.
– Connect with TheRide about safe bus/bike interactions, how to bring your bike on TheRide, and more.
– Bicycle Alliance of Washtenaw will host a demonstration of general bike safety drills.
– Ann Arbor Public Library (more info coming soon)
– City of Ann Arbor – Moving Together Towards Vision Zero – Come and discuss transportation projects with City staff.
MEETINGS
Board Meetings
Wednesday, November 12th at 12 Noon
Special Meetings
DDA Informational Meetings 2025
Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 12 Noon-COMPLETED
Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 12 Noon
Non-Regularly Scheduled Meetings
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