THANK YOU to all of our members, volunteers, sponsors and contributors!
Your support is essential to achieving safer communities for everyone.
Outreach
In honor of 10 years of service as Co-Founder and Executive Director, Al Bastidas receives the City of Austin Distinguished Service Award. Please BE KIND is pleased to announce the completion of the 2016 Community Partnership with Capital Metro. The campaign ran from April 1-June 30, 2016. (learn more) Drop in for a visit!
Stop by our Downtown office and tell us hello, we love having guests. 805 W. 10th St., Ste 300 Austin, TX 78701 |
Awareness and Education
DriveKind RideKind presented at the Education Service Center-Region 6 Driver Education Workshops throughout Texas. Please BE KIND will continue conducting outreach at various locations throughout the state. (read more) Tragedy Assistance Program
PBK remembers the 2014 SXSW tragedy and all cyclists injured or killed in crashes. (read more) Members, Volunteers and Sponsors
Who are the businesses and individual leaders in the community who help make the roads safer? You are! (learn more) |
On Feb. 18, 2016, Capital Metro approved a request from Please BE KIND to enter into a partnership. The Community Partnership Campaign featured the DriveKind RideKind logo on 3 Buses and 50 Placecards, and ran from April 1st thru July 1st 2016.
DriveKind RideKind was jointly developed by Please BE KIND to Cyclists and the Texas Department of Transportation. The program aims to promote safe driving practices by motorists as they share Texas roads with vulnerable road users such as pedestrians and cyclists. |
Bike to Work Day
On May 20th, Please BE KIND hosted a refuel station at Bouldin Creek Cafe as part of Bike to Work Day. With favorable weather there were lots of riders who took to the streets and stopped by to show support. It's great to meet so many people who strive to make biking a regular part of their lives. |
Facebook
With nearly 6,300 followers, Facebook is our most popular way to connect with supporters. |
Instagram
Our Instagram page is back in action and updated regularly. Enjoy our bike-inspired images! |
Twitter
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Strava
Join us on a ride or compete with fellow supporters! |
This year marks the 2 year anniversary of the tragic event that occurred during the SXSW Music Festival. On March 21, 2015, Please BE KIND to Cyclists installed a permanent memorial to provide a place for anyone to gather and show respect for the four people that were killed by a driver fleeing police on March 13, 2014. The memorial is located at 10th Street and Red River.
Hatch Workshop donated a white obelisk, that is slightly over six feet high. It stands in the shade beneath an oak and a mountain laurel, at a grassy patch. Affixed to it is a plaque with the names of the people killed in the horrific crash:Jamie West, Steven Craenmehr, DeAndre Tatum, and Sandy Le. Please BE KIND to Cyclists honors the victims in memoriam, and invites its members to reflect on the event that took place on that fateful day |
Castle Hill Fitness
Castle Hills Fitness strives to "foster a community that celebrates a person's individual journey towards a higher quality of life." Click on the link to learn more about addressing your fitness needs. |
Lifetime Spines Chiropractic
At Lifetime Spines Chiropractic, you can expect an "environment of tranquility and comfort." Click on the link and start gaining an optimum level of health. |
National Trial Law
A HUGE thanks to National Trial Law for their continued support for the cycling community members who have been injured. Their work sets a precedent for future cases of enforcement and just compensation for their clients. |
Meet New Staff Member: Robby SilvaRobby has been involved in the nonprofit sector for over 10 years. His experience includes providing legal audits, incorporating nonprofits, board development and fund development. He has served as a board member for a variety of organizations in both the private and public sectors. Robby arrives at Please BE KIND with enthusiasm for the mission and hopes to make a lasting impact in the cycling community.
Show Your SupportOver 400 people have shown their support in the last two years for Please BE KIND to Cyclists by donating through our membership program and we appreciate every drop. There are limitless options for becoming a donor, from a single contribution to a recurring monthly donation or simply buying a bumper sticker, it's up to you to pick the terms.
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Volunteer Spotlight: Mariah MercierMariah Mercier is a jack of any trade she picks up for five minutes. She currently specializes in dynamic marketing by designing creative solutions for businesses looking to diversify their presence through web, visual, and print media. In case that vague description lost you, here’s the layman definition – if your business needs something done, Mariah will figure out how to do it and do it in a really awesome way.
A lifelong computer nerd, Mariah became a New York City trained actor in the hopes of increasing her social appeal but ended up just becoming a moderately cool mix of communication, creativity, technical know-how, and caffeine. This diverse skill set allows Mariah to bridge the gap between left and right-brained people/businesses/strategies through her catchall understanding of mechanics and artistry. She’s kind of a professional people person, too. Mariah’s career goal is to see everyone, but especially artists, fulfill their potential by learning to market their skills and successfully fill their niche in the world market and is planning her own startup to catapult that vision. This goal – to see everyone succeed at what they love – is at the heart of each project she works on. Volunteer OpportunitiesPlease BE KIND to Cyclists appreciates your continued support. We are excited to continue the mission of promoting safety among all road users. Among our efforts is the continuation and expansion of the DriveKind RideKind campaign. A lot of time and effort goes into our mission, and there is still so much to be done. That's why we're writing to ask you if you could spare some time to work with us as a volunteer.
Please BE KIND to Cyclists is seeking volunteers who would like to participate. People involved will have the chance to truly make a difference in this organization and to take their involvement as far as they wish. We are currently in need of volunteers to assist with the following tasks:
Take a moment to visit our volunteer page and join our mailing list to stay up to date on volunteer opportunities. |