From our friends at the The League of American Bicyclists… It’s great news for all of us and especially good for those who integrate transit with bicycling.

 The Federal Transit Administration has published a federal registry notice describing the eligibility of pedestrian and bicycle improvements for FTA funding and proposes a formal policy on the catchment area for pedestrians and bicyclists in relationship to public transportation stops and stations. The proposed policy would expand FTA funding eligibility for bicycle and pedestrian improvements beyond the current threshold distances of one-half mile for pedestrian projects and within three miles for bicycle improvements.

Read the notice and find out how to provide comments.

Dero ZAP, an RFID based, bike commuter reporting system, will be available to ship effective January 1, 2010. In support of the new product line, Mike Anderson has moved into the ZAP Product Manager position effective November 1st, 2009. Mike will be in charge of all sales, technical service and product development. Mike has previously been an inside sales rep with Dero for the past year.

Dero Bike Rack lackeys, left to right, Andy Lageson, Mike Anderson, Mark Skoine and spousal unit (behind the camera) Deb Skoine, enjoyed the friendly competition of New Belgium Brewings Urban Assault Ride. Andy and Mike finished a respectable 36th out of 79 teams in the mens division, Mark and Deb finished 12th out of 109 teams in the coed division. The ride combines Beer, Bikes & Big Wheels (definitely not in that order) across the Twin Cities in a wacky scavenger hunt with crazy obstacles at each stop. Good fun was had by all!!! Thanks to Josh, Jackie and Crew at Adventure Fit and New Belgium for a great time.