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To promote a quality, prosperous business climate in the unique environment of Downtown Savannah.
The Savannah Downtown Business Association is an independent, member supported, non profit organization dedicated to the economic prosperity of downtown Savannah. |
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Help us spread the word about Dump the Pump #2!
Building on the success of the first Dump the Pump, the Savannah Development and Renewal Authority (SDRA) in partnership with the City of Savannah, Chatham Area Transit Authority (CAT), Coastal Commuters, Council for Sustainability and Eco Practices at SCAD, the Savannah Bicycle Campaign and the Pedestrian Advocates of the Coastal Empire are promoting the second Dump the Pump: Leave Your Car At Home Day on Friday, May 16.
The purpose of Dump the Pump: Leave Your Car At Home Day is to raise awareness about the benefits of using alternative modes of transportation and to encourage people from throughout the community to commute by carpooling, mass transit, bicycling and walking.
Scheduled during National Bike-to-Work week (May 12-16), the next Dump the Pump will focus on promoting bicycles as a viable mode of transportation in Savannah. Featuring connectivity, level terrain, great weather and tree lined streets, Savannah is a great town for bicycles. In addition to having a great city to cycle in, commuting by bicycle reduces fuel consumption and traffic congestion while providing economic, health, and environmental benefits to individuals and to the community. Furthermore, it has been proven that bicycle commuters provide significant economic benefits in downtowns including increased sales at local restaurants and retail stores.
On May 16th, a Dump the Pump Coffee Break will be held in Davant Park located at the south end of Colonial Park Cemetery on Abercorn from 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. The Dump the Pump Coffee Break will celebrate Dump the Pump participants by offering free coffee provided by Jittery Joe’s Coffee, doughnuts provided by Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, and fresh fruit from Fresh Point Produce. Prizes have been donated by Bicycle Link, Georgia Bike Law, and the City of Savannah.
Recognizing that distance might serve as a deterrent for some commuters to ride bicycles, those who want to participate in Dump the Pump are encouraged to use the public transportation system offered by Chatham Area Transit (www.catchacat.org) or find carpool partners through Coastal Commuters (www.coastalcommuters.org).
May 16th will also feature a Crosswalk Action at Liberty and Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard from 12:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m. Crosswalk Action is an organized event in which a group of pedestrians repeatedly cross a street in a marked crosswalk in a legal fashion. The goal is to communicate pedestrian safety messages in a fun and friendly way. Members of the organized group carry cheerful, non-confrontational signs featuring educational and advocacy messages. Successful crosswalk actions require people! So if you are interested in participating please let us know or just meet us at the southwest corner of Liberty and Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard.
The spirit of Dump the Pump will continue on Sunday, May 18 with the Savannah Bicycle Campaign's second Savannah Wheelie ride. The ride will begin at 1:00 p.m. from Grayson Stadium in Daffin Park. Participants will be eligible for a discounted Sand Gnats ticket to that afternoon’s game. For more information on Bike the Ballpark, visit www.bicyclecampaign.org
Information regarding Dump the Pump: Leave Your Car At Home Day will be featured at www.savannahtransit.com. We ask that participants visit the website and take the Pledge to Dump the Pump. |
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