[Angela Koch Revolution C]

Hi all,

A quick update as promised about Officer Hurlock. She attended our Ladies Night event last week where I was able to introduce her to the group of about 80 women cyclists who attended and where she listened to our advocacy discussion, rules of the road discussion and other issues from a cyclist’s and advocate’s perspective. Unfortunately, she had to leave early but we’ve corresponded since that time and we’ll be getting together again for a more specific discussion about messaging and groups to work with.

I’ll continue to keep you updated. Right now we’re at interested and engaged, hopefully we can evolve this relationship into actively working together on positive solutions for all.

Cheers,

Angela Koch
Events and Advocacy Coordinator
Revolution Cycles

[Angela Koch Revolution C]

As the Events and Advocacy Coordinator for Revolution Cycles I’m looking forward to working with Aux Officer Heather Hurlock to improve traffic safety. Since I have not heard from her yet I will contact her this week and I’m excited about the opportunity to open a more useful dialogue with ACPD. I have seen the educational pamphlet explaining the County Code and I view it as an excellent opportunity to find ways to improve the safety message so that it includes all road users and encourages everyone to share the road and follow Virginia and Arlington County code while operating a motor vehicle, bicycle or while walking. I’m concerned that the officers believe that most bicyclists are unaware that the traffic laws apply to them for two reasons. One, in our experience positive behavior change is best achieved when you use all the data available to fully understand an issue, determine a solution and craft a message that addresses the problem. The second reason I’m concerned is because this statement seems to imply that the responsibility to use the road safely falls entirely on the cyclist. In truth, we all have a responsibility to drive, ride and walk safely. I’m excited about this opportunity to potentially partner with ACPD and I look forward to working with Aux Officer Hurlock since she has indicated a desire to do so. I will do my best to keep this forum updated as to the progress.

Angela Koch
Events and Advocacy Coordinator, Revolution Cycles

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