Bicycle Coalition of Maine - Wednesday Webinars

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Do you have a question about different kinds of biking – mountain, gravel, road? Maybe you need some safety tips for biking and walking at night or in urban settings? Are you looking for guidance in planning your next outdoor adventure? Or are you interested in just learning more about the world of biking? If you answered yes, the Bicycle Coalition of Maine’s Wednesday Webinar series is for you! Sponsored by our friends at Tandem Coffee Roasters, our webinar topics range from bike safety and seasonal riding tips to mechanics courses and bike-packing trips.

  1. Vision Zero Reporting

    03/06/2025

    Vision Zero Reporting

    Vision Zero Reporting seeks to shift how crashes are reported and the questions we ask in an effort to change our perception of these events from “accidents” to preventable situations. Leading causes of crashes include distracted driving, speeding, reckless driving, tailgating, driving under the influence of drugs, poor road design, among others. By all means, car crashes are preventable incidents caused by well-known, solvable systemic problems. Media coverage wields significant power to effect change: media decides which stories warrant attention and how to frame the discussion. So why does local media almost always report these tragic stories as isolated incidents, failing to draw attention to the underlying factors and similarities?We’ll be joined by special guest Gregory Lang from Vision Zero Reporting and the BCM’s Active Transportation Director, Paul Drinan. Please support the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bicycle Coalition of Maine⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!

    28 min
  2. Education & Advocacy with Our Friends in Brazil

    02/20/2025

    Education & Advocacy with Our Friends in Brazil

    This past November, our Associate Education Director Erik daSilva was invited to take part in Partners of the Americas, a two-way network of volunteer partnerships that foster cultural exchange and education between the U.S. and Latin American countries. The states of Maine and Rio Grande do Norte (Brazil) are partners, and bicycle advocacy and education were the focus of Erik’s ten day visit. Join Erik and BCM to discover what bicycling looks like in Brazil and how our southern partners are working to make their communities better places to walk and bike — just like the BCM! Please support the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bicycle Coalition of Maine⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!

    41 min
  3. Mainer and Paralympian Clara Brown!

    02/06/2025

    Mainer and Paralympian Clara Brown!

    We’re excited to welcome native Mainer and Paralympian Clara Brown! She is a two time bronze medalist in Paris 2024, and three time world champion between the track and road. She’ll join us to talk about her experience in Paris, and her plans moving forward as she joins an off road cycling team and continues her flight training to pursue her dream of becoming an airline pilot. Please support the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bicycle Coalition of Maine⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!

    32 min
  4. BCM's New Executive Director, Andrew Zarro

    01/23/2025

    BCM's New Executive Director, Andrew Zarro

    Join us to welcome the BCM’s new Executive Director Andrew Zarro! Learn about what he’s excited about in his first month on the job, and some of the plans for the BCM this coming year and beyond. Please support the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Bicycle Coalition of Maine⁠⁠⁠⁠!

    29 min
  5. Jan 2025 Legislative Update

    01/08/2025

    Jan 2025 Legislative Update

    BCM’s Active Transportation Director discusses the upcoming 132nd Legislative Session. Learn about the Coalition's advocacy priorities for the year, including speed cameras and bicycle rebates, plus ways you can get involved. Please support the ⁠⁠⁠Bicycle Coalition of Maine⁠⁠⁠!

    27 min
  6. E-Bikes in Maine—What, Why, and Rebates

    04/19/2024

    E-Bikes in Maine—What, Why, and Rebates

    E-bikes are everywhere and more are on the way! Hugely practical, tremendously fun, and great for the environment, E-bikes can help get people out of cars and onto two wheels! Join us to learn more about E-bikes: what they are, why the BCM supports them, and what’s going on with Maine’s Statewide E-bike Rebate program. Thank you ⁠⁠Tandem Coffee⁠⁠ for sponsoring this webinar! Additional Resources Slide deck Let’s Connect: Everything you want to know about e-bikes, a Maine-based podcast on e-bike basics People for Bikes e-bike resources E-bike Smart Training Why you Should Support E-bikes, Even if You Don’t Ride One BCM position on e-bikes BCM position on Efficiency Maine Rebate E-bike rebate examples from Colorado E-bike rebate examples from Vermont E-bike rebate examples from Minnesota and this one too Please support the ⁠⁠Bicycle Coalition of Maine⁠⁠!

    58 min
  7. Insurance Coverage for Walkers and Bicyclists

    04/04/2024

    Insurance Coverage for Walkers and Bicyclists

    Whether you ride your bike thousands of miles every year for fun, are an active commuter, or a regular walker from your car to the grocery store or mailbox, this insurance-focused webinar is for you. Post-crash expenses are a serious issue and the insurance we purchase is often inadequate due to our misunderstanding of finer details. We'll talk about those details and how we can make insurance work better – in cases of property loss, injury, or death. Topics What types of insurances apply when I crash or fall due to a pothole, a distracted driver, or a commercial operator? What happens if a driver hits me and doesn’t have any or enough insurance to cover my losses? Why might my partner’s or parents’ automobile policy cover me while I am biking or walking? What insurance covers me if my bike, helmet, or other bike accessories are stolen or damaged? What if I hit someone with my bike or e-bike? What if my e-bike causes a fire at a rental property? What are my insurance options if I am car free? Guest Speakers Insurance Agent Bob O’Brien, of Noyes Hall & Allen Insurance in South Portland and Bicycle & Pedestrian Attorney Lauri Boxer-Macomber, of Kelly Remmel & Zimmerman in Portland; Lauri is also a member of Bike Law. Thank you ⁠⁠Tandem Coffee⁠⁠ for sponsoring this webinar! Connect with Bob bobrien@nha-ins.com https://www.noyeshallallen.com Connect with Lauri lboxer@krz.com https://www.krz.com Additional Resources Does Auto Insurance Cover Bicycle Crashes? Insurance Issues Surrounding E-Bikes Insuring Your Electric Bicycle 101 War on Cars, Car Insurance is Too Cheap State of Maine, Bureau of Insurance, Insurance Required by Law Maine Statutes Unfair Claims Settlement Practices Subrogation, Medical Payments Coverage Please support the ⁠⁠Bicycle Coalition of Maine⁠⁠!

    1h 6m
  8. Vision Zero

    03/29/2024

    Vision Zero

    What if we could eliminate all traffic fatalities and severe injuries, while increasing safe, healthy, equitable mobility for all? This is the premise behind Vision Zero, a strategy to change how we approach and think about safety and improving our roadway environment. Vision Zero brings together a range of stakeholders to address issues of safety, encouraging collaboration among local traffic planners and engineers, policymakers, and public health professionals. Join us as we welcome Rick Harbison (Senior Planner & Data Manager for the Greater Portland Council of Governments (GPCOG) and Paul Drinan (Vision Zero Maine) to discuss Vision Zero, and what it could mean for policy and infrastructure in the State of Maine. Thank you ⁠Tandem Coffee⁠ for sponsoring this webinar! Connect with Rick rharbison@gpcog.org www.visionzerogreaterportland.org Connect with Paul visionzeromaine@gmail.com https://visionzeromaine.org Additional Resources ⁠https://visionzeronetwork.org⁠ ⁠https://www.transportation.gov/grants/SS4A⁠ Please support the ⁠Bicycle Coalition of Maine⁠!

    54 min
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Do you have a question about different kinds of biking – mountain, gravel, road? Maybe you need some safety tips for biking and walking at night or in urban settings? Are you looking for guidance in planning your next outdoor adventure? Or are you interested in just learning more about the world of biking? If you answered yes, the Bicycle Coalition of Maine’s Wednesday Webinar series is for you! Sponsored by our friends at Tandem Coffee Roasters, our webinar topics range from bike safety and seasonal riding tips to mechanics courses and bike-packing trips.

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