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      <image:caption>Join Us for this year’s State of the City Event: Celebrate our community's progress and help shape the future of walking and biking in Wheat Ridge. What to Expect: Updates from city leaders on key bike and pedestrian projects. A chance to share your ideas to improve safety for cyclists and pedestrians in our city. Food and drink will be provided, so come hungry. We can’t wait to see you there and hear your thoughts!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Low-Stress Bike Maps Now Available for Wheat Ridge!</image:title>
      <image:caption>Great news, Wheat Ridge! The ATATs are very proud to introduce low-stress bike routes for Wheat Ridge in the Bike Streets app! This is a big step forward—not just for our city, but for the entire metro area. Wheat Ridge now connects with Denver and Lakewood through the Bike Streets network, making it easier than ever to ride across city lines and explore the region on two wheels. Whether you're looking to ride from Panorama Park to the Stevens Elementary, grab a beer at New Image Brewing, or cruise over to The Green, Bike Streets can help you find the most comfortable route to get there. The Low-Stress Wheat Ridge Bike Map is all about making biking accessible for people of all ages and abilities. It uses trails, protected bike lanes, quiet neighborhood streets, and yes—even the occasional sidewalk—to create what Bike Streets calls the "Best Available Network." The goal? To help you ride anywhere in Wheat Ridge today, even without a complete formal bike network. Here's what makes it special:    • Community-created routes that tap into local knowledge    • "Chill" routes that avoid high-traffic streets    • Options for every comfort level (they also have "More Traffic" routes if you prefer)    • A 15-Minute Bike Map that shows you how far a short ride can take you in Wheat Ridge The best part? You can help make the map even better! Download the Bike Streets mobile app and share your favorite routes. Every route you share helps build a more complete picture of how to comfortably get around our city on two wheels. Ready to discover low-stress routes hiding in plain sight? Check out the Wheat Ridge Bike Map at bikestreets.com/co/wheat-ridge/bike-map and start exploring! Happy riding!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Join Us for the State of the City Event! Celebrate our community's progress and help shape the future of walking and biking in Wheat Ridge. What to Expect: Updates from city leaders on the 2J ballot initiative. Insights into priority bike and pedestrian projects. A chance to share your ideas to improve safety for cyclists and pedestrians in our city. Pizza and a drink will be provided, so come hungry. We can’t wait to see you there and hear your thoughts!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Join us for a lively evening of networking and conversation about the state of making it safe and fun to walk and bicycle in Wheat Ridge. We’ll reflect on recent progress (such as the passage of the 2J ballot initiative) and hear from city leaders about their upcoming priorities. And we’d love to hear your ideas for improving bicycle and pedestrian safety in our city! Appetizers are on us - we hope to see you there. Please register, and spread the word:</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - ATAT December newsletter 2021 - Bike giveaway</image:title>
      <image:caption>Every year, the ATATs receive donated bikes from around the community that are in need of a little love. After being fixed up by ATAT members, bikes are gifted to kids and families in need. Fill our the form at this link to nominate someone you know for a bike donation.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - ATAT December newsletter 2021 - Let’s Talk Wheat Ridge: It’s not too late to take the surveys for Fruitdale and Anderson Park, or participate in upcoming public meetings:</image:title>
      <image:caption>Anderson Park: Saturday, December 4, 2021 from 8:30 - 10 a.m. on Zoom OR Tuesday, December 7, 2021 from 4:30 - 6 p.m. on Zoom Fruitdale: Saturday, December 4, 2021 from 10:30 a.m. - noon on Zoom OR Thursday, December 9, 2021 from 4:30 - 6 p.m. on Zoom</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>New website, and stickers! We’ve re-launched our site - https://www.wratat.org/ - and have ordered some new stickers. Drop us a note (wratat@gmail.com) if you’d like a few to decorate your bike or share with friends and family.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>What We Do - COMMUNITY: EVENTS &amp; ACTIVITIES</image:title>
      <image:caption>Throughout the year, we organize informative and fun meetings, open to all. ATAT leadership provides updates on current and proposed initiatives as well as encourages engaged community members to discuss ideas, concerns and opportunities. We also host, co-host and provide outreach at numerous events including: Ridge at 38 Criterium, Pedal to Patio [Bike to Work Day], Bike and Walk to School Days, Carnation Parade, USA Pro Challenge, RidgeFest and Community Walks &amp; Bike Rides. Follow us on Facebook and sign up for our newsletter to find out about upcoming events.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>In order to identify and support active transportation, ATAT officers closely track and communicate updates on proposed and funded initiatives. We help connect stakeholders and elected leaders for best outcomes through surveys and ongoing engagement with city staff. The ATATs were closely involved with the development of the Wheat Ridge Bicycle &amp; Pedestrian Master Plan Update, approved by the City Council in 2017, and continue to advocate for the implementation of the plan’s priorities.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>We believe active communities are connected communities which is why we facilitate as many points of connection as possible! Neighbors stay informed, provide inspiration and exchange ideas on our Facebook group, at events and throughout the city. ATAT leaders provide updates and calls to action through our email list and in-person contacts.</image:caption>
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