Monthly Archives: March 2009
Calling crashes “accidents,” even when they aren’t
“Accidents Will Happen” is the first song off Elvis Costello’s 1979 LP “Armed Forces.” It’s also the attitude many journalists and law enforcement officers seem to take in regard to car vs. pedestrian or car vs. cyclist crashes. I first heard an objection to the word “accident” in describing these types of incidents several years … Continue reading
More options for local food, but ya gotta go to make it work
Yesterday’s Savannah Morning News highlighted The Market at Trustees’ Garden‘s expanded hours (now on Saturday mornings and Wednesday evenings) as well as the up-and-coming Forsyth Farmers’ Market (located at the south end of Forsyth Park starting May 9th). Check out the article HERE and GO!
Trees and Development Workshop
A “Trees & Development” workshop will be presented by the Georgia Urban Forest Council on April 8 from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Bamboo Farm and Coastal Gardens. “Advanced Fundamentals of Tree Conservation on Development Sites” is for professionals who desire to apply tree protection and conservation techniques on land development projects. The entire art … Continue reading
Forestkeeper First Saturday at Jaycee Park on Tybee Island
On April 4 at 10 a.m. the Savannah Tree Foundation will conduct tree assessments and remove “gator bags” from Jaycee Park on Tybee Island, where trees were planted in the fall 2007. Volunteers should bring water, pens and clipboards if possible, and wear walking shoes. Community service hours are available. More information here.
Buy Local Savannah March Luncheon
March 26, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. More information here.
Savannah Bicycle Campaign Monthly Meeting
The Savannah Bicycle Campaign Board will meet downstairs at Moon River Brewing Company on March 24 at 7 p.m. The meeting is open to the public. More information here.
Transportation Improvement Program Public Meeting
The Coastal Region Metropolitan Planning Organization (CORE MPO), formerly known as the Chatham Urban Transportation Study (CUTS), will host a public meeting for the development of the FY 2010-2013 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). The meeting will be held on March 24 at 5 p.m. in the Metropolitan Planning Commission’s Arthur A. Mendonsa Hearing Room, 112 … Continue reading
Site offers social networking for tree lovers
A Web site called “The Grove” has been launched by the Georgia Urban Forest Council and the Georgia Forestry Commission “to engage and encourage Georgia’s citizens to plant trees and help protect Georgia’s urban tree canopy.” A tip from a Sustainable Savannah reader suggests that one appeal of the site is its social networking function: … Continue reading
Find a better way to work this Friday
Bicycle commuting is unique in that it’s a daily routine that never truly becomes, well, routine. Driving to work blends into the daily grind. Cycling to work, on the other hand, is a new experience every day. On a bicycle, the commuter is part of the city, not just the occupant of a steel and … Continue reading
Recovery -Transportation
Today, the federal government released $27 billion to the states for transportation infrastructure projects. Georgia is getting $931.5 million and now has 120 days to assign funds to specific projects. The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) is in charge of assigning and distributing funds. Approximately 30% (or $280 million) gets allocated to areas based on … Continue reading
