How are you getting to the polls this Saturday? (FYI: The weather forecast is not calling for snow.)
Get Your Vote On will be registering people for rides and hosting “bike stops” in Davie Village, Commercial Drive, Main and East 49th Ave, and Kitsilano from 11am to 7pm on E-Day. We’ll also be able to pick up a limited number of voters from their homes. This fleet of tandem bikes has been generously loaned to us by the fine folks at Spokes Bicycle Rentals, English Bay Bike Rentals, and Reckless Bike Stores!
To register for your Bike2Ballots ride, you can fill out the handy form HERE.
Get to know your Bike2Ballots Riders!
In the days leading up to November 19, Get Your Vote On will be profiling the bike-loving people who want to go all the way with you—to your polling station. Third on the roster is Lee Henderson "Foss."
1. So, Lee, why is Bike2Ballots awesome?
Bikes2Ballots is an inspiring concept that connects simple transportation to participation in the public process. I think it is an idea and an image that can change social patterns.
2. What is your election issue?
To me bicycle infrastructure is an important issue in this election. I think Vancouver needs more separated bike lanes and should have a bikeshare program like other cities.
3. Why is democracy like riding a bike?
The bicycle is liberating technology that enhances physical and mental health for individuals and builds a culture of humanity and engagement for a community. Bikes can be useful to people of all economic situations and foster egalitarianism and civic consciousness.
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For more information on all Get Your Vote On happenings, check out getyourvoteon.ca. For information on voting in the municipal election, check out the City of Vancouver’s Vancouver votes page.
