[*BCM*] Marshals needed for Sunday Oct 1 HubOnWheels bike ride-- ride on storrow drive!

[Bror Jönsson]

Hi!

If you still need Marshals on Sunday, I can definitely help...

:-)Bror Jonsson

Answers below:

On 9/28/06, Jeff Rosenblum <rosenblum.jeff at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Do you have any interest in helping out this Sunday October 1, 2006 as a
> "Marshall" on Boston's second annual HubOnWheels citywide bike ride! Get
> your entry fee waived, and get to ride on Storrow Drive which will be
> closed to traffic! For more information on the ride, see:
> http://www.hubonwheels.org.
>
> If you are interested, please reply with some info:
>
> < PLEASE EMAIL ME ASAP ANSWERING THESE QUESTIONS:>
>
> 1. Name and email address
>

Bror Jönsson bror at bu.edu

> 2. Are you able to assist for the entire duration of the ride from start
> to finish, or are you only able to arrive at a certain time, or do you
> have to leave at a certain time?
>

I can help all day.

> 3. Are you planning on driving to your location, or riding your bicycle?
> If you are planning on riding your bicycle to City Hall Plaza in the
> morning, please let me know where you live (or are starting from)
> because I might be able to coordinate your location closer to your home.
>

I will bike and live by Harvard Square.

> 4. If given the option, are you interested in riding the 20, 30, or 40
> mile route AFTER you are released from your location? Or would you
> rather just return to City Hall Plaza?
>

I think I would go riding at least a shorter distance.

> 5. Are you able to bring a mobile phone? What is your mobile phone number?
>

Yes, 1-617-818-1096

> 6. Do you have any names and emails of people you think would be
> interested in marshalling this year?
>
>

I think so, tell me if you need it.


>
> BASIC INFO
>
> You have one of the most important jobs. You are our eyes and ears on
> the road. What you do will fundamentally shape people's experience of
> this ride.
>
> A little introduction, as I am coordinating the Marshals. My name is
> Jeff Rosenblum, I co-founded a transportation advocacy group called
> "LivableStreets Alliance" (http://www.livablestreets.info). We have been
> collaborating with HubOnWheels since its start, and I coordinated the
> marshals last year, and am excited about doing it again this year!
>
> < MORE DETAILS WILL COME SOON WITH YOUR ACTUAL ASSIGNMENT AND LOTS MORE!
> DON'T FEAR! >
>
> Key pieces of information:
>
> (1) Tomorrow, you will receive a location assignment.
>
> (2) You need to arrive at Boston City Hall Plaza Sunday by 6:30AM (I
> know, early, but it's worth it!). You will be treated to pancake
> breakfast! Delicious. And coffee (if you're in to that sort of stuff).
>
> (3) You will receive an orange HubOnWheels T-shirt, and set off to go to
> your location.
>
> (4) You will direct people, encourage them, smile, and have some fun!
> And help with a little traffic control.
>
> (5) When the "sag car" comes, you will be "released" and will either be
> reassigned or allowed (encouraged!) to zip along the rest of the route
> to help people out along the way.
>
> Ok that's the basics. Email me if you're interested!
>
> Best Regards,
> Jeff Rosenblum
> rosenblum.jeff at gmail.com
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