[Marcus/Drew] Bicycling: [M]bikeshare, [M]getting a bike, [D]bike routes, [D]integration of bikes with
        other forms of public transit, [D]getting a HELMET, [M]CT bike laws
- [Drew] Bus: understanding route layout and timing, cost structure, [M]bikes on buses
- [Drew] Specialized transit: medical, elderly, prison/post-prison, handicap
- [Marcus] Cars?: How to get a used car, any non-commercial financial assistance
        car loan assistance

## Bikes on Buses

- 2 bikes max, first-come, first-served
- No electric/motorized bikes
- It's important to not be on your bike when the bus arrives
- Let the bus driver know that you will load a bike
- Bus driver are not allowed to help you load or unload your bike
- When you get off, tell the driver you're unloading your bike

Reference: https://www.cttransit.com/how-ride/bikes-on-board

## Bikeshare

- New Haven has a bikeshare called Bike New Haven
- You have to have an Android/iOS phone to use it, as of 7/2019
- Bikes can be found at stations
- There is poor coverage in Westville, the Hill, Newhallville, Beaver Hills, and the East Shore, as of 7/2019. The map of coverage is [here](https://www.bikenewhavenct.com/copy-of-stations)
- You can temporarily lock the bike at a place with no station (like a grocery store), as long as you eventually return it to a station

## Getting a bike

- Bradley Street Bike Co-Op, in East Rock, can be a great place to find a refurbished used bike for a fair price
- BSBC also donates bikes to the following organizations, and you may be able to get a free bike if you are affiliated with one of them
	- IRIS
	- CMHC
	- Columbus House
	- Farnam Center
	- VA Errera Community Care Center
	- Wilbur Cross High School
- The Devil's Gear Bike Shop also sells refurbished bikes
- Craigslist can be used to find bicycles. Learn how to assess bike quality before buying one! BSBC can teach you this.

## CT Bike Laws

- Conecticut has expanded protections for cyclists over the last few years
- Cyclists generally have the same rights as motorists, as well as additional rights that allow them to use bike lanes
- Information about bike safety can be found on the website of the [National Highway Traffic Safety Administration](https://www.nhtsa.gov/road-safety/bicycle-safety), and a pamphlet on Connecticut's cycling laws exists on East Hartford's [website](https://www.easthartfordct.gov/sites/easthartfordct/files/uploads/cyclist_pamphlet_bb.pdf)
- Rules that people are often unaware of
  - Cyclists must be given three feet of room by cars when a car is passing them
  - Cyclists can ride as far from the right side of the road as they deem neccessary to be safe
  - Cyclists must dismount if they wish to cross an intersection while the pedestrian walk sign is on
  - Cyclists are not required to wear a helmet in Connecticut if they are over 16 years of age

# Organization

- A to B
  - Ex: Small distances, medium distances, long distances
  - Pros:
    - Allows direct comparison of different modes of transit
    - Allows discussion of combining modes of transit
  - Cons:
    - Difficult to explain the pros and cons of a form of transit
    - Focuses on "How to get there" rather than factors like disability,
      lack of license, etc.
- Mode-wise
  - Ex: Train, bus, bike
  - Pros:
    - More depth about a particular mode
    - Lets the reader decide how to fit that mode into their life
  - Cons:
    - Similar to A to B, the "how to get there" focus