Chicago Bike Swap RSVP

So, it's no secret that people are not as gung-ho on RSVPing for things as they were when thechainlink was young and fresh-faced. Still, considering positive RSVPs for our big swap topped 100 both of the previous years, it would be at least good to top that number maybe just as an omen of a successful year.

Can you help?

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Permalink Reply by SlyRed on March 2, 2012 at 2:34am

For us suburbanites that have to drive in and are bringing items to sell, where is pay parking (lot) in the proximity of the Field House?

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Permalink Reply by Kevin C Dormant on March 2, 2012 at 3:21am

No pay parking that I know of around there, just street parking.

SlyRed said:

For us suburbanites that have to drive in and are bringing items to sell, where is pay parking (lot) in the proximity of the Field House?

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Permalink Reply by SlyRed on March 2, 2012 at 3:24am

Their website suggests otherwise:

VEHICLE PARKING

We highly recommend biking to the event or taking public transportation. Vehicle parking will be available in local lots for $5. Street parking is limited.

I have an e-mail in to their contact person. If I get any info I will post it.

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Permalink Reply by Kevin C Dormant on March 2, 2012 at 3:33am

Hmmm. The operative term being, "that I know of." I honestly don't know where that would be.

SlyRed said:

Their website suggests otherwise:

VEHICLE PARKING

We highly recommend biking to the event or taking public transportation. Vehicle parking will be available in local lots for $5. Street parking is limited.

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Permalink Reply by SlyRed on March 2, 2012 at 3:38am

Probably miles away!

Cynical Suburbanite :^(

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Permalink Reply by Melanie K on March 2, 2012 at 3:59am

The parking was really tight on the street last year, but if you get there early enough, you should be able to find a nearby spot. We had the kid in tow last year, so we drove and managed to find some nearby street parking (less than a block or two away). I advise getting there by 9:30 a.m. or so and you shouldn't have too much of a problem. I am not sure where the local lots were last year, we didn't see any (or weren't aware of them).

P.S. Just changed my "might" rsvp to a "will attend" LOL. See everyone tomorrow!

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Permalink Reply by dan brown on March 2, 2012 at 4:03am

Howard I will be there ~10am and be available most of the day.

DHB

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Permalink Reply by Active Transportation Alliance on March 2, 2012 at 8:59am

Hey all, we have worked with a local church across the street on Noble, it will be $5!

Thanks,

Ethan Spotts, Active Trans

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Permalink Reply by Anne Alt on March 2, 2012 at 11:22am

I've collaborated with Steve Vance on a letter to Mayor Emanuel, CDOT Commissioner Klein and Police Superintendent McCarthy asking for a coordinated education and enforcement effort to accompany the coming bike network improvements.

Anyone who would like to read the letter and sign it should look for me (wandering or at the Chicago Cycling Club table) or Steve Vance and John Greenfield (at the Grid Chicago table) tomorrow at the Bike Swap. We will have copies and signature pages there.