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Cycling Forward A“BIKESHARE” Program to End Homelessness

Cycling Forward A“BIKESHARE” Program to End Homelessness. Diego Binatena Troop 927 Westchester, CA. Eagle Scout Service Project Presentation. Diego Binatena. Joined Scouting in 1st Grade Bike Commuter Competitive Cyclist USA Cycling National Team SKLZ-Swami’s Elite Team

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Cycling Forward A“BIKESHARE” Program to End Homelessness

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  1. Cycling ForwardA“BIKESHARE” Programto End Homelessness Diego Binatena Troop 927 Westchester, CA Eagle Scout Service Project Presentation

  2. Diego Binatena • Joined Scouting in 1st Grade • Bike Commuter • Competitive Cyclist • USA Cycling National Team • SKLZ-Swami’s Elite Team • Junior at Mira Costa HS Diego Binatena, Cub Scout Pack 824 “on my honor…” -Boy Scout Oath

  3. “BIKESHARE” Program Purpose: • To promote bicycle commuting -Benefits: Health, Costs, Environmental • To provide affordable transportation to residents in transitional housing, as they work towards self-sufficiency and permanent housing -Residents borrow bikes to ride to school, job interviews, medical appts., training programs, shopping, etc. -Onsite case managers administer and oversee bike use and care

  4. “BIKESHARE” Program Provides: • Partnership • Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition (Non-profit Organization) • Diego Binatena (Project Advocate and Coordinator) • Two Transitional Housing Agencies (Project Beneficiaries) • Bikes • Safety Equipment • Education (Ongoing Bike Safety and Maintenance) • Bike Storage • Program Signs and Labels “Do A Good Turn Daily!” -Boy Scout Slogan

  5. PATH’s La Kretz Villas, East Hollywood Intensive Supportive Housing Case Manager On-Site 48 Single-Room Units

  6. Jovenes Inc. Center, Boyle Heights Male Youth 18 to 25 years Self-Sufficiency Services On-Site Emergency Housing -> Transitional Housing -> Permanent Housing

  7. 20 New Electric Bikes "The L.A. County Bicycle Coalition is excited to be partnering with Diego Binatena on this project. We believe that a bike share program is a perfect fit for transitional homes by providing a low-cost, healthy transportation alternative that meets the needs of their clients and fits with their goals of self-sufficiency.“ – Colin Bogart, L. A. County Bicycle Coalition Scouts and friends will help assemble bikes Each agency will receive10 bikes

  8. Agencies will also receive bike safety equipment and lessons… “Be Prepared!” -Boy Scout Motto U-Locks Bell Helmets Bike road safety and bike maintenance workshops Safety Lights

  9. "The bike share project will help the homeless youth at Jovenes travel to work and job interviews, run errands (like grocery shopping) throughout the neighborhood, and get some great exercise. -Eric Hubbard , Development Director, Jovenes Center Bike Racks Volunteers will deliver, assemble, and install bike racks

  10. “BIKESHARE” program signs and labels

  11. BUDGET • Expenses • Revenue

  12. Sponsors Moving around the city is a tremendous challenge for our youth, and being able to provide a simple solution through the bike share program will really make a difference. We are so glad to have this opportunity, and thank you in advance for your support.“ -Eric Hubbard, Development Director, Jovenes Center YOUR COMPANY’S NAME HERE! *Make checks payable to: “Boy Scout Troop 927” 326 Fowling St., Playa del Rey, CA 90293

  13. “I ride to win. I ride for fitness. I ride to get from here to there, and to make our world a better place through bikes. Sometimes I ride for no reason at all. But mostly, I ride because it’s fun!” Diego Binatena

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