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PEDAL has a history of social and safety activities and community involvement.
- The first Earth Day, April 1970: PEDAL founded by Joe Brockstein, Jim Disney, Art Minnick, and Darrel Smith as People's Efforts to De-emphasize Automobiles in Loveland.
- Helped organize first Loveland Bike Week with Kerry Randa, 1987.
- Served on committee that organized first Colorado Bike Week.
- Organized second Loveland Bike Week, 1989.
- Ran Bike Rodeo at Loveland Police Fair, 1990.
- PEDAL members contributed to transportation master plan created by the Northern Front Range Regional Transportation Planning and Air Quality Program Council (NFRT & AQPC) Bikeways Focus Group. (Not making this name up: this is what happens when government administrators name things.)
- Youth Environmental Summit educational exhibitor.
- Earth Day exhibitor ever since its revival in late 80's.
- Consulted with City of Loveland on east-west mobility study, 1996.
- Leadership Loveland community group exhibitor, 1997.
- Many organized bicycle rides over the last 39 years.
- Operated Booths at Community Classic Bike Tour, Historic Landmarks Bike Ride, Bike to Work Day, etc.
- Operates Bike Rodeo at six area elementary schools.
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