Walking, Biking In Montclair: ‘Active Transportation 101’ Event

MONTCLAIR, NJ — The following news release comes courtesy of the Montclair Public Library. Find out how to post announcements or events to your local Patch site.

On Sunday, April 30 at 4 p.m., Montclair Public Library will be hosting Active Transportation 101, the latest program in Living Green, its popular environmentalist series. The event will be co-presented by Montclair Climate Action and Bike & Walk Montclair. Whether you’re curious about lowering your use of fossil fuels while raising your activity level, or you’re passionate about advocating for safer streets, the library is here to help. In this afternoon with local cyclists and activists, you’ll learn about safer routes to walk, bike and e-bike Montclair, discover the Bike Bus, find out about "micro-mobility" and the 15-minute city–and so much more. A question and answer period will follow. Registration is required. Register at montclairlibrary.org/events.

“Living Green is not only better for the planet, it’s fun!” says Montclair Public Library Director Janet Torsney. “Join us to learn more about environmentally friendly ways to move around our town.”

Montclair Climate Action is a group of local residents that formed out of concern over the climate crisis, but also a faith that Montclair can become a leader in its response to the climate crisis. They work with the township government to promote policies that will drive the transition to renewable energy, such as adoption of town-wide renewable energy, town-wide composting, and purchasing of electric vehicles. MCA also works with the public to increase support for these policies and to encourage residents to do what they can for themselves, whether that is reducing waste, buying renewable energy, or taking public transportation. Through systemic change, MCA hopes to create a Montclair and a world where we can all live in a way that leaves a better world for our children and grandchildren.

Bike & Walk Montclair advocates for policies, programs, and street designs that make Montclair a better place to bike, walk, and live.

Founded in 1893, the Montclair Public Library serves the residents of Montclair, New Jersey. It has two facilities: the Main Library at 50 S. Fullerton Avenue and the Bellevue Avenue Branch Library at 185 Bellevue Avenue. The Library has been changing lives every day for over 125 years through words, ideas, and community building by providing unlimited opportunities for lifelong learning, discovery, and community engagement.

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