Fairfield is moving. On Saturday, September 24, a community bicycle ride is scheduled as part of an international day of climate action. “Moving Planet” was conceived by 350.org, a global grassroots movement founded by noted author Bill McKibben, as a rallying call for the world to move beyond fossil fuels.
Two community groups, the Fairfield Bike Walk Coalition (FWBC) and the Fairfield Clean Energy Task Force (CETF), have joined forces to organize the local event, which will feature a one-hour bicycle ride. The approximately 6 mile ride will begin and end at the Farmers Market at Brick Walk, 1189-1215 Post Road in Fairfield starting at 10 a.m.
The organizations chose the Farmers Market location to raise awareness about the importance of locally grown food, which not only helps to reduce greenhouse gas emissions but also promotes the local economy and healthier, tastier produce. They also will provide helpful consumer tips on how to reduce one’s carbon footprint, including having a low-cost home energy assessment, signing up for CTCleanEnergyOptions and biking or walking as a local transportation option.
FWBC spearheaded a petition drive asking the town to conduct a bicycle and pedestrian study. The draft Master Plan, developed by the Greater Bridgeport Regional Council, is expected to be released later this month.
The local event is one of many planned throughout the state and 158 countries across the planet. Participants are also invited to attend a central state rally on New Haven Green from 4-10 p.m., which features a critical mass bike ride, music, talkback with local and state political leaders and a bike-powered outdoor screening of the movie, Wall-e.
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