Did You Know that GO GERONIMO . . .

· Is a program of San Geronimo Valley Healthy Start.
· Worked with community members, the Sheriff_s Department, the Department of Public Works, Golden Gate Transit, and Supervisor Steve Kinsey before initiating the Ride Registry.
· Has taken off thanks to more than 150 volunteers who donated over 2,000 volunteer hours.
· Includes over 300 community members who are fully registered for the Ride Registry.
· Participated in revising the Transportation section of the new Community Plan.
· Is organizing cyclists to encourage Golden Gate Transit to put bike racks on buses.
· Maintains a Ridesharing Schedule for carpooling at specific times through a bulletin board at the Cultural Center and a database.
· Is working with the county transportation program MarinRideShares on several exciting projects.
· Is serving as a model for other communities to start similar programs.
· Has been sending a representative to meetings about the proposed Transportation Sales Tax in order to lobby for West Marin_s transportation needs.
· Recently received a $5,000 Neighborhood Achievement Award from Marin Community Foundation.
· Will be initiating a CD give-away incentive program for student riders in the spring.

Mary Chapman, Registered Driver "I keep looking for you riders..."
Parker Sims, Registered Rider and Drake student
"It worked fine for me. I got a ride to Drake very easily and with no hassles."
Breeze Kinsey, Registered Rider and Lagunitas School 7th grader
"It_s a great system. I use GO GERONIMO when my bike tire is flat or when my parents won_t give me a ride."
Laurel Marinelli, Registered Driver
"I just gave a ride to my first rider and hope I get some more soon."
Ann Jones, Registered Driver
"GO GERONIMO reinforces our sense of community and gives the community a chance to respond to and take care of our children. I wish this had been going on in the 70_s when my kids could have benefitted from being able to get out of and back into the Valley safely. When parents support this program , they support children having safe transportation."
Debbie Hubsmith, Registered Rider
"When waiting on the street holding my laminate, I feel as if I_m part of club that believes in community and sustainability. Riding the GO GERONIMO Reg is fun. I_ve gotten over 50 rides so far; many from people who I know, and several from neighbors who I met during the ride. GO GERONIMO gives me freedom without having to own a car. "
Jean Kinsey, Registered Driver*
"GO GERONIMO is rolling along and it works! I got a ride today in about two minutes. I had taken my car to be fixed, so I bused from San Rafael to Fairfax and then GO GERONIMOed home."
* Note: Registered Drivers are also able to use their laminates as Registered Riders.
Andreas Olesen, Registered Rider and Drake student
"My parents won_t let me hitch, so GO GERONIMO makes things a lot easier. I use my laminate two to three times each week to get home from work. I always know that I_m going to get a ride. I folded my laminate four times so it would fit in my wallet. Without this program I probably wouldn_t be able to have my job."

HOW YOU CAN HELP

· Use the program to get a ride. (Registered drivers are also registered as riders.)
· Be in the GO GERONIMO film by coming to the Cultural Center at 10 am on Saturday, February 7th. Call us for details; we need drivers and riders.
· Help shoot video footage for the GO GERONIMO film.
· Design a GO GERONIMO Web site.
· Join the Steering Wheel Committee. (See article for details.)
· Help with our Trail Restoration work party on January 24th.
· Donate money to support this innovative, free program.
· Ask a friend to register for the GO GERONIMO Reg.
· Design and do layout for the next issue of The Wheel.
· Call us to be added to our volunteer list. We have many
short-term, fun jobs.
· Call us any time with your ideas and/or experiences using
our programs. We really mean it!

VALLEY TRAIL RESTORATION ON JANUARY 24TH

There_s a short trail along Sir Francis Drake Boulevard which is used by school children and others to hike or bike from the Cultural Center and School to San Geronimo Valley Drive. In recent years, the trail, which receives no maintenance, has become partially overgrown with ivy, poison oak, and blackberries. Join GO GERONIMO at the Cultural Center at 9:30 am on Saturday, January 24th and spend a couple of hours restoring this important path, which provides a safe alternative to the highway shoulder. For more information, please call Brent Harris at 488-9068.

MCF AWARDS GO GERONIMO $5,000

Marin Community Foundation presented GO GERONIMO with a $5,000 Neighborhood Achievement Award on Saturday, December 6th. This award recognizes GO GERONIMO_s accomplishments for improving the quality of life in our community. Pictured in the photo are GO GERONIMO enthusiasts, MCF staff, and members of the MCF Community Partnership Committee. GO GERONIMO will be using these funds to continue and expand the Ride Registry, develop new ridership incentives, and publicize programs through The Wheel.
GO GERONIMO is also eager to provide advice to other communities on how to start similar programs. Thanks MCF!