Whose streets? Our Streets? Environmental group faces legal battle over Critical Mass

by Liz Elliott and Shay Sanchez (info [at] cicle.org)

Tue, Aug 16, 2005 9:39AM

The future of Critical Mass in New York City remains uncertain, as environmental group TIME’S UP! is forced to foot the bill for an impending court battle.

As a landmark court case threatens to shut down New York’s popular Critical Mass ride, and forces one organization to take the blame, we take a look at the last year of controversy surrounding the ride and at the case brought against TIME’S UP, a pro bike environmental group caught in the middle. This is a case that not only threatens the continuation of the ride itself, but also New Yorker’s First Amendment rights to free speech and free assembly due to the case’s far reaching implications.

Full artical and interview with Ryan of Time's Up!
http://www.cicle.org/news/nycm/times_up.html

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by sf masser

Tue, Aug 16, 2005 12:40PM

Scroll down for the link on their website.

How absurd of the cops/judicial system to think they can assault the civil rights of one group, and blame them for a worldwide movement that HAS NO LEADERS.

Also check out:
Back By Popular Demand: Bike National Convention 2 (August 12th to August 28th). In celebration of our great biking community, TIME'S UP! is hosting over 2 weeks of rides, workshops & events to commemorate another year of bicycle activism and enthusiasm. The BNC will provide New Yorkers and visitors a chance to participate in rides that showcase NYC's unique bike-riding environment and the communities of cyclists who inhabit and support it. For updated information visit the TIME'S UP! calender.

For more information: http://www.times-up.org/

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