NYPD requests injunction against the NYC Critical Mass

PLEASE FORWARD

hi friends,

New York City has just requested an injunction against the NYC Critical Mass. This is the monthly pro-bike ride that is now attracting up to 5000 people. They say we are blocking traffic, yet we all know bicyclers are traffic & that they should be encouraging more cycling for a healthier less-congested city. If you support the Critical Mass and don't want to see mass arrests this friday (it's the extra fun Halloween ride this friday, starting at 7pm Union Square North), there's some things you can do, the most important is having a packed hearing room as the City's requested injunction is granted or denied! Please spread the word far and wide. It's assumed a number of people will be able to speak.

3 pm tomorrow, Wednesday, October 27th
Judge Pauley's courtroom
500 Pearl St.(Near City Hall, opposite Foley Square, south of 100 Center St.)

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you can also read the injunction at http://info.interactivist.net -- and yes, this impacts many kinds of processions and gatherings...You can also write a letter of support by tonight to Judge Pauley:

Honorable William H Pauley III
United States District Court
500 Pearl Street
New York, NY 10038

The letters should explain who you are, what you do and why you think that Critical Mass is important, or why you choose to ride in it (you can add how many years you have taken part, what groups you are involved with, etc). Please drop it off at the bike convergence space, 49 E Houston tonight, or you can fax it to this machine (by 9:30 pm EST) & we will take it over for you -- 212 674 6206 (no cover sheet needed)

One of the amazing things about Critical Mass is that it's an unorganized coincidence, a ride without leaders. So it's important that everyone helps get the word out and show it matters to us all.
if you click http://www.critical-mass.org, you'll find it has spread to nearly 400 cities, all yearning for cleaner air and more convivial public space.

You need not be a New Yorker to respond ASAP!
spread the word, many thanks