Agenda

CentreBike June Meeting Agenda
June 11, 2026 at 5:30pm-7:00pm
State College Borough Building, Room 242
https://centrebike.org/zoom

Agenda
Welcome

Treasurer’s Report
Welcome Karl

Stakeholder Reports
     Centre Region Council of Government
     Penn State/Bike Den
     State College Borough
     Municipalities/Government
     Centre Region Bicycle Advisory Committee

Public Comment

Old Business
     Centre Gives

New Business
     Bike Rack Map

Updates
     April Events
     May Events
     Resolutions

Adjournment

CentreBike June Exec Meeting Agenda
June 11, 2026 after General
State College Borough Building, Room 242
https://centrebike.org/zoom

Agenda
New Business
     Centre Foundation Grant
     What Should Karl Do?

Old Business
     Banking – CDs
     Bicycle Friendly Business
     Cargo E-Bike Library

Updates
     Work Sessions Tuesdays – Noon

Adjournment

Meeting Minutes

CENTREBIKE JUNE 2026 MINUTES GENERAL MEETING
Welcome
Attending: Matt Cox, Anne Messner, Michele Chernega, Karl Ahrensen, Paul Rito, Jeff Luck, Chip Mefford

Treasurer’s Report Balance: $18,851.21
     Welcome Karl as new Treasurer

Stakeholder Reports
     Centre Region Council of Government : Anne reported that Employee Guide soon to be printed for Bicycle Friendly Business. Reaching out to Police Depts for what they want on Social related to ebikes and other forms of mobility. Biking in the Centre Region class July 7 at 6:15pm Jeff Luck related on Bike Library, that there bike library users will have to do an orientation before they can check out bikes, so delays effort and it won’t happen until next year.

     Penn State/Bike Den Karl reported that he was just hired part-time to work Bike Den
     State College Borough No reports
     Municipalities/Government No reports
     Centre Region Bicycle Advisory Committee No reports

Public Comment
     Karl said his church is looking at putting a bike repair station near them

Old Business
     Centre Gives 54 donors, 13 of whom were new. Matt said CB might consider postcards pre-Centre Gives to remind people of the effort.

New Business
     BikeRackMap.com Jeff brought up as one more idea to making cycling more inviting for people Bike Lane Revolution

Updates
     April Events Earth Day two events CB participated in: Millbrook Marsh & Borough
     May Events had low participation for Bike Month events this year
     Resolutions Matt reports that all counties passed proclamations & resolutions for May Bike Month

Adjournment 18:13

Agenda

1. Welcome
2. Treasurer’s Report
3. Stakeholder Reports
     a. Centre Region Council of Government
     b. Penn State/Bike Den
     c. State College Borough
     d. Municipalities/Government
     e. Centre Region Bicycle Advisory Committee
       1. Next meeting moved to 4/28
4. Public Comment
5. Old Business
     a. State College Area Connector Project
6. New Business
     a. Resolutions
     b. Centre County Commissioners – 4/28 Willowbank
     c. Feedback – The Centre Region Employers’ Guide to Bike to Work
7. Updates
     a. Cargo eBike Library (if needed)
     b. Website
8. Adjournment

Meeting Minutes

Welcome
Attending
    Matt Cox, michele chernega, Karl Ahrendsen, Anne Messner, Jeff Luck

Treasurer’s Report Balance
    $16425.92

Stakeholder Reports
    Centre Region Council of Government:
Anne is working on grant, Active Transportation Plan, Friday is Ask a Cyclist/Commuter Coffee this Friday, Bike counters happening next week. For 5 years of use it would cost $50,000.

Old Business
    State College Area Connector Project Public Hearing:
Chris Murrell made a statement there for CentreBike. Will hold on pushing pending a new update on the project, Matt check-in with Chris.

New Business
    Matt made a motion for CentreBike to appoint Karl Ahrendsen to the CentreBike Executive Council. Motion passed by Cox, Rito, Luck, Murrell, and Chernega.
    Resolutions: all townships are participating

    Centre County Commissioners – will do Bike Month proclamation on 4/28 Willowbank Anne said there will be someone from HVAB and she hopes no more than one from CB who will also make a statement.

    Feedback – The Centre Region Employers’ Guide to Bike to Work
        Jeff Luck talked about having municipal gov incentivizing businesses to be more bike friendly, like having a good bike rack. Anne said she wasn’t sure how to do that.

Updates
    Cargo eBike Library
        Karl spoke with Craig at Bike Den and that Craig would be happy to talk with CentreBike.
        Karl mentioned 3Dots’ Awesome Grants, which is minimal amount but it’s a start.
        Jeff mentioned HVAB and Centre Foundation grants too.
        Anne mentioned place in Harrisburg with many bikes but unsure if any are e-cargo bikes. High current gas prices could be a big incentive for folks to borrow these bikes
    Website
        Karl said News section was confusing and date was incorrect. Jeff asked for CB letterhead. Jeff asked if meeting notice will disappear once it’s passed. Matt said they vanish, but not sure if it is after the event, or at the end of the day
Adjournment

Email Votes
April 9 – Motion to Appoint Karl Ahrendsen to the CentreBike Executive Council. Motion Passed
May 14 – Appointment of Treasurer – Karl Ahrendsen. Motion Passed
May 14 – Sponsor 2 individuals for the BICP Level 1 Fundamental Skills Instructor course. Motion Passed

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and the Federal Highway Administration will hold the hearing on Tuesday, April 7 at Calvary Church – Harvest Fields, 150 Harvest Fields Drive in Boalsburg. Doors open at 4 p.m., and the public hearing begins at 5 p.m.

The hearing is part of a 45-day public comment period on the project’s Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS), which runs till April 20.

The proposed State College Area Connector would be an approximately 8-mile, four-lane limited-access highway connecting the Mount Nittany Expressway near Boalsburg to U.S. 322 at Potters Mills.

Residents can sign up to provide five-minute testimony at the hearing. Written comments will also be accepted by completing a comment form at the hearing, submitting online through the project website, or sending letters or emails to PennDOT Engineering District 2, 70 PennDOT Drive, Clearfield, PA 16830, Attention: Eric Murnyack, or emurnyack@pa.gov

Agenda

Welcome
Treasurer’s Report
Stakeholder Reports
     Centre Region Council of Government
     Penn State/Bike Den
     State College Borough
     Municipalities/Government
     Centre Region Bicycle Advisory Committee
       Next meeting moved to 4/28

Public Comment

Old Business

New Business
     Cargo eBike Library
     Bike Lane Uprising App
     Safety Oriented Shirts

Updates
      Winter Bike Anywhere Friday

Events
     Bike Commuting 101 – 3/24

Adjournment

Meeting Minutes

Attending:
Matt Cox, Mark Davison, Jeff Luck, michele chernega, Chris Murrell, Lydia Vanderbergh, Karl Ahrendsen

Treasurer’s Report
Balance: $17988.99 CB received a donation from Good Stack which verifies non-profits. All gifts to CB will now be through the Centre Foundation.
• Stakeholder Reports
• Municipalities/Government
     Chris reported that Harris Township is working on: State College Connector and the missing link from Pump Station to Earlystown Rd. 45 day comment period for comments which Liberty Hill is being vanguard on it and Chris is attending their meeting tonight about it.
• Centre Region Bicycle Advisory Committee
     Jeff reported that Randy Brown of SCASD reported on Park Forest Middle School project will affect the bike-ped path. Also, is CRBAC an advisory committee or more? Next meeting moved to 4/28

• New Business
• Cargo eBike Library
     Jeff Luck said the one in MN gets a lot of coverage and check them out free for a week at a time. In MN you train and get certified to check out. Centre & Park’s Rec (Christy Owens) and Schlow Library offered to do the renting/storing. Jeff said CB might request bike shops to donate.
• Bike Lane Uprising App
      Jeff reported that you report bike lane blocking via the app Communicates that we’re serious about this but if enough blockages, then take it to the Borough
• Safety Oriented Shirts
     Matt reported that he got permission to use PennDot safety logo. CB hasn’t done a tee since 2016 CB could use them as prizes or rewards for CB volunteers.
• Updates
     Winter Bike Anywhere Friday – There were seven participants
• Events
     Bike Commuting 101 – 3/24 CB is going to say that the new re-direct for Innovation Park bike path is unacceptable
• Adjournment 18:11
Next Meeting April 9th, General

Ride your bike anywhere on Friday for February’s Winter Bike Anywhere Friday !

Register your ride at https://crcog.net/bikes for a chance to win a $50 gift card from Trek State College!

Looking outside today, you may have noticed Mother Nature reminding us that winter’s on the way!

Join our free Winter Biking class next week and learn how to stay comfortable and confident on two wheels all season long.

Tuesday, November 18
6:15pm 7:15pm
Schlow Regional Library

Details and Free Registration at https://crpr.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=3005

• President

• Vice President

• Treasurer

• Secretary

• Executive Council Members

If you are curious about positions, please feel free to take a look at the description in the CentreBike bylaws: https://centrebike.org/laws-centrebike/

Here is the Google Form for nominations:

https://forms.gle/G9Cr3cKxBV6h88nVA

Submissions to this form will be allowed through January 8th, 2026

Posted October 28, 2025

Just wrapped up all the Cranksgiving results for this year! It’s always great to see new faces (especially those in costume!) and the familiar faces who come back year after year that make this event special. Every Cranksgiving reminds us that biking can bring people together for a purpose, combining a fun bike ride with giving back to those in need near the holidays.

A huge thank you to all our incredible volunteers ! We truly couldn’t do this without you. A big shoutout to the bicycle clubs, and all the bike shops for your ongoing support, encouragement, and help in spreading the word!

With the recent SNAP benefits shutdown, food pantries everywhere are being pressed harder to keep up with demand. That makes this year’s effort even more meaningful. Thanks to everyone’s generosity, your contributions will directly help local teen shelters and families right here in our community through the Centre County Youth Service Bureau.

The Final Results!
77 cyclists
1,516 items
1,402.3 pounds
$4,205.48 total value donated! Those receipts add up!
And the GRAND TOTAL: $22,591.92!

This event was proudly sponsored by CentreBike and made possible through a 3 Dots Downtown “Awesome Grant.” We are one of over 75 Cranksgiving events taking place nationwide this year!

Come celebrate the start of daylight savings time and grab a free bicycle light at Light Up The Night to keep you safe during travels this winter! 🚲☀💡

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 16, 2025

CentreBike Invites Community to Seventh Annual Cranksgiving, a Bicycle-Powered Food Drive Benefiting Centre County Youth Service Bureau

State College, PA – CentreBike, a local non-profit organization dedicated to bicycle advocacy, invites community members to take part in the Seventh Annual Cranksgiving, to be held Saturday, October 25, 2025, from 10 AM to 2 PM at Videon Central (2171 Sandy Drive, State College). A rain date is set for November 1, same time.

Cranksgiving is a bicycle-powered food drive: participants shop from a needs list and deliver the items by bike to benefit the Centre County Youth Service Bureau. Riders should bring a bike, helmet, lock, and bags or panniers. A suggested minimum donation of $20-$25 helps ensure meaningful impact. E-bikes, cargo bikes, and trailers are welcome. Registration is FREE at cranksgivingstatecollege.com . For those unable to attend, online donations via the event site are encouraged.

In 2024, 91 cyclists helped donate 1,900 pounds of items, with a total value of $4,789.50. Over the course of six years (2019-2024), Cranksgiving State College has rallied more than 500 riders, collecting 8,500 pounds of items valued at over $18,000 in donations.

“Cranksgiving shows what’s possible when bicycles and generosity come together,” said Matthew Cox, President of CentreBike. “Every mile ridden and every item donated makes a real difference for local families.”

Cranksgiving State College is supported in part by a $1,000 Awesome Grant from 3 Dots Downtown, helping expand its community impact and outreach this year.

CentreBike is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization committed to bicycle advocacy in the Centre Region since 2000.