--- author: Eric Wagoner date: '1999-12-09T09:23:12' draft: false title: Last night I went to --- Last night I went to the first meeting of [BikeAthens](http://www.bikeathens.com), a group that, despite its name, supports all manners of alternative transportation here in Athens, GA. I hold a particular interest in this, because I was forced this summer to buy my first car (at age 28) just to survive here. Their site has links to street plans, biking laws, suggested civic improvements, and many other things that can make Athens an even nicer place to live.