bikealive.org
This website grew out of the yellow card magnet project. I began looking for a way to connect to drivers after averaging a daily altercation (experience has since taught me to ignore the King County bicycle map's route recommendations) on my commute by bicycle with a motor vehicle.
There were similar magnets available when I rode a motorcycle, although they seemed to be a non-confrontational replacement for giving a driver the finger and less about really reminding us to stop and think. There is no opportunity for discussion in these situations, no moment to share opinions or for experiences to be passed. Thus, the yellow card magnets simply try to connect us through what we have in a common: a desire to live peacefully as individuals.
Four months after I made the first batch, I stumbled across Peter Miller's Yellow Card site. Apparently Aerostich blatantly copied his design, which is unfortunate. Moreso because their motorcycle oriented magnets are filed under "Home > Sundry > Genuine Nonsense > Yellow Cards", which fails to convey that this is about advocacy.
At this time I make no attempt to cite laws and statistics on this site, despite an urge to do so. However, the information is out there for those who find themselves inclined to read it.
Yellow card magnets are free to those in Seattle who ride bicycles. You can find me riding with Point 83, at Seattle Critical Mass, and occasionally other rides. I work downtown and I am happy to meet up with you. I live in Georgetown and can meet you there as well. I'll try to keep a pile available at Squid and Ink. If you're a shop and think having a pile available would be a good idea, feel free to email me and we'll work something out.
Since I give away the magnets, you can not buy them. I feel that is an important distinction to be made. If you would like to see more made and distributed, you're welcome to donate. All funds are guaranteed to go directly to the next batch, minus whatever fees paypal subtracts for their trouble. I'm not a non-profit, I'm just me, so it's not tax-deductible or anything. But you'll feel better about yourself.
If you don't live in Seattle, send me an email and let me know your goals. The production cost goes down significantly with increased quantity so I'd be happy to make a larger order and ship you a case for you to distribute in your city. If you'd rather go on your own, there are print ready images available under a Creative Commons License. You are welcome to use these images for non-commercial purposes. That means if you make these yourself you can not sell them, even to recover your costs.
Bryan McLellan <btm@bikealive.org>
