Artists, designers and community members are invited to submit works for the 2011 Bike Month Image Design Competition. Bike Month, a local celebration occurring annually each May, encourages the use of bicycle transportation through a variety of free community events.

This year’s theme, Change Lanes, will act as the guiding force behind the 2011 design and bicycling festivities, encouraging San Luis Obispo County to spend more time in the bike lane and less time behind the steering wheel. 

How the contest works:
The Image Design Competition is open to anyone interested in representing the new year of bicycle celebrations. The winning image/artwork will serve as the logo for Bike Month 2011 and will be featured in all promotional collateral (letterhead, posters, flyers, T-shirts) and advertisements. The creator of the winning image will be awarded $300 for their design and offered a contract to complete the development of all other promotional materials.

Participants send designs to Rideshare by 5 p.m. on Feb. 15 and all eligible submissions will then be posted online at www.rideshare.org for a community vote. Voting will open on Feb. 16 and will remain active for two weeks, closing on March 2 at 12 p.m. and the top five designs will be taken to the Bike Month planning committee for the final decision.

For more information on Bike Month and contest guideline please visit www.rideshare.org.

About San Luis Obispo Regional Rideshare
SLO Regional Rideshare is dedicated to reducing the number of single occupant vehicles on San Luis Obispo's roads and highways, conserving fuel, reducing air pollution and making it easier for commuters to get to work or school. A division of the San Luis Obispo Council of Governments, SLO Regional Rideshare shows employers the value of transportation benefits and customizes programs to meet a company’s unique needs. For more information about SLO Regional Rideshare, visit www.rideshare.org.