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The battle rages in Hoboken

This came to us from the new pedicab operator in Hoboken, NJ who is struggling to keep his pedicabs on the street. Show him you support pedicabs by contacting the people listed below, posting at Hoboken 411, or leaving your comments on this blog.

You have no idea how comforting it was to hear a voice of support. I was unaware that this was even known outside our little community. Up until I heard from you, I and My cousin, who is my partner, thought we were completely alone in the battle. I also acknowledge we are a small fight as compared to what some cities are facing. I anticipate building a relationship with you and look forward to meeting you .

Here is the information you requested. I hope it will be very helpful. First let me start by stating that Terry Labruno is the head council woman for transportation in Hoboken and she gives us her full support as you can see on the live televised meeting. Also Mayor David Roberts gave us his thumbs up. He can be reached at 201 420 2203.

Two of our biggest opposing ward members are Teresa Castellano AND Michael Russo. Both parties concerning issues are safety and congestion but mainly medallion money concerns.

Also if you would like to pass this on and tell people to leave a blog post on our behalf and to read what has already been written by council and community visit this link @ hoboken 411 ......http://hoboken411.com/archives/6424. [This is the profile on Michael Russo.]

Finally, to observe the live televised broadcast (the actually meeting took place mind you behind closed doors and without any insight or representation on our behalf) you can go to http://www.hobokentv78.org/ and click on play in the middle box date 4/4/07. Its not stated as being one of the two topics to be discussed, but as you watch you will see it brought up as a concern.

Thank you so very much for your time, courtesy and whatever efforts you come forth with from this time.

Sincerely Christopher Costello

Contact these people and let them know you support pedicabs:

Theresa Castellano : 201 656 9449 Theresa@CastellanoForHoboken.com

Michael Russo : 201 792 6226 michael@russoforhoboken.com

Peter Cammarano : 973 533 0777 pcammarano@gbvlaw.com

Ruben Ramos : rramos1973@optionline.net

Christopher Campos : 201 941 8300

MAYOR ROBERTS : 201 420 2000 ext. 2013 or 2018

ALSO CITY COUNCIL MAIN NUMBER : 201 420 2000 ext. 2070 or 2071

Pedicab News Email List

After observing the posts on the Hoboken 411 blog, I've been inspired by the support for pedicabs I've read. I'm sure that Chris Costello appreciates all the positive feedback.

Because we train new pedicab operators, we hear about the problems they encounter with city governments and other entities. Most of these companies are small operations trying to break into new areas unfamiliar with pedicabs. It's helpful to these pedicab companies when we can rally support for the industry in their area. We can provide a united voice in the midst of conflict.

How do we know when to act? How do pedicab people worldwide know when their support is needed? If you follow this blog frequently, you can keep up on what's going on. However, as much as I hate to admit it, not everyone visits this blog daily. So I've set up a new email list to send pedicab news and alerts straight to your email box.

Sign up for our Email News & Alerts!

Plus, on this blog, any alerts that need your action will have the image above at the beginning of the post and will have the Alert category label. That should make them easy to find.

If you have an issue or challenge and need community support, please let us know. You can submit your copy to me where it will be reviewed for posting here.

PEDICAB ALERT!!

I had an idea tonight -- so watch out!! From this point forward, whenever there's a new pedicab operation in need of support, I'll post it on this blog. I'll let you know how you can help. Usually it will be posting some sort of supportive comment on a blog somewhere or adding your name to a petition. I'll let you know where to go and what to do. You can click on the Alert category if you only want to see the latest notices. I'll come up with some sort of graphic so you can recognize the post easily.

The question is... will you act? Is it important to support pedicab operations in other cities? Or are you in it only for yourself and your territory? Do we compete or cooperate?

This brings up yet another issue... would a (inter)national association be beneficial in these situations? Would it lend any sort of credibility or bargaining power to regulatory issues, etc? Operators or drivers or both?

Your opinion, please...