Discussion, book reading scheduled in Bellingham with transportation planner Mia Birk

Transportation planner Mia Birk will read from her new book "Joyride: Pedaling Toward a Healthier Planet" during an evening event Wednesday, Oct. 13.

The Portland, Ore., transportation planner will read from her newly released book starting at 7 p.m. The free event will be in the Western Washington University Viking Union multipurpose room.