JANUARY 10: Cyclists to Advocate for Bike Network Expansion at SANDAG Meeting

JANUARY 10: Cyclists to Advocate for Bike Network Expansion at SANDAG Meeting

Bike Coalition encourages cyclists to give public comment in support of better biking infrastructure
Board of Directors to decide on $90-million funding for Regional Bike Plan Early Action Program

WHAT:

The San Diego Bike Coalition encourages biking advocates to attend the SANDAG Board of Directors meeting to offer public comment in support of the TransNet Proposed 2020 Bond Issuance that will improve bicycle infrastructure and connectivity across the region.

If approved, Resolution No. RTC 2020-15 will authorize the issuance of up to $90 million of fixed-rate tax-exempt bonds to support completion of the TransNet Regional Bikeway Early Action Program. The Early Action Program is a $200 million initiative to dramatically expand the bike network throughout the San Diego region with the construction of 70 miles of new and improved bikeways.


WHY:

The adoption of the bond issuance will ensure the construction of a connected bike network that will give San Diego County residents more transportation options, reduce auto dependency, increase safety for bike commuters and move the County toward reduced greenhouse emissions goals.

The SANDAG Board of Directors adopted the Early Action Program in 2013, promising to build 79 miles of high-priority projects in 10 years. That commitment assumed the agency would borrow against funds dedicated to active transportation to keep those projects on track. Now is the time to ensure the board keeps that promise by authorizing the sale of sales tax revenue bonds to fund the 70 miles of projects currently being developed.


WHEN:

Friday, January 10, 2019

SANDAG Board of Directors meeting
9 a.m. to noon
WHERE:

SANDAG Board of Directors meeting
Wells Fargo Bank Building, 401 B Street, 7th Floor, San Diego, CA 92101

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
San Diego Bike Coalition
SANDAG Board of Directors Agenda


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San Diego Bike Coalition is a nonprofit organization that advocates for and protects the rights of all people who ride bicycles. They promote bicycling as a mainstream, safe and enjoyable form of transportation and recreation. For more information, please visit www.sdbikecoalition.org.

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December 6: Cyclists to Ride Down New Bus and Bike Lane on El Cajon Blvd

Bike the BLVD Spectacular to welcome riders for surprise mini experiences along six-mile route
Leisurely ride to coincide with Boulevard Court’s First Fridays event

WHAT:
To celebrate the new bus and bike lanes on El Cajon Blvd. in North Park, the San Diego County Bike Coalition invites cyclists to Bike the BLVD Spectacular. The event will take riders down the new bus and bike lane for a six-mile ride complete with stops for drinks, music and prizes.

RIDE INFORMATION:

Friday, December 6
6 p.m. – Riders to meet at the new BLVD Court (Alabama St & El Cajon Blvd.)
LightMeUp Safety Lights will be selling bike lights
7 p.m. – Ride starts down El Cajon Blvd.
9 p.m. – Rides ends at Belching Beaver (4223 30th St.)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Location: Ride starts at BLVD Court (2104 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, California 92104)
Date and Time: Friday, December 6 from 6 to 9 p.m.
Cost: Free (food and drinks available for purchase)

WHY:
The new bus and bike lane on El Cajon Blvd. offers cyclists a safe path for commuting by bike. This event which coincides with the new BLVD Court’s First Friday pop-up gathering, invites the community to explore this new lane for alternative transportation while meeting other neighbors from the Uptown area.

WHO:

• San Diego Bike Coalition
• The BLVD Court
• El Cajon Boulevard Business Improvement Association
• City Heights Community Development Corporation
• Bike del Pueblo
• LightMeUp Safety Lights
• Fair at 44
• Yoga Fire Flow
• Delicate Flower
• Belching Beaver North Park

Links:
Bike the BLVD Spectacular event page
San Diego Bike Coalition website

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San Diego Bike Coalition is a nonprofit organization that advocates for and protects the rights of all people who ride bicycles. They promote bicycling as a mainstream, safe and enjoyable form of transportation and recreation. For more information, please visit www.sdbikecoalition.org.

Bike Coalition Applauds Last Night’s Mobility Board Support of Protected Bikeways in North Park

WHAT:
Last night, the City of San Diego's Mobility Board discussed the 30th Street resurfacing project, specifically addressing the current options presented for protected bikeways. After an eight to two vote, the Mobility Board motioned in favor of option A+, Mayor Kevin Faulconer’s recommendation for a compromise plan which preserves additional parking and upholds a high-class bikeway network.

San Diego Bike Coalition Executive Director Andy Hanshaw applauds the Mayor’s recommendation for A+ to allow for more mobility choices that support Climate Action and safety goals.

“With the option A+ recommendation for the 30th Street resurfacing project, we have the opportunity to offer the best bikeway that will encourage more ridership and help the City achieve its Climate Action Plan goals. It’s important that we support protected bikeways especially in urban business districts to create safe biking connections for community members. The Census Bureau reports that 43 of the 70 largest cities in the country have seen more people biking to work. Option A+ is good for businesses and good for the community.”

WHY
The 30th Street corridor is a highly transited road in North Park and Normal Heights that can present dangerous situations for bike commuters. The protected bikeways proposed for 30th Street will provide cyclists with safe pathways that connect their communities to other biking paths. This project will take car traffic and parking into consideration to minimize the impact on other forms of transportation.

In order to achieve the Climate Action Plan goals by 2020, a full network of protected and connected bikeways is essential throughout San Diego. Cities all across the U.S. are prioritizing bike-friendly streets with better infrastructure and ambitious plans and policies. Some of the cities with four percent or greater bike share commuting include San Francisco, Portland, Minneapolis, Washington DC and Minneapolis.

FACTS FROM OTHER BUSINESS DISTRICTS WITH BIKEWAYS

After adding protecting bike lanes, these cities saw a boost to local economies*:

• Salt Lake City, Broadway: Along the project, sales roles 8.8%
• Los Angeles, Venice Blvd, Mar Vista: Commercial real estate sales prices increased 240% and retail vacancies dropped 44%
• New York City, 8th and 9th avenues, Manhattan: Up to 49% increase in retail sales
• Indianapolis Cultural Trail: Over half of businesses report more customers, and 48% report more revenue

* Data provided by the City of San Diego and Bloomberg Philanthropies American Climate Challenge

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San Diego Bike Coalition is a nonprofit organization that advocates for and protects the rights of all people who ride bicycles. They promote bicycling as a mainstream, safe and enjoyable form of transportation and recreation. For more information, please visit www.sdbikecoalition.org.

Source: GoMixte

November 1: Free Bike Lights at Central Library

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November 1: San Diego Cyclists Get Road-Ready with Free Bike Lights at Central Library

Bike light installation prepares bike riders for the end of Daylight Saving Time
Bike Coalition to make night time riding safer for commuters

WHAT:
As the majority of the country transitions from Daylight Saving Time to Standard Time, the San Diego County Bike Coalition and the San Diego Police Department (SDPD) are partnering to invite all bike commuters to receive free front bike lights. All riders on bikes can head to the San Diego Central Library where Bike Coalition staff and police officers will encourage safe, nighttime commuting with free bike light installation, helpful tips and important safety information about riding in the dark.

WHY:
With nightfall arriving almost 60 minutes earlier after Daylight Saving Time ends on Sunday, November 3, the Bike Coalition wants to ensure all people in San Diego have access to what they need to be visible on busy streets and get home safely. People who commute on bikes and pedal home in the dark during the Standard Time months will be safer on our shared roads. California state law requires cyclists to use front and rear lights when commuting at night.

WHO:

San Diego Bike Coalition
San Diego Police Department
San Diego Central Library

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Location: San Diego Central Library (330 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101)
Date and Time: Friday, November 1 from 5 to 6 p.m.

Sunday October 27: Ciclosdias Opens Streets in Normal Heights, City Heights and more

I super love CiclosDias events, which is why I'm so disappointed in myself for not getting this up sooner, but Sunday, October 27th is CiclosDias!!

(source: GoMixte) October 27: Mid City to Become Car-Free Playground for CicloSDias San Diego Bike Coalition invites the public to support local shops at open streets celebration WHAT On October 27, streets like Adams Avenue in Normal Heights and El Cajon Blvd. in City Heights will close completely to cars, creating a cyclist’s paradise and encouraging residents and tourists to bike, walk, skate or stroll through neighborhood streets. CicloSDias brings people of all ages together in new areas of San Diego each time to support local businesses and enjoy time outdoors. Live entertainment, activities for kids and food vendors will line the streets instead of the usual motorized vehicle traffic. The event encompasses close to four miles of car-free exploration: click here for the map.  WHY Drawing inspiration from Los Angeles’s CicLAvia and Bogotá’s weekly Ciclovía, CicloSDias brings the public out to open streets to enjoy connecting with communities and local businesses while catching a glimpse of what streets would be like without car traffic. CicloSDias participants will get to rediscover their neighborhood in a more intimate and unique way. VISUALS/ACTIVITIES Hundreds of community members walking, biking, skating through Adams Avenue and other Mid City streets Live music from five bands spread along Adams Avenue Bike maintenance workshops with Bikes del Pueblo Shopping at local shops and food vendors Fair at 44 party with live music and Zumba class led by the YMCA  A SAN DIEGO TRADITION CicloSDias first rolled through San Diego in 2013 in North Park. Since then, the Bike Coalition has engaged community partners, city officials, local businesses and neighbors to host six additional open-streets celebrations in beach and inland communities across San Diego County. WHO This year, CicloSDias is a partnership between the Bike Coalition and: The City of San Diego County of San Diego The California Office of Traffic Safety San Diego Police Department Adams Avenue Business Association City Heights Community Development Corporation Fair at 44 Metropolitan Transit System YMCA Blind Lady Ale House

August 21st Community Ride: BLVD to Beach

From City Heights CDC:

Transit & Tacos is back!

This time, we're embracing the summer with a "Boulevard To Beach: Community Transit Ride" from City Heights to Pacific Beach and back.

Our mission is to enhance the quality of life of people who live and work in City Heights, and an important part of quality of life is access: access to decision making, access to mobility, and access to resources - including the beach.

Our Transportation & Planning program is exploring opportunities and barriers to beach access via transit and biking through our Community Transit Rides and Community Bike Rides. In May, we led a Community Bike Ride with Outdoor Outreach from Southeast San Diego to Silver Strand State Beach.

This month, we're riding to Pacific Beach with students from local Cesar Chavez Club chapters, and we're getting there via public transit.

Join us on Wednesday, August 21st at 1 PM at the north side of the El Cajon Blvd. Transit Plaza where we'll catch the Rapid 235 to Kearny Mesa and hop on the 27 bus, which will drop us off right at Pacific Beach. We'll spend the day enjoying the beach and walk over to Taco Surf for free tacos on us! We'll return to City Heights by 6 PM.

Please bring sunblock, water, and comfy summer clothes!

Family Ride to Promote Safe Streets For All - August 5th

photo credit BIKESD

From BikeSD:

Join the family ride in support of protected bike lanes on 30th Street — and everywhere!

Sunday, August 5, 10:30 AM — Bird Park Playground

Come along with our second family ride in North Park. We'll start at Bird Park Playground (28th Ave and Upas St) and ride together to Teralta Park in City Heights to call for safe, healthy, and connected communities. An easy flat route of about 2.5 miles — short, sweet and free. Come support the development of a world-class transportation network in San Diego.

Enjoy a beautiful ride along two soon-to-be multi-modal corridors, 30th Street through North Park and Howard/Orange Avenue in Mid-City, and celebrate with us at Teralta Park at the end! Come ride, scoot, skate, and roll along with neighbors who want safe streets for all ages.

Everyone welcome, so bring friends!

And if you can, RSVP on Facebook