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.

(Source: Go Mixte)

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

Bike To Work Day 2017 Set For May 18

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Bike to Work Day 2017 will take place Thursday, May 18. Mark your calendar so you can join thousands of commuters throughout the San Diego region as we GO by BIKE. Interested in hosting an official Bike to Work Day pit stop? iCommute will start accepting applications on March 1. Pit stops are a great way for organizations to get involved in Bike to Work Day by offering fun breaks for new and experienced bike riders to rest and pick up free t-shirts and snacks (provided by SANDAG), and free encouragement (provided by you)! For more information, visit the iCommute Bike Month web page.

(Source: SANDAG)

Pre-CicloSDias Events in San Diego

(From the San Diego County Bicycle Coalition)

CicloSDias Pre-Party Events
CicloSDias on KUSI When: Wednesday, August 7th- 8:00 to 10:00 AM Where: 30th Street & Upas Join us and KUSI TV between 8:00 and 10:00 AM at 30th Street and Upas as we talk CicloSDias. Bicyclists, walkers, dogs- all are welcome! The first 10 people to show will get a free CicloSDias t-shirt!  _________________________________________________ CicloSDias Pre-Party: Twilight Townie Ride & Fundraiser When: Thursday, August 8th- 5:30 PM Where:  Blind Lady Ale House , 3416 Adams Avenue, San Diego, CA 92116 Join us for a Twilight Townie ride around the Normal Heights Area and then head back to BLAH to hear all about CicloSDias, the ride, the details and how you can help. Blind Lady will donate $1 per beer to CicloSDias that night, so bring your friends, enjoy some great food and beer, and help us raise some money for San Diego's first open streets event, happening this Sunday, August 11th from 10-4!

San Diego's Bayshore Bikeway Named #1 Bike Path In US

I'm not generally a supporter of anything Fox News has to say, however today they published an article naming the 19 best bike paths in the United States, and San Diego's Bayshore Bikeway was number one on the list. You can join the San Diego County Bicycle Coalition for an exploration ride covering some of this path this Sunday at 9am.

Tuesday, June 25: Mid-City Regional Bike Corridor Meeting

If you ride a bike, have ever ridden a bike, or someday plan on riding a bike and live in Mid-City (very loosely the communities around Adams, El Cajon Blvd, and University from Park to College), you should attend the Mid City Regional Bike Corridors Community Advisory Group on Tuesday night. This is one of the last chances to give public input and see progress on possible east-west bike routes. With the BRT already going forward on El Cajon Boulevard, the stakes are even higher to get safe bikeways installed around the city. We'll see you there!! From SANDAG: This is a reminder that the third North Park – Mid-City Regional Bike Corridors Community Advisory Group meeting will be held: Tuesday, June 25, 2013 – 6:00 to 8:30pm at the Teen Challenge Center 5450 Lea St, San Diego, CA 92105 The focus of this third meeting will be to review the alignment study results and to discuss the benefits, challenges, and other considerations related to each of the alignment options. Please note, this Community Advisory Group meeting will include English and Spanish facilitation in addition to Spanish/English interpretation. View Larger Map