[CalBike Report] California Bicycle Coalition April CalBike Report

[CalBike Report]

CALIFORNIA BICYCLE COALITION

 

CalBike Report, April 16, 2007

 

The CalBike Report is a monthly update on CBC's advocacy work.

 

Topics covered in this edition:

Mobilize in Support of Complete Streets Legislation

Complete Streets Concepts Reach the CTC

Californian Bicycle Advocates Appeal to Congressional Members

Register Early for Walk Bike California 2007 Conference

Advocacy News from Around the State

Statewide Bicycle Education Course Calendar

 

Mobilize in Support of Complete Streets Legislation.  The political climate
has shifted, making it possible to pass legislation that supports bicycling,
walking and livable communities.  California can lead the nation in the
effort to reduce greenhouse gases, improve public health, and design
walkable and bicycle-friendly roadways.  CBC's California Complete Streets
Campaign promotes these objectives and is gaining momentum daily.  Now is
the time to let our state legislators know that bicycle, pedestrian,
transportation, health, environmental and senior citizen advocates will
mobilize around progressive policies like Complete Streets that benefit all
Californians.  Lobby in support of legislation aimed at building livable
communities as a member of CBC's Pedal Power delegation.  Register
<http://www.calpedalpower.org/register.asp>  now for CBC's two-day
<http://www.calpedalpower.org/> Pedal Power Lobbying Day to be held on
Tuesday, May 1 and Wednesday, May 2, 2007 in Sacramento.  Contact Rebecca
<mailto:rebecca at calbike.org>  Markussen, Communications Director, CBC, for
details.

 

Complete Streets Concepts Reach the CTC.  KC Butler, CBC Executive Director,
educated the California Transportation Commission <http://www.catc.ca.gov/>
(CTC) about CBC's Complete Streets Campaign at their March 16 meeting.  The
Commission was receptive to and provided direction for achieving the
Campaign's objectives.  The CTC's role is three fold.  First, it oversees
the programming and allocation of funds for the construction of highway,
passenger rail and transit improvements throughout California.  Second, the
Commission advises and assists the Secretary of Business, Transportation and
Housing Agency and the Legislature in formulating and evaluating state
policies and plans for California's transportation programs.  Finally, it
actively participates in the initiation and development of State and Federal
legislation that seeks to secure financial stability for the State's
transportation system.  The CTC is comprised of nine Governor appointed
members, one non-voting Senator and one non-voting Assemblymember.

 

Californian Bicycle Advocates Appeal to Congressional Members.  Fifty
bicycle advocates represented California at the League of American
Bicyclists' (LAB) National Bike Summit
<https://www.bikeleague.org/cogs/summit/signup>  2007 on March 14-16 in
Washington, DC.  More than 400 advocates from around the country established
a bold national agenda for bicycling and communicated to Congress and
Federal agencies that cycling provides a solution to the challenges of
climate change, health care and energy independence.  The CBC was
represented by Stephan Vance, Board President, Brian Cox, Vice President,
and three other CBC Board Members: David Hoffman, Jim Haagen-Smit and Gary
Brustin.  Brustin is also on the Board for the LAB.

 

Register Early for Walk Bike California 2007 Conference.  Join a diverse
array of transportation professionals, advocates and elected officials at
the Walk Bike California 2007 <http://www.walkbikecalifornia.org/>
Conference in Davis, CA on September 11-14, 2007.  This conference will
result in the development of strategies for building livable communities
that recognize bicycling and walking as effective modes of transportation.
Early registration has begun; save money by registering
<http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1430247>  before June 1.

 

Advocacy News from Around the State

The Alliance for People Powered <http://www.bicyclenevadacounty.com/>
Transportation's (APPT) advocacy has resulted in the City of Grass Valley's
recent installation of two signs reading, "Bicycles
<http://members.cox.net/ncutcdbtc/fall05/bike01-bmufl.pdf>  allowed full use
of lane", on a narrow stretch of road located in the city's downtown
district.  The group is providing feedback to the firm responsible for
designing A new Nevada County Bicycle Master Plan.  APPT is collaborating
with the local police departments to provide in April two bicycle safety
workshops that will teach the public about bicycling in traffic as well as
provide free bicycle maintenance.  The group is collaborating with the
Nevada County Transportation Commission to sponsor Bike to Work Day 2007.
The May 18 event will include a cafe crawl, after party, and giveaways
provided by business sponsors.  APPT will lead a bicycle caravan to the
local Climate Action Day and Earth Day festivities.  Shana
<mailto:Shanam at woolman.org>  Maziarz, APPT 

 

Cyclists were in an uproar after the City of Belmont incidentally eliminated
a vital north-south bike artery.  The City converted Alameda de las Pulgas
from a two lane road with wide outside lanes to a three lane road with
diagonal parking on one side.  Sean Brennan, Redwood City Cycling Club,
communicated to the City Council the roadway design's impacts on bicyclists
and pedestrians on three occasions.  He pointed out that motorists backing
out of the diagonal parking spaces have greater difficulty detecting
oncoming bicyclists and narrow sidewalks force pedestrians to step into
traffic lanes as a result of the new street design.  The Council has agreed
to review the situation as a result of Brennan's advocacy.  The Peninsula
Bicycle and Pedestrian Coalition is working with the City to develop a
bicycle friendly solution to this situation.  Gladwyn
<mailto:godsouza at mac.com>  d'Souza, Vice President, PBPC

 

The Los Angeles County Bike <http://labike.org/index.html>  Coalition
(LACBC) will host its 7th Annual LA River Ride
<http://labike.org/events/los_angeles_river_ride.html>  on June 10 in Los
Angeles.  The LACBC anticipates over 2,000 participants including: bicycling
enthusiasts, volunteers, city and county officials and cycling celebrities.
Actress Daryl Hannah will be the ride captain this year.  The event will
include four rides: a Kids Ride (1 mile), a Family Ride (15 miles), a
Challenge Ride (45 miles) and an Expert Ride (70 miles); to accommodate a
wide range of cyclists.  Food, music, raffles and a post-ride BBQ will round
out the festivities.  JJ Hoffmann <mailto:lariverride at yahoo.com> , River
Ride Coordinator, LACBC

 

The San Luis Obispo County Bicycle Coalition <http://www.slobikelane.org/>
(SLOCBC) is proud to announce the unveiling of the "Bill Roalman Bicycle
Boulevard", which is the state's only bicycle boulevard located south of the
Bay Area.  The Boulevard is named after the late city councilman who
championed a more bike-friendly city.  The facility connects the railroad
district with the city's award-winning downtown via Morro Street.  Bike
stencils on the pavement, turned stop signs and direction signs have been
added to the Boulevard.  Bulb outs as well as a bike signal at the railroad
district terminus will be installed during the next phase of the project.
This Boulevard is the first in a network of bike boulevards to be
constructed in accordance with the City's bike plan.  Adam Fukushima
<mailto:adamf at slobikelane.org> , Executive Director, SLOCBC

 

Steven Sims is establishing a 501c3 non profit organization that will
oversee his Go Bike project.  Go Bike helps underprivileged kids to
recognize achievement, team work, self importance, character, and a healthy
lifestyle.  Sims has taught two bicycle safety classes at the Coachella City
Elementary School and established a racing/riding team for the School's 10
to 14 year old students.  Sims is also submitting to Riverside County a
proposal requesting the establishment of a Bicycle Coordinator position.
Steven Sims <mailto:steven.ls at verizon.net> , Go Bike

 

 

Statewide Bicycle Education Course Calendar. As a means to encourage
cyclists to participate in bicycle education courses, CBC will now maintain
a calendar of bicycle roadway safety and bicycle maintenance courses offered
throughout the state.  Submit your course name, date, location, time, and
website/email to Rebecca Markussen <mailto:rebecca at calbike.org>  for
inclusion in schedule. 

 

April 2007

April 15: Day One Street Skills <https://www.sfbike.org/?edu>  In-Class
Course, San Francisco.  Sunday, 11:00-3:00PM

April 19:
<http://www.bikeleague.org/cogs/programs/education/course_detail/1015> Road
I Part I, Greenbrae.  Thursday, 6:30-9:30PM 

April 21:
<http://www.bikeleague.org/cogs/programs/education/course_detail/1016> Road
I, Part 2, Fairfax.  Saturday, 9:00AM-12:00PM 

April 26: Bicycle
<http://www.marinbike.org/Campaigns/ShareTheRoad/Workshops2007.shtml>
Commuting 101, Greenbrae.  Thursday, 6:00-8:00PM

April 28: How
<http://www.marinbike.org/Campaigns/ShareTheRoad/Workshops2007.shtml>  to
Ride with Youth, Fairfax.  Saturday, 9:00AM-12:00PM

April 28, May 5, & May 12: Bike for Life
<http://www.sdcbc.org/BFLCalendar.htm> , San Diego.  Saturdays,
9:00AM-12:00PM

April 29:
<http://www.bikeleague.org/cogs/programs/education/course_detail/999> Street
Skills: Road I, Day 1, Alameda.  Sunday, 9:00AM-1:30 PM

 

May 2007

May 1: Basic Street <http://www.marinbike.org/Events/MGH/StreetSkills.shtml>
Skills, Greenbrae.  Tuesday, 6:30-8:30PM

May 1: Day One Street Skills In-Class Course <http://ebbc.org/?q=node/180> ,
Oakland.  Tuesday, 6:00-9:30PM

May 5: Day One Street Skills In-Class <https://www.sfbike.org/?edu>  Course,
San Francisco.  Saturday, 10:00AM-2:00PM

May 5: Kids II- Middle School Bike <http://bikeclass.swent.net/Classes.htm>
Skills, Palo Alto.  Saturday, 1:00-5:00PM

May 6:
<http://www.bikeleague.org/cogs/programs/education/course_detail/1000>
Street Skills: Road I, Day 2, Alameda.  Sunday, 10:00AM-4:00PM

May 7: Day One Street Skills In-Class Course <http://ebbc.org/?q=node/180> ,
Berkeley.  Monday, 6:00-9:30PM

May 8: Commuter <http://slobikelane.org/bikeed/classes.html>  Skills, San
Luis Obispo.  Tuesday, evening hours.

May 8: Day One Street Skills In-Class Course <http://ebbc.org/?q=node/180> ,
Fremont.  Monday, 6:00-9:30PM

May 10: Day One Street Skills <https://www.sfbike.org/?edu>  In-Class
Course, San Francisco.  Thursday, 5:30-9:30PM

May 12:  Day Two Bike Ed On Road <https://www.sfbike.org/?edu>  Course, San
Francisco.  Saturday, 10:00AM-4:00PM

May 14: Day One Street Skills In-Class Course <http://ebbc.org/?q=node/180>
, Pleasanton.  Monday, 6:00-9:30PM

May 19: Kids II- Middle School Bike <http://bikeclass.swent.net/Classes.htm>
Skills, Palo Alto.  Saturday, 1:00-5:00PM

May 19: Ride and Learn <http://www.sdcbc.org/BFLCalendar.htm> , San Diego.
Saturday, 9:15AM

May 19: Day Two Bike Ed <https://www.sfbike.org/?edu>  On-Road Course,
Oakland.  Saturday, 10:00-4:00PM

May 20: Kids II- Middle School Bike <http://bikeclass.swent.net/Classes.htm>
Skills, Palo Alto.  Sunday, 1:00-5:00PM

 

June 2007 

June 3: Kids II- Middle School Bike <http://bikeclass.swent.net/Classes.htm>
Skills, Palo Alto.  Sunday, 1:00-5:00PM

June 10: Ride and Learn <http://www.sdcbc.org/BFLCalendar.htm> , San Diego.
Saturday, 9:15AM

June 12, 19, & 23:  <http://slobikelane.org/bikeed/classes.html> Art of
Cycling, San Luis Obispo.  Tuesdays June 12 and 19, 6:00-9:00PM, Saturday,
June 23, 8:30AM-12:30PM

June 16: Day Two Bike Ed <https://www.sfbike.org/?edu>  On Road Course,
Alameda.  Saturday, 10:00AM-4:00PM

June 21: Day One Street Skills <https://www.sfbike.org/?edu>  In-Class
Course, San Francisco.  Thursday, 5:30 PM-9:30 PM

 

July 2007

July 8: Ride and Learn <http://www.sdcbc.org/BFLCalendar.htm> , San Diego.
Saturday, 9:15AM

July 10, 17, & 21:  <http://slobikelane.org/bikeed/classes.html> Art of
Cycling, San Luis Obispo.  Tuesdays July 10 and 17, 6:00-9:00PM, and
Saturday, July 21, 8:30AM-12:30PM

July 28: Day Two Bike Ed On Road <https://www.sfbike.org/?edu>  Course, San
Francisco.  Saturday, 10:00AM-4:00PM

 

August 2007

August 16: Day One Street Skills <https://www.sfbike.org/?edu>  In-Class
Course, San Francisco.  Thursday, 5:30PM-9:30PM

 

September 2007

September 15: Day One Street <https://www.sfbike.org/?edu>  Skills In-Class
Course, San Francisco.  Saturday, 10:00AM-2:00PM

September 22: Street <http://slobikelane.org/bikeed/classes.html>  Skills,
San Luis Obispo.  Saturday, morning hours.

September 29: Day Two Bike Ed <https://www.sfbike.org/?edu>  On-Road Course,
San Francisco.  Saturday, 10:00AM-4:00PM

 

October 2007

October 27: Day One Street Skills <https://www.sfbike.org/?edu>  In-Class
Course, San Francisco.  Sunday, 11:00-3:00PM

 

November 2007

November 6, 13, & 17: Art of Cycling (Road I)
<http://slobikelane.org/bikeed/classes.html> , San Luis Obispo.  Tuesdays
November 6 & 13, 6:00-9:00PM, and Saturday, November 17, 8:30AM-12:00PM

November 17: Day Two Bike Ed <https://www.sfbike.org/?edu>  On-Road Course,
San Francisco.  Saturday, 10:00AM-4:00PM

 

December 2007

December 08: Day One Street <https://www.sfbike.org/?edu>  Skills In-Class
Course, San Francisco.  Saturday, 10:00AM-2:00PM 

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