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Federal funds are coming to local bicycle projects
Submitted by Colin Heyne on March 3, 2010 - 3:27pmThe Metropolitan Traffic Commission (MTC) will be distributing Federal Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) funds, to be used in part to conduct Bay Area bicycle infrastructure projects that are on the Regional Bicycle Network (RBN). Funding will be available for projects in both Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties.
SVBC works to enhance Safe Routes to School
Submitted by Colin Heyne on February 10, 2010 - 11:59amSafe Routes to School (SRTS) projects in the Bay Area have recently gotten a shot in the arm. SVBC, together with the Bay Area Bicycle Coalition, worked with the Metropolitan Traffic Commission (MTC) to secure SRTS funding in the Commission’s recent "Climate Action Plan." There is $17 million available for SRTS projects across the Bay Area, with $1.43 million and $4.04 million going to San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties, respectively. Distribution of funds was based on K – 12 school enrollment in the various counties.
Dangerous Pacifica intersection gets attention from Caltrans
Thanks to some dedicated Peninsula cyclists, Caltrans District 4 has stepped in to consider alternatives to a dangerous Pacifica intersection. Recently, SVBC members, Pacifica city staff, and Caltrans Bicycle Coordinator Ina Gerhard conducted a site visit to consider ways to make the intersection safer.
San Carlos Holly/101 Update
Throughout 2009, the San Carlos Transportation and Circulation Commission, (the "T&C") studied various options to improve traffic flow around the Holly/Highway 101 area.
San Mateo's Sue Lempert on safe routes and community connectivity
Submitted by Carlos on January 4, 2010 - 8:20pmSue Lempert, former Mayor of the City of San Mateo weighs in on Safe Routes to School in this morning's San Mateo Daily Journal.
The walking bus
From: The San Mateo County Daily Journal
Did you know that from 1969 to 2001, the percentage of students walking and bicycling to school declined dramatically from 41 percent to 13 percent?
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It was the best of times, it was the worst of times....
Submitted by Carlos on December 22, 2009 - 4:47pmOf course we all know that line from Charles Dickens' "A Tale of Two Cities" but it also describes the current state of cycling on the Peninsula and in the South Bay.
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Yet another cyclist death highlights overpass dangers
Submitted by Colin Heyne on December 22, 2009 - 3:40pmA cyclist was struck by a car and killed on December 18 while crossing Hwy. 101 on Hillsdale Blvd. in San Mateo. The victim was an as yet unidentified 68 year old man. He was hit by a Caltrans vehicle.
San Mateo to begin work on bicycle master plan
Submitted by Carlos on November 24, 2009 - 5:52pmThe City of San Mateo has recently initiated a request for proposals (RFP) for the development of a citywide bikeways master plan. The RFP was issued on November 5, and the contract is expected to be awarded January 22, 2010.
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SVBC member highligted in Wednesday's San Francisco Examiner
Submitted by Carlos on November 6, 2009 - 11:55amSVBC's own Didrik Hoag was quoted in a Wednesday article in the San Francisco Examiner titled, "Bike lanes are seeing red".
Peninsula cyclists - What are your thoughts on the Holly St./101 design alternatives?
Submitted by Carlos on November 2, 2009 - 11:18amAre you a concerned Peninsula cyclist? Want to have your say about freeway overpass design?
Well, come join us for SVBC's monthly Peninsula Committee meeting this Thursday and share your ideas over dinner. We will be meeting at Ladda's Thai Cuisine, 2053 Broadway, in Redwood City (three blocks from Caltrain). The social hour is 6:00-7:00pm, and the regular meeting is 7:00-8:30pm.
