san mateo county
Chip seal on Highway 35
May 01, 2013Last Friday, SVBC hosted a meeting with local advocates and Caltrans representatives to discuss the recent chip seal maintenance job on Highway 35. SVBC heard from a number of our members that the riding experience on Highway 35 had been significantly degraded as a result of the recent chip seal--and we responded.
Our invitation to Caltrans resulted in eight of their staff members... read the whole note.
A gratifying commute via Cañada
Apr 12, 2013Alternative transportation proved to be an especially satisfying experience last Thursday. In the 45 miles I traveled for work, a car was not needed for any part of the trip. With the accessibility of the train and the power of my bicycle, I had a seamless, relaxing, traffic-free day of travel.
Let me break it down: After a brief mile and half ride from the office in San José, I was... read the whole note.
April 4, 2013 San Mateo County Committee agenda
Apr 03, 2013LOCATION: Tarboosh, 837 Jefferson, Redwood City
TIME: 6:00-6:45PM Social Hour, Dinner 6:45-8:00PM General Meeting* 8:00-8:30PM Wrap-up and Networking
*Official meeting ends at 8:00 for those catching NB and SB trains ~8:15. No time-line for agenda items, but please observe General Meeting time.
AGENDA: 1) Introductions
2) Approval of March minutes; Margaret Pye,... read the whole note.
Get a job: SVBC Advocacy Coordinator
Mar 29, 2013Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition, a 501(c)(3) non-profit promoting the bicycle for everyday use in Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties, seeks qualified individuals to apply for the position of Advocacy Coordinator.
The Advocacy Coordinator will support SVBC’s policy and advocacy work in both counties, and serve as primary advocacy staff in San Mateo County. This is a demanding but... read the whole note.
Minutes of February 7, 2013 San Mateo County Committee meeting
Mar 29, 2013Meeting was held at Tarboosh in Redwood City
Chairperson: John Langbein Participants: Mike Harding, Steve Schmidt, Bob Page, Andrew Boone, Staff: Corinne Winter Guests: Warren Slocum, SMCo Supervisor; Cal Roper, Menlo Park Secretary: Mike Harding
Meeting began at 6:45 PM
1) Introductions were made..
2) There were no additions to the agenda.
3)... read the whole note.
SVBC San Mateo County Committee meeting
Mar 20, 2013The SVBC San Mateo Committee (formerly the Peninsula Committee) meets on the first Thursday of each month to discuss issues, events, and advocacy campaigns of interest to cyclists in San Mateo County. The Committee also works with SVBC's Policy Advisory Committee on larger advocacy issues in the County. Join us for a social half hour at 6:00 pm and the regular meeting at 6:30 pm, or come for... read the whole note.
SVBC San Mateo County Committee meeting
Mar 07, 2013The SVBC San Mateo Committee (formerly the Peninsula Committee) meets on the first Thursday of each month to discuss issues, events, and advocacy campaigns of interest to cyclists in San Mateo County. March's meeting has been rescheduled to occur on Tuesday, March 12. Join us for a social half hour at 6:00 pm and the regular meeting at 6:30 pm, or come for just the meeting. Either way, you'll... read the whole note.
My comments to San Mateo County Supervisors on county bike coordinator
Jan 30, 2013Yesterday morning, the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors agenda included a "Budget Workshop." For some time, SVBC has wanted to see the hiring of a countywide bicycle coordinator, so I went to the meeting to make this request. Here is what I said to the Board:
Good Morning President Horsley and members of the Board.
My name is Colin Heyne, I’m the Deputy Director of Silicon... read the whole note.
Alpine Road / Highway 280 update
Jan 17, 2013San Mateo County Department of Public Works has prepared a modified design of Alpine Road under Highway 280 after incorporating some of our input. Due to their grant funding timeline, this is moving very quickly and they will be submitting their encroachment permit to Caltrans in the very near future--probably next week. Our window for making minor adjustments to the design is short, and it's... read the whole note.
SVBC San Mateo County Committee meeting
Dec 20, 2012The SVBC San Mateo Committee (formerly the Peninsula Committee) meets on the first Thursday of each month to discuss issues, events, and advocacy campaigns of interest to cyclists in San Mateo County. The Committee also works with SVBC's Policy Advisory Committee on larger advocacy issues in the County. Join us for a social half hour at 6:00 pm and the regular meeting at 6:30 pm, or come for... read the whole note.