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SVBC Membership Advisory Committee Meeting
Feb 05, 2013The Membership Advisory Committee makes recommendations that help the Board of Directors and the Executive Director increase the number of members and members' level of engagement in SVBC. Members are the lifeblood of SVBC - help us grow our movement! Your creative ideas and passion for bike riding are needed to build a stronger SVBC.
The committee meets on the second Tuesday evening of... read the whole note.
SVBC Mountain View Team meeting
Feb 04, 2013Building on the success of our San Mateo County, Palo Alto, and San José Local Teams, SVBC members in Mountain View have decided to to form their own team to help our advocacy efforts there. Join the team and bring your issues, projects, concerns, and favorite Mountain View cycling hot spots to this fun and friendly group meeting. Together, we can work with city leaders and Mountain View... 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.
Action Alert: Protect bike funding in California's budget
Jan 23, 2013Governor Brown has released his 2013-2014 budget proposal, and it is a risky one for the future of bicycling. It consolidates a number of current bike and ped funding sources into one "Active Transportation Program." Whether this new program is a step forward or a step back depends on you -- and all of us -- who must get involved right now to help shape the program.
CalBike, our... read the whole note.
San Jose Bike Clinic skill share
Jan 22, 2013Bike Clinic's next Skill Share will take place at the historic Faber's Cyclery in San José, and is open to the public. Donations are requested, but no one will be turned away for lack of funds. We'll have workshops about repairing flat tires, basic bike maintenance and safety checks, and how to replace brake or shifter cables. Please bring your bike so you can borrow Bike Clinic's tools, tap... read the whole note.
Silicon Valley Bicycle Exchange workday
Jan 17, 2013The Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition helps needy families and individuals through our Bicycle Exchange, which repairs used bicycles and donates them to our partner community service organizations. Our warehouse and workshop is fully outfitted with storage, repair stands and tools for year-round operation. All we need is you!
The Bicycle Exchange meets on selected Saturdays throughout... read the whole note.
Silicon Valley Bicycle Exchange workday
Jan 17, 2013The Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition helps needy families and individuals through our Bicycle Exchange, which repairs used bicycles and donates them to our partner community service organizations. Our warehouse and workshop is fully outfitted with storage, repair stands and tools for year-round operation. All we need is you!
The Bicycle Exchange meets on selected Saturdays throughout... read the whole note.
Silicon Valley Bicycle Exchange workday
Jan 17, 2013The Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition helps needy families and individuals through our Bicycle Exchange, which repairs used bicycles and donates them to our partner community service organizations. Our warehouse and workshop is fully outfitted with storage, repair stands and tools for year-round operation. All we need is you!
The Bicycle Exchange meets on selected Saturdays throughout... read the whole note.
SVBC Policy Advisory Committee meeting
Jan 15, 2013The Policy Advisory Committee generally meets on the fourth Tuesday of the month to discuss policy issues of interest to SVBC and advise the SVBC board and staff on positions. Members of the committee are appointed; meetings are open to current SVBC members.
SVBC Membership Advisory Committee meeting
Dec 27, 2012The Membership Advisory Committee makes recommendations that help the Board of Directors and the Executive Director increase the number of members and members' level of engagement in SVBC. Members are the lifeblood of SVBC - help us grow our movement! Your creative ideas and passion for bike riding are needed to build a stronger SVBC.
Members of the Committee must be available to meet... read the whole note.