advocacy
Adopt a Caltrain station
Nov 15, 2012You can play a key role in shaping new and improved Caltrain service over the next year.
With the recent funding for electrification, Caltrain will be able to run electric trains that accelerate faster, and can reach more stops in the same amount of time, at lower cost, in addition to running more cleanly and quietly.
There are many decisions to be made. What kind of schedule... read the whole note.
Ellen Fletcher: The loss of a legend
Nov 14, 2012As soon as we learned of Ellen Fletcher's passing on November 7, we sent a request to friends and acquaintances of hers, asking them to share their personal memories of Ellen. We'll be posting them here as they come in, and we encourage you to contribute in the comments section below.
For those of you who didn't know Ellen, I'll describe her as she was always described to me. "She's a... read the whole note.
Clarification of SVBC's current position on Alpine/280 restriping
Nov 12, 2012As announced last month, San Mateo County Public Works has finally found funding for the dangerous underpass at Alpine Road and Highway 280. Unfortunately, the design the County will move forward with was not SVBC's preferred option. This has created some worry in the cycling community that the redesign will not hold up to safety concerns.
Our voiced preference for redesigning the... read the whole note.
SVBC Policy Advisory Committee meeting
Nov 08, 2012The Policy Advisory Committee meets 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.
Letter regarding Willow Road at Highway 101 redesign
Nov 07, 2012November 7, 2012
Yolanda Rivas, Branch Chief Division of Environmental Planning & Engineering Caltrans District 4 111 Grand Avenue Oakland, CA 94623 VIA EMAIL: yolanda_rivas@dot.ca.gov
Re: Willow Road/Highway 101 interchange
Dear Ms. Rivas:
Thank you for the opportunity to comment on Caltrans' US Route 101/Willow Road Interchange Project. The mission of Silicon... read the whole note.
Redwood City plans north-south route improvements, defers Arguello protected bike lanes
Nov 04, 2012Redwood City has plans to streamline its section of the county North-South bike route that uses Arguello and D Street to connect riders between downtown Redwood City and Old County Road in San Carlos.
The improvements include adding bike "loop detectors," which turn the light green for waiting bicyclists at signaled intersections at Arguello and Whipple, Brewster, Marshall,... read the whole note.
Ask the candidates: Catherine Carlton
Nov 02, 2012It's election season again, and SVBC has been working with our local teams to prepare questions for candidates running for office in our area. As a 501(c)(3) non-profit, SVBC cannot and does not endorse any candidate, but we can ask them for their thoughts on promoting the bike for everyday use and share the answers.
Our San Mateo County Committee reached out to candidates running for... read the whole note.
SVBC San Mateo County Committee meeting agenda - November 1, 2012
Nov 01, 2012Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition (SVBC) San Mateo County Committee November 1, 2012 Meeting Agenda
Sabor Colibri, 2053 Broadway, Redwood City. Meeting Chair: Andrew Boone
6:00 pm - Social half hour. Eat, drink, chat.
6:30 pm - Introductions
6:35 pm - Changes/Additions to Agenda
6:40 pm - SVBC Staff Report
6:45 pm - One Bay Area Grant applications
... read the whole note.SVBC Palo Alto Team meeting
Nov 01, 2012Come join us and participate in bicycle advocacy in Palo Alto and the surrounding communities!
This group, a grassroots collection of advocates that reports to the SVBC Policy Advisory Committee, meets the second Thursday of each month to discuss bike issues and events in and around Palo Alto. Learn about the latest bike projects, fun events, and ways you can help expand and improve... read the whole note.
Ask the candidates: Joe Rutherford
Oct 31, 2012It's election season again, and SVBC has been working with our local teams to prepare questions for candidates running for office in our area. As a 501(c)(3) non-profit, SVBC cannot and does not endorse any candidate, but we can ask them for their thoughts on promoting the bike for everyday use and share the answers.
Our San Mateo County Committee reached out to candidates running for... read the whole note.