SVBC News
Update: Redwood City El Camino Real Corridor Plan
Redwood City is preparing to wrap up the El Camino Real Corridor Plan process by the end of the year. The draft plan, which will include protected bike lanes on El Camino Real, is expected to be released at the end of September and we encourage you to submit comments in support. See more info on how to make an impact by sharing your story and read about the public survey results.
Locals in San Mateo Lead Successful Bike Ride
On the morning of Saturday, August 19, SVBC and local riders proved that bicycling is alive and thriving in the City of San Mateo! San Mateo Cool Citizens Adam Loraine and Carol Steinfeld, among others, led a diverse group of families, riding enthusiasts, and casual riders on an easy 6-mile ride around the city. The ride highlighted local routes in San Mateo as well as the one-year old bike share program.
Take Action on Dumbarton Trail
As we shared early last month, SamTrans does not recommend a multiuse trail on the Dumbarton right of way from Redwood City Caltrain to Dumbarton Bridge in the Draft Corridor Study. SamTrans is hearing that residents are concerned with the lack of a trail on the Draft Study. SVBC is working with a coalition of other non-profit groups to overcome the technical reasons that a trail wasn’t recommended and we need your help to keep the pressure on.
Your Thoughts and Feelings About SVBC's 7th Annual Bike Summit
Thank you to all who took part in SVBC's 7th Annual Silicon Valley Bike Summit! Your attendance helped make the event a big success. The event evaluations brought forth a flood of encouraging and supportive feedback so we wanted to highlight and share some of those positive sentiments. What did attendees have to say about the Summit? Read on to find out!
This Week: Pop-up Protected Bikeway Demo in San José
This week, the City of San José is hosting a team from the National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO) to help create world-class streets and a premier bicycling network in San Jose. NACTO is bringing staff and experts from Vancouver, Atlanta, and Chicago to advise San José staff and elected officials on how to build great public spaces and bicycle facilities that are comfortable for people of all ages and abilities. The work is starting with a network of facilities in the greater downtown area, to compliment and enhance the existing network the City has been expanding rapidly in the last five years. The City and SVBC would appreciate community involvement and feedback! Join us on Wednesday for a Community Roundtable Workshop, Thursday for a Happy Hour, or Friday for a Pop-up Protected Bikeway Bike Tour.