SVBC News
SVBC Nominated for 2014 People's Choice Advocacy Award
Thank you to all the cities, towns, agencies, clubs, and first responders who have been working with SVBC under the auspices of our Roadway Safety Solutions Team and Vision Zero initiative. Because of your hard work, we're being recognized as advocacy leaders at the national scale!
Join our Membership and Volunteer Cooridinator for this year's Climate Ride California
Two years ago, I rode in the Climate Ride of California. Now, I am a full-time staffer at the organization for which I raised funds in the first place. It sounds serendipitous, but please continue reading about how I went on one of the greatest bicycle tours of my life, raised money for the cause, and found myself pursuing my passion.
Huge turnout at El Camino Real Precise Plan workshop
On Saturday, January 11, the City of Mountain View hosted a public workshop to describe and solicit community feedback for the El Camino Real and San Antonio Center Precise Plans. There is clearly interest in the two projects: over 100 people attended the 2.5-hour workshop, including members of environmental, transportation, housing, and equity organizations, as well as citizens who simply wanted to learn more and have a voice.
UC Davis report on chip seal and bike ride quality
UC Davis has recently completed their study on the quality of chip seal and treatments to improve it. This report has impacts on our campaign to improve the surface quality of Highway 35/Skyline Boulevard, which was repaved with chip seal in 2013.