The latest step in our campaign to get quality bike and pedestrian projects included in the (potential) upcoming transportation sales tax measure took the form of a survey, sent to our member, to gauge their support for different project types. The results are in! Some priorities were expected, some were a surprise. All will help guide our work as we wheel and deal with other organizations intent on carving out a place in the measure for their interests.

In the six weeks since cyclist Jeff Donnelly was fatally struck by a vehicle on Page Mill Road near Highway 280, staffers at all the involved agencies have been working to improve, fund, and construct an interim design solution that will boost safety in the short term. SVBC has proposed a forum intended to gather public input and come to consensus on a design. The County Roads and Airports Department would prefer to first meet with technical staff from Palo Alto, Los Altos Hills, Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) and Caltrans, then bring a more fleshed-out design to local cyclists for input. In any case, finding the money necessary for detailed design and construction is first on the to-do list.

Next week, Dec. 2, is Giving Tuesday, a national day of giving to nonprofit organizations doing important work. Your contribution helps SVBC continue the programs and advocacy that turn people, like SVBC member Sal Alvarez, from “interested but concerned” into regular riders. Learn more about Sal’s story and please invest today or Tuesday in SVBC.

Our December 2015 election is now open and all current SVBC members are being contacted to be involved in this crucial process.

This year's election includes voting on a new Bike to Work Day role for SVBC and on eight candidates for the Board of Directors: five returning and three new. The entire slate of candidates has been recommended by the current SVBC Board; we think you will agree when you read their statements, but they need your votes!

Voting is open from November 23 through December 6. The election is being held online, and an email with the link and information was sent to all current members for whom SVBC has an email address.

Thanks to those who attended last Thursday. Here are the highlights and action items: