Factsheets
Refer to the below factsheets for general information on policies, programs, and more! Feel free to share with your elected officials or other decision makers in your community!
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Vulnerable Users Laws factsheet
Explains what is a vulnerable user law or anti-harrassment ordinance, the difference between them, why they are important, and a model ordinance.
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Three Feet for Safety factsheet
Information on the Three Feet for Safety law that went into law September 16, 2014 in California.
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Bikes Mean Business factsheet
Statistics and testimonials on how bike infrastructure helps local businesses. Updated August 2018!
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Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committees (BPACs) factsheet
This includes information on why a city should have a bicycle advisory committee, potential tasks of such a committee, and information on regional requirements for BPACs.
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Protected Bike Lanes factsheet
This factsheet reviews what a protected bike lane (Class IV) is and the benefits that have been shown from implementing them.
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Road Diet factsheet
Describes what a road diet is and how it is beneficial for safety and people biking.
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El Camino Real factsheet
This factsheet discusses current conditions of El Camino Real and why it is important for people biking.
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Bike Valet factsheet
Description goesThis factsheet discusses options for jurisdictions to require or offer bike valet parking at events of a certain size. here
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Speed Limits
This factsheet discusses how speed limits are set in California and why it’s beneficial to consider strategies to reduce speed limits.
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T-intersections: Continuous Green for Bicyclists
This is a white paper created by Alta Planning + Design to discuss various alternatives for proving a continuous green for bicyclists at T-intersections
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Bicycle Boulevard Factsheet
Bicycle boulevards are streets characterized by slow motor vehicle speeds and low volumes. SVBC will only actively support those bike boulevard projects that meet the following standards.