Dear Kevin,
Your SF Bicycle Coalition membership is current through 12/7/2012. Thank you for being a member!
August 21, 2012
"For a lot of us, it's not about the bike, it's about the bike as a means to an end, about being able to move around the city, and being connected to the liveliness of the neighborhoods."
-- Leah Shahum, San Francisco Bicycle Coalition Advocate's Vision for a Bike-Friendly City, Wall Street Journal, August 15, 2012.
Biker Bulletin News
- Bike the Vote: Weigh in on Candidate Endorsements
- How Much Does Smooth Pavement AND Bikeways Matter to You?
- We Love Sunday Streets Volunteers
- Our Organization is Growing: Job Openings and New Hires
- Valet Bike Parking at America's Cup
- Talk to Your SF Bicycle Coalition Staff - Jason Serafino-Agar
- Video: Competitive Bicycle Dancing!
- Upcoming Events
Sunday Streets is in Chinatown this weekend -- and bikes are allowed!
Check out the details at www.sundaystreetssf.com.
Bike the Vote: Weigh in on Candidate Endorsements
It's time to Bike the Vote! Election day is November 6, and the voters will select San Francisco's Supervisors and BART Board -- critical decisions in so many ways for the future of everyday bicycling in SF. The SF Bicycle Coalition will be making an endorsement in the Supervisor Districts (odd numbers are up this election) and one BART Board seats. We're calling on you -- and all of our members -- to help us determine who should receive our influential endorsement. Click over to sfbike.org/vote to read the candidates' responses to our questionnaire on bicycling issues, and then let us know who you think should receive the SF Bicycle Coalition's endorsement. Current members can log in and cast your vote for the candidates you think would be the best.
Your voice is essential in guiding our decision, so please weigh in and let us know who you think should receive our endorsement.
We asked all the candidates to share how they would improve bicycling in San Francisco, and we've posted their responses online for you to read about their positions and cast your vote for our endorsement at sfbike.org/vote.
How Much Does Smooth Pavement & Bikeways Matter to You?
We've got a once-in-a-century opportunity that can't be missed. As you know, thanks to the $248 million streets bond we helped get passed last fall, more money than ever will be spent in improving our streets. While funding is in place, the plans are not.
The City, left to own devices, would likely use this funding to keep the status quo, missing the opportunity to invest in improvements that make bicycling – and walking – safer and more convenient for you. Once the pavement is laid down, there's no tearing it up to rebuild the streets better later.
Your SF Bicycle Coalition aims at maximizing this funding to push for better pavement AND more bikeways. And we need your financial boost to make it happen. Give a special gift today to ensure we get it right the first time around.
Have you ridden on 8th Street recently? Do you like it with smooth pavement AND separated bikeway? We do! Thanks to our efforts, we made this happen. We want more streets to be even better than 8th Street! Make a donation today for smooth pavement AND separated bikeways on more streets that you pedal on.
We Love Sunday Streets Volunteers
This year alone volunteers have donated over 1,900 hours of their time to help make Sunday Streets possible. From staffing the event, to hanging "No Parking" signs, to talking to businesses and neighbors before each event, they've done it all. These amazing volunteers have helped open over 15 miles of streets in San Francisco neighborhoods for people to bike, walk, recreate, and socialize. Help us say "Thank you!" at our Sunday Streets Volunteer Appreciation Party on Tuesday, August 28th, from 7-9pm. We hope you will join us to say thanks and raise a glass to our wonderful volunteers who make it all happen. RSVP here.
It's not too late to join the fun. Here are a few ways you can support Sunday Streets:
- Be a Sunday Streets Superhero: Volunteers get a free Sunday Streets t-shirt and lunch. Sign-up now to volunteer for Sunday Streets in Chinatown on August 26 or the Western Addition on September 9! We are proud that the Sunday Streets Volunteer Program is managed by the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition.
- Be a Bicycle Ambassador, or Get the Next Generation Rolling: Spend some time at one of the most fun spots at Sunday Streets -- the SF Bicycle Coalition tent. Email Trafton to sign up as a Bicycle Ambassador or email Grace to help little ones learn to ride at Freedom from Training Wheels.
- Share your thoughts: Sunday Streets is sponsored by the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency and Livable City. Take a few moments to answer their brief survey about what you like and would like to see in the upcoming Sunday Streets.
Our Organization is Growing: Job Openings and New Hires
Today is the first day of work for our newest SF Bicycle Coalition staff, Eric Tuvel! We are thrilled to have Eric coming on-board as our in-house graphic designer. This is a new position for our organization, and we're so excited to have someone overseeing all of our visual and graphic design work.
Eric comes to us with an extensive background in graphic design and urban planning. In addition to creating all the awesome posters and flyers for events like Bike to Work Day and Golden Wheel, Eric will also be creating great renderings and visuals that envision a better, more bike and pedestrian friendly San Francisco. Welcome to the team, Eric!
We are hiring for four new positions to join our growing team. If you are passionate about bicycling, and have the skills for one of these positions, please send in an application to join our amazing team of hardworking staff.
Find out more about these jobs at sfbike.org/jobs.
Valet Bike Parking at America's Cup
The San Francisco Bicycle Coalition is helping make this the most bike-friendly America's Cup ever by providing free valet bike parking at Marina Green from August 21- 26 from 11am–7pm on weekdays; 10am–9pm on Saturday; and 10am-7 pm on Sunday.
We know the best way to get to the races (and around town in general) is by bike. So pedal on down to the waterfront and valet with us! We've been working with the City to make sure that biking is. Find out more about how we are working with the City to ensure that the events leave a positive legacy for people who ride bikes in San Francisco.
Talk to Your SF Bicycle Coalition Staff - Jason Sarafino-Agar
"Hi. I'm Jason Serafino-Agar, your SF Bike Coalition's Safe Routes to School Coordinator. I work on helping families throughout San Francisco bike and walk to school, by teaching youth and family classes, organizing our annual Family Day and spearheading the ever-growing and awesome Bike to School Day.
This week I'm especially focused on back to school time, and making sure your students know the safest route to their school.
Please e-mail me at Jason@sfbike.org with your questions or comments about family biking. Your ideas and experiences are very important to this, and every, program."
Video: Competitive Bicycle Dancing!
With the Olympics behind us and the revelry of Tour de Fat just a month away, we thought this was a fitting time to showcase an awesome video about competitive bike dancing.
Check out the German team's amazing two-wheeled skills--including the epic 2-minute wheelie while balancing another person her shoulders and ending in, well, you'll see. Let's just say that after watching this video, you'll wonder why bicycle dancing is not an Olympic sport.
Upcoming Events
Check out our online calendar of events. To add your bike event to our calendar, simply email the details to us.
** Tuesday, August 21st **
SF Bicycle Coalition Valet Bike Parking: America's Cup World Series *
August 21-26 | 11am-7pm | Marina Green
Each regatta is a combination of practice and championship racing, with additional practice sailing on-site ahead of each event. Come enjoy the festivities, with complimentary valet bicycle parking provided by the SF Bicycle Coalition. To volunteer to valet park bicycles email tyler@sfbike.org
Love Your Lanes Celebration: Mission
5:30p-7:30pm | Mission Bowling, 3167 17th Street
Let's ride and celebrate! Join fellow members and staff of the SF Bicycle Coalition on a bike ride and happy hour to celebrate the new bike lanes that have made biking in the Mission and the entire city so much better in the last few years. On the anniversary month of the 2-year lifting of the injunction, it is time to toast our 12,000 members and dedicated staff who have made 22 miles of new bike lanes possible. Meet at Mission Bowl at 5:30 to mingle and hear about what's next for this neighborhood, and then take a celebratory bike ride through the neighborhood at 7:30pm. Complimentary bike valet will be provided. RSVP here
** Wednesday, August 22nd **
SF Bicycle Coalition Volunteer Night
5-8pm | SF Bicycle Coalition HQ, 833 Market St, 10th Floor
This twice-monthly SF Bicycle Coalition tradition has been happening for as long as we can remember and newcomers are always welcome. So stop by, snack on tasty treats, chat with fellow members, and help us keep our organization rolling. Dinner is provided. Bring a friend-the more the merrier! Don't forget to bring up your bike to the office! Special thanks to Rainbow Grocery for generously providing snacks for our volunteers http://www.rainbow.coop
** Thursday, August 23rd **
Love Your Lanes -- NOPA
5:30-8pm. Meet in front of 833 Market Street, SF Bicycle Coalition's HQ
Let's ride and celebrate! Join fellow members and staff of the SF Bicycle Coalition on a bike ride and happy hour to celebrate the new bike lanes that have made biking in the entire city so much better in the last few years. On the anniversary month of the 2-year lifting of the injunction, it is time to toast our 12,000 members and dedicated staff who have made 22 miles of new bike lanes possible! We'll meet in front of SF Bicycle Coalition office at 5:30pm for a group bike ride to The Page Bar (298 Divisadero), to toast the new lanes from 6pm - 8pm. RSVP at www.sfbike.org/mingle
SF Bicycle Advisory Committee meeting *
6:30pm | City Hall Room 408 (Polk and Grove Streets)
Come and speak up about bicycle issues in San Francisco. This eleven member committee meets once a month and advises the Board of Supervisors on all matters bicycle. Check the BAC website to see schedules and agendas, and contact BAC chair Bert Hill (sfbac7bert@aol.com) to ask to have an issue on the agenda or to request notice of meetings.
** Friday, August 24th **
Post-Car Travel Agency: Maintenance, Campstove Cooking Show
6:00-9:00pm | StorefrontLab (337 Shotwell)
Thinking of Bike Touring? A temporary installation, the Post-Car Travel Agency can help you plan door-to-door bicycle adventures originating in the San Francisco Bay Area. Open all week, with special events, including Friday, August 24 to help plan your car-free adventure as well as taking part in a spoke-focused mechanic's class at 6pm and a Camp-Stove Cooking Show at 7pm. Read more.
** Saturday, August 25th **
Urban Bicycling Workshop: Intro to Safe Biking (in Cantonese)
2:30-4:00pm | Chinatown Library (1135 Powell St.)
The SF Bicycle Coalition will be hosting a one-hour workshop on safe bicycling in Cantonese. Come learn about types of bikes, the rules of the road, and how to make your bike comfortable for everyday riding, including grocery shopping. All skill levels welcome and no bike necessary. This course is funded in part by SFMTA. RSVP at http://www.sfbike.org/?edu-intro
** Sunday, August 26th **
Sunday Streets: Chinatown
11am-4pm | Chinatown
Come play in the streets! Sunday Streets provides recreational street space for everyone in neighborhoods across San Francisco. Learn more and get route info at sundaystreetssf.com. Sunday Streets is sponsored by the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency and Livable City, the non-profit fiscal sponsor of Sunday Streets responsible for the day-to-day management of the program.
Volunteer at Sunday Streets and we'll throw in a free lunch and t-shirt. The SF Bicycle Coalition is proud to manage the Sunday Streets Volunteer Program. Sign up to volunteer at Sunday Streets at sundaystreetssf.com/volunteer or email sundaystreets@sfbike.org.
If you are a trained Bicycle Ambassador, join the SF Bicycle Coalition under the orange tent at Sunday Streets and talk to people about our work! Email trafton@sfbike.org to volunteer.
Family Biking: Freedom from Training Wheels
11am - 2pm | Sunday Streets: Chinatown
Part four of our Family Biking Classes, we can teach your young one how to balance, turn, and pedal without training wheels. Freedom from Training Wheels, a group effort to get kids riding without training wheels will be a part of this and every Sunday Streets. Bring your child's bike and helmet, if you have one. If not, we have a few balance bikes for kids aged 2-5. Questions? See sfbike.org/freedom.
(Events not sponsored by the SF Bicycle Coalition are marked with an *)
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