Dear Kevin,
Your SF Bicycle Coalition membership is current through 12/14/2013. Thank you for being a member! March 5, 2013 Biker Bulletin News - Support Bike Improvements on Polk Street
- See You at Sunday Streets This Weekend!
- Just Two Weeks until the Bikes on BART Pilot!
- Join us for our Bicycle Ambassador Training, March 12
- Updates on JFK Drive Bikeway Findings
- Redwoods, and Hills and Ocean, Oh My!
- Video: From the Netherlands to America: Translating the World's Best Bikeway Designs
- Upcoming Events
Happy Women's History Month!
We're hosting two women's bike ed classes this month! Sign up today.
Support Bike Improvements on Polk Street We've heard from our members and people who ride Polk Street every day that Polk needs smoother pavement, more dedicated bike space, slower vehicle speeds and more. We've heard that biking on Polk Street can be a harrowing experience and some of the crossings (like at Broadway) can be downright dangerous. We've heard you and now we need to make sure the City has heard you.
Please send in a support letter today and support the SFMTA's work to make Polk Street safer.
We've seen some unfortunate posters on some shops on Polk Street spreading incorrect information about the project impacts. This week, the SF Bicycle Coalition is meeting with some of the neighbors who have expressed concern and are going door-to-door to the more than 200 business on Polk Street to talk about the project, and share why our members think that more people biking and walking is good for business. See sfbike.org/POLK for ways to find out the facts and support this project. See You at Sunday Streets This Weekend!  The days are getting longer, the sun is shining brighter and Sunday Streets has begun! Kick off the first event of the season with us on the Embarcadero. This Sunday, Fisherman's Wharf to Pier 52 will be transformed into open space for people˜ to walk, run, skip, jump, bike, and play! And we want you there! More details
Complimentary valet bicycle parking provided by the SF Bicycle Coalition. Three locations: Fisherman's Wharf (Embarcadero at Mason), Pier 39, and the Ferry Building (South-side). To volunteer to valet park bicycles emailmargaret@sfbike.org.
And, as always, we'll be hosting our Freedom from Training Wheels Workshop -- at Pier 7! We can help children of any age learn to scoot, balance, and pedal! We will provide helmets for everyone to borrow, push-bikes for children up to the age of 5, and have tools on hand to remove training wheels and pedals for any older child who brings their bike! Our skilled volunteers will be ready to help parents get their kids rolling any time between 11AM and 3PM at Pier 7.
Just Two Weeks until the Bikes on BART Pilot!  Think how wonderful it would be if you could bring your bike on BART all day, everyday. This crucial pilot is right around the corner, and there's no way for it to happen without your help. We need your support to make this pilot a success. Volunteer shifts are two hours, and morning and afternoon shifts are available. Want to volunteer with a friend? Super! Just indicate that in the comments section of the sign-up form. You could be a part of making Bikes on BART a reality for everyone. Don't wait! Sign up today!
 Join us for our Bicycle Ambassador Training, March 12
Bicycle Ambassadors are some of our most treasured volunteers the SF Bicycle Coalition has. If you're interested in volunteering at Service Stations, spreading the word about our work, and helping our organization grow, then this training is a must! Learn ways to engage people, how to sign up new members and more. Contact margaret@sfbike.org to sign up. Be sure to bring up your bike. Looking forward to seeing you there! (Must be current or former member to attend)
Tuesday, March 12 7-8:30PM | SF Bicycle Coalition HQ, 833 Market St., 10th Floor
Updates on JFK Drive Bikeway Findings The Preliminary Evaluation of the John F. Kennedy Drive Separated Bikeway was released by the SFMTA late last year and we are excited to see that most people surveyed like the new bikeway configuration. An additional result of the new design is reduced motor vehicles speeds, with decreases of up to 10%. Street designs that reduce vehicle speed are one of the most important steps in improving safety for everyone, particularly for pedestrians and people on bikes. We nonetheless acknowledges that San Francisco's first parking-separated bikeway was met with some initial confusion. Visit our Project Page for tips on riding the newly upgraded JFK Drive. Redwoods, and Hills and Ocean, Oh My!  The California Climate Ride starts on May 19th -- grab your spot today! This ride is an intimate, fully-supported five day, 320-mile pedal from the redwoods of Fortuna to the magnificent urban San Francisco landscape. You will be on an adventure of a lifetime with a community of 100 bicycle enthusiasts, young and old, on this amazing fundraising ride.
Designate the SF Bicycle Coalition as your beneficiary and you won't have to go it alone -- you'll have a whole team of support to help you reach your training and fundraising goals. We'll help you spread the word about your ride, your fundraisers and connect you with training rides all over the Bay Area. Send tracy@sfbike.org your registration confirmation to get started!
 Video: From the Netherlands to America:
Translating the World's Best Bikeway Designs
When you think about the best country for biking, chances are you think of The Netherlands. As bicycle advocates, we have been looking to The Netherlands as an example for years. But thankfully we're having to look less across the water, and more to other leading American biking cities. Here's a great new Streetfilm about how to take the lessons of the Netherlands and apply them in America. Upcoming Events Check out our online calendar of events. To add your bike event to our calendar, simply email the details to us. Tuesday, March 5th SF Bicycle Coalition Phone Bank
5-8pm | SF Bicycle Coalition HQ, 833 Market St, 10th Floor Accept the challenge to chat up your fellow SF Bicycle Coalition members! Join the volunteers who keep the SF Bicycle Coalition membership strong. No cold-calling, just calls to friendly lapsed members offering an easy way to renew. Plan to stay for the thank-you dinner afterward and get to know your fellow volunteers. You must be a current or former member to volunteer. Contact juli@sfbike.org The Bay Lights: Bay Bridge Light Show | Grand Lighting Ceremony *
8pm-12am | Visible along the Embarcadero Ride your bike to watch the official opening of The Bay Lights! The iconic light sculpture is designed by internationally renowned artist Leo Villareal. This stunning fine arts experience will shine from dusk to midnight for two years on the San Francisco Bay Bridge West Span. Thursday, March 7th Service Station
7-9AM | Market St. Want to share some bike love with fellow San Franciscans? Swing by one of out streetside outreach stations and learn about all the great new changes and campaigns. Looking to volunteer? If you're a trained Bicycle Ambassador and want to volunteer, email volunteer@sfbike.org. Bike to the Theater Night: Dead Metaphor *
8pm (valet opens at 7pm) | A.C.T., 415 Geary St at Mason St A.C.T. presents a hilarious and audacious world premiere comedy from one of Canada's most acclaimed playwrights. When Dean returns home from the war in the Middle East and hits the job market, he discovers that his superior sniper skills don't get him very far in the business world.
In partnership with the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition, A.C.T. will host Bike to the Theater Nights on February 28 and March 7 with complimentary secure valet bike parking, and patrons who bike to the theater will receive a special discount on tickets. Use code COMEDYSFBC when ordering online or calling 415.749.2228. *Please arrive early and allow for time to be seated. Subject to availability. Limitations apply. Saturday, March 9th SF Bicycle Coalition Volunteer Night
Rec Ride: Transportation History Geek-Out Ride * 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! No RSVP necessary to volunteer. Special thanks to Rainbow Grocery for generously providing snacks for our volunteers. Sunday, March 10th Sunday Streets with Valet Bike Parking *
11am-4pm | Embarcadero (Valet Bike Parking at Fisherman's Wharf (Embarcadero at Mason), Pier 39, & Ferry Building) Sunday Streets will be transforming the Embarcadero into open space for people to walk, run, skip, jump, bike, and play. Join us as we travel from Fisherman's Wharf and Pier 39, all the way to Pier 52! Event details
Complimentary valet bicycle parking provided by the SF Bicycle Coalition. Three locations: Fisherman's Wharf (Embarcadero at Mason), Pier 39, and the Ferry Building (South-side). To volunteer to valet park bicycles email margaret@sfbike.org Family Biking: Freedom from Training Wheels
11:00 - 3:00 PM | Sunday Streets: Pier 7 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 Tuesday, March 12th Bicycle Ambassador Training
7-8:30PM | SF Bicycle Coalition HQ, 833 Market St., 10th Floor Bicycle Ambassadors are some of our most treasured volunteers. If you're interested in volunteering at Service Stations, spreading the word about our work, and helping our organization grow, then this training is a must! Learn ways to engage people, how to sign up new members and more. Contact margaret@sfbike.org to sign up. Be sure to bring up your bike. Looking forward to seeing you there!
Full details on the Grand Lighting Ceremony will be announced soon. Notes: Pier 14 and the rocketship area are NOT available viewing spots. Also, NO Valet Bike parking is provided.
(Events not sponsored by the SF Bicycle Coalition are marked with an *)
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