Dear Kevin, Biker Bulletin News
Bike the Strike and Get Ready for the BART Bike Ban Lift
In other big BART news, as soon as the strike is over, you’ll be able to bring your bike on board any time of day. The five-month trial to lift the Rush-Hour Bike Ban goes into effect as soon as BART is up and running again. Your San Francisco Bicycle Coalition has worked hard for decades to open up more bike access on BART, and we’re thrilled that our long-term advocacy (along with the work of the East Bay Bicycle Coalition’s and Bikes on BART group) now means you can bring your bike on board any time of day. Here are a few simple rules to follow to make sure this long pilot runs as smoothly as the smaller ones. Thanks for being a great bike ambassador for bikes on BART! HUGE WIN! Funding Approved for 2nd, Mansell and Deadly Masonic Avenue
In the last five years, 122 people have been injured and two people killed, just on 2/3 of a mile of Masonic. Thanks to last week’s funding decision, this deadly corridor will be transformed into a safer place for all road users. For more than five years, San Francisco Bicycle Coalition members and staff have been working for critical safety improvements to Masonic Avenue. From our partnership in the community-based “Fix Masonic” project to our work in getting a bicycle light at Masonic and Fell to our on-the-ground outreach, our staff and members have been fighting for Masonic improvements every step of the way. Thanks to our members and community partners, the SFMTA unanimously approved a redesign of Masonic Avenue earlier this year, which includes pedestrian improvements, 100 new trees planted and San Francisco’s first raised bikeway. This complete streets boulevard will provide a safer route for all road users. Learn more about what this funding means for Masonic and 2nd Street here. Add Your Voices to Calls for a Safer Polk StreetThe message from the members of the SFMTA's Policy and Governance Committee was unequivocally clear at their last meeting on Friday, June 21: the safety of people walking and biking on Polk Street is paramount. Director Cheryl Brinkman once again called for "transformative change", while Director Joël Ramos wanted to see further improvements proposed. Our members in attendance acknowledged the concerns of those opposed to the changes but made it clear the how important a safer Polk Street would be to them and thousands of San Franciscans biking this street. Send your own letter of support today. Bidding Adieu and Gratitude to Jodie MedeirosOur longtime and tremendously successful Development Director is moving on to an exciting new position as the Deputy Director of the SF Housing Action Coalition (HAC). After more than eight years at the helm of the SF Bicycle Coalition's fundraising efforts (and before that membership), Jodie Medeiros is leaving behind an impressive record, including helping grow the organization's budget form $430K to $1.6M and playing a big role in our tremendous membership growth over the years. After 8 years of boosting bicycling advocacy, Jodie is moving on to pursue her other passion of housing issues. She will wind down at SF Bicycle Coalition in mid-July, and we wish her the very best of everything and endless gratitude for her role in our growth and for bringing such passion and joy to her work. Thank you Jodie! Take the Ultimate Bike Shop Challenge
Is your membership up for renewal? Visit one of these shops and give them a leg up this month!
Support the SF Bicycle Coalition and your favorite local bike shop! When you join or renew at one of these participating bike shops this month, you'll be entered to win a free SF Bike Coalition t-shirt. Visit any of these shops to join or renew, and don't forget to use your special member discount while you're there. Current members receive discounts at more than 60 businesses across San Francisco. Join or renew now, and let your membership pay for itself! Sunday Streets in Golden Gate Park This Weekend!Join us at our Freedom from Training Wheels workshop as Golden Gate Park and the Great Highway are transformed an open space for people to walk, run, skip, jump, bike, and play. The SF Bicycle Coalition will be teaching our Freedom from Training Wheels workshop, and we'll have a Service Station at the event as well offering free air for your tires. Stop by and say hi in the gorgeous, gorgeous park! (If you're interested in volunteering with Freedom from Training Wheels, contact Margaret. Trained Bicycle Ambassadors can sign up here to volunteer at our Service Station.) July is the Summer of Bike Love
Help us Make SOMA and Tenderloin Streets SaferMany streets of San Francisco remain dangerous for people walking and biking. When the lack of adequate infrastructure in dense urban environments are mixed with high traffic speeds and volumes, the result is often high-injury corridors. Few parts of San Francisco compare in this regard to Western South of Market and the Tenderloin. We want to learn from our members who live and work in these Central City neighborhoods what changes they would like to see. Come to our Central City meeting next Monday, July 8 at 6PM at our office on 833 Market, 10th Floor. RSVP today by emailing Chema. Monthly Safety Update: Lots of Free ClassesOur bicycle safety education program continues to roll forward full steam ahead. After educating nearly 4,000 people in 2012, we’re on track to beat that number this year -- with your help. We’ve got another 10 free classes scheduled for the coming months -- from our in-classroom safety workshops to our Adult Learn to Ride program. So, even if you think you’re an experienced urban bicyclist, we’ve got a class to help you hone your skills and stay safe on the road. Or, give the gift of bicycling to a friend, coworker, or neighbor. If someone has ever said “I wish I could ride a bike...” direct them to sfbike.org/education. Be sure to check out all of our upcoming classes and what we’re doing to teach people the rules of the road all year round: sfbike.org/education! Video: Muni and Bikes
Upcoming EventsCheck out our online calendar of events. To add your bike event to our calendar, simply email the details to us. Tuesday, July 2SF Bicycle Coalition Phone Bank 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. Friday, July 5Summer of Bike Love Service Station All you need is love — and a bicycle! Every Friday in July, we’ll be hosting a Summer of Bike Love Service Station in a different neighborhood. Bike by and tell us where you love to bike in San Francisco, pick up tasty treats and join or renew with a special discounted membership rate. We're even offering a membership coupon to give to a friend, because bike love is for sharing! Bicycle Ambassadors, we need you to come make the fun and share the love. Sign up to join us! Sunday, July 7Sunday Streets in Golden Gate Park* From 11AM to 4PM, Sunday Streets will be transforming Golden Gate Park and the Great Highway into an open space for people to walk, run, skip, jump, bike, and play. The SF Bicycle Coalition will be teaching our Freedom from Training Wheels workshop, and we'll have a Service Station at the event as well offering free air for your tires. Stop by and say hi! (If you're interested in volunteering with Freedom from Training Wheels, contact Margaret. Trained Bicycle Ambassadors can sign up here to volunteer at our Service Station.) Later this Summer:Saturday, August 3Marin Century 2013 - Join the SF Bicycle Coalition Team Choose from six fully supported routes ranging from 30-200 miles! The 51st annual Marin Century is hosted by the Marin Cyclists with proceeds going to several local organizations and clubs. Join the SF Bicycle Coalition Team when you register and use discount code: SF6BC13. Get the event details here.
(Events not sponsored by the SF Bicycle Coalition are marked with an *) Join the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition and make San Francisco great for bicycling When you add your voice you'll keep bike improvements moving forward in San Francisco!
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San Francisco loves biking! Every Friday in July, we’ll be hosting a Summer of Bike Love Service Station in a different neighborhood. Swing by to pick up special snacks and beverages and tell us about where you love to bike in San Francisco! Need to renew your membership? Take advantage of $10 off and join or renew for only $25! We just can’t help it. We love you that much!
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