SFBC News: Great Turnout for Polk, the Future of Potrero and Bike Parking

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July 30, 2013   Dear Kevin, Your SF Bicycle Coalition membership is current through 12/14/2013. Thank you for being a member! Biker Bulletin News Thank you for Making Your Voice Heard on Polk Help Shape the New Potrero Avenue Final Vote Imminent on Bike Parking Planning Code Monthly Safety Tip: Buses and Big Trucks Members Only VIDEO: Some Things you Might see While in Amsterdam Upcoming Events Want a better Market Street? Take the City's Market Street design survey and speak up for a better Market Street. Thank you for Making Your Voice Heard on Polk Last week hundreds of people made their voices heard loud and clear for a safer Polk Street. Dozens of support letters with insightful and moving stories made their way to City leaders and at the Community Open House last Thursday the SFMTA heard directly just how important two-way continuous bikeways are on Polk Street from McAllister to Union streets. Their preferred alternative is not enough and we must continue advocating for a more comprehensive proposal to be considered. Send a letter of support to City leaders, or even better, call or tweet your support for a safer #Polk. Visit sfbike.org/polk for further details. Help Shape the New Potrero Avenue If you live or work on Potrero Avenue, you know how dangerous it can be. Much like Masonic Avenue and Second Street, it is oftentimes a highway in all but name. For years, the SF Bicycle Coalition, in collaboration with community groups like CC Puede, have pushed for a calmer and safer Potrero Avenue that takes into account the needs and requirements of people walking, biking and taking transit. Help this campaign by coming to the second official Potrero Streetscape Improvements Community Workshop tonight from 6PM to 8PM and share your thoughts about what the City’s priorities should be for this important corridor. The workshop will take place at the SF General Hospital Cafeteria, 1001 Potrero Ave. (near 22nd Street), on the second floor. Final Vote Imminent on Bike Parking Planning Code By the time you read this email, the Board of Supervisors may have already voted to approve a major increase to the number of bicycle parking spaces required in new and renovated buildings. We’ve been working on this legislation for years -- and we’re so proud to know that the future of San Francisco will include much more room for bikes.   This legislation is the first comprehensive update to the bike parking section of the Planning Code in nearly a decade. There are many important changes and we have detailed them on our website. This years-long effort may not seem like the most exciting project, but if you’ve ever had your bike stolen, you understand how important it is. This just one of the many ways the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition is helping to make your ride smoother and keep your bike safer. Which is why membership is such a key part of our funding; your membership dollars help keep these types of projects rolling. If you aren’t a member, we need your help -- join today! Monthly Safety Tip: Buses and Big Trucks Here in San Francisco, we all share the road. We are proud that the SF Bicycle Coalition is the leading resource for street safety information for people on bike and driving taxis. Our instructors taught nearly 5,000 people last year! In early 2013, we worked with SFMTA staff to produce a video teaching MUNI Operators on how to share the road with bikes. Now in 2013, we’re seeing a lot more construction in the city -- which means a lot more large vehicles. When sharing the streets with a large vehicle, remember that their blindspots are likely much larger than a car's. When riding, be sure to position yourself in a way to help ensure the driver can see you. If you find yourself riding alongside a large truck, consider slowing down or speeding up so you can see their mirrors -- that way they can see you, too.  The California Vehicle Code requires drivers turn from as far right as practicable and it's very important to change your speed so you can be seen when approaching an intersection. Riding defensively and being aware of those around you can help avoid any close calls -- the more you ride predictably, the easier it is to quickly respond to unexpected surprises from other road users. Together, we can all help make San Francisco a more vibrant city and a safer place to walk, bike and drive! Members Only A Great New Member Meet and Greet Thank you to the over 20 new members who joined us at last week's New Member Meet and Greet. What a great time! We shared snacks, stories and ideas of how to continue to grow the movement. Thank you to all of our new members for the energy, talent and support that you bring to the SF Bicycle Coalition. 10+ Year Member Party | August 15 | 6-8PM Join us for our annual 10+ Year Member Party to honor the SF Bicycle Coalition members who’ve given a decade or more of support. If you’ve been a member for ten years or more, please join us to swap “remember when” stories and celebrate how far we’ve come! RSVP Required Member Discounts As an SF Bicycle Coalition member you can receive discounts at bike shops, cafes and stores all over town. Flash your membership card to receive a special discount while you support local businesses that want safer bikeways for the large and growing number of people biking. Not a member yet? Join or renew at a participating bike shop by the end of the July (tomorrow!) for a chance to win a free t-shirt! Video: Some Things you Might see While in Amsterdam StreetFilms took a trip to Amsterdam and caught some great footage of everyday people biking in Amsterdam. From young professionals biking to work to parents with their kids to a woman with a kitchen stove, people in Amsterdam do almost everything by bike. Do you have dreams of hauling a kitchen stove or furniture by bike? With an SF Bicycle Coalition membership you can rent bicycle trailers for free! Find out more about the benefits of membership at sfbike.org/membership.   Upcoming Events Check out our online calendar of events. To add your bike event to our calendar, simply email the details to us. Tuesday, July 30 Potrero Streetscape Improvements * 6-8PM | San Francisco General Hospital cafeteria, 1001 Potrero Ave (near 22nd Street), 2nd floor Please join us to discuss the future design of streetscape improvements for Potrero Avenue, 17th to 25th streets, and adjacent Hampshire Street. The project will revitalize the public space near SF General Hospital, with pedestrian-safety and sidewalk improvements, new landscaping and reconfigured traffic lanes to improve Muni service. Share your thoughts on ways to make this important corridor better. For more details email Alex Murillo. Thursday, August 1 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. Saturday, August 3 Marin Century 2013 * 5AM-10:30PM | Vallecito Elementary School, San Rafael 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. Event details (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 Become a member and join a diverse group of people who are committed to making San Francisco an easier and safer place to ride a bicycle. When you add your voice you'll keep bike improvements moving forward in San Francisco! San Francisco Bicycle Coalition 833 Market Street, 10th floor San Francisco, CA 94103

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