Dear Kevin, THIS WEEK:
Missed our latest news on the Folsom crash, SFPD handling and the importance of the video footage we found? Read about it here. NEWS & UPDATES Bike Share Launched…Now Let’s Expand It!
While we are thrilled to see BABS finally launch, we have also continued to send your messages to the Mayor that the system is just too small right now. Now is the time to really speak up, so that the needed expansion can happen as soon as possible. SEND A LETTER TO MAYOR LEE, asking him to expand bike share! And after you’ve done that, please ask your coworkers and friends to add their names. City Hall won’t move on expansion until it hears from the huge numbers of people in this city who are impatient to see it in their neighborhood. Mayor Commits to Safety Improvements on Folsom Street
Last week, on our bike ride with Mayor Lee, he committed to making near-term safety improvements to Folsom Street, as well as continuing to push forward with the longer-term project. The Mayor spoke about potential pilots to Folsom that would improve the safety of people biking and walking. While we are encouraged to hear the Mayor’s commitment to making pilot improvements to this deadly street, City decision-makers have been quiet about the specifics, including when these improvements will happen, and what they will entail. Please help ensure that the Mayor’s commitment translates to meaningful safety improvements on the ground -- immediately: Sign up to speak at an upcoming SFMTA Board meeting (Tuesdays at 1 PM) or the Board of Supervisors Public Safety Committee (Thursday at noon). Email chema@sfbike.org. Thank you again to all of the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition members who came together and advocated and won these crucial Folsom Street safety improvements. Safety improvement successes like this are made possible by our strong, active and engaged membership. If you are not a member of the SF Bicycle Coalition, we invite you to become one today. Bike the Vote: Weigh in on Candidate Endorsements
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. Read the candidate responses to our questionnaire on bicycling issues, and then let us know who you think should receive the SF Bicycle Coalition's endorsement. MEMBERS ONLYAnnual SF Bicycle Coalition Membership Meeting Join us for a meeting to learn how the SF Bicycle Coalition is reaching its annual goals for promoting bicycling, and share your feedback with the staff and board. This is a perfect opportunity for you to mingle with other members and meet some of the SF Bicycle Coalition staff and board. We'll give a short presentation with updates on your member benefits and details on some of our current campaigns and programs. We want to hear from you about how we’re doing and what we should be focusing on in 2014. Back by Popular Demand: Ice Cream Ride, Saturday, 9/7 What better way to enjoy San Francisco’s real summer than by visiting some of our city’s awesome ice cream shops by bicycle! Back by popular demand, we will stopping at four ice cream establishments and pedaling about 10 easy miles, starting at AT&T park and wrapping up in the Inner Sunset. This ride will be about four hours and does not include all the ice cream that you can eat. Grab your spot today, limited to 50 participants. Not a member? Join or renew this month for your chance to win a new Trek bike! Ditch your Car for a Bike at Tour de Fat!
10th Annual Tour de Fat FUNdraiser Volunteer spots still available! Get in on the fun on the inside, and get a free Tour de Fat t-shirt and beer token as a thank you. Volunteer! A Calmer Scott Street for EveryoneLast week the SFMTA and the SF Public Utilities Commission held a special community meeting with local residents to discuss ways of making Scott Street calmer and safer for people walking and biking from Fell Street to Haight Street. One of the goals of the proposed improvements is to reduce motorized traffic circulation on this calm residential street. Residents at the meeting also expressed concern about pollution caused by traffic on Fell and Oak Streets as well as concern of folks biking quickly through the neighborhood without yielding to pedestrians. We will be working over the next few weeks to improve the perception of people biking on Scott Street and the Wiggle. The next Wiggle Neighborhood Greenway meeting is tentatively scheduled for the last week of September. Visit sfbike.org/wiggle for more information. Be a Decisionmaker: Bicycle Advisory Committee The San Francisco Bicycle Advisory Committee is looking for a new member to represent District 9: Mission, Bernal Heights and Portola. This is a chance to have an official say on City bike projects. If you’re interested, please e-mail Supervisor David Campos at david.campos@sfgov.org. Welcome Paolo, our new Business & Community Program Manager! We are thrilled to welcome Paolo Cosulich-Schwartz, our new Business & Community Program Manager. Paolo brings years of working directly with business owners to help them succeed, as a small business advisor and as a recent staff member at the Yerba Buena Community Benefits District. Paolo bikes in to work from his home in the Outer Sunset and is excited to combine his passions for improving biking and helping businesses of all sizes succeed. You can reach Paolo at paolo@sfbike.org.VIDEO: Amsterdam Draws Bike Boxes to Better Organize Bike Parking
CHAIN OF EVENTS Check out our online calendar of events. To add your bike event to our calendar, simply email the details to us. Tuesday, September 3 SF 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@sfbike.org Thursday, September 5 Service Station Swing by our Service Station to pump up your tires – and your spirits! Come learn about some of the latest SF Bicycle Coalition efforts for safer biking conditions in your neighborhood. Our friendly Bicycle Ambassadors will be out on the street, spreading the word and lots of goodwill. Plus, you can join or renew for the discounted rate of $25. Stop by and say hi! Looking to volunteer? If you're a trained Bicycle Ambassador and want to volunteer, sign up online. Saturday, September 7 Peak2Peak 2013 - Walk SF * 12+ miles. 10 peaks. See the city like never before! Discover hidden stairways and explore new paths while you support Walk SF's work to create safer streets and more walkable, livable neighborhoods throughout San Francisco. Event Details SF Mountain Bike Festival * Don't Miss San Francisco's First Legal Mountain Bike Race! This exciting fundraiser is for the McLaren Bike Park and is FREE to attend! Enjoy the youth BMX area, beginner MTB riding zones, a professional bike jump demo, and other activities. If you are an avid mountain biker, or just hitting the trails... than this is your chance to check out an urban gem! Event details Rec Ride: I Scream for Bikes & Ice Cream! What better way to enjoy San Francisco’s Indian summer than by visiting some of our city’s awesome ice cream shops by bicycle! Back by popular demand, we will stopping at 4 ice cream establishments and pedaling about 10 easy miles, starting at AT&T park and wrapping up in the Inner Sunset. Sunday September 8 Rec Ride: Gals with Gears Kick-off Want to cycle in the city but feel uneasy about it? Been to an Urban Biking workshop and want some company for your ride? Join us for a ride from Golden Gate Park to Ocean Beach and back. We'll show you a route, provide tips for riding in the city, and have a relaxing and easy ride. Sunday Streets in the Western Addition* From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday Streets will be transforming the Western Addition 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, sign up here. Trained Bicycle Ambassadors can sign up here to volunteer at our Service Station.) Family Biking Class You love to bike, and now you're pregnant -- or already a parent. Do you need to stop biking? How long can you bike while pregnant? When can you begin biking with your baby or toddler? Is it safe? What kind of seat should you get? Is your bike baby- or toddler-ready? Register for this (free) class to learn the medically reviewed facts about biking while pregnant and with a baby and/or toddler, as well as tips and tricks. Meet other parents and parents-to-be who want to bike. This class is funded in part by the SFMTA, SFCTA and Kaiser Permanente. San Francisco Chronicle Presents San Francisco Opera in the Park Join for arias al fresco to celebrate the opening of San Francisco Opera's 91st season with stars from the fall operas, accompanied by the acclaimed San Francisco Opera Orchestra, conducted by Music Director Nicola Luisotti. Event details Monday, September 9Urban Bicycling Workshop: Intro to Safe Biking The SF Bicycle Coalition will be hosting a one-hour workshop on safe bicycling for everyone. 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/edu1 (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
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