Dear Kevin,
Your SF Bicycle Coalition membership is current through 12/14/2014. Thank you for being a member! THIS WEEK:
It's the final week of the Ultimate Bike Shop Challenge.
Ballot Initiative Seeks to Throw SF's Transportation Policy in Reverse  Do you think people biking, walking and taking transit receive too much safe space and funding already? There's a group who does! And they're so adament about undoing years of transit-first planning and safe streets action that they've placed a measure on this November's ballot.
The so-called "Restore Transportaion Balance" initiative is designed to roll back the City’s transit-first policy, creating more dangerous and congested streets with fewer transportation options for all of us. Despite decades of cars-first policies, (including the recent roll back on Sunday meters) this group wants the City to give more space to cars and less to people. In short, they want to put parking above people.
Though misguided at every level, this "transit-last" ballot measure is alarmingly well-funded, with billionarire Sean Parker and other Republican elites bankrolling the initiative. From now until election season, your SF Bicycle Coalition will be working with partners to ensure our City keeps rolling forward in smart, safe and sustainable transportation options for all.
Read more about this ballot iniative, the ballots we do support and how you can help ensure that our transit-first policy doesn't come to a screeching stop. Embarcadero Bikeway Off to a Great Start The Embarcadero Enhancement Project kicked off last week with an open house, which gave the public a chance to learn more and ask questions. The open house was well-attended and so far, the response has been overwhelmingly positive. Dozens of media outlets reported about the project, including a front-page Chronicle piece. One thing is clear: San Franciscans are excited to make the waterfront a more people-friendly place. The City will return later this year with a series of workshops to begin developing design alternatives with your help. This is an incredible opportunity to showcase what our city can achieve in providing world-class biking and walking along our waterfront, and we will continue working towards that vision. In the meantime, please take a moment to complete our survey. Already finished it? Share it with your friends, your bike buddies and anyone you know who loves our waterfront. Safety Tip: How to Avoid Dooring
 As we connect the city with more protected bikeways, biking in San Francisco continues to become even more safe and comfortable for people of all ages. Unfortunately, many bike routes in San Francisco still don’t have protected bikeways, so people driving and biking need to be extra careful to avoid dangerous interactions — like unsafe turning or the door zone (two of the top causes of injury to people biking). From staying out of the door zone to how to avoid dooring as the driver, here’s what you need to know about how to avoid dooring. Plus, what to do if you are doored, and how to help ensure the driver is cited.
Family Biking Tip: Bike to Day Camp!
It’s great to see so many children biking with their families this summer. With skill a nd confidence gained with the extra summer practice, why not try the commute to summer school or day camp for an on-road bike ride together? Parent tips: test the route on your own first to find the easiest, safest way to camp. Kids ride more slowly, so you may want to bike it once with your child on the weekend, before setting off for camp on a weekday morning. Don’t forget your lock! For more teaching tips and more family biking information, download the Family Biking Guide. Hope to see you in the lanes!
Summer of Bike Love: Discounted Memberships at Stations
 If you’ve been commuting during the lovely San Francisco summer weather, perhaps you’ve noticed our team of committed staff and volunteers out on the streets spreading bike love. We’re throwing a streetside party every Thursday in July, handing out treats and pumping up tires! This Thursday, we’re landing at the Duboce bikeway at Duboce and Market Streets from 5 to 7PM. Stop by to learn about some of the latest SF Bicycle Coalition efforts to create better biking conditions on Market Street. Our friendly Bicycle Ambassadors will be out on the street, spreading the word and lots of goodwill. Plus you can join or renew your membership for the discounted rate of $25! Want to be part of the Summer of Bike Love as a Bicycle Ambassador and be the reason for smiles on the faces of your fellow bicycle riders? If you’re a trained Bicycle Ambassador and would like to volunteer, sign up to join us.
MEMBERS ONLY: Perks Just for You
10-Member Party
Thursday, August 14 6-8PM The Dolan Law Firm, 1438 Market St. Have you been a member for 10 or more years? If so, you’re invited to join us for a fun and inspiring evening honoring the SF Bicycle Coalition members with a decade or more of supporting better biking under their belts. Please join us to swap “remember when” stories over light snacks and drinks. This year, we’ll have a special tribute to the 20-year-plus members!
You’re Never Too Old to Learn to Ride a Bike
 One of the programs the SF Bicycle Coalition is most proud of is our extensive education work. Every year, our program teaches thousands of adults and youth throughout the city how to bike comfortably and by the Rules of the Road.
This week, we took the chance to check in with Christopher Abreu, a recent transplant to San Francisco and new member of the SF Bicycle Coalition. Christopher recently learned to bike in our free Urban Bicycling Workshop series. Hear what he has to say about his experience and why he decided to support our work. Read more.
VIDEO: San Francisco: Removal of the Embarcadero Freeway
 We’re thrilled to see the Embarcadero project finally moving forward. With the first open house completed last week and the planning process underway, we thought we’d take this time to look back at the history of the Embarcadero. Check out this great Streetfilms about the removal of the freeway and start to a more people-friendly Embarcadero. You might recognize some of the long-time bike and livable streets advocates who are interviewed.
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, July 29
Intro to Urban Bicycling Workshop
6:30-7:30PM Recology Golden Gate, 900 7th Street
Ever wanted to see what bikes look like from a big rig truck? This month, the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition is partnering with Recology to educate people on the joy of biking in San Francisco and on the blind spots around trucks.
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Summer of Bike Love Service Station
5-7PM Duboce Bikeway
We’re throwing a streetside party every Thursday in July, handing out treats and pumping up tires!
Stop by our Duboce Triangle Service Station, located at Duboce Ave. and Market St., to learn about some of the latest SF Bicycle Coalition efforts to create better biking conditions on Market Street. Our friendly Bicycle Ambassadors will be out on the street, spreading the word and lots of goodwill. Plus you can join or renew your membership for the discounted rate of $25! Stop by and say hi!
Want to be part of the Summer of Bike Love as a Bicycle Ambassador and be the reason for smiles on the faces of your fellow bicycle riders? If you’re a trained Bicycle Ambassador and would like to volunteer, sign up to join us. Thursday, July 31
Artspan Artist Mixer - Bike to Sketch*
6-8PM Conservatory of Flowers, Golden Gate Park
Pack your sketch book and ride your bike! Meet ArtSpan and fellow artists in front of the Conservatory of Flowers at Golden Gate Part for a bike/nature/figure drawing activity. After sketching, the whole crew is invited to meet at Velo Rouge Cafe to share drawings, food and beverages sold at the cafe. Be sure to bring warm clothing, your bike lock and bike lights!
Tenacious Thread: Interview with Jewon Yu, Levi's Commuter Line*
6:30-9PM Zappos Labs, 49 Stevenson #950
Join us for an in-depth interview with global apparel designer JeWon Yu, well-known for her lead on the Levi’s Commuter Jean line. We’ll sit down with JeWon to discuss her background in apparel design, how she approaches and overcomes challenges within her work, her inspiration, and best tips for aspiring and professional designers in the field today.
Special thanks to our venue sponsor Zappos Labs! There will be complimentary beer and wine.
SF Bicycle Coalition members can register for this event free using promo code: SFBCRocks
Saturday, August 2
Marin Century Ride*
All Day
On August 2, 2014, the Marin Cyclists, a nonprofit, all volunteer organization, is hosting the award winning, 52nd annual Marin Century. The Marin Century offers six fully supported routes ranging from 30-200 miles and attracts over 3100 riders from the San Francisco Bay area and beyond. Members of the SF Bicycle Coalition can receive a discount on registration. Email membership@sfbike.org for details and to get a promo code.
(Events not sponsored by the SF Bicycle Coalition are marked with an *)
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San Francisco, CA 94103
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