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| October 25, 2011"As more people bicycle in San Francisco, our city is becoming healthier, greener, and more enjoyable to move around. We are committed to helping all road users understand their rights and responsibilities." Biker Bulletin News
Did you know you can vote early each weekday at City Hall 8:00 am - 5:00 pm? JFK Drive Bikeway Approved!
The JFK Drive bikeway project was approved! On Thursday, October 20th after many months of campaigning, the Recreation and Parks Commission voted unanimously to approve 1.5 miles of separated bikeways on both sides of JFK Drive between Stanyan Street and Transverse Drive. Bicycle Safety and Education Week
If you've been waiting all year to sign up for a class on urban riding, or have been looking for an excuse to convince your best friend/partner/coworker/favorite barista to learn how to ride a bike, this is your week! We're in the middle of Bicycle Safety and Education Week, October 23rd-30th, and seats are still open for tonight's class scheduled at Congregation Sha'ar Zahav at 16th and Dolores, as well as those on Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday. Bike the Vote -- Only Two Weeks Until Election Day
San Franciscans head to the polls on November 8th to cast their vote for Mayor of San Francisco and for important initiatives like Yes on B for smoother, safer streets. Campaign season is in high gear and so are we! We've been out talking to bike commuters every Tuesday morning and on the phones calling members every Thursday evening. Join us -- we need you to help us Bike the Vote! One More Link for Better Biking on McCoppin and Portola
Thanks to the SFMTA for completing the Portola and McCoppin Street bike lane projects in the last few weeks. The McCoppin area projects include many connections to Market Street and Octavia Boulevard -- while the bike space has been there for a few years, it is great to have the paint finally down marking this important bike safety improvement. Discount Partner NewsLooking for some relief for your tired muscles? We are happy to welcome Vaughn Korbin Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork to our Discount Partner Program. Located in Glen Park, Vaughn is a Certified Massage Practitioner offering SF Bicycle Coalition members a discount on 60 and 90-minute massages. Haight Street Improvements Move ForwardLast week the SF Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) approved a set of changes to the eastern end of Haight Street. These changes will improve Muni operations and bring many safety enhancements to the street, particularly the complex intersection of Haight, Gough, and Market Streets. By converting this portion of Haight from one-way to two-way, and implementing a red-paved transitway on the south side of the street, SFMTA will provide the Muni 6 and 71 lines with a rational and direct route (presently these lines jog around to Page Street), significantly speeding up the inbound trip for tens of thousands of passengers each day. This smart reconfiguration also means that Page Street will be better for bicycle traffic, eliminating conflicts with Muni buses. Hoodie Season Commences: Get Yours Now
Get one of our fashionable hoodies to show your bike love, stay warm, and support the work of the SF Bicycle Coalition at the same time! Remember, all profits from merchandise sales go directly toward the SF Bicycle Coalition's work to make San Francisco a better place to live and bike. Get yours now, while supplies last!. Get Free Bike Expo TicketsThe SF Bike Expo is back and better than ever with a Pedal Savvy Fashion Show, BMX Stunt Show, Low Rider Bike Competition, Custom and Vintage Bicycle Show, Bike Swap and more! More information about the Bike Swap is available at sfbikeexpo.com. Saturday and Sunday, November 12th and 13th, 10am-5pm, Cow Palace, 2600 Geneva Ave., Daly City.
Thank You for a Wonderful Season of Sunday StreetsThe SF Bicycle Coalition is proud to partner with Livable City for Sunday Streets. Together we recruited and trained hundreds of volunteers to open miles and miles of streets on nine Sundays and in seven San Francisco neighborhoods, from East to West! Upwards of 20,000 people of all ages experienced these open streets by bicycling, dancing, rollerskating, doing yoga and hula hooping. Volunteer Night this Week and a Holiday Switch
Video: Riding Predictably on City Streets
In honor of Bike Education and Safety Week, we bring you our video from 2004 that we produced about how to ride predictably and safely. The video covers the basic topics found in our "Intro to Safe Cycling" courses we're holding all week. It's also a great snapshot of how many bike improvements we've seen over the years -- check out Valencia Street before its current widened sidewalks and smooth pavement and notice the Golden Gate Bridge sidewalks without a barrier. This video is a great reminder of our work advocating for safer streets and educating bike riders for nearly a decade. Watch our classic Safety Video! Upcoming EventsCheck out our online calendar of events. To add your bike event to our calendar, simply email the details to calendar@sfbike.org. ** Tuesday, October 25th **Bike Safety and Education Week: Urban Bicycling Workshop: Intro to Safe Biking Day 3 of Bike Safety and Education Week: This introductory course is perfect for anyone who wants to be more comfortable riding. This four-hour, in-classroom course will cover the basics on how to choose the right bike and properly fit a helmet as well as tips for the safest ways to ride in traffic. You'll also learn techniques to avoid or handle street hazards and emergency maneuvers along with the best way to lock up your bike and how to use a bike in combination with public transit, and biking rights and responsibilities. This free class, hosted by the SF Bicycle Coalition, is open to adults and anyone over 14 years of age; preregistration is required. Sign up at sfbike.org/edu. SF Bicycle Coalition Board Meeting Everyone's invited! Contact Leah at 415-431-BIKE x306 or leah@sfbike.org for agenda and details. ** Wednesday, October 26th **SF Bicycle Coalition Volunteer Night 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! Questions? Email tessa@sfbike.org or just show up. Bike Safety and Education Week: Urban Bicycling Workshop: Intro to Safe Biking Day 4 of Bike Safety and Education Week: This introductory course is perfect for anyone who wants to be more comfortable riding. This four-hour, in-classroom course will cover the basics on how to choose the right bike and properly fit a helmet as well as tips for the safest ways to ride in traffic. You'll also learn techniques to avoid or handle street hazards and emergency maneuvers along with the best way to lock up your bike and how to use a bike in combination with public transit, and biking rights and responsibilities. This free class, hosted by the SF Bicycle Coalition, is open to adults and anyone over 14 years of age; preregistration is required. Sign up at sfbike.org/edu. ** Thursday, October 27th **Bike the Early Vote with John Avalos * Show the power of the Bike Vote by joining the SF Bicycle Coalition's #1 choice for mayor, John Avalos, when you vote early on Thursday. Rock the Bike will provide the pedal-powered sound system and entertainment, and Team Avalos will watch your bike while you vote. Come down on your lunch break to City Hall and Bike the Early Vote! Election Phonebank Night for SF Bicycle Coalition The SF Bicycle Coalition will be hosting phonebank nights where SF Bicycle Coalition member-volunteers will be calling other members to encourage them to vote for our endorsed candidates and ballot measure. Come to Avalos HQ (1750 Market Street, at Valencia) this and every following Thursday in October. Snacks, phones, and scripts will be provided while you call your fellow SF Bicycle Coalition members to Bike the Vote! ** Friday, October 28th **Bike Safety and Education Week: Urban Bicycling Workshop: Intro to Safe Biking Day 5 of Bike Safety and Education Week: This introductory course is perfect for anyone who wants to be more comfortable riding. This four-hour, in-classroom course will cover the basics on how to choose the right bike and properly fit a helmet as well as tips for the safest ways to ride in traffic. You'll also learn techniques to avoid or handle street hazards and emergency maneuvers along with the best way to lock up your bike and how to use a bike in combination with public transit, and biking rights and responsibilities. This free class, hosted by the SF Bicycle Coalition, is open to adults and anyone over 14 years of age; preregistration is required. Sign up at sfbike.org/edu. ** Saturday, October 29th **Bike Safety and Education Week: Urban Bicycling Workshop: Intro to Safe Biking Day 6 of Bike Safety and Education Week: This introductory course is perfect for anyone who wants to be more comfortable riding. This four-hour, in-classroom course will cover the basics on how to choose the right bike and properly fit a helmet as well as tips for the safest ways to ride in traffic. You'll also learn techniques to avoid or handle street hazards and emergency maneuvers along with the best way to lock up your bike and how to use a bike in combination with public transit, and biking rights and responsibilities. This free class, hosted by the SF Bicycle Coalition, is open to adults and anyone over 14 years of age; preregistration is required. Sign up at sfbike.org/edu. Trickster Treat Benefit Race * Trickster Treat race and costume parade to benefit Up on Top, Entry $5 with great prizes for riders. More details: trickstertreat.blogspot.com/. Mustache Ride over Golden Gate Bridge * BYOBM (Bring your own bike and mustache) on this ride from Golden Gate Park to Sausalito. Ride will take the ferry back, so bring money for that, $7.85.
** Sunday, October 30th **Shaping San Francisco Bicycle History Tour: Halloween Cemetery Tour (Colma) * Take a special spirited Halloween tour of several massive cemeteries where famous San Franciscans are buried. The ride will visit Woodlawn, Home of Peace and Hills of Eternity, Cypress Lawn, and Holy Cross. Sliding scale $15-50, benefiting Shaping San Francisco. For more info call 415.608.9035. ** Tuesday, November 1st **Bike the Vote Energizer Station It's time to Bike the Vote! November 8th is Election Day in San Francisco and there are several important races and measures on the ballot for voters to decide -- including who will be the city's next mayor and Yes on Prop B to fix our city streets. Sign up to help us win these important victories! Grab your bike and a friend or co-worker and pedal by one of the SF Bicycle Coalition's Bike the Vote Energizer Stations to fuel up on free coffee and snacks. (Events not sponsored by the SF Bicycle Coalition are marked with an *) You're reading the SFBC Weekly Biker BulletinGet this sent directly to your inbox by signing up here. Join the SFBC and add your voice to thousands demanding a city-wide network of bike lanes, traffic calmed streets, better access to transit and secure bike parking. Together we can make San Francisco the most bicycle friendly city in the country!
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