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- Editor: Amy Zimmerman
- Design: Tammy Chang
- Distribution: Brandon Fine
The Future of Biking in San Francisco?
SF Bicycle Coalition, Program Director, Andy Thornley talks about the bold moves that will help get even more young children and older people biking.
2009 Year In Review
2009 was truly the year of the bicycle. The San Francisco Bicycle Coalition had momentous victories that won a near doubling of bike lanes and more smooth pavement on key biking routes across the city.
Member Profile: Brook Broughton
Meet Brook, a mother who finally feels safe bicycling on Market Street in the new, green separated bike lanes.
Quick Releases:
Welcome Renée
An official hello and welcome to Renée Rivera, the SF Bicycle Coalition's Acting Executive Director while our long-time Executive Director Leah Shahum is on sabbatical living, learning and bicycling (everywhere) in Amsterdam.
SF Bicycle Coalition Seeks Talented Board Members
Half of the seats on our Board of Directors, a 15-person elected body that oversees our strategy, finances, fundraising, and overall organizational health, will be up for election at the end of the year.
SF Bicycle Coalition Launches Bay Area Transit Blog on SF Gate
The SF Bicycle Coalition and Streetsblog San Francisco joined forces with the San Francisco Chronicle to create Bay Area Transit, a blog that appears on sfgate.com.
An Improvement Coming to Fell Street
For years, the bike lane on Fell Street near Divisadero has been used by people in cars who queue up for the Arco gas station. In June, the SF Municipal Transportation Agency moved forward with a proposal to improve safety and comfort, for people biking.
Bicycle Valet at the Saturday Ferry Building Farmers Market
Now you can ride your bicycle to the Ferry Building Farmers Market on Saturdays all year and securely park your bike with the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition's complimentary Bike Valet.
Smooth Sail to the Ocean
The San Francisco Bicycle Coalition led a ride down JFK Drive in Golden Gate Park to celebrate smooth, new pavement.
People and Parklets and Plazas, Oh My!
The inaugural parklet on Divisadero Street between Hayes and Grove streets is booming, a mega-parklet on 22nd Street at Bartlett is turning heads, and more are on the way for Clement Street in the Inner Richmond and Columbus Avenue in North Beach.
Globe Bikes Supports Valet Bike Parking
Your most beloved SF Bicycle Coalition service has just gotten better! We are proud to partner with Globe Bikes for the next three years on our Valet Bike Parking program which will keep your bike safe and secure at hundreds of events throughout the year.
New On-Street Bike Parking on Valencia
It just got easier to shop and dine by bicycle in the Mission District with five new on-street bike parking corrals that were installed on busy Valencia Street.
Keep an Eye Out for November Endorsements
The SF Bicycle Coalition is shifting into high gear for another important election in November! Across the city, Supervisor seats are up for grabs and we'll be working to make sure the winners support biking, walking and transit issues!
I Bike SF Gives Rewards
The SF Bicycle Coalition is partnering with Mayor Gavin Newsom and local businesses to promote monthly neighborhood-to-neighborhood discount program called I Bike SF.
Chain of Events
The calendar of San Francisco Bicycle Coalition and bike-oriented events for July-September.
