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San José July trails update
Jul 24, 2012Here's the latest on San José trails from Trail Manager Yves Zsutty.
Highway 237 Bikeway Construction
Construction of the bikeway project between Zanker Road and Coyote Creek (north side) is nearly complete. Asphalt paving, striping, signage and fencing have all been installed. We conducted a final walk-through on June 18 and will bring a few outstanding issues to the... read the whole note.
Hedding Street Bike Lane Improvement Project neighborhood meeting
Jul 23, 2012The City of San José welcomes your attendance and participation at this meeting. The Department of Transportation will discuss plans to remove one travel lane and on-street parking on Hedding Street, so that dedicated bike lanes can be installed between the Guadalupe River Trail and 17th Street.
Your feedback will help City planners create a vital bicycle network connection that will... read the whole note.
Help SVBC pack bikes into this summer's events
Jul 23, 2012Fact: People love valet bike parking.
It's true! Event promoters book SVBC's valet bike parking services months in advance; people eagerly anticipate it at their local art and wine festivals; and first-time users always seem amazed by the safety and convenience. And let's not forget - it's free! Valet bike parking is, it seems, universally adored.
Here's the rub: it takes people... read the whole note.
SVBC San José Team minutes - 5/25/2012
Jul 23, 2012These minutes are considered DRAFT until approved at the 7/25/2012 San José Team meeting.
In attendance: Martin Delson, Peter Hamilton, Joe Silva, Alan Marshall, Ann Jasper, John Hildebrand, Katja Irvin, Teri Nguyen, Colin Heyne (SVBC staff, also chair and notes)
1.Introductions
2.Minutes - approve last month's
3.Additions/changes to agenda?
4.“Full Lane”... read the whole note.
Bike in the fast lane
Jul 23, 2012My commute to work on this beautiful Monday morning was marked by two notable bike lane situations. You see, last week I was honked at three times in one day and several times enjoyed the cooling yet alarming breeze caused by very big trucks leaving a very small space between themselves and me. (More people need to check out our safety tips, clearly.) So, I'm trying to seek out less crowded... read the whole note.
SVBC San José Team meeting
Jul 17, 2012The SVBC San José Team meets each fourth Wednesday of the month. Dinner and networking start at 6:00 pm, then the meeting gets rolling at 7:00.
This team is focused on three things: advocacy, outreach, and fun! Come join us to meet your cycling neighbors and get involved! Policy suggestions from the local teams will be submitted to the SVBC Policy Advisory Committee and help shape our... read the whole note.
SVBC San José Team meeting - CANCELLED
Jul 17, 2012UPDATE (8/2): This meeting has been cancelled and rescheduled for August 29.
The SVBC San José Team meets each fourth Wednesday of the month. Dinner and networking start at 6:00 pm, then the meeting gets rolling at 7:00.
This team is focused on three things: advocacy, outreach, and fun! Come join us to meet your cycling neighbors and get involved! Policy suggestions from the... read the whole note.
The blog days of summer
Jul 12, 2012Summer at the Bicycle Coalition is traditionally our "down" time. Our work load doesn't actually slow down much, but rather shifts to more administrative tasks - grant applications, pre-semester Safe Routes to School meetings, website tweaking, letterhead orders, program reports, et cetera. With the exception of our valet bike parking program, It's not always highly visible or very exciting... read the whole note.
Guadalupe River Trail construction update
Jun 19, 2012As mentioned in the May trails update, the Lower Guadalupe River Creek Trail in San José will be closed for paving from June 2012 through May 2013. Here's the latest on that project.
Recent progress:
Construction contract awarded to Wattis Construction of San Jose. Submittals for detour and construction signage reviewed and approved for use. Pre-Construction site visit conducted on... read the whole note.San José bike lanes update meeting
Jun 13, 2012Please join the City of San José for an update on its plans to place dedicated bike lanes on Ocala Avenue (between Capitol Expressway and South White Road). This project will include the reduction of one travel lane in each direction in order to accommodate the implementation of buffered bike lanes. Minimal parking impacts are anticipated with this project.
Your attendance and feedback... read the whole note.