February 10, 2016Leave a Comment
Frinkiac is an amazing search engine allowing you to find screen captures from 15 years of dialogue in “The Simpsons.” Search on “bike”, for example, and you get every episode where the word “bike” is mentioned.
For Whatever That’s Worth. Via Megavolt, with whom I ride the bus.
February 9, 2016Leave a Comment
The Santa Cruz County Community Traffic Safety Coalition (CTSC) recently voted to work towards a Vision Zero policy.
February 8, 20161 Comment on Public Comment: Caltrans to close US101 to bikes in SLO County
Note: Public comment is due by the end of the end of the business day on TUESDAY, February 9, 2016. Sorry for the late notice, but I just received word on this myself.
Caltrans District 5 announced plans to close eight miles of US Highway 101 to bicycles near the Monterey County / San Luis Obispo (SLO) County line during the North Paso Rehab Project. Caltrans invites public input on this closure. The map below shows the construction area in orange.
February 6, 2016Leave a Comment
With some Uber drivers promising to boycott transportation to Super Bowl 50 in Santa Clara, and game day parking as far as a mile from Levi’s Stadium, pedicab operators expect to make good cash on Super Bowl Sunday as they transport fans to and from the stadium.
Bicycle rickshaw operators will converge in the city of Santa Clara from all around the Bay Area Sunday to augment transportation around the stadium. Because not shuttle services will be available, football fans can either walk to the stadium, or ride a pedicab.
During major events at Levi’s Stadium, pedicab operators charge around $40 per mile per passenger. I’m told that patrons can expect around double that price on Super Bowl Sunday.
Enjoy the game! Thank you to Golden Gate Pedicab and Eco City Cycles for help with background. Other transportation resources:
February 4, 20161 Comment on #waroncars in Indian music video
February 3, 20167 Comments on Ewert Road bike detour for #SB50
IMPORTANT UPDATE: I just received word that the airport decided to keep Ewert open for cyclists, though they may have short-term closures. Thank you to San Jose Active Transportation Director John Brazil for making this happen. Jump to the final paragraphs below for important details (because temporary closures might still happen) and background.
Those of you who bike across the northern perimeter of San Jose International Airport might wonder how you can get from the Guadalupe River Trail to Central Expressway now that Ewert Road is closed.
The only detour that’s reasonably close is Trimble Road, across Highway 101. I shot video this morning to show the fun and excitement of this alternate route.