August 12, 20152 Comments on What is a Mobility Plan, and how can you influence its outcome?
Several people have been talking about the dramatic shifts in transportation policy highlighted in the new Mobility Plan approved yesterday by the Los Angeles City Council. This Mobility Plan, which is an element of the city General Plan, is the official transportation policy for the city of Los Angeles.
June 17, 20155 Comments on More bikes and pedestrians with Lincoln Avenue road diet
San Jose Department of Transportation counts 24% more bikes on Lincoln Avenue during road diet trial project.
I’m reading the San Jose DOT data collection report [PDF] for the Lincoln Avenue Road Diet Trial prior to tomorrow night’s public meeting regarding this project in Willow Glen.
June 15, 20152 Comments on Silicon Valley bike advocacy – how to stay informed
June 4, 20159 Comments on Santa Clara County bike plan update
Silicon Valley Cyclist: You can be involved in bicycle advocacy!
The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Agency (VTA) in California will begin updating their County Bicycle Plan this month at the BPAC meeting scheduled for the evening of Wednesday, June 10, 2015. The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee encourages the public to attend next Wednesday’s workshop to discuss the bike plan and the county road department plans to expand expressways.
June 2, 20157 Comments on Sunnyvale: NIMBYs threaten Stevens Creek Trail extension
The cities of Sunnyvale, Mountain View, Los Altos and Cupertino in California plan to extend the Stevens Creek Trail, connecting Mountain View’s popular five mile long trail with the one mile Stevens Creek Trail south of Stevens Creek Boulevard in Cupertino.
An obstructionist group euphemistically calling themselves “Citizens for Responsible Trails” have packed the first two of three public input meetings to register their strong opposition to this trail. Friends of Stevens Creek Trail have sent an appeal asking those who support the trail to give their input to the cities and attend these meetings if possible.
April 21, 20151 Comment on California Bicycle Advocacy Day
Does bike advocacy at the Capital look like the state of California?
