September 11, 2012Leave a Comment
The MAP-21 transportation funding passed by Congress last June included a controversial opt-out provision. States were given leeway to eliminate already anemic “enhancements” funding and use the whole enchilada for highway spending only.
September 11, 2012Leave a Comment
San Jose Mayor Chuck Reed gets his first traffic ticket in decades while driving his Prius to the office.
In the meantime, some drivers are confused by the new, extra wide bike lanes around downtown San Jose, while others praise them. One letter writer even claims, “I’ve given up altogether on driving and have been taking advantage of those new bike lanes running through San Jose, the Guadalupe River Trail, and using Caltrain for my commute. I also get home in the same amount of time! Riding through the river trail is actually quite enjoyable in the afternoon. These days I feel like I’m slowly dying if I’m sitting in traffic in my car.”
Bryan at Streetsblog SF wrote about San Jose’s new push for bike facilities.
Finally, VTA has approved $65 million to begin work on the 280/880/17/Stevens Creek interchange improvement project, which will include a new exit ramp that feeds directly to the popular Valley Fair Mall, which has the highest sales volume in the state of California. Yay, progress.
September 6, 2012Leave a Comment
34 year old athlete Sarah Storey won her 11th gold medal for Great Britain in the 2012 Paralympic games after winning the C4-5 women’s road race today.
August 31, 2012Leave a Comment
The Bluetooth Special Interest Group (Bluetooth SIG) announces acceptance of new Cycling Speed & Cadence profile. This standard better enables manufacturers to design fitness devices that they know will communicate with other Bluetooth compliant devices.
August 28, 2012Leave a Comment
Seven horseback riders are traveling from Sonoma, California to the Mexican border for the California Mission Ride occurring right now.
August 27, 20122 Comments on California Assembly approves 3 foot passing bill
The California Assembly approved the 3 foot bicycle passing bill by a vote of 50 – 16 after a spirited debate.