September 28, 2016Leave a Comment
At the Silicon Valley Bike Summit last month I saw city of Santa Cruz Economic Development Director J. Guevara looking closely at the bike share bikes on display. Social Bicycles — which provides the “smart bike” systems now in use in San Mateo, CA and — somewhat more famously — Portland, OR, was on hand at the bike summit to demonstrate their system.
It turns out Dr. Guevara was doing more than just kicking the tires. (more…)
September 6, 20163 Comments on Bike every State Park in your county?
I’ve touched thirteen of the sixteen California State Parks and Beaches in Santa Cruz County by bike, but never in a single day. What about hitting all of them in a single ride?
August 16, 2016Leave a Comment
Join Ecology Action’s Transportation team and fulfill a key role in delivering school-based bicycle and walking safety education and encouragement efforts at over 50 schools throughout Santa Cruz and Monterey Counties. Ecology Action hopes to hire this position in late August with a start in early September. For those of you familiar with their programs, this coordinator will have a heavy presence in South County helping to implement the Active4Me and BikeSmart! programs.
In addition to their other programs to reduce automotive travel in Santa Cruz County, Ecology Action runs school-based bicycle and walking promotion for Santa Cruz County schools.
For more information and to apply: Spanish / English Bilingual Program Coordinator.
August 11, 2016Leave a Comment
Bike Santa Cruz County’s Executive Director is moving on, so this bike advocacy group seeks a new director to continue the work of making this coastal California community a premier cycling nirvana.
July 26, 20163 Comments on An attack in Santa Cruz
This vehicular assault report was posted last Friday to a Facebook group for issues in the city of Santa Cruz, California.
July 19, 20162 Comments on Online bike registration for Santa Cruz CA residents
The city of Santa Cruz Police Department announced their online bicycle registration last week. Registration is free and and never expires. See details at the Santa Cruz Police Blog, which includes stories of successful stolen bike recovery because the owners registered their bikes.
