Input needed TODAY for VTA 3 bike rack proposals

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In June 2017, the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors approved a contract with a vendor to provide three-position exterior bike racks for their bus fleet. The award has been contested, and VTA is required to conduct a new procurement process. Individuals who were previously involved in the prior procurement process are […]

San Jose Ribbon Cutting: Story & Sunset Cycle Track & Bike Signal

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New 2-way #cycletrack Sunset at Story. The bike detector in the pavement triggers a bike signal. #cycling A post shared by Richard Masoner (@cyclelicious) on Aug 29, 2017 at 6:13pm PDT Check out the new two-way cycle track and bike signal for Sunset Avenue & Hopkins Drive at Story Road, San Jose, California during the […]

Big Sur bike explorations this Saturday

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Update: We’ll meet 8:30 A.M. at Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park parking lot, and bike roughly 20 miles to Paul’s Slide before turning around. Big Sur Taphouse near Pfeiffer Bridge is open for business and is a good place to stop for food and drink after the ride. Pace will likely be closer to 12 […]

Today I Learned about “Watching Eyes” and bike theft

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Yesterday’s episode of Sci Show Psych with Hank Green discussed the Watching Eyes Effect, in which people act differently when there’s a picture of eyes in plain view. Hank caught my attention when he mentioned that pictures of eyes result in things like fewer bike thefts. Hello!