Bike Kitchen Garage Sale

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We’re cleaning out the garage for spring and will be selling a whole bunch of our extra parts in order to help get organized.

It’s the perfect place to get old wheels, frames and parts for your next project, no matter what it is!

When: Saturday January 28th, 9:00am – 12:00pm

Where: 861 Pepper St, SLO (map)

Come on down. Bring a friend. Get some bicycle parts.

Tools for Schools Meeting

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Rideshare is hosting a free Safe Routes to School Resource meeting for anyone who wants to know the Tools for Schools.  The workshop is ideal for current School Champions and new volunteers who want to bring programs to their school. At the meeting you will:

  • Receive information on free local resources to boost your Safe Routes to School Program, including mini-grants, support and more!
  • Learn about other programs in SLO County
  • Get your specific questions answered

When: Tuesday, February 7 2012, 3:30 – 5:30 pm

Where: Community Room at the SLO Library, 995 Palm St, SLO (map)

This is a great chance to bring Safe Routes to Schools programs to your school, allowing our kids a safer, healthier way to get to school.

Do You Have Bicycle & Transit Requests?

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Each year, the SLO Council of Governments (SLOCOG)  solicits requests for new and/or expanded bicycle, pedestrian and transit services. This is your chance to have your voice heard as SLO County continues to plan for future projects and programs.

WHO: YOU! (or any resident of SLO County)

HOW:

  • Submit a request online, due by February 8th
  • Submit your request by mail:
    • Attn: Tim Gillham
    • 1114 Marsh St
    • San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
  • Join us at the public hearing, February 1st at 8:30am at the Board of Supervisor’s Chambers at 1055 Monterey St in SLO (map)

We encourage your to share your ideas, in person or online! This is a great opportunity to let our local decision makers know what projects/ideas are important to you, so we can all help make SLO County a better place to live.

More information can be found on the SLOCOG website.

Bicycle Dreams February 9

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We’re hosting a screening of Bicycle Dreams, an amazing movie about the Race Across America, a 3000 mile race across the country in just ten days. We’ll be screening the movie at the Palm Theatre in SLO, and a portion of your ticket purchase goes to the Coalition!

When: Thursday February 9th, 7:00 pm

Where: Palm Theatre, 817 Palm St, San Luis Obispo (map)

How: Purchase tickets online ($11) or at Coalition Headquarters ($10) (map) to avoid the service fee.

We’ll see you there, tell your friends!

Louis Vuitton X Bike Polo?

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Our local Bike Polo scene has steadily been growing recently, with open games happening multiple times a week in SLO, all are welcome!

Catching onto the rising sport, Louis Vuitton just designed a series of Bike Polo gear. No word on the cost, but we can imagine that it’s a lot more than the makeshift mallets used elsewhere.

In case you haven’t seen Bike Polo in person, it’s fun, it’s simple, and great to watch!

Take Action, Support Complete Streets!

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Now is our chance… support Complete Streets nationwide!

While we continue to work to preserve federal funding for bicycling and walking, there is an opportunity this week to ensure that federally funded transportation projects accommodate the needs and safety of all users—including pedestrians and bicyclists. This would be a real chance to see Complete Streets policies enacted in every state.

On Wednesday morning, the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation will consider an amendment offered by Alaska Senator Mark Begich to provide safe and adequate accommodations for all users in all federally-funded street projects. This means safer roads for everyone, including those who walk, bicycle, ride transit, and drive cars.

According to the National Complete Streets Coalition: “This important amendment would ensure that future transportation investments made by state Departments of Transportation improve safety for everyone… More than 300 communities — including states, MPOs, counties, and towns of all sizes — have already said they will plan their streets in this manner. With additional guidance and support for Complete Streets from the federal level, these localities will have an easier time building the roads they want – roads that make their communities healthier and wealthier.” (Click here for additional details on the amendment.)

We need you to voice your support TODAY. Please visit the Safe Routes to School’s online action center and have your voice heard! Senator Boxer is on the Commerce Committee, so you will see a letter asking her to vote for the Begich amendment. Senator Feinstein is not a member of the Commerce Committee, so you will see a different letter asking her to co-sponsor Complete Streets legislation.

This is the first time in more than six years that our federal representatives will take a vote on Complete Streets language — please, take action TODAY!