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There are so many public meetings and advocacy opportunities that we decided to add a second newsletter this month to make sure you are well-informed!
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Highway 101 Pedestrian & Bicycle Bridge
You're invited to a public meeting discussing the proposed Highway 101 Bicycle and Pedestrian Bridge. The bridge would close a gap in east-west bicycle and pedestrian travel caused by Highway 101 in the Santa Rosa Junior College area. The City of Santa Rosa, Caltrans, and the bridge design team invite your input on project goals, the crossing’s location, and design priorities to guide them in the preliminary engineering and environmental analysis phase.
A sign language interpreter and Spanish language translator will be present.
Thursday, March 29, 2018, 6:00 to 8:00 pm
Santa Rosa High School Multi-Purpose Room
1235 Mendocino Avenue, Santa Rosa
More info here.
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Help Build the Movement in Petaluma!
Bike Petaluma seeks committee members to support their volunteer organization. Their goals range from improving bicycle safety, mobility, and infrastructure to raising the profile of and celebrating all forms of bicycling in Petaluma. Opportunities are currently open to serve on the Steering Committee, Advocacy Sub-Committee, and Community Engagement Sub-Committee.
Click here for more information on each committee and to apply. Applications are due Monday, March 26.
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Vacancy: Rohnert Park Bicycle and
Pedestrian Advisory Committee
The Rohnert Park City Council is seeking applications from Rohnert Park residents to fill one current vacancy on the City’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee for a two-year term to expire on December 31, 2018. The Committee currently meets the fourth Monday of each month at 5:30 p.m.
Obtain an application at the City Clerk’s Office, 130 Avram Avenue, Rohnert Park, 707-588-2227.
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Healdsburg Open House and
Planning Commission Workshop
The City of Healdsburg has launched a new planning study for the North Entry Plan Area, at the north end of Healdsburg Avenue. Your input is needed on the future development vision for this area, including bicycle and pedestrian routes and enhancements.
Wednesday, March 28
City Council Chambers, 401 Grove Street
Open House 5:30-6:30 pm
Planning Commission Workshop 7:00 pm
More info: Kraig Tambornini, 707-431-3128
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Sonoma County Vital Lands Initiative
The Vital Lands Initiative is a comprehensive, long-term strategic plan for the Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District which will outline strategies for protecting our vital open space lands to preserve agriculture, natural resources, recreation, scenic vistas, greenbelt areas, and urban open space. It has been developed using the best available science and data, and relies upon substantial input from the community.
The first draft is now available for download and comment, and a series of public meetings are scheduled:
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Require Automated Vehicles to See Bicyclists and Pedestrians
On March 18, an autonomous vehicle struck and killed an Arizona woman as she walked her bicycle across the street. Citing recent articles( IEEE Spectrum and Slate magazine) reporting that detecting bicyclists is one of the most difficult problems Automated Driving Systems (ADS) face, the League of American Cyclists is supporting legislation to regulate the testing of these vehicles. [Read more and take action...]
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Upcoming Events
- 3/24: YMCA fundraising Spin-a-Thon, Santa Rosa
- 3/25: Biker Chick Ride, SpokeFolk, Cloverdale
- 4/7: Family Bike Workshop, McNear Elementary School, Petaluma
- 4/8: Women's Bike Summit, Trail House, Santa Rosa
- 4/18: Smart Cycling 101A, SCBC office
- 4/21: Valet bike parking at Santa Rosa Earth Day celebration
- 4/21: KIDical Mass family bike ride to Santa Rosa Earth Day celebration
- 4/22: Earth Day cleanup on Joe Rodota Trail
- 4/28: Free pre-Bike to Work Month clinic, SCBC office
- 4/28: Biker Chick Ride, Sebastopol Bike Center
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