We Won...
State Proposition 6, which would have cut funding for many important transportation projects (including bike/ped projects and public transit), was soundly defeated! Sonoma County Proposition M passed, securing ongoing funding for maintenance and trail-building in our local parks.
We're Still Fighting For...
Despite overwhelming public support (including Santa Rosa City Council and Press Democrat editorial board) for an at-grade bike/pedestrian crossing at Jennings Avenue, SMART's General Manager continues to oppose it. Many citizens have spoken out during public comment at SMART Board meetings, but the Board itself has not put the issue on their agenda for discussion and/or action. Click here to email Board Chair Deborah Fudge, requesting they do so. (Feel free to customize the text!)
Last Chance to Comment
We attended the last public open house on Santa Rosa's Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan. SCBC staff and members have had a lot of input into the plan, and it shows! You can read the entire plan online and December 20 is the last day to make comments. The plan is tentatively scheduled to go before the Planning Commission on February 14 and the city council March 12.
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Recent Bike/Auto Collisions
On October 15, German tourist Joschka Homann was the victim of a hit and run while cycling on Highway 1 near Sea Ranch. Local cyclist and SRJC student Sidney Falbo was killed in a collision with a truck at the corner of Stony Point and Highway 12 on October 30. Last week, Ian Borden was struck by a vehicle as he biked across Highway 12. Law enforcement agencies continue to investigate each of these incidents.
We extend our sympathy and condolences to Forbo’s family as they grieve their loss, and to Homann and Borden as they recuperate from their injuries.
We will continue to fight for improvements to dangerous roads and intersections to make them safer for all. Forbo’s was the third fatality in the vicinity in six weeks; that stretch of Stony Point has been called out as a priority in the Santa Rosa Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan due to its high rate of traffic and collisions.
We continue to educate cyclists on safe riding strategies. Riding against traffic, riding on the sidewalk, and crossing roads and intersections in violation of traffic rules all vastly increase the likelihood of a collision.
Please follow the laws, be visible, be predictable – be safe out there!
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As we prepare for the annual Thanksgiving ritual, we want to express gratitude for all the volunteers, donors, and supporters that help SCBC in our mission to make Sonoma County the best place to ride a bike.
Thanksgiving is followed not only by the shopping extravaganzas Black Friday and Cyber Monday, but by Giving Tuesday, kicking off the end-of-the-year charitable giving season.
As you finalize your annual plans for giving back to the community, we hope that you will consider making a tax-deductible contribution to SCBC so we can continue to serve you.
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