Is the current DTX design the most effective practical option, or are there opportunities to save cost and shave time from the trip to Los Angeles? The City of San Francisco is considering big changes to how Caltrain and High Speed Rail access and serve San Francisco. Come for a lively panel discussion and debate about the future of the rail corridor in San Francisco.

Planning Commission Agenda

Come to San Francisco City Hall Plaza at noon on May 23 to greet the triumphant return ofTransForm’s Carbon Crusher Climate Riders on the last leg of their 320-mile bicycle journey.

May 23 is the fifth and final day of a ride that will take our nine riders through the redwoods of Humboldt County, up infamous Leggett Hill, through wine country on a 100-mile pedaling day, and across the Golden Gate Bridge – all to raise money for TransForm’s work.

Paul Hawken will address the crowd, and we’ll hear the road tales of Climate Riders too.  We’d love to have some supporters cheering on our hard-working team as they all ride in together to the finish line.

And of course, it’s not too late to donate and support the team.

Bike on!

From SFBC:

For decades, the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition has worked to make it easier for you to bring your bike on BART. Finally, on Thursday, May 23rd the BART Board of Directors will vote on lifting the Rush-Hour Bike Ban and we need you to speak out. Dozens of Bay Area residents are needed to speak up and show support. Secure Bike Valet will be provided by the East Bay Bicycle Coalition (EBBC). To RSVP or for more info: marc@sfbike.org

Don’t Miss Your Chance to Make Second Street More Walkable

Second Street is an important street for walking, biking, transit, and could be a great Green Connection for SOMA. Throngs of people already head on foot to the ballpark for every game. The street desperately needs wider sidewalks, safe crossings, and protections from left-turning cars, especially cars cutting through the neighborhood to the freeway.Check out the new design, with wider sidewalks (finally!) along both sides(thanks to community and Walk SF advocacy!). Plus there are raised crosswalks at all the alleys, new crossings with traffic lights, a pedestrian head start at intersections, and no left turns (which are very dangerous for people on foot).

The design will calm traffic with separated bike lanes that will help narrow the roadway and reduce traffic speeds. The design could still use more greening and better buffers between cars and bikes. Come see what you think and speak up!

Attend the final community meeting where the SFMTA will present design plans for the Second Street Improvement Project from Market to King.

See you there!

Auction starts at 8:30pm.
Dancing 10p-2am!

Join JB Rumburg, Other Avenues’ Cheesemonger for the Tour du Fromage–a bicycle ride highlighting his favorite cheese stops in San Francisco. JB has been a worker-owner of Other Avenues Coop for 10 years, and will be sharing his cheese expertise and experiences by way of bicycle. The ride will take you to the far reaches of the fromage frontier–from Ocean Beach to North Beach. This ride promises to stretch your legs and taste buds!

Free for SF Bicycle Coalition members; $10 donation for non-members; rain cancels rides.

To register or for more information, visit: http://asiasociety.org/northern-california/events/tomorrows-city-today-future-livable-cities-pacific-rim

SF Bicycle Coalition board meetings are open to all. Contact Leah at 431-2453 x306 or leah@sfbike.org for agenda and details. *May 28 meeting will be for both SF Bicycle Coalition Board & SFBC Education Fund Board.

Join Walk SF and the Planning Department for a workshop on the city-wide Green Connections project.

This working meeting will present a background on Green Connections, an overview of the proposed network, design toolkit elements, and plant materials, a presentation on example street concepts, and a facilitated discussion on the priorities and implementation of the network.

Space is limited and restricted to confirmed guests only. To reserve your place at the workshop, please RSVP by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, May 28 at http://bit.ly/WalkSF_GreenConnectionsWorkshop

Thu., May. 30 | 6-7:30pm | SF Bicycle Coalition HQ, 833 Market St, 10th Floor

What in the world is bike share? When is it finally going to launch in San Francisco? What can I do to bring bike share here? Join your SF Bike Coalition staff for a run down on the basics of bike sharing as well as the future of the program in San Francisco. If you like looking at bikes around the world, this event is for you.

Practice what you learned in the Traffic Skills 101-1. This on-bicycle class follows a comfortable progression onto city streets, beginning with a short review of the lessons from the 101-1 course. After a basic bike maintenance session, the class will practice bike maneuvering skills in a car-free practice area before riding on the streets in small, intimate groups led by instructors. You will gain experience riding alongside moving traffic in different traffic conditions, and apply the safe riding techniques practiced in the car-free space into real-life situations. Adults and anyone over 14 years of age are welcome; bicycle, helmet and preregistration required. Please bring your lunch. RSVP.

From the turn of the 20th Century through its first few decades, James and Merritt Reid designed an impressive number of San Francisco’s buildings, from theaters to hotels, office towers to townhouses, bandshells to barns. With scant professional training but plenty of hustle, these Canadian brothers left their mark across the width of our city. Come discover some of their work and hear their story.

Free for SF Bicycle Coalition members; $10 donation for non-members; rain cancels rides.

We are returning to the Bayview/Dogpatch, and the route is the same as last year: Northbound 3rd Street lanes between Newcomb and 22nd Street; 22nd Street between 3rd and Indiana; Indiana Street between 22nd and Mariposa Streets; Mariposa from Indiana to Terry Francois, Terry Francois from Mariposa to 3rd Street, 3rd Street bridge to King and 3rd.

For more information, visit http://sundaystreetssf.com