Chinese Progressive Association Bike-a-thon

"CPA’s 1st Annual Bike-A-Thon is a bike ride and fundrasier to send a delegation of 10 youth organizers to China in 2010 to deepen their understanding of worker’s rights, environmental justice, and the global economy."

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San Jose Bike Party: Sharks Ride

By Robert Prinz |
From sjbikeparty.org: Spring has sprung and this month we will be celebrating the San Jose Sharks. Bleed teal or start growing out your beard for the Sharks’ Beard-a-thon. The Sharks are in the playoffs; the forecast for next week looks clear and the city of San Jose is planning on installing a bunch of new bike […]

This Week in Livable Streets Events

By Michael Rhodes |
Heads up, walkers: this week holds two of the year’s most important events for pedestrian advocates: Walk SF’s annual meeting and Walk to School Day. Fans of bicycles and music have plenty to look forward to later this week as well. Here’s a taste of what’s in store. Tuesday: SPUR Lunchtime Forum: Planning Portland. Prior […]

Why Townsend Street Needs Protected Bike Lanes at 4th and King Station

By Aaron Bialick |
Anyone who uses Townsend Street’s eastbound bike lane to commute to Caltrain is sure to run into a litany of obstacles: Taxis, shuttles, private autos, and Muni buses obliterate the poor bike lane in the fight for curb space. (Much of the curb is reserved as a taxi stand.) Sam McCandlish sent in this video, filmed by a friend of his, showing […]

Fell Street Bike Lane Still Popular Among Bike Commuters, Parked Trucks

By Aaron Bialick |
The more than 1,800 people who use the buffered, curbside bike lane on Fell Street every weekday continue to be faced with a familiar hazard: parked trucks. As we’ve reported, drivers, including SFPD officers, routinely park in the Fell bike lane with impunity. The vast majority of violators appear to be accessing three businesses on Fell between Divisadero […]