Day: January 26, 2010

Muni riders have a chance at a reprieve from the one thousand hours per day of lost service that the MTA is proposing to cut in order to plug a $17 million deficit before the end of the fiscal year in June. The service cuts will lead to overcrowded buses on the major routes and the total elimination of service on the outer portions of some routes, while some transit riders will be forced to find alternate means of travel, especially at night.

The Obama administration's warning that the Bay Area has jeopardized federal stimulus funding for its Oakland Airport Connector (OAC) project could have national consequences for other urban transit proposals that risk harming low-income riders, civil rights and transit advocates predicted today.

"The Good Roads Riders return to Potrero Hill determined to get the job done. Last month’s “Circling the Hill” was too much fun and too formidable for just one sweep. Potrero bikers especially encouraged to join and make your daily rides smoother and safer. First-timers -- from all over the city – always welcome. These rides are a great way to meet other cyclists and make San Francisco even better for biking. Drinks and lunch always follow our noble efforts."

"Cycling and Racing 101: learn about NorCal cycling! Join Marissa Axell, a category 2 cyclist and SF Bike Coalition membership committee member, for an introduction to the sport of cycling and the NorCal cycling community. She will share inside tips on how to start, how to improve, what skills are necessary, where to look for a team, all the skills needed for survival in one of the biggest and most exciting sports in the world."

"Got the gift of gab? Volunteer to phone bank with the SFBC! No cold calling, just simple reminders to friendly lapsed SFBC members that their membership is expired. Come share in the fun. The more the merrier! We supply dinner and good company."

"Join the first NOPA VELO monthly bike ride for 15 miles through Golden Gate Park and the Presidio with two moderate climbs. Visit NOPA site of Patty Hearst/Tania’s captivity and get Presidio update from Ranger Dale. Patty/Tania and park ranger attire encouraged. All level riders welcome."

"The Bay Area Derailleurs present MINI BIKE CABARET, a multi-media art and dance extravaganza featuring peers, friends, and supporters of the bicycle dance movement. The evening will feature dance performances by the Derailleurs, the Bombshells (punk rock burlesque), and the Cheese Puffs (lounge burlesque); live music, an art show, film screenings, and the release of the Derailleurs’ bike-themed coloring book."

"This four-hour in-classroom, introductory course is perfect for new cyclists and those want to feel more comfortable riding on city streets. Class will cover the basics for how to choose the right bike and properly fit a helmet. Learn tips for the safest ways to ride in traffic, techniques to avoid or deal with road hazards and emergency maneuvers along with other useful gems of knowledge, like the best way to lock up your bike and how to use a bike in combination with public transit, and cyclists' legal rights and responsibilities."

"The SF Bicycle Coalition will be at the Duboce Bikeway to energize morning commuters with snacks and coffee and chat about new and upcoming bike improvements. Are you trained in SFBC Outreach and want to join the fun?"