SVBC: The State of Bicycle Planning in the South Bay

From SVBC:

Pre-ride tour of new downtown bike projects with San José Bicyclist & Pedestrian Program Coordinator John Brazil starts at 5:30 by the City Hall Rotunda, 200 East Santa Clara Street. Refreshments and socializing start at 6, talk starts at 6:30. Hear from bike planning expert John Ciccarelli about how outside forces influence bicycle planning in the South Bay, followed by a discussion about local bicycle planning opportunities and barriers with representatives from the City of San José, Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition, and the VTA BART project. Sponsored by RBF Consulting.

For more information or questions contact Katja Irvin (katja.irvin@sbcglobal.net) or (408) 569-8214.

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