SMART to Proceed with More Robust Bike Parking Strategy

As you may recall, this past fall SMART released its SMART Station Bicycle Parking Investment Plan, a plan that forecasted bicycle parking demand in order to determine how much and what types of bicycle parking to install at each station. The plan’s baseline bicycle parking recommendations called for a combination of bike racks and electronic bicycle lockers at every station. However, to SCBC’s and others’ disappointment, despite the bike parking recommendations laid out in the Plan,  only five bike racks were planned to be installed at each station by the start of passenger service. [Read More..]

Great Time Had at Annual Membership Party

SRTS Bike Rodeos serve over 1,030 4th graders this Oct.-Nov.

Between October 3rd and November 10th, our Safe Routes to School staff educated over 1,030 students at 14 schools in Santa Rosa, Petaluma, Windsor and Rohnert Park, via our 4th grade Bicycle Rodeo Program. The program consists of an on-bicycle PE class where students learn the basics of bicycling while rotating through four skill-drill courses with direct instruction and encouragement from our SRTS instructors. Low cost helmets, helmet fittings, and bike safety inspections/minor repairs are also provided.

A huge shout out to our partners at Mike’s Bikes, who not only provided bike safety inspections and adjustments to over 480 bicycles, but also produced a fabulous video highlighting our school Bike Rodeo program!  [Read More & Watch Video..]

Active Transportation Program Slated to Receive Additional $100M/Year

Join the Trek Polar Social Roll, Feb. 19

Nothing warms the soul like an afternoon outside with family and friends. Join Trek Bicycle Store of Santa Rosa on February 19th at 1:00 p.m. for the Trek Polar Social Roll—a winter ride through Santa Rosa at a pace perfect for families, new riders, and experienced cyclists alike.

A representative from Yuba Bicycles will be on the ride, as well as our own, Sarah Hadler. Sarah will be giving a brief pre-ride talk on safe bicycling in traffic. [Read More & RSVP..]

Petaluma Boulevard South Road Diet One Step Closer to Reality

On December 19th, the Petaluma City Council directed staff to apply for One Bay Area Grant-Round 2 (OBAG2) funding for the Petaluma Boulevard South Road Diet. The Council was given three possible projects to consider and prioritize for applying for OBAG2 funding and the Road Diet ranked as their number one priority project!  SCBC attended the meeting and spoke in favor of the project, alongside several other project supporters who packed the Council Chambers.

SCBC has been closely coordinating with a group of local Petaluma bike/pedestrian advocates and members of the Petaluma Pedestrian and Bicycle Advisory Committee (PBAC) to urge the City to prioritize and apply for OBAG2 funding for this important safety enhancement which has been long sought by members of the local community. [Read More..]

Book a Free “Mobile” Smart Cycling Class or Family Bike Workshop!

We’re still seeking hosts for Spring Smart Cycling classes and Family Bicycle Workshops. Want to encourage your co-workers, colleagues, kids, or students to try bicycling for transportation or recreation – or just educate them on how to bicycle safely? Our expert instructors are available to teach classes, conduct presentations, and/or lead discussions for groups of adults, teens or children, anywhere in Sonoma County. Please contact Tina Panza to request a class or workshop.