CALIFORNIA BICYCLE NEWS AND CYCLING SAFETY TIPS BLOG

A San Francisco bike lane has been awarded the honor of being in America’s Ten Best Bike Lanes of 2014. PeopleForBikes, a national bike advocacy group consisting of representatives from the cycling industry, retailers and cycling advocates, awarded the bike lane the prestigious honor, because it is a protected contra-flow lane on a very busy street. A contra-lane means that bike traffic is going the opposite direction of vehicle traffic. San Francisco’s Regional Transportation Agency has applauded the award-winning lane, saying that it honors a strong commitment to keep cyclists safe. The award winning bike lane also allows easy access for an alternative mode of transportation in one of San Francisco’s most cluttered roadways. After 15 years of planning, the Polk Street bike lane was built as one of many projects funded through a $248 million bond. Polk Street, where the lane is located, has numerous bus routes and loading…
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San Diego is in the process of rolling out a bike-sharing program that will take advantage of new bike lanes and reduce traffic throughout the city. Although recent setbacks have delayed the program from its initial launch earlier this year, 55 bike-sharing stations have been set up throughout the city. In 2013, City Council members approved a 10-year partnership with bike supplier DecoBike to supply the bicycles and checkout stations. By the time the project is completed, as many as 155 stations will be available. What Is a Bike Sharing Program? Bike-sharing programs allow people to rent bicycles from checkout stations, and for a small fee, ride it anywhere in the city as long as they return it to another station when they are done. Bike-sharing programs also attract tourism, and San Diego’s bike sharing program will utilize bike stations in Pacific Beach and La Jolla, allowing cyclists to experience…
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