BFBC
BFBC
Cycles of Change APC is hiring a bicycle repair coordinator!
Cycles of Change APC Bike Shop seeks a Bicycle Repair Coordinator to join our fantastic, fast-paced and friendly grassroots, not-for-profit community bike shop in Alameda.
The shop provides people of all backgrounds and ages earn-a-bike and job training programs, do-it-together repair access, bicycle donation drop-off and much more! The shop offers a full-range of services which fund the shop including sales of used bicycle and parts, and comprehensive bicycle repair services.
Pavement Marking Maintenance
Your help is needed for the annual City maintenance of Bicycle Pavement Markings
Bike in Berkeley? Your observation skills are needed to report any pavement markings that are worn, damaged or otherwise appear to need an update. Please email Eric Anderson, City of Berkeley's Bike Ped Planner at eanderson AT ci DOT berkeley DOT ca DOT us, if bike lane markings, Bike Boulevard pavement legends, bike stencils, etc.... could use refreshing. Your clear description of exact location and specific marking will be very much appreciated.
Safely through traffic circles
Perceptions of safety are often subjective. With more information they can be more objective. Speaking personally, I have not had problems with traffic circles. Taking the lane is even more important at traffic circles than at other places on residential streets. I make sure I have already taken the lane at least 50 feet before entering the circle. That way it's easy to control the speeds of cars behind me. A picture of this will help to explain what I mean.
Berkeley Bike Subcommittee Meeting
AGENDA
Bicycle Subcommittee
of the Berkeley Transportation Commission
Thursday, Jun. 25, 2009
4:30-6:00 p.m.*see below
Public Works/Transportation Division
1947 Center Street, 3rd Floor
1) Introductions; agenda approval; appoint notes-taker: 5:00-5:05
2) Public comment on items not on the agenda: 5:05 – 5:15 (time limit of 3
min. per speaker)
3) Announcements: 5:15- 5:20 (time limit of 1 min. per speaker)
4) Updates from Staff and Commissioners: 5:20 – 5:35
a) Bike Station
b) Bicycle Parking Project
c) 9th Street Bicycle Boulevard Extension
Berkeley Family Festival and Bike Rodeo
WHERE: San Pablo Park, 2800 Park St at Oregon
Over 320 kids attended the 2008 festival - plus their parents and guardians! And over 200 bicycle & multi-sport helmets were distributed for free! Activities included the mock city and obstacle course, slow races and boulevard tours, route mapping, the Bike Blender to make smoothies, safety workshops, bicycle maintenance, health screenings, information tables and so much more!
Berkeley Transportation Commission workshop on Ashby Ave.
Transportation Commission workshop on Ashby/Highway 13 Transportation Mitigation Projects. The city of Berkeley must decide how to spend money available as a result of the city's participation in the Caldecott 4th Bore lawsuit.
Location: St. John's Presbyterian Church, 2727 College Ave.
Learn to Ride a Bike - Class for Youth & Adults
SUNDAY, May 10 at 10am at 1522 Park St, Alameda.
Ever hear the term, "It's like riding a bike?" Well, it ain't that easy if you've never learned! For adults who've never ridden a bike to children looking to get off training wheels, this hands-on clinic should help. Bring your bike, helmet and gloves, and we'll take the leap together.
BFBC - Past, Present and Future
BICYCLE-FRIENDLY BERKELEY COALITION
Established in 1995 with a community meeting. The effort to develop a bike plan had been languishing by the city. The organizing goal behind BFBC was to get a bike plan developed and passed.
Active Involvement:
- Bike Station expansion
- Berkeley Climate change plan
- Bicycle rental plan
- Gilman Street improvements
- Implementation of the Bike Plan, particularly the Bike Boulevards
- Bike parking at community events