SVBC News
Burlingame Extends Bike-Share Pilot Through June 2019
On December 3, the Burlingame City Council unanimously voted (5-0) to extend its dockless bike share program through June 2019 after strong survey results showed the system's popularity.
Victory! Measure W Passes in San Mateo County Bringing More $ to Bikes + Transit
After over three weeks of counting votes and a day to day rollercoaster we can finally declare victory for Measure W, the transportation ballot measure in San Mateo County that will bring $80 million/year to improve public transit, create safer bike and pedestrian routes, reduce traffic, repair roads, and address other urgent community needs. We won!
San Mateo County – Vote YES on Measure W
SVBC urges you to vote YES on Measure W, the San Mateo County transportation ballot measure on the November 6 ballot. As we shared over the past year, SVBC worked with SamTrans, TEAMC, our members, and numerous other stakeholders on the expenditure plan and we support the resulting measure. Read on to learn how Measure W supports biking.
Vote NO on Prop. 6
SVBC urges you to vote NO on Proposition 6 on the November ballot. Proposition 6 would repeal the increase of the gas tax passed through Senate Bill 1 (SB1) in 2017 and require voter approval of all new gas and car taxes in the future. SVBC sees the importance of SB1 funding for supporting local projects and programs, including funding for bike projects, transit, and other important projects around the state.
2018 Silicon Valley Bike Summit recap
Thank you to all who participated in the 8th Annual Silicon Valley Bike Summit! This year was our biggest year yet! A huge thanks to Mineta Transportation Institute for hosting and to all our Signature and Supporting Sponsors! Did you miss one of the breakout sessions or just want to check out the slides from a favorite speaker? Check them all out on our blog recap.
New Interactive Map Shows Where SVBC Works
One question we get a lot here at SVBC is "what sort of work do you do over there?". We now have an interactive map of all of the policies, program, and events that SVBC has been involved in over the last five years. Check it out!
Regional Measure 3 Passed Bringing Billions of Transportation Funding
Regional Measure 3, endorsed by SVBC, has been approved by you, the voters! The measure, which was on the ballot for all nine Bay Area counties, will raise bridge tolls over time to raise $4.45 billion for transportation projects in the Bay Area, including $150 million for Safe Routes to Transit and completing the Bay Trail. Read on to see more about how the money will be spent.
SVBC Member Spotlight: Katie DeLeuw
Today we spotlight SVBC member Katie DeLeuw. Katie has been the SVBC San Mateo County representative for the BART Bicycle Task Force since 2017. She helps SVBC develop policy on issues related to BART and Bikes+Transit. Read more about Katie's life and work by bike.