San Francisco Bicycle Coalition

Programs: In 2016, the san francisco bicycle coalition focused on its core goal of increasing the number of people bicycling. A key part of this effort is to expand and improve the citys bicycling network. This year we advanced our vision for a complete, cross-town bike network system that is safe and welcoming for people of all ages. We worked closely with volunteers, members and community groups to get the government to translate this vision into on-the-ground projects and funding for projects to be constructed. In 2016, on the ground improvements included protected bike lanes 7th and 8th street connecting the vital sections of the city located south of market and approval of projects for protected bike lanes and safety improvements for upper market. Approval and implementation of citywide bike share and outreach in low-income communities about the expansion of bike-share.

the sfbc also continued educated, endorsed and helped campaign on behalf of bicycling-friendly elected officials and ballot measures on the fall 2016 ballot. Sfbc sought to educate all candidates about how to work on behalf of great bicycling in san francisco.

in 2016, the san francisco bicycle coalition worked on getting the government to increase the amount of secure bike parking on the street and in buildings, and to improve access to regional transit. We reached out to businesses and other entities throughout the city to encourage them to apply for bike racks and corrals in front of their buildings. We also worked with regional stakeholders and government to help a local transit agency test allowing bikes on trains at all times.