SANDAG AWARDS $95,000 TO CITIES AND COUNTY FOR SHARED STREETS PROGRAM 0
Total Views: 27 Pilot projects to create safe spaces for biking and walking amid pandemic Source: SANDAG Image via Pixabay June 2, 2020 (San Diego) – In light of the current public health crisis and in recognition of National Bike Month in May, SANDAG created a new pilot program to support local jurisdictions with providing safe spaces for residents to obtain essential goods, services, and exercise. The Shared Streets Pilot program gives cities the opportunity to designate temporary roadway modifications that create safe and healthy spaces for people of all ages and abilities to bike, walk, run, scoot, use a wheelchair, and move during the COVID-19 pandemic. “Similar programs are rolling out around the globe to support local economic recovery efforts by creating more space for people to dine, shop, and wait in line for essential needs while maintaining social distancing requirements,” said SANDAG Chair and Poway Mayor Steve Vaus. “As we safely reopen the economy, this program will ensure people stay safe while enjoying the outdoors.” Each jurisdiction in the region was invited to apply for up to $5,000 to help implement temporary Shared Streets Pilot projects. In addition, they were encouraged to propose other potential projects that could be funded in the event not all jurisdictions applied. This was not a competitive application process – all of the 18 incorporated cities and the County of San Diego were eligible to apply. Eleven jurisdictions were awarded Shared Streets Pilot program funding: Chula Vista County of San Diego El Cajon Encinitas Escondido Imperial Beach La Mesa National City Oceanside San Diego Solana Beach The jurisdictions awarded proposed a range of activities such as closing residential streets to thru traffic, enhancing signage to alert vehicles of shared streets conditions and closures, and creating space for local business patrons to walk, bike, and dine outside while maintaining physical distance. To learn more about the Shared Streets Pilot program, visit sandag.org/sharedstreets. About SANDAG The San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) is the San Diego region’s primary public planning, transportation, and research agency, providing the public forum for regional policy decisions about growth, transportation planning and construction, environmental management, housing, open space, energy, public safety, and binational topics. SANDAG is governed by a Board of Directors composed of mayors, council members, and supervisors from each of the region’s 18 cities and the county government. SANDAG offices are currently closed to the public. Our team is working remotely during this time to provide essential services and continue progress on critical regional projects. SANDAG continues to monitor regional COVID-19 developments and follow guidance from the San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency. FACEBOOK: SANDAGregion TWITTER: @SANDAG YOUTUBE: SANDAGregion INSTAGRAM: SANDAGregion Printer-friendly version
0 viewsSANDAG AWARDS MORE THAN $55,000 FOR FREE FAMILY BIKE EVENTS IN APRIL AND MAY 0
Total Views: 17 Source: SANDAG Image via Pixabay April 6, 2019 (San Diego) – In celebration of Bike Month in May, SANDAG has awarded 20 grants to organizations around the San Diego region to fund events that encourage biking, including some in East County. The GO by BIKE Mini-Grants, issued by the SANDAG iCommute program, will fund free community events that include a variety of bike rides, a guided bike tour, bike rodeos, a bike scavenger hunt, bike-in movies, and bike education, safety and maintenance. These grants support the ongoing effort by SANDAG to encourage people to GO by BIKE, maintain an active lifestyle, and help reduce greenhouse gas emissions. With more than 1,570 miles of bikeways, the San Diego region is one of the best places in the country for people to GO by BIKE. For more than 20 years, SANDAG has hosted the region’s most popular Bike Month event, SANDAG Bike to Work Day. This year, the event will be held on Thursday, May 16. Registered participants for the 29th Annual SANDAG Bike to Work Day are encouraged to join thousands of commuters from 6 to 9 a.m. and to stop at one of 100 pit stops countywide to pick up a free t-shirt, snacks, and encouragement. Upcoming 2019 GO by BIKE Mini-Grant events: Saturday, April 6: City of Chula Vista – Community bike ride and bike rodeo at South Bay Earth Day Location: Memorial Park, 373 Park Way, Chula Vista, CA 91910 Time: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Friday, April 12: Bike SD – Family Cargo Bike Carnival and ride Location: Waterfront Park Time: 3 – 6 p.m. Saturday, April 12: City of El Cajon Recreation Department – Excited About Biking in El Cajon Location: Kennedy Recreation Center, 1675 E. Madison Ave., El Cajon 92020 Time: 9 a.m. Tuesday, April 16 through Bike to Work Day: North Main Street Association – Bike to business and win during Bike Month Saturday, April 20: City Heights CDC – Mid-City community ride of new and planned bikeways Location: Teralta Park, San Diego, CA 92105 Time: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Saturday, April 27: City of La Mesa – Pedal for the Planet Trail Ride Location: Harry Griffen Park, 9550 Milden St., La Mesa 91942 Time: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Saturday April 27: San Diego Bicycle Club – Children’s bike helmet giveaway and bike safety rodeo at the Barrio Logan Grand Prix Location: 1809 National Ave., San Diego, CA 92113 Time: 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sunday, April 28, May 12, and June 2: City of Encinitas – Bike safety demonstration at the Leucadia Farmer’s Market Location: 185 Union Street, Encinitas, CA 92024 Thursday, May 2: San Diego County Bicycle Coalition – Bike Month kickoff celebration and ride in Downtown San Diego Friday, May 3: Outdoor Outreach – Teen bike ride to Bayshore Bikeway Friday, May 10: beautifulPB – Walk and Roll to School Day Location: Pacific Beach Schools Saturday, May 11: The Ecology Center – Free bike repair workshop Location: 441 Quail Gardens Dr., Encinitas, CA 92024 Saturday, May 11: The San Diego River Park Foundation – Mountain biking skills course Location: 8125 Arlette St., Santee, CA 92071 Time: 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Friday, May 17: City of Coronado – Coronado Bikes to the Movies, showcasing Mary Poppins Returns Location: Coronado Tidelands Park, 2000 Mullinex Drive, Coronado, CA, 92118 Saturday, May 18: Kiwanis Club of Southeastern San Diego – The Empire Bikes Back bike rodeo Location: Morse High School, 6905 Skyline Dr., San Diego 92114 Saturday, May 18: Clairemont Town Council Foundation – Bike safety rodeo Saturday, May 18 and Sunday, May 19: Bikes del Pueblo – City Heights bike handling class and spring skirt ride Location: 4050 El Cajon Blvd., San Diego 92105 Time: 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 19: University Heights Community Association – Bike-in movie at Trolley Barn Park Location: 1943 Adams Avenue, San Diego, CA 92116 Sunday, May 19: The San Diego River Park Foundation – River Trail group bike ride Location: 5156 W Point Loma Blvd., San Diego, CA 92107 Time: 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, May 25: The Urban Collaborative Project – Bike to Art festival in Chicano Park Location: National Avenue and S Evans Street, San Diego, CA 92101 Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. TBD: City of Coronado – Bike-in movie TBD: Indian Health Council – Family bike safety awareness event See more event details or the full list of 2019 Go by BIKE Mini-Grant program recipients. For more information about the SANDAG GO by BIKE Mini-Grants or the 29th Annual SANDAG Bike to Work Day, visit 511sd.com/iCommute or call 511 and say “iCommute.” About iCommute: Powered by SANDAG and in cooperation with the 511 transportation information service, iCommute is the Transportation Demand Management (TDM) program for the San Diego region. iCommute encourages use of transportation alternatives to help reduce traffic congestion and greenhouse gas emissions. About SANDAG The San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) is the San Diego region’s primary public planning, transportation, and research agency, providing the public forum for regional policy decisions about growth, transportation planning and construction, environmental management, housing, open space, energy, public safety, and binational topics. SANDAG is governed by a Board of Directors composed of mayors, council members, and supervisors from each of the region’s 18 cities and the county government. 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0 viewsBOARD OF SUPERVISORS APPROVE NEW IMPROVED BIKE PLAN 0
Total Views: 26 By Gig Conaughton, County of San Diego Communications Office Photo: Bicyclists trekking along Old Highway 80 in bike lanes. October 31, 2018 (San Diego) – The San Diego County Board of Supervisors approved a new plan Wednesday that could eventually add several hundred miles of safer, more convenient bicycle lanes to roads in and around unincorporated communities. The Board voted 4-0, with Supervisor Ron Roberts absent, to approve a new Active Transportation Plan, the first update of the County’s bike plan since 2003. The plan will be used to guide the potential addition of bike lanes or bike lane improvements when road projects in unincorporated communities, including resurfacing and repaving, are planned and built in the future. The transportation plan aims to give County residents healthier opportunities to get around, exercise and have fun, by biking rather than driving on unincorporated roads. County officials said the plan fits in with the County’s Live Well San Diego vision and its Climate Action Plan, which is designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in unincorporated communities. Improvements in the newly adopted Active Transportation Plan would more than triple the potential miles of future bike lanes, from 280 miles to 934 miles, putting in striped markings dedicating space for bicyclists that would improve safety for both bicyclists and motorists. In addition, the plan could also potentially add 22 miles off-road bike lanes that are completely separated from traffic. The County’s Department of Planning & Development Services has been working on the new plan since 2015, holding three regional workshops, one each in Vista in the North County, Bonita in South County and Lakeside in East County, and meeting publicly with County planning advisory groups in Campo-Lake Morena, Julian, Ramona, Twin Oaks and Valley Center. The County of San Diego maintains more than 2,000 miles of roads in the unincorporated areas. The plan was developed with a $500,000 grant from the San Diego Association of Governments. Printer-friendly version
0 viewsSAN DIEGO NAMED FITTEST CITY IN AMERICA BY APARTMENT GUIDE 0
Total Views: 18 March 8, 2013 (San Diego) – March marks the beginning of spring (as well as spring break!) and National Nutrition Month. So Apartment Guide has issued its recommendations on the most fit places to live nationwide. The publication found that for many consumers—about 20 percent—the barrier to entry for getting fit isn’t due to lack dedication, but lack of disposable funds. With median income levels continuing to drop—8 percent since 2007—monthly gym memberships can be cost prohibitive. However, with so many apartment buildings featuring fitness centers (often gratis!), apartment dwellers are at an advantage here; there’s no excuse for passing on your workout! In honor of staying healthy and the inevitable rising hemline that follows the change in season, Apartment Guide has looked at their data to determine the top 10 fittest cities—and San Diego ranks number one. Apartment Guide looked at their data for the top cities with apartment listings that included fitness centers as well as OnBoard data around the top cities that commute to work by walking/biking, top cities for health clubs, and top cities for health food stores. Below is the full list of the top 10 fittest cities in the U.S.: 1. San Diego 2. Los Angeles 3. New York City 4. Miami 5. Atlanta 6. Chicago 7. Omaha 8. Houston 9. Las Vegas 10. Phoenix Printer-friendly version
0 viewsMOUNTAIN BIKING ASSOCIATION TO HELP CONSTRUCT NEW TRAIL JAN. 20 at SAN DIEGO NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE 2
Total Views: 28 January 15, 2013 (San Diego)–On Sunday, January 20 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the San Diego Mountain Biking Association (SDMBA) will be constructing new sustainable shared-use trails on the San Diego National Wildlife Refuge. The trail-head is located at the end of Par Four Dr., off of Steele Canyon Road. Planning for this event took over four years. Design, construction and maintenance will all be by volunteers. “This may very well be the first time that a mountain biking association will be granted permission to construct sustainable trails on any National Wildlife Refuge,” said Jason L. Showalter, vice president of the San Diego Mountain Biking Association. “The main trail user group in the Par Four area is equestrians and SDMBA and the East County equestrian community members are proud to be working together on this very important project.” SDMBA will host a BBQ after this event. All East County residents are invited who want to participate in this historic event. Printer-friendly version
2 viewsDISCOVER OTAY VALLEY REGIONAL PARK JUNE 4 AT NATIONAL TRAILS DAY 0
Total Views: 56 Park Plans First Community Celebration, Opens Bayshore Bikeway Link May 28, 2011 (Otay Valley) –Otay Valley Regional Park will host its first-ever parkwide community event and open the long-awaited link between the park’s 8-mile trail system and the 26-mile Bayshore Bikeway on June 4th, National Trails Day. The first-annual “Discover Otay Valley Regional Park,” will feature activities at seven different areas of Western Otay Valley Regional Park, a 2,000-acre open space in San Diego and Chula Vista with 8.2 miles of trails. "Over the years, devoted volunteers and three jurisdictions have nurtured and improved Otay Valley, but even people who live nearby don’t always realize there’s beautiful park with a long trail system along the Otay River,” said Supervisor Greg Cox. “We hope new families, bike riders, hikers and horseback riders will “discover” the improved park at this event.“And the Bayshore Bikeway link means residents and visitors can wheel in all the way from San Diego, and more South Bay residents than ever can access the path close to home,” Cox said. The Bayshore Bikeway goes around San Diego Bay. The Otay Valley park trail-system will link at the park’s western edge. The “Discover” lineup includes guided hikes and horseback rides, public safety displays, a ”poker hike and ride contest,” nature talks, a bird watching walk, information booths and youth activities. Supervisor Cox, Chula Vista Mayor Cheryl Cox, Chula Vista Councilwoman Pamela Bensoussan and San Diego District 8 Councilman David Alvarez will kick off the day at the park’s ranger station. A joint planning and management effort between the County of San Diego and the cities of San Diego and Chula Vista, the park in recent years has added numerous trails and connections, staging areas and native plants. For more information see the flyer here.With four ponds and a variety of habitats, including riparian woodland, coastal sage scrub, and maritime succulent scrub, Otay Valley Regional Park supports an abundance of wildlife, including 200 species of birds, gray foxes, American badgers and the pacific tree frog. Printer-friendly version
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