Sam Ollinger | December 28, 2011
The Rose Creek Bike Path that begins on the north end of East Mission Bay Drive and ends at Mission Bay Drive has long been the site for homeless encampments and has generally been neglected by the city. But Tom Landre, the city’s Bike Coordinator is working to ensure that the path is clean and [...]
Sam Ollinger | December 21, 2011
Nearly two years ago, bicyclists were dealt with a horrible blow when the California Traffic Control Devices Committee (CTCDC) said no to bicyclist representation on CTCDC, no to a proposal to remove bike signal detection and signal timing at intersections and no to bike box experiment proposal for San Luis Obispo. The CTCDC is the [...]
Sam Ollinger | December 20, 2011
Rob Deez reminded me on twitter of a song I first heard him play about two years ago at a bar downtown: You can purchase his first album, Trademark Infringement on iTunes. A little bit of San Diego perspective, lyrically presented.
Sam Ollinger | December 20, 2011
The upcoming Spy Clo-Cross race on January 7, 2012 will begin at 8:00 a.m.. The race is a 3k course, mostly dirt, and will be similar to last year with some new fun features on both the school lap and the parking lot lap. For more details visit the SoCalCross website.
Sam Ollinger | December 20, 2011
San Diego (December 14, 2011) — Move San Diego announces the MOVE Alliance, an endorsement program, designed to “support projects that create Mobility Options Viable for Everyone.” Development projects in San Diego that demonstrate a commitment to creating and enhancing sustainable, transit-oriented communities are eligible to receive the MOVE Alliance formal endorsement. The MOVE Alliance [...]
Sam Ollinger | December 20, 2011
Last Wednesday, a very pregnant Mia Birk arrived in San Diego eager to both inspire and share her experiences as Portland’s most influential bike coordinator to date. Birk, now President of the bicycle and pedestrian planning firm, Alta Planning & Design, came armed with a treasure trove of stories, experiences and hard facts that she [...]
Sam Ollinger | December 16, 2011
The next mayoral race is starting to heat up and I think this time around, the non-motorized voting bloc (and their supporters) can be a defining voice in determining who gets to be our next Mayor. San Diego has a lot to offer and has tremendous potential. We could benefit from a bike sharing program, [...]
Sam Ollinger | December 15, 2011
The latest issue of Taking the Lane, edited by Elly Blue who wrote a phenomenal series on the economics of bicycling is now out and available for sale. I have an essay in the issue that takes a different look on how we, as a culture, view ourselves through our mode of transportation. Could Ciclovia [...]
Sam Ollinger | December 12, 2011
Tomorrow (December 13th), the City of Encinitas is holding an Open House to gather public input on making Manchester Avenue safe for all its road users including bicycles, pedestrians and vehicles.The Open House will be from 6 to 8 PM at the City of Encinitas Community and Senior Center located at 1140 Oakcrest Park Drive, [...]
Sam Ollinger | December 12, 2011
This Wednesday, the City Heights Community Development Corporation invites all residents and other stakeholders to a Community Workshop about improving transportation in the Colina Park neighborhood of City Heights. The event will be held this coming Wednesday, December 14, at Ibarra Elementary School (4877 Orange Ave.) from 6 – 8pm. This will be the 2nd [...]
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