The next meeting of BikeWalkSolana (Solana Beach Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee) will be held on Monday, 3 March 2014 at 5:00PM at:

La Colonia Community Center
715 Valley Ave
Solana Beach, CA 92075

Agenda:

• Updates from the City
• San Diego Regional BikeWalk Alliance Meeting Notes
• CATS Community Workshop Debrief
• PE in-school bike safety instruction/rodeo set for April

Other news

• The City of Solana Beach is asking for community input on the Comprehensive Community Active Transportation Strategy to identify opportunities to improve both bicycle and pedestrian networks by increasing connectivity and enhancing the safety and comfort of bicyclists and pedestrians. Everyone travels, and the intent of the CATS is to make active transportation an easier and more attractive mode of travel. Active transportation is any self-propelled, human-powered mode of travel, such as walking or cycling. For more info visit: http://www.sbcats.info
• Karl Rudnick from BikeWalkSolana will attend National Bike Summit in Wash DC, March 3-5. The National Bike Summit unites the voices of bicyclists on Capitol Hill to advance bicycle safety, funding and equity.
• Free Bike Traffic Skills Courses for Adults
  Next class: 21 March
  Just about everyone learns to ride a bike when they were young.  Balancing a two wheeler was just the start.  Whether you are an accomplished rider or just getting back on a bike give yourself to the extra confidence to travel by bike in our community by taking the Bike Traffic Skills Course for adults.
  Course will cover: 
  Proper bike & helmet fit, safety tips for riding in traffic, techniques for navigating road hazards, emergency maneuvers, using public transit as a cyclist, your legal rights & responsibilities 
  Also get hands-on instruction in: 
  Flat Tire Repair Secrets, adjustments, minor repairs, and quick fixes 
  http://www.sdcbc.org/xinha_user/files/Bike_Traffic_Skills_Course_2014.pdf