BikeWalkSolana Meeting (Zoom), February 2, 2026

The meeting of BikeWalkSolana, the Solana Beach Active Transportation Committee, was held on February 2, 2026, 5pm on Zoom. For invitations to future meetings, please email [email protected]

Agenda:

  • Updates from the City
  • Climate Action Initiatives (Nicole Grucky)
  • Community Discussions
  • Regional Bikewalk Update (Howard Lagrange)

Meeting Notes from Zom records

In attendance: Douglas Alden, Paul Dickstein, Jewel Edson (City Council), OreliaDe Braal (Public Works), Nicole Grucky (Asst Ctiy Manager), Howard LaGrange (SDCBC BikeWalk Alliance), Kristin Brinner

City Project Updates (OreliaDe Braal, new Public Works Director):

  • Coastal Rail Trail North Extension: Received funding and is in conceptual design phase (about 18 months), extending to Encinitas boundary.
  • Glencrest Sidewalk Project: At 90% design, expected to go to bid in about 6 months.
  • Lomas Santa Fe East: Ready for bid advertising next month, with City Council award planned for April.
  • Lomas Santa Fe West: Received SANDAG grant to begin design work with community workshop planned

Climate Action Initiatives (Nicole Grucky):

  • Expanding public EV charging at City Hall and La Colonia (bids due March 3rd)
  • Heat pump water heater rebate program launched in January
  • Senior transit pilot project RFP received 5 proposals
  • Completed tree inventory and planted new monarch garden at City Hall
  • First clothing swap event diverted 300+ pounds of clothing

Fiesta del Sol bike valet coordination (BikeSD and Bike Coalition quotes received)

Community Discussions:

  • Need for more bike parking at shopping centers and beach access points
  • Importance of bike/pedestrian counters for data collection
  • La Colonia scavenger hunt planning
  • Regional Updates (Howard):
    • Oceanside received $1.1M for active transportation plan
    • Encinitas dismantled Santa Fe Class 4 project after community controversy. Emphasizes the need for better community input to avoid wasting money and resouces. In this case, the initial cost to design and build, the cost to rip out, the cost for a new design and implementation – 3x waste.
    • Encinitas micromobility manager position, previously held by Nick Buck, may not be refilled

 

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