The next meeting of BikeWalkSolana (Solana Beach Active Transportation Committee) will be held on Monday, 5 May 2014 at 5:00PM at:

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

Agenda:

• Updates from the City
• Caltrans Active Transportation Program Application Progress
  Support Letters
  Meeting with City Staff
  http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/LocalPrograms/atp/
  The purpose of ATP is to encourage increased use of active modes of transportation by achieving the following goals:
  – Increase the proportion of trips accomplished by biking and walking
  – Increase safety and mobility for non-motorized users
  – Advance the active transportation efforts of regional agencies to achieve greenhouse gas reduction goals
  – Enhance public health
  – Ensure that disadvantaged communities fully share in the benefits of the program
  – Provide a broad spectrum of projects to benefit many types of active transportation users
• Report on BikeWalkSolana Bicycling and Pedestrian Education Program at Skyline and Solana Vista
• Notes from CATS Project Working Group Meeting
• Notes from BikeWalkAlliance Meeting
• Fiesta del Sol Bike Parking support
• Recommendations for Bicycling Parking and Bicycle Access for San Diego County Fair and Del Mar Horse Races

Other news

• Free Bike Traffic Skills Courses for Adults
  Next class: 30 May
  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