Be the Change...ACT NOW!!!
BikeSGV believes in educating the public about current events, projects and developments within in their respective communities and how it affects regional objectives. We also highly encourage and empower folks to be the change they seek by exercising basic democratic rights and speaking out to local stakeholders and decision makers. Below you'll find a series of petitions, letters and action items that are specific to individual projects in and around the SGV. ACT NOW by signing on and voicing your passion for change.
***CURRENT ACTION ITEMS ***
Temple City: Return of the Red Car? Click to ACT NOW!
Temple City is looking to add a new fixed-route localized transit system that is more ideal for reaching smaller streets, neighborhoods, and major destinations. Currently, the city’s public transportation program is limited to Dial-A-Ride (DAR) for seniors and residents with limited mobility; and discounted bus pass sales. Metro and Foothill Transit provide regional bus services within Temple City limits, but stops are limited to major arterials.
All members of the public are strongly encouraged to submit comments and ideas that will shape the routes, stops, amenities, and overall design that ties in to a more a sustainable and vibrant Temple City. We at BikeSGV feel that major transit stops or hubs should be well equipped with bicycle amenities such as basic repair stations, safe and visible bicycle parking, and bike racks on buses, adequate way finding signage, and bike sharing programs to name a few. We implore you to provide input by completing a short online survey: ENGLISH SPANISH CHINESE |
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Pasadena: Bike Share Program
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Home to several major educational institutions, 6 light rail stations, and numerous points of interest including museums, shopping districts, historic homes and parks, and a relatively flat central district, the City of Pasadena is an excellent candidate for adding a Bike Share program to their public transportation systems.
Sign-on today and let local leaders know you support the development of a Bike Share program in Pasadena! Take Action> |
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El Monte: Transit Center Bike Access
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Metro recently opened a gleaming, state-of-the-art transportation center in the City of El Monte. Yet access to the bus station from the adjacent Rio Hondo River bike path is fenced off.
Sign our petition today, and let the decision-makers know you support safe, direct access for bicyclists to the new El Monte Transit Center! Take Action> |
Closed gate to Rio Hondo River Trail at El Monte Transit Center
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***PAST ACTION ITEMS***
Support AB1194 - Safe Routes to School Click to ACT NOW!
Support Assembly Bill 1194, which would maintain Safe Routes to School as an independent program at level-funding of $46 million annually. AB-1194 provides for continuation of a state-managed competitive grant process for infrastructure projects and proposed amendments to the bill provide for non-infrastructure education and enforcement programs and a state coordinator for the program. Click HERE for more information.
3 ways to support:
DEADLINE TO ACT IS MONDAY, APRIL 15, 2013 |
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Los Angeles: Union Station Master Plan CLICK HERE
Metro has recently purchased Union Station and is currently studying ways to make it a 21st century transit station, offering a mix of options onsite as well as an excellent transit experience. Please take a few minutes to fill out this survey so we can include your “vision” in our Master Plan.
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East SGV: Rediscovering Creeks CLICK HERE
Graduate students at Cal Poly Pomona are working with the Rivers and Mountains Conservancy and the Watershed Conservation Authority to develop a linked network from Thompson Creek to the San Gabriel River with an emphasis on the Walnut and San Jose creeks. Your input is much appreciated in our efforts to develop these creeks as East-West connectors connecting to the existing North-South Rio Hondo and San Gabriel River connectors. Please join our efforts and take the survey. Survey deadline: Thursday, February 28, 2013.
To learn more please visit the project BLOG. |
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USA: Federal Transportation Bill CLICK HERE
Another federal transportation bill is just around the corner and the Safe Routes to School National Partnership is taking a survey to determine advocacy priorities. Please take the survey so we may account for your localized priorities. Thank you in advance
Survey Deadline: Monday, February. 4 2013 |
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State of CA: Active Transportation Program CLICK HERE
Governor Jerry Brown is proposing a new Active Transportation Program — part of the state’s implementation of the federal transportation law (MAP-21).
We need your help to make sure this exciting new program is strong, well-funded and makes our state a national leader on active transportation networks. Click on the ACT NOW button to sign the petition to Governor Brown urging him to protect and increase vital funding for trails and active transportation. Petition deadline: Monday, January 28, 2013 @ 5pm |
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Whittier: Improve Bike Infrastructure Click here
The City of Whittier Parking and Transportation Planning Commission is set to update their Bicycle Transportation Plan. The meeting will take place Thursday, January 4, 2013 @ 6:30pm.
Click HERE for meeting agenda. Please take a moment to review the draft letter calling for innovative bicycle-oriented development. Follow these steps to submit your letter via email: Step 1: Click on the ACT NOW button above to download the draft email template Step 2: Edit the draft to your liking using your name/organization Step 3: Copy and paste the letter into the body of your email with Bicycle Transportation Plan Update in the subject line. Step 4: Email your letter to pubwks@cityofwhittier.org |
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