Starting at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Fountain in Yerba Buena Gardens, we welcomed riders with a light snack, coffee, and last-minute touches on their bikes, along with a review of safe riding best practices.

Our first stop was South Park, once a vibrant Black and Filipino neighborhood. It was also home to Mary Ellen Pleasant, known as the “Mother of the Civil Rights Movement” in the 1860s. She is widely recognized as the first self-made African American woman millionaire and played an important role in helping desegregate streetcars in San Francisco.

For our second stop, we traveled to the Willie Mays Statue at Oracle Park, where we stopped to discuss the discrimination Willie Mays  faced when purchasing a home in Sherwood Forest in 1958. Just a few blocks away, our next stop was the Toni Stone Statue, honoring the first woman to play in the Negro Leagues and played for the San Francisco Sealions.

As we biked along the SF Bay Trail to Crane Cove, we stopped at several additional historical sites where we learned about William Alexander Leidesdorff and Maya Angelou. 

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At the Southeast Community Center, participants on the first portion of the ride had the opportunity to take a brief look at the historical mural inside, which highlights the Black pioneers of Bayview–Hunters Point. Afterwards, participants engaged with trivia questions about these pioneers. From there, we biked along Herron’s Head to India Basin, stopping at the new boathouse, where we were given a short lecture about the programming and history of India Basin, and riders were able to walk along the new boat house. As we left India Basin, we traveled up a short hill, where SFMTA staff cheered and encouraged us as we made our way to our final stop.

The ride ended at the Ruth Williams Bayview Opera House on Third Street, where Executive Director Theo Ellington shared the history of the Bayview Opera House, followed by a neighborhood block party across the street. 

After a full day of riding, we were met by Smoke Soul Kitchen, U3Fit, and Tato’s, who made sure participants were hydrated and well fed. The block became a hub of music, trivia, and new friendships, celebrating each other and accomplishing the ride. We are proud to have hosted San Francisco’s first Black History Month Bike Ride, where participants left with knowledge, joy, and an introduction to the Bayview community. In times like these when history is being erased, it is important to host events like this one and remember that bikes are a tool for building community and revolution!

This event would not be made possible without our partners, Livable City, Spokes n Folks, EDOT, The Office of Economic Development, Bike East Bay Valet, and the Bayview Opera House.

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On behalf of the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition, I am here voicing support for AB 1837, expanding the use of camera enforcement on buses, and to ask the Board to support AB 2276, the Stop Super Speeders Act. 

One of the top complaints we hear from the biking community is vehicles double-parking in bike lanes. What seems like a brief act for the driver creates a dangerous environment for people biking and rolling, especially on corridors with fast moving traffic. Parking in a bike lane forces people to leave the safety of the bike lane and merge with moving vehicle traffic that is not prepared for them to enter their lane. 

This is a difficult issue to enforce because often by the time a complaint is sent via 311 and a Parking Control Officer arrives, the vehicle has already left. Cameras on buses and on PCO vehicles are one of the most effective ways to combat this issue. Thank you to the SFCTA for supporting AB 1837.

Additionally, we are a part of a coalition supporting AB 2276 and we strongly encourage the Board and SFCTA staff to actively support this bill.

AB 2276, the Stop Super Speeders Act, would allow courts to mandate the use of Intelligent Speed Assistance devices for the most egregious, repeat speeders. Speeding is one of the leading causes of preventable traffic deaths in the US and repeat offenders are not being stopped by traditional penalties. Intelligent Speed Assistance devices can stop collisions due to speeding before they happen. 

Following an extremely heavy week of three pedestrian fatalities and another collision resulting in a person biking seriously injured, we need to be taking every step possible to prevent more tragedies like these. We urge you to support these bills and be relentless in your efforts to achieve Vision Zero.  

Thank you. 

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Though we don’t yet know the identity of the victim, our thoughts are with her friends and family as they navigate this traumatic incident, and we are cautiously grateful for unconfirmed reports that she has survived, though surely with a long road to recovery.

Our hearts are heavy as we reflect on the continuing epidemic of traffic violence in San Francisco–this collision marks the fourth reported crash resulting in death or serious injuries within a week. On Friday, February 27, a two-year-old was killed while crossing the street with her mother.  Within 12 hours between Thursday and Friday last week, the Chronicle reported two other pedestrian fatalities – one in North Beach, where a vehicle was reversing down a one-way street, and a hit-and-run in Outer Mission, both on streets already part of the High Injury Network. We grieve with the friends and families of the three people killed this week. 

While we don’t yet know all the details surrounding these crashes, all collisions are preventable with slower streets and better infrastructure that reduce or eliminate conflicts between cars and vulnerable road users – these strategies have proven to save lives, but they require action and accountability from our elected officials. San Franciscans deserve to move through our city without fear of traffic violence, and we demand that our city leaders commit to delivering safe streets. 

While we appreciate Mayor Lurie’s comments on his Instagram that he’s convening department heads to “look closely at what more we can do to prevent these tragedies,” we already know what we need to do – the Mayor’s own Street Safety Initiative clearly lays out the policy changes and infrastructure implementations required to prevent these tragedies, and rapid implementation of last year’s Biking and Rolling Plan would also save lives. We have the data to help us make focused and effective changes to our streets right now, and safety on our streets cannot wait. 

Along with the many street safety advocates who have been working together for many years to push a more ambitious commitment to street safety, we will be watching closely to see what immediate next steps the Mayor and department heads will take. 

We were grateful to have representatives from the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) join the discussion, helping present updates and answer questions directly from community members. 

The BASS Collaborative presented on several key topics including proposed improvements to the 29 Sunset route, dangerous streets and intersections, updates on the Bayview Community Pathway, an explanation of “unaccepted streets” and how they function, and ongoing plans for the Islais Creek Bridge. Each subject sparked thoughtful discussion and underscored the importance of community input in shaping neighborhood infrastructure.

We heard loud and clear that Bayview residents are frustrated by ongoing safety challenges on Third Street and the lack of consistent communication from City agencies about the Islais Creek Bridge project––a proposal that will limit transportation options in and out of the neighborhood for two years. Participants were eager to learn how to get involved and where to begin.

This meeting marked an important first step towards building stronger partnerships and ensuring that Bayview voices are being listened to by the BASS Collaborative. Together, we are laying the groundwork for safer, more responsive streets that reflect the needs of the entire community. We are planning another meeting in Bayview to continue these important conversations. If you live or work in the neighborhood and want to be involved, sign up for updates below.

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I have been a member of the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition (SFBike) since 2019, when a new housemate offered to add me to his household membership. We bonded over an interest in sustainability and the joy of cycling as he showed me the best bike route to work from my new neighborhood. 

That early morning commute was a clear reminder of how lucky I was, and still am, to live in this city. I found peace in my morning ride through Golden Gate Park’s eucalyptus and the dew-dropped Panhandle toward downtown. By the time I reached my destination in Oakland (shout out to SFBike for advocating to allow bikes on BART back in the 70s!), my mind was reliably cleared and my spirit lifted.

As I settled into my new neighborhood, I grew curious about the SFBike’s work. Wanting to learn more, I attended a Bicycle Ambassador Training in order to volunteer at Bike to Work Day (now Bike to Wherever Day). I was amazed at the Coalition’s long-standing history and street safety achievements. SFBike was working toward a future I wanted to be part of, particularly when it comes to sustainable and equitable access to getting around the city. 

Ultimately, SFBike has brought me into a deeper relationship with my city. By volunteering as a Bike Ambassador, helping with bike valet, and attending actions and rides, the Coalition has introduced me to parks and neighborhoods I never had visited, connected me with my own district supervisor, and gotten me involved with ballot initiatives which helped me get to know local businesses and make lasting change in my neighborhood. 

Most importantly, SFBike has shown me the strength of community and people power. During a time when change at the federal and international level can feel all-consuming, I am energized by the progress the SFBike is driving locally toward a more sustainable, equitable, and joyful future– including tangible opportunities for me to contribute while meeting like-minded residents. When I volunteer I always meet new and interesting people, whether through exchanging stories over a shift running bike valet for high-attendance City events, or handing out Bike to Wherever Day tote bags and flyers along Market Street to build our movement as a Bike Ambassador. 

I am proud to be a member of SFBike in its mission to make change but also to find joy in the pursuit of building a safer, more connected, and more just San Francisco.

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Our friends at Fort Mason Center hosted us for a lively conversation about protected bike lanes on Arguello Blvd, connections to downtown, intersection spot improvements, and more.

Conversations like this are crucial for our elected officials – it allows them to hear directly from people who bike and roll in SF on a regular basis, which encourages them to prioritize street safety and active transportation in their work. There is mounting pressure across the city to preserve and even increase parking, remove car-free spaces, remove daylighting, and similar anti-biking sentiment. Our elected leaders need to be reminded that a majority of San Franciscans want safe streets, robust biking and rolling infrastructure, and well-functioning public transit. It is also important to remind them that these things are the future of San Francisco and will create a livable, healthy city for future generations. 

One member asked Supervisor Sherrill to share his assessment of how the city is doing right now for Vision Zero and street safety overall. The Supervisor said clearly that he sees the city’s progress as mediocre. He sees that we’ve made some good progress with the new automated speed cameras, red light cameras, daylighting and more, but biking and rolling conditions in the city are still dangerous, and pedestrian and bicycle fatalities are still high. 

Supervisor Sherrill shared that today there are nearly twice as many cars on our roads as there were 15 years ago, largely due to the proliferation of ride share companies. The Supervisor shared his vision for more public transit and biking and rolling infrastructure, because he understands that it benefits everyone to have more and better forms of sustainable transportation.

Supervisor Sherrill converse easily about some of the challenges that people biking in SF face daily. However, it did come up that the Supervisor supports bringing back cars to car-free Market St. By contrast, our members at the meeting gave a round of applause when we shared about our work defending car-free Market St. 

This conversation is a great step in connecting our members to their representative in District 2. As he was appointed by Mayor Breed to fill a vacant seat, Supervisor Sherrill will face a special election in June and then will be up for reelection in November. The months leading up to both elections are a great time to talk with the candidates and encourage them to make commitments for safer streets and better biking infrastructure.

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Mission Bay is a modern city neighborhood in several ways – a dense and diverse neighborhood, with a staggering 6,000+ recently constructed residential units, ~30% or which are at affordable housing rates.  People live, work, and play in Mission Bay; a mixed-use neighborhood borne from the master redevelopment plan that the City approved in the late 90s.  As the plan’s 30-year mark approaches, only a few projects remain:  a handful of public parks, a few more high-density residential buildings, and a public elementary school.

But can a shiny new urban neighborhood really be considered “modern” with such limited bike infrastructure?  With only a few dedicated painted bike lanes, Mission Bay’s streets are stuck in the 90s and a far cry from what we know is acceptable today.

As City agencies prepare for families in Mission Bay and its surrounding neighborhoods – Showplace Square, Potrero Hill, Dogpatch, and SoMa – to send kindergarteners to the newly-built public school at 1450 Owens Street some bike and pedestrian safety improvements are, thankfully, being considered and developed.  

Mission Bay advocates and SFBike are supporting the SFMTA’s Mission Bay Quick-Build project on Mission Bay Boulevard – near Spark Social and the new public school. The project includes traffic calming and clarifying measures – speed tables and four-way stop signs –  on Mission Bay Boulevard. In addition, soft hit posts will be a welcome yet modest upgrade to the bike lanes at an important entrance of the neighborhood:  Mission Bay Drive between 7th Street and the traffic circle.  Both projects are slated to be completed prior to the August 2026 opening of the school.  

Longer-term, the SF County Transportation Authority is working to redesign Mission Bay’s traffic circle so it can be safer for cyclists, pedestrians, and vehicles.  This will be a significant upgrade for cyclist safety, and will connect into shared pathways through the Mission Creek Park. 

We all know improvements don’t just magically materialize.  Mission Bay has a ways to go in developing a safe street network for cyclists.  These efforts underway will help us start to close the gap – between the modern buildings in Mission Bay and the outdated, car-centric roads.  But ultimately, there’s more to do, and our ability to create positive change for the neighborhood will be powered by a grassroots community working together.  

The Mission Bay Quick-Build is slated to go to public hearing in March 2026. If you are interested in advocating for bicycle and pedestrian safety improvements in Mission Bay, click on the button below. 

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Dear President Anderson and Commissioners,

For over 50 years, the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition has advocated to transform our city streets to safe, just, and livable places by promoting the bicycle for everyday transportation. Our organization strongly supports the Twin Peaks Promenade Project as it will create community space that prioritizes sustainable forms of transportation and more livable streets.

We’ve met with the project team on numerous occasions over the past few years and appreciate their collaboration and dedication. The Twin Peaks Promenade Project will make it easy and convenient for visitors to arrive by bike and bicycle parking will be provided at all three main arrival points. In total, 14 racks will accommodate 28 bikes across the site. With secure and accessible places to lock up, visitors can confidently leave their bikes and take time to enjoy the new park spaces and hiking trails on foot. By supporting bicycle access, the project encourages active transportation and helps make Twin Peaks a more welcoming and sustainable destination for everyone.

Twin Peaks is an extremely popular destination for people biking in San Francisco and we are excited to see our members and the larger biking community be able to benefit from this project.

The SF Bicycle Coalition encourages the commission to approve the contract. 

Sincerely,
Rachel Clyde
Senior Community Organizer

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On behalf of the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition, our thousands of members, and the larger biking and rolling community, I am writing to express our strong support for Proposition L funds to be allocated for the Mission/Alemany Community Based Transportation Plan. 

The District 11 portion of Alemany Boulevard is the main designated bike route between the south and southwest of the city into the heart of San Francisco. Yet west of Rousseau, Alemany bike infrastructure consists of paint-only bike lanes for the entire length of the corridor through Mission Terrace and Outer Mission, which we know fails to protect people biking, particularly along wide roads with high speeds, like Alemany. The existing painted lanes on Alemany are an insufficient facility for people biking, especially in a part of the city where residents are disastrously underserved by All Ages and Abilities facilities.

The consequences of this unsafe road design have been tragic. Juan Paz was riding a bike on Naglee and Alemany where he was struck and killed on November 16, 2025. Since 2017, there have been dozens of traffic-related collisions resulting in injuries or death involving people biking or walking along Alemany in District 11.

People who bike and roll in District 11 or through it will often use Slowyuga––Cayuga Slow Street––as an alternative to Alemany because it’s a residential street with slower speeds. Slowyuga would be much safer if the materials were better maintained and vehicle traffic diverted off Cayuga. Nonetheless, Alemany is the more direct and convenient route between neighborhoods and to important destinations like Glen Park BART, and it therefore needs safety improvements as well.

We have long called for improvements not just to Alemany, but also many other streets on the High Injury Network and inadequately protected bikeways in southern San Francisco that have been putting residents in those neighborhoods at risk of serious injury or death for many years. We hope this plan looks at the project area holistically, with a focus on improving Muni, biking and rolling, and pedestrian safety. 

For these reasons, we encourage you to approve the Proposition L allocation for the Mission/Alemany Community Based Transportation Plan, and we look forward to engaging with the District 11 office on the project.

Thank you, Supervisor Chen, for your leadership on this and your commitment to safer streets.”

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“The San Francisco Bicycle Coalition’s mission is to promote biking and rolling for everyday transportation. We know that a transit-friendly city is a bike friendly city and when Muni is under threat that’ll have negative impacts on the other sustainable modes. We have been vocal supporters of both transportation measures and understand the gravity of what will happen in the event one or both don’t pass. 

The Chronicle recently reported that San Francisco, after Honolulu and Los Angeles, is the third most congested City in the US. We should be embarrassed by that. If the measures fail, Muni lines and service will be cut which will mean even more congestion on our streets. Under the “what if” scenarios, the agency should be encouraging people to mode-shift to mitigate this outcome because 60% of households in our City don’t own cars; they likely won’t buy a car and it is in our best interest to provide sustainable alternatives. 

It is concerning to us that staff is proposing to dip into the already small bucket of funds for pedestrian safety and bike projects. 3% of the MTA’s budget is spent on street safety projects and even less of that goes to bike and ped projects even though they are cost effective and have proven to increase safety. I’m curious about what bike and ped projects the $40 million flex capital would have gone to and would strongly oppose proposing this again in the future because these are the projects that save lives on our streets. 

We know that saving Muni is the top issue this year. Transit and streets advocates have begun gathering signatures and educating people about the regional measure. The City needs us to focus on this effort but we cannot do that if our streets become more dangerous and lives are lost –– that means less capacity for us to focus on these measures. 

Please provide clarity on how these capital flex funds are being flexed. We can walk and chew gum at the same time to plan for every possible reality past the November election.”

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