Mayor Ed Lee Stepping Up to Deliver Safe Streets

Posted on by Brian Wiedenmeier

Mayor Ed Lee issued an Executive Directive today bolstering his commitment to making our streets welcoming, safe places for everyone. This Executive Directive, entitled “Achieving Vision Zero: Bicycle & Pedestrian Safety,” is the highest form of leadership that Mayor Lee can execute. We thank him for presenting a clear action plan in light of the tragic fatalities on June 22.

As we turned to you following that tragic night and asked you to write Mayor Lee demanding action, we turn to you now and ask that you help us hold the City accountable to these commitments. Over 1,500 of you emailed Mayor Lee, and I hand-delivered 200 postcards to the Mayor, which we collected from people walking and biking one morning this summer. The Mayor’s commitments today are a direct result of everyone speaking out and demanding strong leadership from City officials.

We know that the work ahead is considerable. At least 20 people have died on our streets this year — 10 of them seniors and three of them biking. The City’s inability to prevent those tragedies is gut-wrenching.

Show your support for seeing urgently needed safety improvements. Let City leaders know that you expect each and every one of these goals to be accomplished a timely manner:

  • Citywide improvements that require the highest quality bike lanes achievable on high-injury corridors along with 13 miles of Vision Zero projects annually;
  • Accelerated safety improvements at and around the sites of the June 22 collisions within the year;
  • Studying the possibility of opening more space in Golden Gate Park exclusively to people walking and biking within the next three months; and
  • Holding the San Francisco Police Department accountable to meeting their goals for data-driven traffic enforcement.

You made these commitments possible. Thanks so much to everyone who took the time to speak up for safe streets. With these promises, the Mayor is demonstrating that he hears you. Sign this petition to show that you’ll be watching. And we’ll be sure to keep you posted about each of these projects as details become available.

You made these commitments possible. Thanks so much to everyone who took the time to speak up for safe streets. With theses promises, the Mayor is demonstrating that he hears you.

Sign this petition to show that you’ll be watching. And we’ll be sure to keep you posted about each of these projects as details become available.

Today, we are all closer to the San Francisco we want to live in, where everyone feels welcome and safe on our streets. We are all in this together and need to stick together to achieve that goal. Thank you for making that vision possible.

Bike Shop Challenge 2016: And the Winners Are…

Posted on by Giselle Diaz

All July long, bike shops around the city competed with each other, signing up new SF Bicycle Coalition members and renewing memberships for a chance to win our annual Bike Shop Challenge. Drum roll, please…

This year the winners of the Bike Shop Challenge are the magnificent folks at Pedal Revolution. Throughout the competition, they managed to recruit and renew the most memberships, clocking in at 33 — that’s more than a membership a day!

Second place was claimed by Mission Bicycle Company who earned the chance to offer members a special promotion in new and renewing membership packets, hitting mailboxes this October.

Want to congratulate and thank Pedal Revolution in person? You can always stop by their shop, or you can see them Saturday, Sep. 17 at Tour de Fat, New Belgium’s rollicking and eclectic celebration of beer and bikes. Also, keep an eye peeled for the next Tube Times, coming this fall, where we’re excited to include a profile on this year’s winners of the Bike Shop Challenge.

Big thanks to all the bike shops across San Francisco that participated in this year’s Challenge. Your support of our work helps transform San Francisco into the bikeable city it should be, one bike lane at a time.

The Work Never Stops: Member Bruce Osterweil

Posted on by Liam Brooks

A 41-year resident of San Francisco and long-time member of the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition, Bruce Osterweil has dedicated hundreds of volunteer hours as a Bicycle Ambassador at Sunday Streets, Tour de Fat (fast approaching on Sept. 17!) and other events around the city. Bruce exemplifies the passion and dedication of our organization’s members, and constantly inspires our staff with his hands-on commitment to the hard work of making our streets safe and more welcoming for everyone.

Born and raised in New York, Bruce quickly learned to navigate his quiet neighborhood by bicycle, riding “in the streets, to school, to the ball-fields, everywhere.”

He moved to San Francisco in 1975, and quickly fell in love with the city.

“I was thinking I would be here for six months or a year,” Bruce said, “and I never left.”

A few years later, Bruce married his wife, Pat Furlong. “We gave each other bikes as our wedding presents,” he said.

Why bike? “I’m quite utilitarian about it,” said Bruce. “I get where I need to go faster and more easily than any other mode of transportation. And to be able to do it cheaply, and while getting exercise, and not destroying the environment, is just magnificent.”

Bruce first got involved with the SF Bicycle Coalition after seeing our Bike Valet Parking at San Francisco Giants baseball games. He attended Bicycle Ambassador training and quickly started volunteering at Sunday Streets and Tour de Fat.

He soon realized, “There is no other organization doing more to make my life better,” he said.

Bruce remains a loyal Giants fan, and is now a devoted member of the SF Bicycle Coalition. He’s had a chance to see the big-picture effect of our work over the past several years and is optimistic about the future.

“Biking in the city has gotten so much better over the last five, 10, 20 years that I think if we continue to make the incremental changes we strive for at the same pace, it will continue to get even better,” Bruce said.

“Many people in my generation are reluctant to give up their automobiles; but we’re slowly being replaced by others who recognize how easy it is to exist in the city without a car in this day and age. And as we’ve seen, the more that people bike, the safer biking is.”

Bruce’s confidence in the future is made only more encouraging by his commitment to realizing a safe, more enjoyable city to bike. We share his vision for an even better city for people on bikes — do you? Become a member today and join us in shaping our city’s streets into their safest, most inclusive form. Already a member? Sign up to volunteer at Tour de Fat alongside Bruce on Saturday, Sept. 17.

Meet Your Board: Lisa Fisher

Posted on by Chris Cassidy

Lisa Fisher has been a member of the SF Bicycle Coalition since 2006, and was first elected to our all-volunteer Board of Directors in 2014.

“After eight years, I had termed out of representing District 5 on the City’s Parks, Recreation and Open Space Advisory Committee and was considering new ways I might volunteer to help our city be more sustainable and livable,” Lisa said. “I was on maternity leave, flipping through the Tube Times and saw the call for Board of Director candidates.”

She wasn’t exactly sure what to expect, but her interest was piqued as a member and huge fan of the SF Bicycle Coalition.

“I loved biking as my main transportation mode over the preceding decade,” Lisa said. “I wanted to keep biking with my little son and was deeply grateful for the work of the SF Bicycle Coalition.

“I knew it would be an honor to serve the organization and hoped my experience as an urban planner and connections with the local built environment community would be helpful,” she added.

In her years on the board, Lisa has contributed considerably to the board’s work across several committees. Last year she Chaired the Board Development Committee, and this year added service on the Membership and Fundraising Committees.

“My favorite thing about the Board Development Committee is planning the annual retreat, a great way to connect with other board members and staff in meaningful ways,” Lisa said. “While asking for money is not a strong suit of mine, I know that taking that on as part of the Fundraising Committee supports the work of the organization.

“I authentically believe in the value of the SF Bicycle Coalition’s work and want to connect more people to its mission,” Lisa said.

Asked what it is like to serve on the active Board of Directors for the SF Bicycle Coalition, Lisa replied, “The time commitment is no joke, but we need strong, smart, committed people to take that work on.”

Her tips for prospective candidates include “connecting with current and past board members to hear about their experiences, and also reviewing the upcoming election guidelines.

“The board values diversity and relies on a wide breadth of professional expertise. Potential candidates can review the skills and qualities most needed in the next crop of board members before submitting a statement of interest,” Lisa said.

If you love people who bike and want to advocate to make San Francisco more and more bicycle-friendly, consider running for our member-elected Board of Directors. We are adding more details about the expectations and elections timeline here and hope you will consider this opportunity to substantially contribute to promoting the bicycle for everyday transportation in our city.

Saying Goodbye to Margaret

Posted on by Liam Brooks

This week, we bid the fondest of farewells to our Program Director and recent Interim Executive Director Margaret McCarthy. After serving admirably in that Interim role, Margaret chose not to apply for the longer-term position and is wrapping nearly four years on the staff of the SF Bicycle Coalition. (Which means we’re hiring a Program Director, if you know anyone amazing…)

Margaret has worn many hats on staff, but has always been a well-loved, hard-working and critically important part of our organization. Already a longtime member when she started as Volunteer Coordinator in 2012, she worked tirelessly for and with our 10,000-plus members and volunteers, engaging people passionate about the health of our streets and communities in our work. As our Program Director, Margaret led initiatives with Safe Routes to School, Valet Bike Parking, bicycle and driver education, and many others, expanding the reach of our organization.

As we say goodbye, Margaret is looking forward to a brief pit stop with some bike camping and a greater focus on her work as a performance artist. We can’t wait to see where she winds up next, but we know she’ll arrive by bicycle.

SF Bicycle Coalition: What are some of your proudest moments and favorite memories from your time here?

Margaret: I treasure every opportunity I’ve had to work directly with our members, whether it’s producing yet another record-breaking Bike to Work Day, working side by side to install thousands of lights on the bikes of those riding in the dark through our Light up the Night campaign or doing in-person outreach at a Service Station to get the word out about our #BikeTheVote efforts before a big election.

One especially memorable day was at Tour de Fat several years ago. It absolutely poured rain, yet nearly every single one of our 200 volunteers still showed up to support the event with a smile on their face. It was a wonderful testament to the team spirit and goodwill of our member-volunteers. And then the sun came out in the afternoon and we were rewarded with a gorgeous day!

I’m continually grateful for our members’ unwavering involvement in the most challenging aspects of our work: The week after the tragic fatalities of June 22, I was on the corner of Folsom and Seventh conducting streetside outreach during the morning commute. In 96 minutes, over 200 people stopped to write the Mayor a postcard calling for urgent action on our streets. We added those to the over 1,500 emails people sent, and we demanded action from our City leaders. As Interim Executive Director, I was proud to bring our members’  voices to City Hall. We’re going to get the changes we need on our streets, but it’s not going to be possible without your fierce advocacy and strength.

What first inspired you to apply for a position at the SF Bicycle Coalition?

I’d been a member of the SF Bicycle Coalition for several years when I saw the posting for a Volunteer Coordinator in the Biker Bulletin. I’ve always been inspired by organizations that leverage volunteer power to achieve success and I was excited by the idea of helping to make real change on the streets I biked on daily. But what really sold me on the position was meeting the team: The staff people here are incredible, and when I got to meet and talk with various staff through the interview process, I quickly became convinced that this was a team I wanted to be a part of. I’ll give myself some credit: It was a great decision.

What will you miss most about working for the SF Bicycle Coalition?

I’m going to cheat and pick three. One: I’m really going to miss my extraordinary colleagues. I can’t say it enough: Our staff are exceptionally high-caliber folks, working tirelessly with our members to make extraordinary change happen in our city. Two: As Interim Executive Director, I had the pleasure of working closely with our all-volunteer board of directors, who give so much of their time and energy to support the financial success, governance and strategic direction of our organization. Three: Our members’ dedication and verve was an ongoing source of strength and renewal for me, and I’m going to miss that energy.

What would you tell people interested in applying to join the staff as our next Program Director?

Get your ducks in a row and get that application in today! As Program Director, you’ll get to work with so many of our outward-facing programs. Our incredible Program team leads the organization’s efforts for Safe Routes to School, the Bike it Forwards program, bicycle and driver education, Valet Bike Parking, and our robust volunteer program. A lot of these programs work with people who’ve only just started biking, or who haven’t yet had the chance to consider incorporating biking into their daily lives. The new Program Director will have a huge opportunity to help expand the breadth and reach of our work.

Anything else you’d like to say?

Something that totally wowed me when I joined the staff as Volunteer Coordinator was how many different ways our members were involved in our work. Their commitment, their dedication, and their belief in our collective ability to transform our city into one that truly welcomes all people to biking – I could not be more awed, I could not be more grateful. Finally: I’m thrilled for Brian as our new Executive Director, and I’m looking forward to continued groundbreaking success for better biking here in San Francisco!

Are you interested in promoting the bicycle for everyday transportation through leading our Programs team? We’re hiring!

2016 Board Elections Process Update & Consideration of Ranked-Choice Voting

Posted on by SF Bicycle Coalition Board

The SF Bicycle Coalition Board of Directors is gearing up for a fall election in which our members will again have a say in who governs our work. Board members are SF Bicycle Coalition members who volunteer their time to serve as the governing body of the organization, ensuring that it works towards its mission, is financially healthy and operates within the law, among other responsibilities.

At the Tuesday, July 26, 2016 Board of Directors meeting, the Board Development committee presented updated scheduling information regarding the 2016 board election and discussed the possibility of using a ranked-choice voting method for that election. In addition, the Board Development Committee emphasized our early focus on this annual process, including opportunities for potential candidates to find out more about the board and communicate with members during the election.

The following details were presented for consideration, some of which will be up for a board vote at the August 30 meeting:

  • Any member interested in running for the board with questions regarding the process may contact the Board Development Committee at boardnomination@sfbike.org.
  • The Board Development Committee has identified areas of needed skills that will be valuable to the board in the two-year term ahead. Those skills are detailed here.
  • July 26: Interested board candidates and all members were invited to an informational session about service on the board, and also to the July board meeting immediately thereafter.
  • August 30 Board meeting: Plans and timeline for Board elections considered and finalized at Board of Directors meeting.
  • September: A Candidate Information Session, which all interested candidates are encouraged to attend, will be scheduled. The session will focus on the election process and opportunities for communicating with members. Watch for an update on the date & time here www.sfbike.org/events.
  • Nov. 17 to Dec. 4: Proposed dates for the 2016 election, during which members may cast their ballots, beginning at the annual member meeting and ending at Winterfest.

Additionally, the board discussed a recommendation by some members to use Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) for the board election. Executive Director Brian Wiedenmeier summarized the staff’s findings below:

The staff and board have conducted research on RCV, including meeting with member proponent Peggy da Silva and communicating with RCV expert David Cary. We also received 17 e-mails from members urging the organization to consider RCV. Staff feels that while RCV has various benefits, it must also be considered alongside the organization’s capacity to execute given our current timeline and resources.

Switching to RCV would involve considerable staff time in further researching, purchasing, and testing a new system, as well as training staff, communicating the changes to the membership, and providing support to members with questions.

Furthermore, this is a particularly challenging environment to make such a change, as the organization is embarking on an effort-intensive strategic planning process, has just brought on a new executive director who is coming up to speed, is currently recruiting for two director-level positions, and running an endorsement process for the Nov. 8 elections, which will have significant impacts on our work for years. The reality is that time spent changing the voting process to a new system will be time taken away from other crucial work of the organization, strategic priorities which have been identified and prioritized for far longer.

Thus, the staff believes that making the investment to further research and potentially switch to RCV at this time is not within the organization’s current capacity. However, one of the areas the strategic planning process will likely cover is organizational development, and as such, it could explore the use of RCV in the future.

Given this conclusion by staff, the Board Development Committee did not recommend to the board that we make any changes to the voting system for the 2016 election. The staff and board expressed their appreciation for the interest and energy from the members who brought this idea forward; we acknowledge that this decision disappointed some, but we feel confident in the decision after weighing other strategic considerations and limited staff resources. And we do believe that RCV should be discussed and considered as part of the imminent strategic planning process as a possibility for future elections.

We look forward to continuing to update our members on the board election process. For further information and updates, see http://sfbike.org/news/tag/board-elections/

We’re Hiring: Bike the Vote 2016 Intern

Posted on by San Francisco Bicycle Coalition

The San Francisco Bicycle Coalition is seeking two Bike the Vote interns. This position will support our “Bike the Vote” campaign to engage members and the broader community in our political endorsements through outreach events.

Hours: 10-12 hours/week. Hours will require evenings and weekends for outreach events.
Reports to: Advocacy Director.

About the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition

The San Francisco Bicycle Coalition works to promote bicycling for everyday transportation. Our member-based grassroots organization is considered one of the largest, most active and effective advocacy groups in the country. For 45 years, the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition has a proven track record of winning better bicycling improvements.

Job Components

The Bike the Vote Intern will support our Advocacy Team through this year’s exciting endorsements process as we approach the Nov. 8 elections. This is a great opportunity for people looking to learn more about San Francisco politics and the grassroots outreach it takes to win a political campaign. This internship predominantly involves leading and attending streetside outreach to support our “Bike the Vote” campaign.

Responsibilities may include, but will not be limited to:

  • Attend and lead streetside outreach at a variety of events;
  • Work with our volunteers who sign up to participate at phone banks, service stations and other outreach events;
  • Enter data into our database gathered from the outreach events;
  • Engage members in Bike the Vote through email and phone communications; and
  • Work alongside our Campaign Coordinator to plan and execute outreach, draft talking points, and conduct both member engagement and volunteer trainings related to Bike the Vote.

Required Skills and Abilities:

  • Strong communication skills, particularly in phone or face-to-face situations, and fluency in English;
  • Experience in public and professional settings;
  • Experience working with people from diverse backgrounds;
  • Ability to work on tasks independently, set personal and professional goals, and manage time productively;
  • Ability to get around the city as needed for outreach events and meetings; and
  • Passion for making San Francisco a better city for living and biking.

Desired Skills and Abilities:

  • An interest in San Francisco politics and political processes;
  • Ability to speak either Cantonese or Spanish with conversational fluency;
  • Experience riding a bike with an attached trailer; and
  • Experience with databases or CRM systems (experience in Salesforce a plus)

Required availability for this internship include:

  • Start date on Sep. 1, 2016 or sooner;
  • End date on Nov. 11, 2016;
  • Flexible schedule especially evenings and weekends;
  • Approximately 10-12 hours/week and 2-3 outreach events/week.

Compensation:

$500 stipend at the completion of the internship.

How to Apply

Write a compelling cover letter and resume, and submit them by clicking “Apply for Position” below. Be sure to mention where you saw the opening advertised. The San Francisco Bicycle Coalition is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation or political orientation. People of color and women are strongly encouraged to apply. The San Francisco Bicycle Coalition is an equal opportunity employer.

To apply via mail, please enclose your resume and cover letter in a sealed envelope and mail to:

Janice Li
San Francisco Bicycle Coalition
1720 Market Street
San Francisco, CA 94102

You are also welcome to drop the envelope off in-person.

Hiring Timeline

Applications will be reviewed starting on August 8, 2016 and considered on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

APPLY FOR POSITION

Sleek, Spacious and Secure: New Bike Lockers

Posted on by Charles Deffarges

Forty-eight brand new bicycle parking lockers have been installed around the city by the SF Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA). A bike locker is the most secure type of public bicycle parking and is one of the best ways to get peace of mind when leaving your bike behind, whether it be for 30 minutes or all day long.

With biking becoming more and more popular in San Francisco, it is no surprise that bike parking is in high demand. If you’re looking to park your bike for an extended period of time, the sidewalk racks found around the city might not be enough for your needs. The new lockers give you yet another option to park your bike securely, whether you’re getting groceries or locking up overnight.

Hearing the need, the SFMTA has installed an additional 48 electronic bike lockers in parking garages around San Francisco. These new lockers are available for anyone to use and are roomy enough to fit your bike and all of your accessories. All you need to access the new lockers is a BikeLink card, permitting you to rent out the locker for as long as you want for a small fee. Check out the SFMTA’s bike locker webpage for the a full set of details.

Take a look at the map below to see where these new lockers have landed. If none of them are near a location you frequent by bike, be sure to request a sidewalk rack where you know that there’s a need for more secure bike parking.

The San Francisco Bicycle Coalition continues to work extensively to open up more secure bike parking and reduce bike theft in our city, beyond just bike lockers. To learn more about how to lock your bike securely, visit sfbike.org/theft.

We’re Hiring: Program Director

Posted on by San Francisco Bicycle Coalition

The San Francisco Bicycle Coalition is seeking a seasoned, highly motivated individual to direct the organization’s programmatic work. This is an amazing opportunity for an individual with program management and contract procurement and oversight experience to work with a dedicated staff and active membership of over 10,000 to promote the bicycle for everyday transportation.

Hours: Full-time position. Position will entail some work on weeknights and weekends.
Reports to: Executive Director
Manages: A dynamic staff of four individuals focused on youth and family biking, adult bicycle education, the Bike it Forward program, valet bicycle parking and volunteer management.

This is an opportunity for an experienced and capable professional who is passionate about making San Francisco a better place to live, work and bike. While the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition has many best-in-class programs supported by long-term contracts, opportunities exist to evaluate and refine our approaches, and expand their scope and impact. We are looking for a strong, creative leader with relevant experience who will help take our programs to the next level.

Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Lead, direct and manage overall San Francisco Bicycle Coalition Program work, priorities and deliverables, including planning initiatives, contract management and all programs;
  • Manage and coach three Program staff: Family and Schools Program Manager and two Program Coordinators. This includes oversight of campaign strategy, training, professional development and oversight of contracts and deliverables;
  • Ensure that outcomes and targets related to the organizational strategic plan are met or exceeded;
  • Prepare and submit bids for RFPs relevant to our mission and program work, monitor open contract compliance, and prepare and submit reports relevant to contract work;
  • Maintain positive working relationships with relevant partners in government, other nonprofit agencies and the private sector;
  • Develop and monitor plans to meet or exceed budgeted goals for earned revenue programs including valet bicycle parking and professional driver training; and
  • Play an active role in budgeting and forecasting.

Strong candidates will possess the following key qualifications:

  • Five years or more of progressively increasing responsibility in program development and management;
  • Successful track record in bidding and winning contracts, monitoring deliverables, and reporting on success;
  • Experience managing program staff, including staff who work with public schools, youth and families, and volunteers;
  • Experience with a membership-based organization;
  • Successful project planning and strategy implementation;
  • Excellent communication skills;
  • CRM software experience, preferably with Salesforce;
  • Possess excellent interpersonal and networking skills;
  • Budgeting and forecasting experience;
  • Exceptional, proven writing skills for a diversity of media and audiences;
  • Team player, willing partner with development, advocacy, communications and operations leadership; and
  • A commitment to and passion for the SF Bicycle Coalition’s mission.

The annual salary for this position is competitive, commensurate with experience, and includes attractive benefits and annual leave package. This is a full-time exempt position.  

Write a compelling cover letter and resume and submit them by clicking “Apply for Position” below.  Be sure to mention where you saw the job advertised. Applications will be reviewed starting Monday, Aug. 15 on a rolling basis until the position is filled. People of color and women are strongly encouraged to apply. The San Francisco Bicycle Coalition is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation or political orientation.

UPDATE: We are no longer accepting applications for the Program Director position. If you have questions, please contact Brian.

Big Safety Impact: Latest Driver Education Successes

Posted on by Libby Nachman
Image credit: SFMTA

 

The San Francisco Bicycle Coalition is a leading source of street safety education in the city. In addition to equipping people who bike with skills to bike confidently and safely, we also work with professional drivers who spend the most time behind the wheel on our city’s streets.

Our members named driver education a top priority in this year’s member survey, and we’ve worked hard at ramping up efforts to increase professional drivers’ abilities to navigate our streets safely. We are proud to share recent successes of our work with the City on the Large Vehicle Driver Training program.

Last year, we announced a new partnership with the City to expand the training options available to drivers of large vehicles, such as trucks, buses and fleet vehicles. Alongside our Vision Zero Coalition partner Walk San Francisco, we’ve worked with the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) to ensure the Large Vehicle Driver Training Program addresses the major concerns of people biking and walking, and reaches as many professional drivers as possible. Funding for this effort was provided by the SFMTA and the SFCTA.

Our work on the SFMTA’s Large Vehicle Driver Training Program consisted of three main tasks: assisting in the production of a Large Vehicle Urban Driving Safety video, inviting companies who employ large vehicle drivers to employ the video in their driver training programs, and working with the SFMTA to create and deliver a professional driver training program for all City-employed large vehicle drivers, as well as private fleet operators.

The curriculum for the Large Vehicle Urban Driving Safety video was developed alongside a working group of various City agencies and regional partners who operate fleets of large vehicles including: the SFMTA, the SF Public Utilities Commission, SF Public Works, SF General Services Agency, SF Recreation and Parks Department, the California Trucking Association, Recology, commuter shuttle providers, tour bus companies and several other private companies. This working group focused on using their areas of expertise to make sure the Large Vehicle Driver Training program’s guidelines were strong and effective, to ensure that we’re improving the safety of our streets.

So far, we have contacted nearly 200 local and regional companies, including commercial transit fleets, tour buses, airport shuttles, food trucks, delivery fleets, construction companies, trucking associations and more. Following our outreach, as well as additional outreach done by the California Trucking Association and other stakeholders, over 3,900 professional large vehicle drivers have viewed the training video.

Additionally, we have presented the training program we developed to City agencies including the Port of San Francisco, San Francisco International Airport and San Francisco Fire Department, in addition to the private waste management contractor Recology. We also worked with SF Public Works, the SF Public Utilities Commission, and SF Recreation and Parks to ensure that their driver trainers were equipped to conduct these trainings themselves.

This work is part of our broader Driver Training and Outreach program, through which we have personally taught over 2,000 professional drivers – including taxi drivers, Recology truck drivers, Google and Genentech shuttle bus drivers and AutoReturn tow truck drivers – how to share our streets safely with people on bicycles. 

Want to get your company involved? We would love to help your company operate large vehicles in the safest manner possible for your drivers and everyone who uses our streets. If you’re interested in our training, please fill out our request form.