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San Gabriel City Council Unanimously Adopts Bike Plan!

9/16/2014

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In a 5-0 vote, the San Gabriel City Council became the first of the five SGV Bike Plan project cities to formally adopt their city-level plan on Tuesday September 16, the same day the state of California's new 3-foot safe passing law went into effect.

Over 30 local residents and plan supporters attended the meeting, the vast majority of whom stuck until well after 9pm, when the item was finally heard by the Council. Following a staff report outlining the plan and process to date (e.g., previous 5-0 City Planning Commission vote in favor of adoption), the floor was opened up to members of the public. Speakers included San Gabriel locals Manuel Mabra and John Saliamonas, public health advocate and resident Scott Chan of the Asian Pacific Islander Obesity Prevention Alliance, San Gabriel School Board Member Denise Menchaca, Alhambra resident Michael Lawrence, Project Manager Javier Hernandez, and Eastside Bike Club founder and President Carlos Morales.

The meeting was then turned over for Council discussion. Council Member Julie Costanzo, in underlining her support for the plan, shared that a cousin who did everything right as a cyclist (i.e., proper gear, riding technique) was killed by a motorist and that the City can and should do more to make its streets safer for people on bikes, especially children. Council Member Sawkins echoed safety concerns, and noted he would support the addition of Class II Bike Lanes to San Gabriel Blvd., if feasible. 

Mayor John Harrington, a father of two girls, told those in attendance of his experiences riding with his family in the City. A strong supporter of the plan, he noted that San Gabriel should be a City where "we can hop on the bike with the kids and be safe". The Mayor also shared that "If you fail to plan, you plan to fail."  

Council Member Chin Ho Liao thanked SGV Bike Plan Project Manager Javier Hernandez and city staff for all their hard work in developing the plan to date, and urged the City to continue to partner with BikeSGV and Day One on future grants to help fund plan implementation.  

Vice Mayor Jason Pu closed out the comments by motioning to adopt the plan. After being seconded by Council Member Costanzo, the final vote was unanimous in favor, with the additional direction to staff to study the potential for adding Class II Bike Lanes to San Gabriel Blvd., an improvement not listed in the draft plan. 

Many thanks to everyone who contributed to tonight's result and helped make the SGV Bike Master Plan project possible, including the consulting team at Alta Planning and the Day One and BikeSGV teams who dedicated countless hours to shepherding the vision for a regional bike plan in the San Gabriel Valley from concept to reality! 

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SGV Bike Plan Goes to San Gabriel City Council for Approval

9/12/2014

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Make History & Support a Bike-Friendly SGV!

For the past 15 months, Day One and BikeSGV have been working tirelessly to create safer streets, promote active lifestyles, and simply make our communities more vibrant. In partnership with Monterey Park, San Gabriel, El Monte, South El Monte and Baldwin Park, we kicked-off a region-wide effort to develop the San Gabriel Valley Bicycle Master Plan. The plan establishes a policy framework that will guide the development of an interconnected bicycle network that is safe and easily accessible for all ages and abilities in the San Gabriel Valley. Education, Encouragement, Evaluation and Enforcement programs have also been integrated into the plan to ensure a comprehensive approach to get more people on bikes more often. 

After months of input, edits and revisions, the time has come! The SGV Bike Plan is going to it's first city council for approval and YOUR HELP IS GREATLY NEEDED.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Bike Plan Facebook
Bike Plan website
Day One website
Day One Twitter
BikeSGV website
BikeSGV Facebook
BikeSGV Twitter

How You Can Help

Attend the City Council Meeting
We strongly encourage you to ride your bike to the city council meeting.  If you can't ride, consider using the bus system. Otherwise, carpooling is highly recommended. 

When: Tues., September 16, 2014 @ 7:30pm. 
Where: San Gabriel City Hall (425 S Mission Dr, San Gabriel, CA 91776)

PEP RALLY @ 630pm 
Please arrive to the San Gabriel Mission Playhouse by the grand fountain between 6:30-7pm for a fun and energetic pep rally prior to the meeting.

Email the City Council 

Send an email out today to express your support. It's quick, it's easy and it's on the record. [DRAFT LANGUAGE] - copy, paste and edit to your liking. Be sure to include all council members and city clerk in your email.

Mayor John Harrington - jharrington@sgch.org
Vice Mayor Jason Pu - jpu@sgch.org
CM Juli Costanzo - jcostanzo@sgch.org
CM Chin Ho Liao - cliao@sgch.org
CM Kevin Sawkins - ksawkins@sgch.org
Clerk Marcella Marlowe - mmarlowe@sgch.org

Create a Social BUZZZZZZ 
The City of San Gabriel has a Facebook and Twitter! Help generate an online buzz by copying, pasting and posting the following statement and hash tags: 

@SanGabrielCity approve the #SGVbikeplan #safestreets4all #bikefriendlySGV @cleangreenmobility #healthmatters @reglbikenetwork

Spread the Word  
Help spread the word and encourage your family, friends, neighbors and network to join us, email the council or spread the word. Please feel welcome to forward this email. Ready, set, GO!
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