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VOTE: Election Day is November 6th

We are less than one week away from Election Day 2018 –
Vote November 6th

We ask you to join us to VOTE NO on Prop 6!

#NOonProp6

Click image for more info on why #NoProp6

Just as we are making progress in our campaign to ensure the state always takes bike and pedestrian safety into account in transportation funding, Proposition 6 threatens to tear it all apart. If it passes, Prop 6 will cancel $5.2 billion in funding for desperately needed transportation projects repairing roads across California—thousands of them already underway. Thanks to this funding, the 2018 state transportation budget put a greater proportion of funding into transit, walking, and biking than any previous state transportation budget.

More than 6,500 projects would come to a halt if Prop 6 passes. Many of these projects are in disadvantaged communities that simply will not see other funding if this funding is canceled. Our crumbling roads will become even more decrepit, not only making it more dangerous to ride a bike but driving up maintenance costs for motorists.

Prop 6 is literally deadly. It threatens thousands of jobs, your public transit system, your safety when you walk and bike, our environment, and our progress toward transportation equity. Please join us, the California Bicycle Coalition and the many local bicycle advocacy organizations that have taken a position, along with hundreds of other organizations across the state in saying no to Prop 6.

It’s going to take every one of us to defeat the regressive forces that want to gut this vital investment in our state’s transportation infrastructure.

Protect the investments in safer streets we’ve all voted for; join us in standing up for safe streets.

• • • •   Vote No on Prop 6   • • • •

#IBIKEIVOTE

#IBIKEIVOTE

The League of American Bicyclist reminds us the most important thing is to – make a plan. The best indicator that someone will vote is that they planned to vote.

Where is your polling place?

When will you vote and how will you get there?

Are you bringing anyone with you?

Do you need help?

Do you need to bring an ID?

Can you still vote early?

  • Find out when and where you can vote early

  • If you are voting by mail make sure your ballot needs is postmarked on or before November 6th. A ballot that is mailed must be received but the elections office no later than 3 days after the Election Day – November 6th.

What is on your ballot?

If you have trouble voting:

  • If you need immediate help, consider calling the Election Protection Coalition.

Hotlines:
1-866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683)
1-888-VE-Y-VOTA (en Español)
1-888-API-VOTE (Asian multilingual assistance)
1-844-YALLA-US (Arabic)

HandleBar Happy Hour tonight at The Dudes’ Brewery!

October HandleBar Happy Hour
October 25 @ 5:30 pm until ??? 

 

This month we are heading to the new brewery in town –
The Dudes’ Brewing Company 3rd floor, in the Santa Monica Place! (3rd Floor)
Craft beer, Scratch-made pizzas and salads, Wine, Family-friendly, Outdoor patio
Our group will enjoy 10% off for the evening!

Free Bike Valet (2hrs) at the Santa Monica Bike Center – 2nd and Colorado
• First two hours are free, then $1 per hour with a daily maximum of $5 per bike
• Kids under 12 park for free when accompanied by a parent
• Bikes must be picked up by closing time
• Overnight parking will be charged a $15 storage fee


End of every month we like to get together for fun, support local businesses, and to celebrate all things bike.bike_local_sticker
Always fun, always family friendly!

Socialize, talk bikes, give input ….

If it’s on your way don’t forget to pass the Bike Counter!


Big thank you to our September #BuyLocalSM #BikeLocalSM #HBHH venue
Ashland Hill! SO MUCH FUN!

We had a GREAT GROUP – FUN was had by all!

Celebrate #BikeLocalSM, our Buy Local SM businesses, happy hour + new friends at these monthly events!  Learn about upcoming local bike events + find out about and connect with us at SM Spoke… as we visit and introduce you to some of our Buy Local SM businesses.  Eat Local, Drink Local, Buy Local AND Bike Local SM!

October HandleBar Happy Hour: The Dudes’ Brewing Company

Have you marked your calendar for the October HandleBar Happy Hour?

October 25 @ 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm

This month we are heading to the new brewery in town –
The Dudes’ Brewing Company in the Santa Monica Place!
(3rd floor)

Craft beer, Scratch-made pizzas and salads, Wine, Family-friendly, Outdoor patio
Our group will enjoy 10% off for the evening!

The Dudes’ Brewing Company opened this year in Santa Monica and has been around since 2013  based in Los Angeles, CA. They specialize in innovative approaches to classic beer styles designed to appeal to casual beer drinkers and craft beer fanatics alike.
Check out the event for the menu and any updates.

Our Happy Hours support local businesses and BuyLocalSM like The Dudes’ Brewing Company

Free Bike Valet (2hrs) at the Santa Monica Bike Center – 2nd and Colorado
• First two hours are free, then $1 per hour with a daily maximum of $5 per bike
• Kids under 12 park for free when accompanied by a parent
• Bikes must be picked up by closing time
• Overnight parking will be charged a $15 storage fee


End of every month we like to get together for fun, support local businesses, and to celebrate all things bike.bike_local_sticker
Always fun, always family friendly!

Socialize, talk bikes, give input ….

If it’s on your way don’t forget to pass the Bike Counter!


Big thank you to our September #BuyLocalSM #BikeLocalSM #HBHH venue
Ashland Hill! SO MUCH FUN!

We had a GREAT GROUP – FUN was had by all!

Celebrate #BikeLocalSM, our Buy Local SM businesses, happy hour + new friends at these monthly events!  Learn about upcoming local bike events + find out about and connect with us at SM Spoke… as we visit and introduce you to some of our Buy Local SM businesses.  Eat Local, Drink Local, Buy Local AND Bike Local SM!

Shared Mobility Pilot Vendors Announced

Press Release City of Santa Monica

Santa Monica Selects Bird, Jump, Lime and Lyft for Shared Mobility Pilot

The program launching September 17th expands Santa Monica’s vision of a multi-modal city

SANTA MONICA, Calif. – Today, the City of Santa Monica announced the selection of Lime, Bird, Lyft and Jump as the four operators to participate in the City’s Shared Mobility Pilot Program set to kick off on September 17, 2018. This pilot program builds upon the City’s existing Breeze Bike Share system, and expands Santa Monica’s commitment to be a truly multi-modal community that offers residents and visitors a variety of sustainable and convenient transportation options.

The Santa Monica City Council directed staff to create the pilot program in June 2018, including the selection of up to four shared electric mobility device operators. Each of the four selected operators will begin the pilot with an initial allocation of 750 devices each, totaling 1,000 e-bikes and 2,000 e-scooters.

Following the launch, the number of devices each operator is authorized to deploy may increase or decrease based on utilization and performance. The e-scooters and e-bikes will complement Santa Monica’s existing network of human-powered Breeze bikes. Operated by CycleHop, Breeze launched in November 2015 as the first bike share in Southern California, and now boasts a fleet of 500 bikes at 86 stations throughout the community.\

The pilot program has been designed to collaboratively and flexibly develop an effective model to regulate these new shared transportation options to ensure compliance with applicable laws while promoting health and safety. It is part of the City Council’s strategic goal to promote a multi-modal city, and pairs with the Council’s adoption of innovative Vision Zero approaches to ensure public safety and work to eliminate roadway collisions.

“The selected companies bring a wide range of local, national and international experience that will contribute to a comprehensive and informative pilot program,” said Director of Planning and Community Development David Martin. “The City looks forward to working closely with each of these operators to identify innovative solutions that help create a viable, well-operated long-term shared mobility program in Santa Monica.”

The selection, detailed in a memorandum, comes after a thorough de novo review of the applications by the Planning Director, and factors in selection committee recommendations, public comment and submitted application materials.

Both the selection committee and Planning Director reviewed applications based on seven criteria, including experience, operations, ability to launch, education strategies, compliance record, financial viability and safety compliance.

For more information about Santa Monica’s shared mobility program or the selection process, visit www.smgov.net/sharedmobility.

More Information

Planning Director Memo >
FAQs >
One Sheet on the Shared Mobility Pilot Program >

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