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Posted on November 11 at 11:21 a.m.
A PDF file with more info about the US Census Bureau data (and a link to the source) is on the SB Bicycle Coalition's website at:
http://www.sbbike.org/docs/SB-commute.pd...
The trend seems to be unmistakable.
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Posted on October 26 at 9:02 a.m.
What I haven't heard is why the current successful Santa Barbara BMX track is being abandoned from its location in Elings along the entrance road off Las Positas. What is going to replace the existing track? Are they being pushed out? What is behind the proposed move? Can somebody tell me?
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Posted on July 27 at 10:17 p.m.
Too often I have heard it said that we cannot afford to increase density, through MODA or otherwise, in our Downtown core because it will cost too much to provide MTD service to those people.
The 2000 Census showed that in Santa Barbara, 6.2% workers walked to jobs, 4.6% took the bus, and 3.4% biked. Over twice as many walked or biked than took the bus.
It costs a lot less to support a person on foot or bike than in a bus. Perhaps instead of saying that MODA is impossible because buses cost too much, we could look into the costs of providing safer, more pleasing ways of travel for those considering biking and walking. Perhaps a bike-sharing program like the successful Paris one would be a lot cheaper than new buses.
In these lean fiscal times, looking at the cost-effectiveness of actions makes more sense than ever.
Posted on April 8 at 7:15 p.m.
I believe that the audiance's response to the performance indicated how well it was received. Typically, UCSB's Arts and Lectures performances are greeted with standing ovations and numerous curtain calls. Last night, there was measured applause for a short time, and that was it.
I won't demean Miller's obvious efforts. I think that there is a fine future for him. However, this work for me was tiresome in its incessant sameness from start to finish. Lots of the music was inspired, and the musicians were excellent. For the visuals, I personally found the Soviet propaganda film snippets the most involving. I expect that we will hear more from Miller, and it will be better.
Posted on February 12 at 9:24 a.m.
We gotta love Nick for his surgical ability to cut through all the political posturing and extract the essence. You are a local treasure, Nick.
What struck me about the meeting was Iya Falcone's ongoing insistance that the public speakers were 50:50 for and against the staff's recommended design, so there was no reason to continue consideration of the proposal. Several of us kept tally, mostly agreeing that there were 28 in favor, 20 opposed, and 4 neutral.
What is interesting is that those opposed were older people, while those in favor spanned all age groups. I'm not sure what it means, but there has to be something to it; maybe it's telling us that "the times they are a-changing."
Posted on January 30 at 9:49 a.m.
Correction: that Caltrans public meeting took place on July 28, 2004, not 2008 as reported.
The word from Caltrans this week is that they will pave shoulders on Foothill between Cheltenham Road and Tye Road, however not all the way east to Mission Canyon Road. But even that Cheltenham-Tye section will not prohibit vehicle parking on the new shoulders unless the County asks Caltrans to do so.
So the situation for safety of pedestrians, joggers and biyclists may be a little better than the no-shoulder situation that exists today -- or it may continue as scary and unsafe as ever.
On Caltrans, Transportation Activists Disagree over Foothill Road Repairs
Posted on July 17 at 11:23 a.m.
Although Nick says that the 106 public speakers were for or against the Coast Village Road proposal, he should have noted that the large majority favored the project. It's easy to send off an email, it takes a little more time to mail an actual letter, but it requires true dedication to endure hours of City Council meeting time to speak in person.
Yes, the Council recommended trimming the project, It's now in the spotlighted lap of the ABR. I hope that they will manage their task with professionalism.
Posted on July 6 at 10:32 a.m.
Thank you SB Independent for your superb coverage of the Gap fire. Other media pale in comparison to your heroic efforts to keep worried residents informed about what's happening, so we know what's happening to us and our friends. Your community dedication shines brightly through the smoke and haze. Thank you.
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Posted on November 13 at 6:42 p.m.
For those who are concerned with biking safely in traffic, even if it's only for a short distance to reach a store or deli, consider taking the "Street Skills" workshop offered by the SB Bicycle Coalition. It takes place every other month, the next one is next week. Info is online at:
http://www.sbbike.org/skills/apply.html
I hear that participants all learn new tricks and gain new confidence in their biking.
On More Bikes on City Streets