1998 will be the year that bicyclists sprint around the corner into greater visibility. And greater appreciation. This will be not only for the Santa Barbara Bicycle Coalition, as we enter our eight year of stellar advocacy, but also for bicyclists all over the Country. Let's look at what we've accomplished and what's going to make 1998 such a watershed year. The City of Santa Barbara passed a new Circulation Element that includes provisions for a Bicycle Coordinator and lots more.
Bike thefts continue to drop.
We obtained funding for bicycling video production and have started planning. South Coast Bikeway Signage program was finalized and went out for bid. The SB Bicycle Project for kids successfully completed its first year of rides and bike skill training. Completion of the bicycling video and several public service announcements. Better Bike to Work events all over the County.