i have only been biking twice. i want to thank the coalition members that have dedicated their time teaching me how to ride. peter was my bike coalition tour guide today. we got to see some of the green lanes, the boxes, and we also got to ride in some of the areas where there were not biplanes, and i got to feel how unsafe it was to have trucks and cars trying to jostled around you, and i definitely want to work towards getting lanes that would make someone like me feel safe to ride to work. thank you. [applause] supervisor wiener: let's hear it for district 8. [applause] i was really lucky to date to be able to experience a lot of the real than the art of making our streets more complete and better for everyone. we started at the plaza on castro and market, which was the first in the pavement to parks program, a wonderful example of using our streets in a smarter way. we went down the brand-new 17th street bike lanes, which is terrific, and of the amazing mee again how important it is to resurface our roads and m

no new bike lanes, no new bike racks. certainly, as we buildout and network of bike ways, we have more people riding bikes. we need to educate more. it is a responsibility question more than it is it an option. we ate knowledge there is more evaluation that can and should be done. we are excited about the investment the mta is making with prop k money in the automatic counters. as you ride your bike around the city, you may pass over these centers. that will help us make an even stronger case for the efficacy and benefit of these programs. finally, i want to speak to one of the projects here that i do not think has been brought to your attention in this presentation, which is the home's own project in natoma. this is an exciting idea where we reshape the environment to discourage people to drive through at speed, rather, to slow down. you can bring your car through a home zone, but you have to move as if you were a pedestrian. this is a good project ever want to applaud the mta for bringing. it will make for much nicer ne

only has 1% trip share by bike. advantages and the benefits of cycling, very short but, which you can capitalize is the health part, the reduction of health costs because the effect of cycling on health are above expectations. it's nearly all diseases will have less risk of occurring when people have enough physical exercise and all the extra, the ideal means of physical exercise is about half an hour a day, medium-intensive exercise. so it's far better than going to the gym twice a week and then, very intensive sporting for two hours. and what is easier than having this bike trip into your daily commuting? then automatically you have your half an hour exercise and it's been shown in the managementerlands that people who sigh -- netherlands that people who cycle to work have more than people who don't. also the environment there are a lot of things you can capitalize because you don't have to invest on electric cars or transit or whatever to reduce the carbon dioxide, because the emissions of bicycle is zero. there

, this is my bike.ble shop owner that is crazy about never in my lifetime did i think i could walk 60 miles in 3 days. 60 miles in 3 days-- i can do that. 60 miles compared to what a cancer patient goes through is a walk in the park. from the moment i registered, people started immediately supporting me. we had an outpouring of-- of support. i wanted to do something bigger than myself. the 60 miles-- it makes a statement. i know i'm stronger than i was before, both mentally and physically. i walk with my sister. our relationship has gone to a whole new level because of training together. you meet the most wonderful, inspiring people. i knew that there was something really special about this event. when you accomplish those 60 miles, it's truly life-changing. it was three days of hope. of love. of empowerment. it was three days the way the world should be. here i am, second year in a row, and i'm already signed up for next year's. (man) register today for the... because everyone deserves a lifetime. >> e

on sunday, it is quite easy to take your bike. outside, it is only folding box and a provide enough bike parking. >> the public transport bicycle at the end of the trip, it is that a bike share program? is that a transit program? >> it is a bicycle sharing program. the bikes are not free. the cost 2.85 euros per day to use it. but it is growing very popular. >> on the issue of bikes and transit, in the u.s., a traditionally we have seen by? -- traditionally we have seen bicycle racks. we cannot really see that in europe. is it because of the size of the city? >> i think honestly, it would not be possible to do that in copenhagen is there are so many cyclists which would try to use that service. i think the system would break down. you could do it if you had few cyclists, i guess. we have examples of areas in denmark we have that system, but that is not in the dense areas. >> my name is neil. i am with the san francisco planning department. i wanted to go back to your goal of mass cycling and how to speak forcefully about the board

one is of course, the people who want to bike, to rent their bike, to have it repaired. on the other hand, it's part of a social economic project, so, therefore, it's also an initiative that i find personally very important. these are people who are unemployed but get into a working program in the bicycle service points. i think with this presentation, i hope i have given you a glance of how we in brussels try to enforce the cycling patrol and i don't think i have to tell you that it's of benefit for all of us, for our health, for a better neighborhood and also -- and that's a good thing, and also firms, banks, more and more are happy to put cycling in their mobility program because it's good for their image. if you come to brussels, you will see bicycles, for instance, indicated like this is the group. this is the bank. they really take it as an advertisement and part of their policy to show they are progressive because they have their employees on the bike and i think that will help us very much in the choices we make. so i would like to just thank you for your attenti

for many people, biking becomes a routine activity after starting a bike to work day. in 2010, a gentleman named david slater, an employee of the local start-up, started biking to work. and now he commutes by bike every day. and just this year a woman named elizabeth, the department of labor, rose her bike for the -- rode her bike for the first time and has pledged to regularly become a bike commuter in san francisco. so through san francisco's effective bike to work encouragement campaign and wonderful partnership with the sfmta, hundreds of thousands of people are exposed to messaging through media, marketing, and promotions, and to a wealth of safety information. so thank you. chu: thank you. are there any other members of the public who wish to comment on this item, item 3? seeing none, public comment is closed. item 4, please. >> option of alternative 2b as the locally preferred alternative for the yerba buina island ramps. >> good morning, commissioners. the y.b.i. project manager. i am here to update you on the project progress and then ultimately go ahead and d

next is the regional bike sharing project. this will deploy 1000 bikes at up to 100 stations along the peninsula corridor. half of those bicycles will be located in san francisco. the funds here are used, sfmta match, to the bay area climate change program. next is the department of the environment employer benefit out rich program. this will continue to average two communities. similar to emergency ride home, this has been supported since 2005. $125,000 program to in prop k funds to match. the department of the environment solar and electrical charging station project. that will provide access for a parking spots. this is one of the projects we are recommending partially funding. the project as submitted exceeded the air district cost effectiveness threshold. after working with staff, we were to the application to the maximum amount, $28,000, so that is what we're recommending. the department of the informant's bike fleet program. this discontinued the program as well as a user survey and evaluation of the fleet usage. this i

it now provides some 50,000 bikes, making it one of the world's largest bike share systems. for cycle ips safety, the city runs an extensive network of bike path. the program serves as many as 180,000 users a day. >> translator: not only does it help cut exhaust gas emissions, bicycling helps me lose weight. it's good exercise too. >> translator: china used to be a kingdom of bicycles. when i ride a bike i can stay in shape and i feel good. >> reporter: to get on a bike in wuhan is quite easy. all you need is an i.d. card issued from a bicycle rental station and you are free to ride. to ensure your fellow citizens can also enjoy the system, you have to return your bike within two hours of use. but there are more than 1,100 rental stations throughout the city, each within a five-minute ride of another. users can pick up or return a bike to any station they like. a mechanic at each facility keeps the bikes maintained and the tires full of air. the system is funded by the advertisements brightly covering the bicycles and facilities. to further enhance their eco-friendliness, so

all the bikes and people begin mingling.ience is likely to have an impact on that proposal that is expected to come up in june. >>> most popular bridge in the world. biking or walking or driving. doesn't matter. got to go see it. >> certainly you have to go see it. if you get on a bike, it's a nice way to do it. the lanes are small. >> don knapp, thank you. >>> car exhaust, ddt, and now cell phones. what they all have in common. >>> and facebook up to hit another major mile stone. >>> record rain across the bay area today. your wednesday will be wet. we'll pinpoint the areas where thunderstorms could blossom as eyewitness news continues right what's all this? big news! we have another way to help you save. oh, really? how? by bundling. if you get your homeowners and auto insurance together, we give you even more savings. ooh! big bundle. [ chuckling ] home and auto together. it's like peanut butter and jelly. oh, or like burgers and fries. or pickles and ice cream. unicorns and glitter! no? bundling to save you more. now, th

all the bikes and people begin mingling. the experience is likely to have an impact on that proposal that is expected to come up in june. >>> most popular bridge in the world. biking or walking or driving. doesn't matter. got to go see it. >> certainly you have to go see it. if you get on a bike, it's a nice way to do it. the lanes are small. >> don knapp, thank you. >>> car exhaust, ddt, and now cell phones. what they all have in common. >>> and facebook up to hit another major mile stone. >>> record rain across the bay area today. your wednesday will be wet. we'll pinpoint the areas where thunderstorms could blossom as eyewitness news continues right here on the cw. we spend a lot of time together. well mainly in traffic. i'm serious. we've been together, what, a super long time. true. and at first it was all business, you know, i'd take him here, i'd take him there. everywhere. and over the years, we've really bonded. sure. why else would you always buy me chevron with techron? 'cause we need gas. i think it's more than t

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or people have to have wider bikes or folding bike.but having a heavy bike in a two-room apartment is very detrimental. i think that needs to be addressed in at san francisco. >> problems of bicycles and space needs. at least they're not having to carry their up cars up to their apartments. how you deal with that in copenhagen? >> i think people just throw their bicycle against the wall where they live normally. but it is a responsibility for the city. that is why we have parking spaces were people live and work and shop. -- where people live and work and shop. that is a discussion every time, what is adequate? >> in the netherlands, if you want to have a permit to build a house, it is mandatory that there is a place to park your bike. in rotterdam, they have the same situation. there, they put bicycle boxes on the street. the people who do not have space to park their by -- park their bike in the house, they can put their plight on the lockable shelters on the streets. in the netherlands, they provide for this problem. >> the amount o

a bike lending library. i think we are continuing to work with folks at mca and there foir bike program for how best to do this. this is an exciting legacy as well, creating this waterfront biking safety zone that people can be really excited about, so we're hoping that comes to the other as well. supervisor campos: the estimate on how many folks are likely to come in 2000 he -- 2013 vary widely. we cannot tell whether it is going to be 50,000 votes per day or 250,000 per day. planning to have on those contingencies? -- planning on those contingencies vary widely. give us a sense on how you are planning to deal with the unpredictability on what could happen in 2013. >> i think we are in the middle of that. i think the technical up -- technicalities will really detail more refined visitor protection based on what we're seeing in terms of the likely spectator destinations in using the people plan strategy as they have been laid out, what it will take to serve the demand. again, i want to come back to the point

jeff seres doubts there are too many bikes on the bridge for safety. >> typically the bike haves to go much slower when there is more congestion, which creates a traffic situation. >> support a speed limit for bikes, 10 miles an hour has been talked about, but not everyone is on board. >> i can't say i have an agreement with it. a little on the slow side to me. 10 miles an hour isn't much faster than walking speed really. >> the on going talks about bicycle safety regulations proposed will not have anything to do with the construction project, but you can bet all the crowds will develop on the eastern side of the bridge have some influence. ken. >> i would think walkers on the right, bikers on the left, but coming the other way. room for everybody as long as everyone is careful, light? >> we watched it today. and the tourists wobbled around and the walkers all over. it isn't going to happen. >> no rhyme or reason. don knapp, thank you. >>> the suspect in the brutal beating of giants fan, brian stowe, will take a lie detector test tomorrow. that's because his lawyers say that they have

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for some of them is it their first bike? >> yeah for some of our young people it is.the child or youth earn the bike for their first time is a wonderful thing. >> reporter: aaron swanton is the youth program manager at the shop. >> i think that element of work, you know, it's really good, kind of hard work, you know, there's a lot of fulfillment you get out of learning how to fix a bicycle. >> reporter: kevin applewhite came here when he was 13 and stayed so long he's now 19 and an employee. >> you learn how to be all together i guess a better person because you learn how to be around other people. >> reporter: that's not all they learn. the shop, part of a non-profit organization that survives more on donations than its actual business also offers their kids help with homework and a safe environment, and protection against the danger that lurks outside. >> there are kids who can't even walk home from the bike shop, because they're crossing other gang territories, so the guys in the shop have to help them to get home. >> reporter: kevin says he used to be part of the

we are aware of places like portland which designed their service for bikes to be used on the l.r.v.'s. there are tradeoffs involved in that. >> i realize it's a complex issue and that's exactly why i say that if we're going to hear this issue, i would certainly want to hear from more than just a bike coalition. >> i will make sure that that happens. just one thing with regard to the announcements on the subway, our recommendation is that when you do the atcs upgrade that the change be made. obviously we don't think -- you know, doing a change to the existing atcs would be wise. you know, that's very complicated. it took a long time to get the programmers to get the t third to show up correctly as the t third. but when we upgrade and replace it, we think there's an opportunity there to integrate that kind of announcement. those kinds of announcements are present in a lot of other systems. train control and train announcement systems. and we think that having it announced by the electronic voice which is very audible and which does the announcement every time is kind of the ideal way t

bike?ou say anything to them? >> everybody, i know you can believe in yourself. if you believe in yourself, you will know how to ride a bike. if you don't, you just keep practicing. you will get the hang of it. i know it. if you -- if you keep practicing, you will get the hang of it and then you can get better and better at it if you get -- if you do it. >> give me some thumbs up. >> thumbs up, everybody. >> all right. >> rock and roll! [ applause ] >> jimmy: that's inspiring. i've never had a pep talk from a 6-year-old before. did that inspire you at all, guillermo? >> yes, jimmy, inspired me. >> jimmy: you don't know how to -- you didn't know how before? >> no, jimmy -- >> jimmy: to ride a bike? >> now i believe in myself. now i know how to ride a bike. >> jimmy: you think as a result of this video, you know how to ride a bike? >> yes, i do. i believe in myself. >> jimmy: he believes in himself. i don't know why he's leaving but it's good -- oh, i see. because you know how to ride a bike.

and their ability to get to school and work. >> so the last four years, the bikes collected used bikesarts to send. >> there is something like this in the garage? that is fine. we can find parts. this will be perfect. >> this company's video shows how they packed hundreds into a shipping container and used every bit of space because it's costs $10,000. and there is a new partner called pods. putting together to give more so we hope these containers are filled. >> the the donated bikes are given to small stores like the one operating out of this shipping crate helping shop owners learn how to maintain bikes so the project creates jobs and provides a way for people to keep their bikes in good condition. so far they've spent 5,000 bikes and they want yours. >> so you can get stuff out of the garage. >> there is a win win. the program will find any sized bike. there is a list for you. just look under see it on tv. >> coming up, cal bears return from college world series. >> they didn't win it but have come >>> forget about spy kids. join me tonight for the hacker conference that is just fo

because you know how to ride a bike. so now you're going to get on the bike and -- look at that.orable. there he goes. [ cheers and applause ] be careful. okay. good, good, good. walk -- yes, walk the bike down the stairs. >> i'm so happy of myself. >> jimmy: we're all happy of yourself, guillermo. we're very, very -- oh, well. well, you know what, he had a good run. he's probably fine. his father was a pinata. [ laughter ] he'll be -- he'll be all right, right? i have great news for all you fellas out there. snooki from "jersey shore" is back on the market. snooki and her boyfriend of eight months, gianni leval, have reportedly broken up, which is very -- you know, if that drunken tangerine little angel can't find true love, what hope is there for the rest of us? they apparently ended their relationship while gianni was visiting snooki in italy where she's currently shooting season four of "jersey shore." so back to the zoo to pick out a new gorilla, i guess. [ laughter ] she'll bounce back. she has to. she's the size and color of a basketball. so -- [ laughter ] [ applause ] th

lanes and keep the bike lanes clean and keep to keep the streams out of the bike lanes ticket people from parking in the bike lanes and get the n.y.p.d. to stop parking in the basically and so there you go that's probably the biggest problem ok there you have it making the world safer for a bicyclist everywhere that would still make her case the united stats i was talking with people's rights a grand jury is investigating wiki leaks a key witness he's a friend of alleged wiki leaks informant bradley manning well he argues the goal is really to intimidate whistleblowers and to regulate journalism here is what he told our t.v. yesterday after he testified and pled the fifth mind you before the grand jury in alexandria virginia. i think that over time they're going to try to influence public opinion by launching these tactics mr childer personal rights association the u.s. government is trying to finish the job it started four years ago with the pentagon papers destination it is trying to find a matter to regulate journalism in media though domestically and internationally and i feel th

keep the keep the streams out of the bike lanes ticket people from parking in the bike lanes and get the n.y.p.d. to stop parking in the bike lanes there you go does probably the biggest ok there you have it making the world safer for bicyclists everywhere that would still make our case a nice dad. and that is going to do it for now for more on the stories we covered go to archie dot com slash usa also check out our you tube page at youtube dot com slash our teeth america all sorts of great videos on.

the mayor has made extending bike lines his priority. he said this will make this chicago to become a pioneer in protected bike lanes. . . >> i am proud that today we are going to have the first protected bike lanes in the city of chicago built with many more miles to come. . >> already the should city of chicago has set a trial location of the new bike lanes which are designed to shield and protect bikers. . >> and its about making the city more viable for business, more livable and more focused on the residents themselves here in the city. and depending on how well these new bike lanes are received will determine how soon the city proceeds with expanding the program to include 100 mi. of shielded back lanes. on the near north side robert gordon. . >> and now the carnets next and sports. ohhh. cheesecake. ok. what if i just had a small slice? i was good today i deserve it! or, i could have a medium slice and some celery sticks and they would cancel each other out, right? or...ok. i could have one large slice and jog in place as i eat it

bike lanes have helped. a bit controversial where i live is a bike lane. people do not see as many bikes, but we are seeing more and more common now that the bike lanes are coming in. that makes it safer for pedestrians. we have a bike way on a major street. you do not have as much time to cross, and you cut down one lane for the cars and a pedestrian can then walk more swiftly along the street. that is something that i have been supporting and want to see more of. >> switching gears, let's talk about the issues facing the city as a whole. what are some of the things that you feel could be improved upon? >> we could always go back to muni. part of the difficulty with muni is funding we are losing from the state. i think it is $65 million of year that we have lost. that creates a huge impact. we are also challenged by traffic. the buses are slow because they are contending cars crossing, double parked. we need to figure out how to create better use of our streets. looking at crosswalks, how you can have better timed crosswalks. maybe we could have more cros

get him up on the bike.idding. >> the minute he learned how to ride, that energy shifted in a different direction. >> how about the thumbs up? where did it come from? >> from -- from -- thumbs up -- oh, well -- >> rock and roll. >> thumbs up comes from stretch. >> is riding a bike one of your favorite things to do. >> and the rock and roll comes from shrek also. >> did you have any idea it could take off? >> no, i took the video, kat posted it for friends and family. it got out of hands. >> it is here. everyone in chicago is watching. it's all around the country and the world. you're making a lot of people happy. >> we're very proud of him. >> owen for president! >> thumbs up. >>> my favorite part is when they discover themselves on tv and it's like, my hands are moving my mouth -- i'm marvelous. >> like when you're on tv. i'm -- i'm so happy. >> what did he say, you'll get the hang of it? it's what i say every day when i come here. come on. you can do it. the more you practice. >> for me, it's like tieing t

in order to do that, we have to make walking and biking safe and attractive. happy to welcome of the director of walk sf, elizabeth stanton. >> every year, we see 800 people in san francisco could hit by cars. that is not taxable. this bond will be a great investment. it includes $50 million for streetscape improvements, to improve safety for pedestrians, and for cycling, all throughout the city. we really need this investment in making our streets safer. walk san francisco is supporting this on because we need safer streets for everyone to be able to walk. thank you. [applause] >> thank you, elisabeth. the executive director of the large and growing -- she would tell you how many members -- the san francisco bicycle coalition. >> i just want to thank the leadership for bringing this very important, by health, and timely topic to the forefront. it is not often that we actually see leadership passionate about this. it is true, it is not sexy, but there is a different from past years. people understand and are getting behind this issue. it does affect every walk

i thought we could talk about setting out on your bike. a computer for your bike.f you think that looks like an iphone or ipod touch it is, mike, you hold the pike. you cake your imoan. i'm going to try to punch your lights out. you put your iphone in here. it will show you speed and the angle of the hill you're going up and the gps. >> it gets wind speed. after your trip you can look at what it is that you've done, and track your gps and everything else as i try to get ipod touch out of the case. there it is. ipod touch in the case, then communicates wirelessly using a gadget at the bottom. >> only with the ipod touch? >> i-products. >> this is super computer. you take them on your trip, you're going the take your phone or whatnot. >> what is the bike for two? >> seasons bike. doesn't ride a fixy. >> get your friday bike. >> there you have it. team, have a great weekend. we're going to miss you. >> i'm gone for a whole week. ♪ [ woman ] sam begged and pleaded... so i sent him to camp. we'd earned lots of points with our new citi thankyou card... and i put them to

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