February Active Transportation News

SMPD Bulletin

News: 

• Hit and Run: According to SMPD, a cyclist hit an elderly pedestrian near the intersection of Baldwin and Highland last Saturday (2/3) around 10:00AM, and fled the scene without rendering aid. There's very little additional information, and SMPD issued a bulletin (above). If you witnessed the incident, please contact SMPD. My heartfelt sympathies to the victim and fervent wishes for a speedy and full recovery from her injuries. This group works for safer streets for ALL road users, and fleeing the scene of a collision, especially when injuries are involved, is a crime. Rendering aid is basic human decency. Fellow cyclists, let's remember to obey traffic laws and use caution, especially when there are pedestrians around. 
• Local Transit: The city has issued a call for proposals for local transit services to replace or improve the current Gateway Coach. 
• State Assembly Candidates: The March 5 primary features an election for the open state Assembly seat for our district. State funding for transit and active transportation programs is critical to meet California's climate goals and transportation needs. At a recent candidate forum at PCC, 3 of the 4 candidates provided their views on a variety of subjects, including housing, education, and safer streets. Former Sierra Madre Mayor John Harabedian was the only Assembly candidate absent. One of the candidates, Claremont Councilmember Jed Leano, who has championed transit and safer streets in that city, has received the endorsement of the California Bicycle Coalition.
  

Hot Links: 

• Sierra Madre's Max Romero, a member of the Transportation Subcommittee, calls for bus lanes on Colorado Blvd in Pasadena. (Pasadena Now)  
• Five better ways to do traffic safety education (Streetsblog USA).