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Why is the SAPD ticketing bicycle riders?

Posted on July 28, 2014 by Art Pedroza Posted in Bicycles, Crime, Santa Ana 18 Comments

Is Council Member Michele Martinez’ bike registered?

Igmar Rodas, an outspoken activist on homeless and police issues, was cited by Santa Ana Police Officer S. Lopez on May 20 for riding an unlicensed bicycle and cycling on a sidewalk in the city’s Civic Center, according to the Voice of OC.

Rodas runs the SAPD – Stop Abusing People’s Derechos Facebook page. He is going to go to court this week on Wednesday to fight the bike ticket he received from the SAPD.

The city of Long Beach, which many biking advocates consider a regional leader on bike-friendliness, eliminated its bike license requirement in 2011. Los Angeles suspended its licensing program in 2009. Continue reading→

Three local high school grads near completion of their 4K mile bike trek for charity

Posted on July 21, 2014 by Art Pedroza Posted in Bicycles, Charities, Education, Santa Ana, SAUSD, Youth Activities Leave a comment

THREE YOUNG ADULTS FROM ORANGE COUNTY NEAR COMPLETION OF 4,000 MILE BICYCLE TREK CROSS-COUNTRY FOR CHARITY

THEIR JOURNEY ENDS IN YORKTOWN, VIRGINIA THIS WEDNESDAY

SURPRISE PARTY PLANNED IN ORANGE COUNTY SATURDAY

WHO: Healthnuts & Handlebars bicycle trekking team

Anthony Bui, Aileen Bui, and Hannah Pham, all recent college graduates with plans to enroll in medical and pharmacy school.

WHAT: After bike riding more than 4,000 miles across America, the trio will return home to Orange County to a surprise gathering of their friends, families and sponsors across 11 states raising awareness and more than $12,000 for the Kevin Armstrong MD Memorial Sports Foundation which benefits students in the Santa Ana Unified School District. Continue reading→

SAPD Traffic Safety Fair set for 5/31 at Pio Pico Elementary School

Posted on May 22, 2014 by Art Pedroza Posted in Bicycles, Education, Entertainment, Public Safety, Santa Ana, SAUSD, Youth Activities Leave a comment

The Santa Ana Police Department is hosting a Traffic Safety Fair on Saturday, May 31, 2014, from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 pm at Pio Pico Elementary, located at 931 W Highland St., in Santa Ana.

Highlights of the event:

Interactive safety stations focusing on Pedestrian Safety;
Bicycle Helmet Giveaway & Free Bicycle Registration
Test your bicycle skills in the Obstacle Course
Interactive games and Informational booths

Continue reading→

Bike Rally set for May 15 at OCTA HQ in Orange

Posted on May 13, 2014 by Art Pedroza Posted in Bicycles, Entertainment, OCTA, Orange, Santa Ana Leave a comment

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 13, 2014

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Joel Zlotnik (714) 560-5713, Eric Carpenter (714) 560-5697

NEWS ADVISORY: Bike Rally Set to Support Bike Month

WHAT: Officials from the Orange County Transportation Authority will lead a four-mile bike ride with bike enthusiasts from the Orange Metrolink Station to OCTA headquarters in Orange to celebrate May as Bike Month.

Following the ride, OCTA Chairman Shawn Nelson will discuss regional bikeways planning in Orange County. Those who participate in the ride will be entered into a drawing to win prizes such as a $50 gift card to P.F. Chang’s, a bike helmet and a one-hour free rental from Pedego. Continue reading→

Santa Ana to restrict select downtown streets to bikes and pedestrians on 10/5

Posted on May 12, 2014 by Art Pedroza Posted in Bicycles, Civic Affairs, Entertainment 2 Comments

City of Santa Ana

Community Alert: Change of Date & Longer, Improved Route Announced for “SOMOS” Santa Ana’s First Ciclovia

SANTA ANA, CA – The City of Santa Ana is proud to host Orange County’s first ever Ciclovia – an open streets event where the streets will be closed to cars and opened to bikers, walkers and runners. SOMOS or “Sunday On Main Open Streets” is scheduled for Sunday, October 5, 2014 from 9 am to 4 pm.

“Hosting the County’s first ever ciclovia is a great way to promote health and to get our community excited about being active. It’s another step in making Santa Ana one of the safest and friendliest bike communities in the County while promoting economic development at the same time,” said Councilwoman Michele Martinez. Continue reading→

You could win a free bike at Bike to Work event on May 7

Posted on April 30, 2014 by Art Pedroza Posted in Bicycles, Civic Affairs, Santa Ana Leave a comment

City of Santa Ana

Community: PROMOTE HEALTHY LIVING & EARN A CHANCE TO WIN A FREE BICYCLE AT UPCOMING ‘BIKE TO WORK’ EVENT MAY 7TH

SANTA ANA, CA (April 8, 2014) – The City & OCTA invite everyone to participate in Bike to Work Day on May 7th. The event begins at 7am at the Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center and will include a blessing of the bikes ceremony before biking to City Hall at 8am. This event is being held to encourage residents to be active, bike to work, and promote healthy living. We are very excited to have Jax Bicycle Center participate and partner with the City to give participants an opportunity to win prizes including two bicycles. Continue reading→

OCTA dedicates BikeShare Program to celebrate Earth Day

Posted on April 18, 2014 by Art Pedroza Posted in Bicycles, Fullerton, OCTA, Orange County Leave a comment

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 18, 2014

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Joel Zlotnik (714) 560-5713, Eric Carpenter (714) 560-5697

NEWS ADVISORY: OCTA Dedicates BikeShare Program to Celebrate Earth Day

WHAT: The Orange County Transportation Authority is hosting a BikeShare Dedication and Earth Day event to celebrate a greener way to travel.

The BikeShare launch is part of OCTA’s continued efforts to improve mobility by offering quick, point-to-point trips as an alternative to traveling by car. OCTA hopes residents will use the bike sharing program to link with transit services, closing the gap between commuters’ starting points and their final destinations, often called the last-mile connection. Continue reading→

Santa Ana grads give back to the community by bike riding across America

Posted on April 15, 2014 by Art Pedroza Posted in Bicycles, Charities, Education, Santa Ana, SAUSD Leave a comment

Santa Ana Grads Give Back to SAUSD Community by Riding Across America

HEALTHNUTS AND HANDLEBARS TEAM COMPETES IN TOUR DE CALIFORNIA RACE TRAINING FOR CROSS-COUNTRY TREK

Anthony Bui, his sister Aileen, and girlfriend Hannah Pham, otherwise known as Healthnuts and Handlebars, have been on a serious training regimen to prepare themselves for their upcoming three-month bicycle trek on the TransAmerica Trail from Oregon to Virginia.

Both Bui siblings are graduates of Saddleback High School, while Pham is a graduate of Fountain Valley High School. All three are college graduates who wanted to make the trip before attending professional post-graduate schools in healthcare fields. The Buis are headed to medical schools and Pham to pharmacy school. Continue reading→

Bike to Work Day event set for 5/7 at the Regional Transportation Center

Posted on April 10, 2014 by Art Pedroza Posted in Bicycles, Entertainment, OCTA, Santa Ana Leave a comment

City of Santa Ana

PROMOTE HEALTHY LIVING & EARN A CHANCE TO WIN A FREE BICYCLE AT UPCOMING ‘BIKE TO WORK’ EVENT MAY 7TH

This event is being held to encourage residents to be active, bike to work, and promote healthy living. We are very excited to have Jax Bicycle Center participate and partner with the City to give participants an opportunity to win prizes including two bicycles. Continue reading→

First Santa Ana Ciclovia set for Oct. 12

Posted on April 8, 2014 by Art Pedroza Posted in Bicycles, Santa Ana Leave a comment

Save-the-Date printed just in time for Jeff Miller’s bike ride and presentation today. Santa Ana’s first ciclovia is set for Sunday, October 12, 2014.

For more specifics check the save-the-date card posted below. The head of the Alliance for Biking and Walking, Jeff Miller, provided great lessons to the Santa Ana Community at both the bike ride around town and later with his talk to 60 folks that attended at the Garfield Community Center. Continue reading→

Conversation about making Santa Ana a Bike Friendly City set for 4/7

Posted on April 6, 2014 by Art Pedroza Posted in Bicycles, Civic Affairs, Entertainment, Gerardo Mouet, Parks and Recreation, Santa Ana 2 Comments

Santa Ana Parks and Recreation Agency Director Gerardo Mouet is hosting a “Conversation with Jeff Miller,” the head of the Alliance for Biking & Walking, a North American coalition of more than 200 state and local advocacy organizations, on Monday, April 7, 2014, at 6 pm, at the Garfield Community Center located at 850 Brown St., in Santa Ana.

The conversation will center on making Santa Ana a more bike friendly city. They will also talk about the prospects of Santa Ana having a community biking event on a major street on a Sunday – “A Santa Ana Ciclovia.” Continue reading→

Santa Ana to host a Bicycle Safety Forum today at the Main Library

Posted on February 22, 2014 by Art Pedroza Posted in Bicycles, Entertainment, Public Safety, Santa Ana Leave a comment

City of Santa Ana, Downtown Orange County

Community Alert: Santa Ana Hosts Bicycle Safety Forum

SANTA ANA, CA (February 4, 2014) – The public is invited to a Bicycle Safety Forum at the City of Santa Ana’s Main Library on Saturday, February 22nd, 2014 from 3 to 5 p.m. The purpose of this forum is to provide the community with the opportunity to focus on the safety challenges that exist when you bike in Santa Ana. Participants of all ages are welcome, and are not limited to only bicyclists.

The community will have the opportunity to participate in a survey, and join different feedback focus stations to provide ideas and suggestions that will be used to help in the development of a bicycle safety program for the community. Continue reading→

OC premier of “Rising from Ashes” set for 2/24 at the West Coast Theater

Posted on February 20, 2014 by Art Pedroza Posted in Bicycles, Charities, Entertainment, Movies, Santa Ana Leave a comment

One night only! Join our 50 Mile Ride for Rwanda fans on Monday Feb 24 at the exclusive OC premier of “Rising from Ashes”, an inspiring true story about the rise of the Rwandan National Cycling Team. The film will be presented at the historic West Coast Theater in old town Santa Ana (near the Civic Center). Doors open at 6:30pm and the screening starts at 7:00pm. After the film you’ll get to meet the filmmakers as well as Team Rwanda member Rafiki Uwimana (the one with the infectious smile and the boundless enthusiasm for life).

“Rising from Ashes” is a feature length documentary about two worlds colliding when cycling legend Jock Boyer moves to Rwanda to help a group of struggling genocide survivors pursue their dream of a national team. As they set out against impossible odds both Jock and the team find new purpose as they rise from the ashes of their past. (Note from Doug: I’ve seen the documentary a few times, with audiences of all types – and I guarantee you’ll be inspired and encouraged by the message – whether you are a cyclist or not). Continue reading→

Valentine’s Day Bike Ride, Dance-A-Thon and Festival set for today

Posted on February 15, 2014 by Art Pedroza Posted in Bicycles, Dance, Entertainment, Family, Health and Medical, Santa Ana Leave a comment

Latino Health Access is hosting a Wellness Corridor Valentine’s Day Bike Ride, Dance-A-Thon and Festival today at Corazones Verdes Park, located at 602 E. Fourth St., in Santa Ana. The bike ride starts at 10 am and the festival activities start at 12 noon.

The festival includes: Continue reading→

SAPD Traffic Safety Fair set for Jan. 18 at Madison Park

Posted on January 11, 2014 by Art Pedroza Posted in Bicycles, Entertainment, Parks and Recreation, Public Safety, Santa Ana Leave a comment

The SAPD will be hosting a Traffic Safety Fair on Saturday, January 18, 2014, from 11 am to 2 pm, at Madison Park, located at 1528 S. Standard Ave., at Edinger. The event will feature:

Pedestrian Safety – with a simulated walking path and participate in interactive safety stations
A bicycle helmet giveaway (limited supply)
Test your bicycle skills with an Obstacle Course
Register your bicycle with the police and receive a FREE bicycle safety check inspection Continue reading→