The Santa Ana Police Department is hosting the 2015 National Night Out and Traffic Safety Fair on Tuesday, August 4th from 4 p.m.- 7 p.m. at Jerome Park, located at 726 S. Center Street, in Santa Ana.
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Santa Ana announces first Bike Huts in Orange County
City of Santa Ana, Downtown Orange County
Community: Santa Ana Announces First Bike Huts in Orange County
At the start of Bike to Work Week, the City of Santa Ana announced earlier today that it is the first city in Orange County to install integrated modular bike huts. The Santa Ana Bike Huts offer enclosed, secure bike parking where monthly and annual members can store their bikes for the day or for a short duration. Each unit is accessible via a card reader or key code, and is equipped with vertical tracks to support/lock 12 bicycles. They are solar powered, have security lighting, and video surveillance.
Four bike huts have been installed throughout the City – two in Downtown, one in the Civic Center, and one at the Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center (SARTC). The bike huts are part the City’s bicycle master plan and overall effort to improve bicycle infrastructure and increase bicycle use throughout the City. Continue reading
Bicyclist was dragged about 200 feet after he ran into the rear wheels of a big rig
An 18-year-old bicyclist was badly injured Friday in Santa Ana when he ran into the rear wheels of a big rig and was dragged about 200 feet, as we reported on Friday.
The mishap occurred around 1:10 p.m. in the 2200 block of West 1st Street, according to the O.C. Register.
The bicyclist was riding east along the sidewalk on West 1st Street. He reportedly tried to enter the intersection at South Center Street when he ran into the rear wheels of the truck, which was going east on West 1st Street and had turned onto South Center Street. Continue reading
Accident between a big rig and a bicyclist causing heavy traffic at 2200 W. 1st St.
The Santa Ana Police Department is reporting on their Facebook page that there has been a collision between a big rig and a bicyclist at the 2200 block of West 1st Street, which is near the intersection with Center Street.
The SAPD says that traffic is heavy in the area. Continue reading
Bicyclists are invited to participate in the OCTA’s Bike Month events
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 22, 2015
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Joel Zlotnik (714) 560-5713, Eric Carpenter (714) 560-5697
Bicyclists are invited to participate in OCTA’s Bike Month events
ORANGE – Bicyclists of all ages can improve their health, help the environment and cut the cost of driving by celebrating Bike Month with the Orange County Transportation Authority.
Bike Month was established nearly 60 years ago to showcase the benefits of bicycling and to encourage more people to try it. Those who pledge to participate in Bike Month in May at www.OCBikeMonth.com will be entered for a chance to win a free bike. Continue reading
The City Council is finally going to repeal their mandatory bike registration ordinance
The Santa Ana City Council will be voting at their next meeting on an agenda item that will repeal their idiotic Bicycle Licencing and Registration Ordinance.
This ordinance allows the Santa Ana Police Department to ticket residents who don’t register their bikes – but you can only register them at the SAPD’s headquarters during office hours. Ridiculous! This ordinance was clearly intended for the harassment of those who are not well to do.
Here is the language of the proposed action by the City Council: Continue reading
SAUSD School Board candidate Cano calls for improved student pedestrian and bike safety
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Angie Cano, rcano@uci.edu, 714-957-5744
Santa Ana School Board Candidate calls for initiatives to raise pedestrian and bicycle safety
SAUSD candidate Angie Cano wants Santa Ana students safer, smarter and more protected
Santa Ana, California – Santa Ana Unified School Board candidate Angie Cano wants all the students in her hometown protected against alarming increases in pedestrian and bicycle injuries from vehicles.
Cano has personally experienced the dangers faced by Santa Ana youth today. She was raised in Santa Ana and is a Segerstrom High School honors graduate. Cano is now completing a triple major in Economics, Political Science and Spanish Literature at UC Irvine.
“The rising number of injuries and fatalities to students who walk or bike to school is simply unacceptable,” said Cano. “Even one accident is one accident too many.” Continue reading
How many Santa Ana residents will be ticketed at the upcoming Ciclovia?
Gerardo Mouet, executive director of the City of Santa Ana’s parks, recreation and community services agency, told the OC Register this week that “Santa Ana is the county seat and the most urban section in the county. Biking and walking in an urban setting is of growing interest, and Santa Ana is a great place to illustrate this trend to the entire county.”
Mouet is very proud of the fact that Santa Ana will be hosting 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.
But here is the problem – the City of Santa Ana has a mandatory bike registration program in place that is run by the Santa Ana Police Department. If your bike is not registered with the police they can stop you and actually give you a pricey ticket! Hardly any of our residents know about this program. How many people are they going to ticket at the Ciclovia? Continue reading
Santa Ana’s first Ciclovia is set for Oct. 5
City of Santa Ana
SANTA ANA, CA (September 25, 2014) – 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.
The 3 mile route in Santa Ana includes Orange County’s hottest downtown, as named in Orange Coast magazine, the Historic Old City Hall just south of Third Street and the Historic South Main Business District. This route connects Historic south Main Street with the City’s vibrant downtown. The event is free and participants are encouraged to come out and run, bike or walk the route. Entertainment and activities such as 15 minute sessions of zumba, a karaoke stage and various children activities will also be featured throughout the route. Continue reading
City seeks public input to make walking and biking safer and easier in DTSA
City of Santa Ana
Public invited to attend 3-day design workshop on September 25-27
SANTA ANA, CA – Imagine downtown Santa Ana as a bicycle and pedestrian-friendly environment that encourages visitors and residents to park their cars and enjoy the city up close! That is the goal for Santa Ana city planners and a team of consultants who are embarking on development of the Downtown/Transit Zone Complete Streets Plan.
Complete Streets provide opportunities for increased physical activity by incorporating features that promote regular walking, bicycling and transit use into just about every street. A benefit that results from this approach would include improvements that make it easier and safer to travel between the Transportation Center and Downtown Santa Ana on foot, by bicycle or public transit. Continue reading
OCTA to commemorate the opening of the OC Loop Link on 9/18
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Sept. 16, 2014
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Joel Zlotnik (714) 560-5713/Eric Carpenter (714) 560-5697
NEWS ADVISORY: Officials to Commemorate Opening of OC Loop Link
WHAT: Officials from the Orange County Transportation Authority will be cutting the ribbon to commemorate the completion of a 2-mile segment of the OC Loop along the Coyote Creek biking and walking trail. This segment completion is part of an ongoing effort to create 66 miles of seamless bikeway and pedestrian connections across Orange County. Today, about 70 percent of the OC Loop is already in place and being used daily by thousands of bikers, walkers and runners.
WHEN: 3 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 18
WHERE: Behringer Athletic Facility, 15900 Alicante Road, La Mirada, CA 90638
WHO: Scheduled speakers include: Continue reading
Orange County Bike Loop update
By Supervisor Shawn Nelson
Supervisor Nelson visited Anaheim City Hall on Tuesday, August 12 to update council members and residents about the progress on the Orange County Bicycle Loop. This 66-mile trail for commuting and recreational activities is about 70% complete with only a few remaining gaps to fill along Pacific Coast Highway and the northern portion of the county.
Closing the gaps in the OC Loop would increase connectivity, expand transportation options and enhance recreational opportunities. OCTA and other stakeholders, including local cities, are working with the County of Orange on a feasibility study to close the remaining gaps. The study will provide the cities with grant-ready information to help them secure funding. Learn more about the OC Loop and the study here.
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Why is the SAPD ticketing bicycle riders?
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
Santa Ana to restrict select downtown streets to bikes and pedestrians on 10/5
City of Santa Ana
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
OCTA dedicates BikeShare Program to celebrate Earth Day
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