Starting in August, BART will ease restrictions on its bike-boarding policy, allowing them on all trains on Fridays. BART does not allow bikes onboard certain trains during the morning and evening commutes, in an effort to ease crowding. However, the agency is embarking on a goal to double usage rates for bicyclists on its system, and as part of that the agency will engage in a pilot project to allow bikes all day on Fridays. Read More

The Golden Gate Bridge district opted to delay action Thursday on a proposed 10 mph bike speed limit on the span, following backlash from cyclists.Although a yearlong study on bike and pedestrian patterns on the bridge found no significant safety concerns, district officials recommended imposing the speed limit with a $100 fine for violators that is likely to be much higher when other fees are imposed. Read More

Getting around the Peninsula by bike or public transit can be a challenge with budget cuts and increased congestion, but citizen groups are daring residents to get out of their cars and reduce the carbon footprint as part of the second Drive Less Challenge. Founded in 2009 by the Menlo Park Green Ribbon Citizens’ Committee, the challenge urges participants to get from place to place by walking, biking, car-pooling or taking public transportation instead of driving alone. Read More