Sacramento Area Bicycle Advocates (SABA)
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Sacramento Area Bicycle Advocates (SABA) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to represent cyclists and whose aim is more and safer trips by bike. SABA works to increase public awareness of cycling, encourage people to bike, and improve conditions for cyclists. SABA informs government agencies and the public about the many environmental, public health, cost and other benefits of cycling. SABA educates bicyclists and motorists about bicycle safety. SABA is an award-winning organization, having received Clean Air Awards from the American Lung Association--Sacramento Emigrant Trails, a Civic Contribution Award from the League of Women Voters, and awards from the Sacramento Area Council of Governments and the California Transportation Foundation.
News Article Editorial: A timely Bike Month Soaring fuel prices nudge more commuters to pump bike pedals, not gas Back-Seat Driver: Bring tolerance as you run/bike/stroll on American River Parkway Earth Day festival's climate changes Families, business people create a new atmosphere at the environmental eventSacramento's old parking meters become bike racks Back-Seat Driver: Bicyclists, gear up for a great day Round and round they go: Region's bicyclers Sacramento ranks high in terms of commutes; other reasons to pedal around abound.Community colleges punting on auto use Study looks at improving bike and pedestrian accessPublic's ideas sought as county updates 15-year-old bike plan Tour of California: Here they come again Freeport reverts to 2-way Speeding and safety concerns bring change after 3 decadesGuest Commentary: Cyclists aren't invaders in Gold River Gold River fears invasion of commuter bicyclists It's the Law: Bike mantra: If it's night, use a light Law clarifies standards so police can issue citationsReflections: The joy of Sacramento's complete streets SACOG names 2007 regional award winners Editorial: Fear factor: Turn 7-mile slog into cycling joyWoodland to Davis via bike road? Bike plan rolling Folsom Lake College group urges biking to classesFighting fat and climate change Raising bar on biking Cited for success, Davis takes on new challengesDavid Holwerk: Raking ritual reflects a lack of street smarts Editorial notebook: City to cyclists: Keep out of downtown Celebrating bikes Davis marks anniversary of historic lanes with a conference, movies and a talk with foundersCycle City? Sacramento streets gearing up for cruisers and commutersUnloved bicycles clutter UC Davis Officials step up removal program to clear out eyesores, free rack spaceDrunken bicyclists land in jail CHP cracks down on those who pedal while inebriatedBike trail whole again after fire Hit the showers One man's mission: Build a path to unclogged roads A consensus builder courts allies for boosting mass transit spendingStreet change mapped out Work to convert Freeport and 21st Street to 2-way traffic will start in August.Parkway bicycle trail's repaving delayed a week Editorial: Complete the streets Bill would promote safer walking, bikingBike travel for air show encouraged Capital-area cyclists leave cars at home in May Getting into gear to aid the parkway Bicycle advocates hope to make inroads inside state buildings Back-Seat Driver: A million reasons to spin wheels Gate rising on street work Rail-crossing pact clears path to 2-way conversion of 21st Street, FreeportRide of your life Bike Commute Month encourages workers to give new meaning to 'day shift'Shower power New trail detour bypasses fire site Tracks nearly done -- clearing tainted dirt from parkway is next Officials want UP to move fast so popular section can reopen.Editorial: Don't forget cyclists Trestle detour frustates key commutersPedicab businesses get a leg up in city Council members line up for test rides on the bicycleTrestle fire pushed bike trail off the rails Riding into tomorrow New trail along the south bank of the American River, when finished, will serve cyclists and future residents of the scenic areaTime to complete river bike trails Editorial: Inconvenient truths If city is serious about climate change...Editorial: A bridge for parks? Time to consider linking Hoffman, HaganEditorial: Lessening the tragic toll on Sacramento streets Motorists, police and pedestrians all have key roles to play in reducing the carnagePedestrian bridges nixed Developer says Sunrise-Douglas overcrossings would block view at Anatolia MarketplaceMore carpool lanes: The right path? City's parkway ideas make some headway But Rancho Cordova bid for 'developed recreation' loses.Parkway plan not cheered by all Pedicab regulations clear City Council committee The city moved a step closer to opening roadways and sidewalks to rickshaws and bicycle taxis.Former ranger is still rolling along He uses the bike trail, has written of its past and now worries about its future.Work begins on Tower Bridge sidewalks Nava spins his wheels with '3-foot' bill Sidewalk to replace trees along Watt Avenue Pines' disappearance prompts phone calls asking whyWider berth for bicyclists sought to cut road deaths Bicycle safety advocates give lights to night riders Light On! volunteers will distribute more headlights on Wednesday eveningChanges urged in central city's traffic flow A bikeway blooms in Rio Linda, where freight trains once rolled Next, go for gold Sacramento earns the bronze for bicyclingArea transit officials envision a new era where autos share paths with bikes, pedestrians. Make room, motorists, your reign over the roads in Sacramento is about to end.Davis: Where the Platinum Meets the Pavement It’s been almost a year since Davis received the first-ever Platinum Level Bicycle Friendly Community Award from the League of American Bicyclists.Carless in Sacramento Could you live without an automobile? Meet folks who are getting around just fineTrail upkeep has cyclists downcast Pedal-power taxis gearing up Two pedicab companies are talking with the city about rules and locations.Back-road discovery A map shows cyclists where to find carefree - and - car - free adventures in Sonoma CountyA recipe for better bicycling Sacramento Bicycle KitchenState's highway chief touts bicycles to ease congested roads Department of Transportation chief Will Kempton bikes from his Folsom home to his office Wednesday to promote today's Bike-to-Work Day.Council pushes levee bicycle trail City negotiates to buy land but says it'll use eminent domain, if necessary.Readers speak up about policing those who pedal "At a time when we're bemoaning the price of gas, spending millions on air pollution, and cursing slow traffic, doesn't it show a little common sense to look for some small gesture to encourage bikers?"Back-seat Driver: Cyclist gets costly lesson on traffic law Loretta Schmitz is 70 and has been riding her bike around east Sacramento for 40 years.2-way traffic project has fans When Pat McKnight moved into her home on Larkin Way - just off of Freeport Boulevard - three years ago, there was one thing that bothered her.Congestion isn't only issue in transport plans Decision-makers need to hear from everyone as they formulate the new 25-year Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP).Stance against lanes upheld Call it bet-hedging, being prudent or even acquiescing.Road to Normalcy The pendulum is swinging back to bicyclingIt's a wheels thing More national recognition pumps up Davis' role as a mecca for bicyclistsBicyclists brave I-5 to get by flooded Discovery Park Sacramento Bee Editorial Cycling, recycling and that beloved ClawVolunteers build area trail bridges A core dozen helped build nine bridges over four yearsTrails - which way do they go? Study finds a need for consistent direction signs along the American RiverNo vehicle required No worries, no hurries for Roseville bike commuters who have found an alternative to gas-guzzlersRails to trails The light-rail extension to Folsom is a bonanza for outdoor recreation loversSupport SB 523 Improvements for bikes are worth the costCaltrans boss sets pace on Bike to Work Day Safety class targets young bike riders Intensive course helps kids boost visibility, build on-road skillsTower Bridge sidewalk project to start in May The plan will widen paths for bicyclists and pedestrians.Media savvy: KSTE calls a halt to bike dissing City plans riverbank bike path The proposed Two Rivers Trail atop the American River levee still faces some hurdles.Back-seat driver Joke at cyclists' expense falls flat with radio bossRecycling of bicycles proposed A bill aimed at encouraging reuse of two-wheelers would slap a $7 fee on new purchasesTrail of fears The American River Bike Trail is idyllic, as long as you don’t get maced, mugged or beaten with a rockBack-seat driver For urban bicyclists, car doors a scary road hazardBridging freeway-locked gaps The city plans a bustling R Street/riverfront areaSlower streets on city agenda Officials want to study a plan for more two-way traffic and bicycle lanesNew life for old nature project Funds no longer lacking for the proposed Dry Creek Parkway
Events SABA Volunteer Work & Pizza Party Thursday July 10th 2008 5:30 pm to 7:30 pmSABA General Membership Meeting Wednesday July 30th 2008 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm
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