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On Sharrows and Sharing the Road in Ojai

by Suza Francina September 1, 2010

If you travel on Grand Avenue, you’ve probably noticed the new shared-lane bicycle arrows, or “sharrows” (a word coined from “share” and “arrows”). These internationally recognized pavement markings, along with soon-to-come “Share the Road” signs and other visual cues, are intended to remind drivers of their legal obligation to share…

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Biking to Matilija Junior High and other Ojai Schools

by Suza Francina August 19, 2010

Proposal for Matilija Junior High Biking to School Program, by  Kelly Pasco and Suza Francina

Junior High is a great time for empowering kids by getting them into the routine of riding their bicycles everyday. When high school comes, many will make the choice of commuting by bicycle and will…

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OVGC: Letter to Vons Corp re: Bike Racks

by Tyler Suchman May 23, 2010

Following is a letter to the Vons Corporation from the fine folk at the Ojai Valley Green Coalition. At issue is that Vadnais Investments, the owner of the Ojai Vons shopping center, has historically refused to allow or install bike racks, despite Vons’ public commitment to sustainability initiatives.
My two cents:…

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A New Look at the Top Ten Reasons for Making Ojai a Bicycle-and-Pedestrian Friendly Community

by Suza Francina May 15, 2010

Celebrate Bike-to-Work Week, May 17– 21, 2010
May is National Bike Month, and the League of American Bicyclists is partnering with hundreds of cities across the country to promote Bike-to-Work Week from May 17-21 and Bike to-Work Day on Friday, May 21.
If you grew up in Ojai fifty years ago,…

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Pedaling Toward a Greener Ojai: Moving Forward On Our Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan

by Suza Francina April 21, 2010

Good news for Ojai! The US Department of Transportation has declared that the needs of pedestrians and cyclists must be placed alongside, not behind, those of motorists. In what amounts to a true paradigm shift, the automobile will no longer be the prime consideration in federal transportation planning.

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Letter to the City from John van Houten, M.D., “It is time for Ojai to take a new look at the existing Bike Plan”

by Suza Francina April 11, 2010

The Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan will be on the Ojai City Council Agenda, Tuesday, April 13, 2010. (See article below or click here) http://www.ojaipost.com/2010/04/bicyclepedestrian_master_plan.shtml
John van Houten, M.D., sent the following cover Letter concerning the City’s Bike/Ped Plan to Ojai City staff and Council in September, 2009.
To the Ojai City…

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Good News for Ojai: Feds Deem Pedestrians, Cyclists and Motorists Equals

by Suza Francina March 21, 2010

Thanks to Ojai bicycle/pedestrian advocate John van Houten, M.D., for calling my attention to this article.
As the new Chair of the Ojai Valley Green Coalition Transportation Committee this is the best news for making Ojai a model bicycle/pedestrian friendly city that I’ve seen in years. It will help us move…

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It’s About the Bike: A Doctor’s Prescription for a Healthy, Wealthy and Green Ojai

by Suza Francina September 19, 2009

Guest Editorial by John van Houten, M.D.
The city of Ojai has made a concerted effort to become a “green” city in the past few years. However, it has ignored one very effective way to be more environmentally responsible, and that is by promoting cycling as an alternative form of transportation.
Ojai…

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Ojai’s First Ride of Silence

by Suza Francina May 16, 2008

Please join in for Ojai’s 1st Ride of Silence, a nation-wide event of solidarity and remembrance for cyclists who have been fatally injured, hit, or harrased while riding on the road. Together we ride 8 miles in silence at a slow and steady pace.
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Meet 5:30 pm @…

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Pedaling Toward Cleaner Cities –When Will Ojai Catch Up?

by Suza Francina May 16, 2008

(Thanks to Sally Carless for sending this article by Alison Raphael, OneWorld US, May 13, 2008.)
What single silver bullet can simultaneously reduce air pollution and oil dependency, roll back urban congestion, and fight obesity?
It’s not a pill, nor a complicated formula concocted by the World Bank. People around the world…

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