As you are too well aware, Sonoma County this summer has seen an unusual number of traffic collisions resulting in the deaths of bicyclists. In the past 10 weeks, crashes with automobiles have killed five people who were riding bikes, and several other bicyclists have been injured in car/bike crashes.
We're all reeling from these losses. Sonoma County Bicycle Coalition acknowledges these events as tragedies, and continues to work to to improve safety and accessibility for everyone who wants to ride a bicycle in Sonoma County.
We believe the issue is far bigger than car vs. bike: it's a matter of overall traffic safety, and we're eager to partner with people and groups throughout the community to create a Sonoma County in which people use greater care when sharing our roadways -- whether we're driving, bicycling, or walking.
In the meantime, we must mourn those who have died.
Join Sonoma County Bicycle Coalition this Friday, August 3rd for a short, silent bicycle ride in honor of the bicyclists who've been killed or injured in Sonoma County this summer.
Details:
Meet at 5:30 at the County Administration Center at 500 Administration Drive. We will ride in silence south on Mendocino Avenue the short 2 miles to Old Courthouse Square. We'll use the bike lane and obey traffic laws. There will be speakers at the ride start and ride finish.
RSVP to Sandra@BikeSonoma.org to let us know you'll attend, and please forward to anyone who might like to join the ride.
Thank you.
