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2017 Accomplishments

Advocacy Vision Zero Sacramento What we did: As part of the Vision Zero Task Force, we’ve been working with public agency, nonprofit and community partners to develop an action plan for reaching the City of Sacramento’s goal of eliminating all […]
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Gas tax hike to fund road repairs

Tomorrow the state tax on gasoline will go up by 12 cents, the first increase in 23 years. Over the next 10 years, the tax increase, along with increases in other fuel-related taxes and fees, will generate $54 billion for […]
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More bikes on more of the ARP

The Sacramento County Recreation and Parks Commission has given its final approval for implementation of the off-paved path cycling pilot in the Woodlake and Cal Expo areas of the American River Parkway near downtown Sacramento. The 3-year pilot program will […]
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Frank Cirill, 1922-2017

The American River Parkway is one of the region’s most important natural and recreational amenities. If riding, walking or paddling along the Parkway is part of what makes the region special for you, you owe a debt of thanks to […]
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Make the most of your new bike

If a new bike arrived at your house this holiday season, here are some tips to make sure you’re ready to roll. 1. Get it checked. If your bike came from a big-box store, have your local bike shop check […]
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SABA’s year in review: 2016

SABA works in three main areas — advocacy, community engagement and technical assistance — to help create the conditions that enable more people to confidently choose a bike as safe, convenient everyday transportation. Here are the highlights from 2016: Advocacy […]
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SACOG honors SABA for arena work

What an incredible honor to be recognized by the Sacramento Area Council of Governments with a SACOG Salutes award for our part in the collaborative effort to prevent ‘carmageddon’ during the opening of Golden 1 Center! We are one of […]
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2016 Accomplishments

SABA works in three main areas — advocacy, community engagement and technical assistance — to help create the conditions that enable more people to confidently choose a bike as safe, convenient everyday transportation. Here are highlights from our work this […]
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SABA supports Measure B

Measure B on the Nov. 8 ballot can help fix Sacramento County’s most hazardous streets for people on bikes. SABA supports Measure B and urges a YES vote. On Nov. 2, 2015, bicyclist Margaret Bengs was fatally injured on Fair […]
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Bike-friendly report card

In awarding Sacramento the silver Bicycle Friendly Community designation, the League of American Bicyclists provided this report card.
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