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Celebrating The Success Of The Pedal Ahead Electric Bike Program
The Pedal Ahead electric bike program is changing lives and improving our environment. Since last September, it has made a positive contribution to: * Improving air quality * Fighting climate change * Helping San Diegans move throughout the region in a healthier, more sustainable way. Pedal Ahead’s e-bike riders have logged over 87,000 miles,…
Read MoreChair Nathan Fletcher, San Diego Gas & Electric Join Pedal Ahead Community Electric Bicycle Program to Celebrate Launch of SANDAG’s Bike Anywhere Week
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Event Celebrates Growing Trend of Electric Bicycles in San Diego to Promote Healthy Active Lifestyles, Sustainability, Building Communities and Workforce Development SAN DIEGO — (May 17, 2021) — San Diego County Supervisor Chair Nathan Fletcher and San Diego Gas & Electric joined with the Pedal Ahead community electric bicycle program to…
Read MorePedal Ahead program promotes healthful living less pollution
A new electric bicycle emission-reducing program is designed to serve as an alternative to auto transportation. Dubbed Pedal Ahead, the groundbreaking new program partners Rider Safety Visibility, a nonprofit, with District 4 Supervisor Nathan Fletcher, and region-wide business and community leaders. “By bringing e-bikes into our communities, we are creating opportunities for environmental sustainability, healthful…
Read MorePedal Ahead Kicks Off New Year with First E-Bike Maintenance, Safety and Young Adult Education Program
Pedal Ahead held its first E-Bike Maintenance, Bike Safety and Young Adult Education seminar on Saturday, February at Uptown Bicycles in Normal Heights. More than 20 Pedal Ahead e-bike riders were in attendance to have their e-bike checked and adjusted, and while they were waiting we had Barbarah Torres of Bike Clairemont run through a…
Read MoreOctober 24th Young Adult Education Program
Pedal Ahead Safe Bicycling Tips
E-Bike and Safety Equipment Checklist Before you head out, here are a few items you should take with you to help keep you safe on the roads. Always wear your helmet. Check tire pressure to ensure tires are firm. Use your NiteRider front and rear lights at all times. Wear your ArroWhere vest and other…
Read MoreSupervisor Fletcher & Rider Safety Visibility Launch Pedal Ahead Electric Bicycle Community Program
On September 22, Supervisor Nathan Fletcher, in partnership with the 501c3 Rider Safety Visibility (RSV), today launched Pedal Ahead, a two-year, emission-reducing program designed to serve as an alternative to automobile transportation in the fourth supervisorial district, with a particular focus on Chollas, City Heights, Encanto, Linda Vista, Rolando and Redwood Village. Pedal Ahead’s goal…
Read MoreRider Safety Visibility Receives Grant for Pedal Ahead, a Young Adult Workforce Development Program in Bicycle Industry
Job training is part of an innovative community electric bicycle incubator program Rider Safety Visibility (RSV), a San Diego-based nonprofit, has received a $200,000 grant to support workforce development training for young adults ages 18-26 in the burgeoning bicycle industry, which has seen significant sales growth amid the pandemic. The training and education component will…
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