Bike Coalition in the News

  • Group of people gathered outdoors at a rally or protest, some holding signs and a girl hugging a woman.

    We are calling for action after the fatal hit-and-runs in PB

    2/24/26

    Two fatal hit-and-run crashes in Pacific Beach have sparked urgent calls for safer streets. Families for Safe Streets, city leaders, and advocates urge speed reductions, protected bike lanes, and traffic calming. Chloé Lauer of the Bike Coalition emphasized that speed is the root cause, calling for safety-focused street design to prevent future tragedies.

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  • People riding bicycles on a city street with parked cars and storefronts.

    30th Street Bike Lanes Growing in Popularity

    2/23/26

    San Diego’s protected bike lanes on 30th Street have driven four straight years of increased ridership, showing sustained growth since installation in 2021. Annual trips more than doubled initially and continued rising as the lanes connected key destinations and served as a local example of how protected infrastructure boosts bike use.

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    Cyclist killed in Rancho Peñasquitos crash, renewing safety concerns (FOX5)

    12/11/25

    As e-bike use grows across San Diego, local officials and safety advocates are raising concerns about crashes, speed, and rider awareness. FOX 5 highlighted the Bike Coalition’s ongoing efforts to educate riders through e-bike safety classes, emphasizing that education is essential to keeping riders of all ages safe on our streets.

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  • Group of people riding and standing with electric bikes in a parking lot, wearing helmets, with a woman in blue gesturing.

    Can e-bikes make San Diego kids mobile and safe? (KPBS)

    9/10/25

    While e-bikes can give San Diego youth greater independence and make it easier to navigate hilly routes, emergency doctors warn they also lead to more serious injuries due to higher speeds and control challenges. A KPBS report followed one of our Bike Coalition classes teaching kids safe riding skills, highlighting that education is key to keeping young riders confident and protected on local streets. 

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  • A person riding a bicycle across a green striped crosswalk on a city street with trees and parked cars in the background.

    Vista reverses course on protected bike lanes months after installation (FOX5)

    8/2/25

    New infrastructure often takes time for people to adjust to, but Vista's City Council chose to remove protected bike lanes just months after installation, before the community had time to acclimate. Advocates warn this reactionary move prioritizes short-term discomfort over long-term safety for people who bike.

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  • A skid-steer loader with black and white striped safety barriers attached to its front is on a city street, near a sidewalk. The street has white lane markings, and there are trees and bushes in the background.

    Vista protected bike lanes removed after driver complaints, safety advocates push back (CBS8)

    7/30/25

    “If the logic is that a curb or barrier should be removed because a car might hit it, we risk setting a dangerous precedent,” said Chloé Lauer, responding to Vista’s decision to dismantle newly installed protected bike lanes following driver complaints.

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  • Traffic stop on the highway with police officers, a black van, and a person hanging from the vehicle with a bicycle wheel.

    Dash-cam: Bicycle collides with police motorcycle in Carlsbad (CBS8)

    7/18/25

    Kevin Baross, Education Manager with the San Diego County Bike Coalition, viewed the video and commented on the incident. "Obviously it's important to look where you're going. I think it'd be silly to say anything else," said Baross.

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    Advocacy Manager Ian Hembree on Bike Talk Podcast

    7/17/25

    Vista, California’s Mayor John Franklin says a fully installed protected bike lane is evidence of an “anti-vehicle agenda.” San Diego Bicycle Coalition Advocacy & Community Manager Ian Hembree sheds light (13:44). 

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  • A red electric bicycle with a wooden footrest attached, standing next to a white surfboard with a black circular fin and leash, on a sidewalk in a residential neighborhood with trees and houses in the background.

    Del Mar approves bike, e-bike ordinance that aligns with Solana Beach and Encinitas (Union Tribune)

    6/20/25

    “Regulations in accordance with the other cities would make the law clearer for both cyclists who are traversing all three cities  and law enforcement whose responsibility it is to enforce the law,” Ian Hembree, advocacy and community manager for the San Diego County Bicycle Coalition, said during public comment.

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  • Map of San Diego with marked routes and neighborhoods including Pacific Beach, Mission Bay, Ocean Beach, Sunset Cliffs, Point Loma, Clairemont, City Heights, San Diego Zoo, and surrounding areas.

    Speed Limits are About to Drop (Union Tribune)

    3/2/25

    Lower speed limits save both lives and money, says Ian. Reducing speeds has been proven to decrease crash severity and insurance costs, but speed limits alone aren’t enough. True safety comes from better street design—including narrower lanes, speed bumps, raised crosswalks, and protected bike lanes. With traffic fatalities still too high, these infrastructure changes are key to creating safer, more livable streets for everyone.

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  • A woman with short curly brown hair, wearing a blue top and a black scarf, standing in front of a bicycle wheel at an indoor event.

    Imperial Avenue Bikeway Project (CBS 8)

    2/10/25

    Chloé was recently featured in the news discussing the Imperial Avenue Bikeway Project, a transformative investment in Southeast San Diego. In her interview, Chloé highlighted how the project will improve safety, mobility, and business access, countering misconceptions that bike lanes hurt local businesses. Rather, protected bike lanes can boost foot traffic and revitalize storefronts. As the city works towards Vision Zero, the Bike Coalition continues advocating for complete streets that serve everyone.

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  • People gather at a rally for cyclists, with shoes and candles on the ground in front. A woman speaks at a podium with a sign reading 'Bike Coalition San Diego County'.

    Pain into Purpose (ABC 10)

    2/7/25

    After losing her husband Matt Keenan to a preventable bike crash in Mission Valley, Laura Keenan turned her grief into action. She co-founded Families for Safe Streets San Diego, advocating for safer intersections, lower speed limits, and protected bike lanes. Her work has already helped fund safety upgrades at San Diego’s 15 most dangerous intersections, and she continues to push for policies that protect vulnerable road users—especially children on their way to school. Laura’s fight for change is making our streets safer for everyone. She is also a Bike Coalition Board member.

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