Morgan Hill Bicycle and Pedestrian Advocacy Group - BPAG

07/09/2021

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Hello It’s an exciting time to be on the go. Our options to get where we’re going are practically limitless. Technology has connected us to anywhere in the world. But, as people, we are more disconnected than ever. We created Go Safely as a resource to help Californians get where they are going ...

07/06/2021

2021 Silicon Valley Bike Summit Awards Voting
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PLEASE VOTE FOR MORGAN HILL's project for PROJECT OF THE YEAR!

🟩Buffered Green Bike Lane, Morgan Hill, Santa Clara County - The city being split by Highway 101, an East West connection between both sides of the City was vital. Crucial to this plan was the creation of a paved bike path and the improvements to Main Avenue. Main Avenue was originally planned as a four lane roadway and currently has a ROW that belongs to the City and the County. In 2021, the City completed an improvement project that created buffered bike lanes with sections of green striping at intersections. To complete this an additional section of sidewalk had to be constructed and the roadway expanded in one area. With the completion of the project bicycles now can connect from the east and west side of the City.🟩
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✅VOTE HERE ‼️✅
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScnI-R9toM4iHJ40tdFHQHLIMGEhJdY9RPN6g-3767wXTTAqw/viewform

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This year the Silicon Valley Bike Summit will be held online on Aug 12 & 13, 2021. For the sixth year in a row, we are presenting awards for the Person, Program and Project.

We held open nominations in May-June 2021. Voting is open until July 15, 2021. Please only vote once.

Award Categories:

• Person of the Year –volunteer; elected official; or city, county, or other agency staff whose efforts go above and beyond to ensure safe and comfortable bicycling.
• Project of the Year – bike lane (buffered, green, or protected), bike bridge, bike boulevard, bike box, bike parking, bike trail, etc. that brings more people on to bikes.
• Program of the Year – education and encouragement programs or bike plans that shift the needle to get more people on bikes.

We hope you'll join us at this year's Silicon Valley Bike Summit! For more information, please visit: https://bikesiliconvalley.org/summit/

This year the Silicon Valley Bike Summit will be held online on Aug 12 & 13, 2021. For the sixth year in a row, we are presenting awards for the Person, Program and Project. We held open nominations in May-June 2021. Voting is open until July 15, 2021. Please only vote once. Award Categories: • Pe...

06/17/2021

Check out the City of Morgan Hill's NEW Explore More in Morgan Hill Map!

Our community has outstanding access to amenities ranging from a quaint, but bustling downtown, recreation facilities built for all ages, and abundant trails and natural open spaces.
Use this Explore More in Morgan Hill Map, along with our suggested itineraries to get out and ride confidently (and often!) around town.

Bicycling info, tips, and related information.

05/20/2021

Pledge to Ride to win Prizes during Bike Month and get your BTWD bag!

05/19/2021

Morgan Hill has 3 Energizer Stations. Stop by and get your swag bag

Register for Bike Month and Bike to Wherever Day to compete, have fun, and win prizes!

05/17/2021

Bike to Wherever Day

City of Morgan Hill Hosts Energizer Station

11:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Bike to Wherever Day is on Friday, May 21, 2021, and the City of Morgan Hill will be hosting an Energizer Station to support participating riders in the community! The Energizer Station will be located near the Centennial Recreation Center on the West Little Llagas Creek Trail from 11:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Plan your route and stop by for some fun giveaways.

To get on the list for this year’s complimentary Bike to Wherever bike bags, register your pledge to ride at https://bikesiliconvalley.org/btwd/. We hope to see you there!

👉Be sure to stop by all 3 Energizer Stations 1) Centennial Rec Center, 2) MH Library and 3) Bike Therapy on Depot! 🚲 🚲 🚲 🚲 🚲 🚲

10/26/2020

Exciting things are happening to improve cycling and pedestrian routes in Morgan Hill!

Soon we will have a safe route from downtown. Morgan Hill to Coyote Creek trails (and visa versa) with 1 mile being vehicle free!

For additional information and updates, please visit https://www.morgan-hill.ca.gov/485/Capital-Improvement-Program

05/27/2020

Whether you’re on two wheels, four wheels, slow lanes, or bike lanes, let’s all and .

During this shelter-in-place, there has been an increase in walking and biking activity on many roadways throughout the county.

Tips for driving in residential districts:
• Be alert and watch for bicyclists and pedestrians
• Allow at least 3 feet of space when passing bicyclists
• Do not use bicycle lanes for parking or passing
• Look for bicyclists before opening a car door or pulling out from a parking space

Follow these safety tips while riding:
• Ride with the flow of traffic
• Hand signal all turns
• Obey traffic signs and signals
• Yield to pedestrians

03/05/2020

During the five-year time frame, San Jose had nearly three times the number of cyclist-involved collisions as the county’s next largest city, Sunnyvale.

02/19/2020

BPAG is working to start a Bike-Friendly Business program right here in Morgan Hill.
WHAT IS THAT? Read this article. We'll be sharing more info soon.

A variety of options touches off a virtuous cycle of economic development and community building.

02/19/2020

Yay Ladies!!!

Patricia Baker established multiple track-cycling records in her age group after taking a 20-year break from racing