*UPDATE* Call for a Bicycle Friendly Highway One
As a follow up to our post earlier this week regarding a recent resurfacing of Highway 1, this issue has gained attention on the local, state and national level from a few of our partners.
From the SLO Tribune, photo by Lyman Evans.
Local – On Wednesday, January 9th, at the monthly SLOCOG Board Meeting, over 60 people showed up to show support for a fix of this new road surface. Multiple local news stories have covered the issue, and the conversation is growing.
- Cyclists: Hwy. 1 north of Cambria too rough to ride – SLO Tribune
- Local cyclists in a huff about a rough road – SLO Tribune
- …with more to come!
State – Our friends at the California Bicycle Coalition in Sacramento are aware of the issue, and we are working closely with them as well.
National – Adventure Cycling Association, a national group representing over 45,000 members, wrote an insightful blog post on the issue. They cite this Pacific Coast route as it’s most popular bicycle tourism route.
You – Add your voice to the nearly 600 people who have already signed the online petition, and we will be sure to keep you updated as the process unfolds.
Potholes, some several inches deep, are seen outlined in the bike lane after having been camouflaged by the repaving. From the SLO Tribune. Photo by Joe Johnston
