Cargill Salt Pond Development a Bad Idea for San Francisco Bay

On a recent trip to Coyote Hills, a park on the east side of the San Francisco Bay, with a class of kindergarteners, we learned about marshland and a bit about salt ponds. Standing on the top of a hill, we looked out across the bay, and touching a flower one boy remarked that it “feels beautiful.” I was reminded of the mind of 5 year-olds and how sometimes they hit each other without realizing and you have to remind them to be aware of their surroundings. Coyote... Read More

Bike to Work Day

Spring is finally here in most of the country, which means it’s time to dust off your bike and hit the road. In the San Francisco bay area, today happens to be Bike to Work Day, an event which encourages commuters to try commuting by bicycle as an alternative form of transportation. My “how I get around Seattle” bike The benefits are threefold: 1. Health – bicycling is an excellent form of exercise. 2. Environmental... Read More

Paving the Way for Bicycle Transportation in Cities

The bicycle is increasingly being seen as a viable urban transportation alternative in cities worldwide. Bike commuting has clear health, traffic congestion, and environmental benefits, and should be encouraged to help make cities more livable and sustainable. I love urban biking. The idea of cruising the streets in traffic is my idea of a good time. Recognizing that this practice might not be everyone’s cup of tea, I overwhelmingly support... Read More