Did you know…
…that the city of Encinitas is one of the first cities to establish a rigorous bicycle education program — with low-cost, three-hour, hands-on classes offered twice monthly for all residents?
..that the city of Encinitas collaborates with all of the school districts in the area to support bicycle education for students of all ages?
…that the city of Encinitas collaborates with law enforcement to ensure that kids are riding e-bikes safely — with a diversion program that allows deputies to first require education if kids ride a second passenger illegally and unsafely on their e-bike or neglect to buckle their helmets.
…that the city of Encinitas declared a state of emergency after the tragic death of 15-year-old Brodee Champlain Kingman and allocated funds to improve cycling infrastructure with more bike lanes and bike buffers painted, as well as new crossbikes that assist with left turns, so cyclists can safely ride on our streets.
…that the city of Encinitas has lowered speed limits on multiple streets to lower the risks of collisions and decrease the seriousness of them if and when they do happen?
…that the city of Encinitas sent postcards to every home in the city to alert residents to these changes?
…that the city of Encinitas will not be ticketing drivers until January 2025 if they exceed the new speed limits, so drivers have plenty of time to take notice?
…that adapting to all of these changes is hard for kids, adults, drivers, cyclists and pedestrians? That’s why the city of Encinitas Mobility Manager is offering Bike Friendly Driver classes, so we can all learn more about the changes and adapt more successfully.
…that the city of Encinitas is the best place on earth to live, with problems like any other city — but with dedicated staff and City Council members who work hard every day to maintain and upgrade aging infrastructure on a lean budget?
…that the city of Encinitas is the most beautiful place on earth to live because of the amazing ocean, beaches, parks, tree canopy, and fabulous community?
Of course, you knew that.
Judy Berlfein
Encinitas
