Folks,
I have just learned that I will most likely be stuck overseas for most of September. This unfortunately rules out my volunteering at the Viva Calle, and most likely our "intersection adoption" with it.
However I would encourage you to sign up for the energizer stations. It looks like a good opportunity to engage with public, as well as get to know the SJDOT personnel.
Below is a quote from Cisco Colon describing the planned stations:
"During our annual fundraising ride we'll have an augmented reality (AR) component showcasing the bicycle infrastructure to come. We've worked with SJDOT to get the plans for these two specific projects and one of the goals is to help generate public interest in street design projects. By utilizing AR, the hope is we'll be able to engage more of the general public when the city needs feedback on projects. The whole concept is really amazing and could have a lasting impact on the way the general public engages with the whole process. I think having the SJ local team tabling side-by-side with SJDOT who will also be setting up a table at both locations to solicit feedback would be a great way for the team to recruit new members.
Who knows San José bicycle infrastructure better than the SJ Local Team? Who can engage their neighbors with insightful information about the projects coming down the pipeline?"
Mikhail