Bike Coalition in the News
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Imperial Avenue Bikeway Project (CBS 8)
Chloé was recently featured in the news discussing the Imperial Avenue Bikeway Project, a transformative investment in Southeast San Diego. In her interview, Chloé highlighted how the project will improve safety, mobility, and business access, countering misconceptions that bike lanes hurt local businesses. Rather, protected bike lanes can boost foot traffic and revitalize storefronts. As the city works towards Vision Zero, the Bike Coalition continues advocating for complete streets that serve everyone.
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Pain into Purpose (ABC 10)
After losing her husband Matt Keenan to a preventable bike crash in Mission Valley, Laura Keenan turned her grief into action. She co-founded Families for Safe Streets San Diego, advocating for safer intersections, lower speed limits, and protected bike lanes. Her work has already helped fund safety upgrades at San Diego’s 15 most dangerous intersections, and she continues to push for policies that protect vulnerable road users—especially children on their way to school. Laura’s fight for change is making our streets safer for everyone. She is also a Bike Coalition Board member.
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Speed Limits are About to Drop (Union Tribune)
Lower speed limits save both lives and money, says Ian. Reducing speeds has been proven to decrease crash severity and insurance costs, but speed limits alone aren’t enough. True safety comes from better street design—including narrower lanes, speed bumps, raised crosswalks, and protected bike lanes. With traffic fatalities still too high, these infrastructure changes are key to creating safer, more livable streets for everyone.