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Circulator - 05/01/2026

Circulator - 05/01/2026

Save the Date: Circulate's Post-Primary Membership Mixer

Join Circulate Planning & Policy and the Urban Land Institute for our Summer Membership Mixer on June 3rd with special guest Council President Pro Tem Kent Lee.

Just one day after the California Primary, we'll come together to unpack the results and what they mean for housing, transit, and land use across the region. Come for the drinks, stay for the conversation.

Learn more and RSVP!

May is National Bike Month!

Now that it’s May, we are officially in one of the best months of the year – National Bike Month!

Established in 1956, National Bike Month is a chance to showcase the many benefits of bicycling — and encourage more folks to giving biking a try. Circulate is celebrating by hosting and participating in several events each week, including three Bike Anywhere Day pit stops, a bike audit, bike valets, a bike rodeo, and more!

Check out our website calendar for an up-to-date list of all of the activities we have coming up in May (and beyond) and keep an eye out for our social media posts as well 😊

Quick-Build Demonstration at North Park Farmers Market

On Thursday, April 23, Circulate had the pleasure of co-hosting a quick-build traffic calming demonstration at the North Park Farmers Market.

In collaboration with AARP California, North Park Main Street, America Walks, and Councilmember Whitburn’s office, a team of volunteers installed temporary artistic crosswalks, planter-protected bulb-outs, a median refuge island, and a parklet.

Quick-builds are low-cost and community-centered opportunities to make our streets safer in the immediate term. A petition disseminated at the event allowed attendees to sign on in support of creating a streamlined and inexpensive permitting process for quick-build traffic calming and placemaking demonstration projects in San Diego. To sign the petition, visit the link here!

We have some great photos from the event available on our Instagram page.

Special thanks to former Circulate Legal Intern Zack DeFazio-Farrell for the cool drone photo featured in this write-up!

RECAP: Transit Field Trip with King Chavez Academy of Excellence 8th Graders

This past Thursday, April 23rd, Circulate and a student/staff group from King-Chavez Academy of Excellence embarked on a transit field trip to the San Diego Central Library and to the Coronado Ferry Landing. The purpose of the trip was to give the 8th graders hands-on experience with riding the Blue Line Trolley.

Over the past few months, Circulate has been working with the school on getting their students signed up for MTS’s Youth Opportunity Pass. This trip served as a fun way for the students to utilize that pass while exploring some of San Diego’s great destinations!

A huge thank you to Flagship Cruises & Events for providing the group tickets to ride the Ferry! Their gracious contribution allowed many members of the group to ride the Ferry for the first time.

Overall, the trip was a ton of fun and a huge success overall. Check out our Instagram post for pictures of the trip!

FREE Bike Valet at SDFC vs Austin Game (5/13)

Circulate and SDFC are working together to offer FREE bike valet services in celebration of Bike month! Join Circulate at Snapdragon Stadium to safely stow your bike while you enjoy the SDFC vs Austin soccer game! The bike valet will be located in the East lawn on May 13th. It will be in operation from 3:30 PM until 30 minutes after the game ends. See you there!

RSVP Here!

Upcoming: Groundwork SD x Circulate Bike Audit!

Join us on Saturday, May 9th at 10:00 am for a 5.5 mile Bike Audit from Groundwork San Diego's office to Cesar Chavez Park!

Groundwork San Diego Chollas Creek has led efforts to connect Southeast San Diego to Barrio Logan. In collaboration, ride with us to discuss existing cycling conditions and opportunities to improve bike safety and access along the route.

RSVP Here!

Circulate Comments on the City’s Bike Master Plan Update

This week, Circulate and the Vision Zero Coalition sent a letter to the City Planning Department commenting on the City’s draft bike master plan update.

The City is currently updating its bike master plan, and has proposed a new draft network. Vision Zero advocates wrote to the City Planning Department outlining our priorities for the final updated plan.

The final plan should remain consistent with the City’s “Class IV First” approach, striving to prioritize safer separated facilities. When selecting facility types, the City must also use objective standards to evaluate what is feasible, and reject any notions of relying on anecdotal concerns about parking impacts. The letter also outlines network improvements that planner should keep in mind as they work to craft a final plan.

Read the full letter!

AB 2433 Passes Three Policy Committees!

On April 20, AB 2433, the Affordable Homes Bonus Law, passed the Assembly Natural Resources Committee. After successfully passing Assembly Housing and Local Government, this marks the third and final policy committee that AB 2433 is set to face in the Assembly.

Next steps, Assembly Appropriations and then the Assembly floor!

Win-Win Bonus is Making Headlines

In case you missed it, Circulate’s newest report, Win-Win Bonus, is making headlines!

Here’s a roundup of what media and substackers have to say about our look into California Bonus Law production.

Corporate member spotlight: The Organization Guiding Downtown San Diego’s Future

As a nonprofit organization, the Downtown San Diego Partnership serves as the principal voice and driving force behind the economic prosperity and cultural vitality of Downtown San Diego.

Through a unique combination of advocacy, enhanced services, and community investment, the DSDP works to create a vibrant, welcoming urban core where people can live, work, and connect. Serving more than 280 blocks, DSDP’s Clean & Safe program delivers enhanced cleaning and safety services, beauti􀁻cation efforts, and a best practice unhoused care program, helping make Downtown cleaner, safer, and more vibrant.

With a diverse membership of businesses, property owners, and community stakeholders, DSDP brings together voices from across Downtown and the greater region to advance shared priorities and shape a stronger urban future. Because every great city deserves a great Downtown.

Instagram: @downtownsandiego
LinkedIn/Facebook: DowntownSanDiegoPartnership
X: @SDPartnership

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