Circulator - 05/02/2025 - Circulate San Diego

Published May 1, 2025

Bike with us to a San Diego Mojo Game!
Join the Unite for Climate March on May 3rd
Bike Anywhere Day
Start off Bike Month with Ciclo de Mayo!
Caltrans District 11 Highway Workers Memorial
Uptown Pedestrian Audit!
Much ADU About Nothing
Our CEO and General Counsel Colin Parent is a Finalist for CEO of the Year!
Circulate News

Bike with us to a San Diego Mojo Game!

Kick off National Bike Month with us this Saturday, May 3rd at 5:00 PM!

Join us for a group bike ride to the San Diego Mojo Game! It’s a great way to explore the SDSU campus, learn about active transportation options, and support the women's volleyball team.

The first 25 people to RSVP for the ride will receive a free ticket to the game! We’ll meet at SDSU Station at 5:00 PM.

Can’t join the ride but still want to go to the game? Have a plus one who can't join the bike ride? No worries! You can purchase discounted tickets through our link. Plus, 20% of all sales will go towards supporting Circulate San Diego and our mission to improve mobility choices for all.

RSVP is open

Join the Unite for Climate March on May 3rd

Join the fight for our future at the Unite for Climate March on Saturday, May 3rd!

Stand with thousands of San Diegans at Waterfront Park (1600 Pacific Hwy) from 11 am to 2 pm for a powerful day demanding climate justice. The family-friendly event includes a rally, march, live music, organizational booths, inspiring speakers, face painting, and more.

We will stand against climate inaction and destructive policies, urge local leaders to preserve clean energy progress, and demand the CA legislature pass the “Make Polluters Pay” bill. Over 40 local environmental, social justice, labor, community, and faith-based groups are organizing this coalition event. Show that real change is possible when we rise as one. Bring your family and friends!

Together, we build a livable future. Learn more about the March here!

RSVP & Volunteer Info Here!

Bike Anywhere Day

May is Bike Month! It’s a celebration of biking for transportation, recreation, and leisure.

Celebrate National Bike Month by hopping on two wheels for Bike Anywhere Day on Thursday, May 15, from 6:30 to 9:30 a.m. This region-wide celebration is all about discovering the joy of biking—whether you’re commuting, heading to school, or just out for some fun. It's a free, feel-good event that helps reduce traffic, reduce pollution, and boost your health.

Circulate San Diego will be partnering with SDSU, the City of Imperial Beach, and the City of Chula Vista on hosting a pit stop for this event. We’ll be giving out snacks, drinks, and handing out free safety gear and materials to keep your ride smooth and safe.

Find Circulate at: SDSU campus, parking lot by Living Coast Discovery Center, and at the Imperial Beach Pier

Pit Stop Map on SANDAG's website

Start off Bike Month with Ciclo de Mayo!

Join the San Diego County Bicycle Coalition on Monday, May 5^th, 2025 for Ciclo de Mayo, our annual Bike Month kick-off ride at Quartyard at 13^th & Market in Downtown, San Diego.

Schedule:

5:00 pm: gather, check out vendors
5:30 pm: helmet fittings & quick tune-ups
6:00 pm: bike safety talk + roll out
7:00 pm: music + socialize

Bring your bike, your helmet, and your love for connection. Let’s celebration of our region’s vibrant cycling community and start Bike Month with a ride to remember!

Caltrans District 11 Highway Workers Memorial

On April 22, 2025, Circulate’s CEO and General Counsel Colin Parent provided remarks at the Highway Worker Memorial for Caltrans District 11.

Since 1921, 194 Caltrans employees have been killed on the job. One of the biggest hazards faced by highway workers are inattentive and distracted motorists.

The Fallen Workers' Memorial is a time to remember those who lost their lives building, maintaining, and operating California’s world-class transportation system. This observance also highlights safety awareness for employees in work zones, as well as the motoring public.

Parent's Comments Available Here!

Uptown Pedestrian Audit!

In partnership with Vibrant Uptown and the Uptown Community Planning Group, join us on Sunday, June 1st at 10:00am for a pedestrian audit in Uptown.

We will be observing the bicycle and pedestrian safety conditions along Park Boulevard, University Avenue, and Normal Street.

RSVP HERE!

Much ADU About Nothing

On April 28, 2025, Circulate San Diego and Casita Coalition sent a joint letter to the City of San Diego calling for a reorientation of its ADU program to help ordinary homeowners.

Most recent media coverage for San Diego’s ADU program has been on the subject of a few large outlier projects.

The letter from Circulate and Casita releases new data that shows San Diego is actually producing fewer ADUs than many of its peer jurisdictions. Data also shows that the vast majority of ADUs produced are in projects that are four units or fewer.

The letter recognizes that some investor-driven large ADU projects have generated significant opposition to San Diego’s ADU policy, and acknowledges that reforms are appropriate to ensure the long-term success of San Diego’s ADU program.

The letter also calls on the City to reorient the ADU program to help more ordinary homeowners, who are far more likely to want to build few, or only one ADU on their properties.

Full Letter Available Here!

Our CEO and General Counsel Colin Parent is a Finalist for CEO of the Year!

This week, our CEO and General Counsel Colin Parent was recognized as a finalist for CEO of the Year by the San Diego Business Journal.

The recognition is an effort to celebrate and honor influential chief executive officers by acknowledging their contributions and commitment. Congratulations Colin!

Read about the nominees here!