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Circulator - 05/15/2026

Circulator - 05/15/2026

Post-Primary Mixer with Council President Pro Tem Kent Lee

The ballots will be counted, the results will be rolling in, and the conversations will just be getting started.

Join Circulate Planning & Policy and the Urban Land Institute on June 3rd for our Summer Membership Mixer featuring special guest Council President Pro Tem Kent Lee. Together,we’llbreak down what the California Primary means for housing, transportation, and the future of growth in our region.

Connect with local leaders, advocates, and members over drinks and conversation as we kick off the summer.

Learn more & RSVP!

Save the Date: Cyclovia Encinitas 2026

Save the date for Cyclovia Encinitas this Sunday, May 17th from 10am to 2pm!

The City of Encinitas will be closing Coast Highway 101 from D Street to I Street to allow people to walk, bike, and roll freely through the open street event.

Take part in a bike rodeo, test your skills on the bike course, decorate your helmet, visit the various informational booths, and more!

FREE Bike Valet at SDFC vs Cincinnati Game

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 Cincinnati soccer game! The bike valet will be located in the East lawn on May 16th. It will be in operation from 3:30 PM until 30 minutes after the game ends.

See you there!

RSVP HERE!

Save the Date: Bike Anywhere Day

Celebrate National Bike Month by hopping on two wheels for Bike Anywhere Day on Thursday, May 21 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. Click here to register for the event on SANDAG’s website!

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’s Aztec Walk near the SDSU Transit Station, the parking lot by Living Coast Discovery Center at the intersection of E Street and Bay Boulevard, and at Portwood Pier Plaza.

Click here to see a map of all of the pit stop locations around San Diego County!

AB 2433 Moves to the Assembly Floor

This past Wednesday, the Assembly Appropriations Committee voted to advance AB 2433, the Affordable Homes Bonus Law. Colin Parent, Circulate CEO and General Counsel, joined Assemblymember David Alvarez in providing testimony in support of the bill.

The bill is expected to hit the Assembly Floor on May 21st. Interested in supporting the bill? Click the link below to support this legislation!

Join as a supporter!  

Fighting Against Safety Budget Cuts

Circulate and Vision Zero Coalition partners are joining together to fight the Mayor’s proposed cuts to traffic safety in the upcoming fiscal year.

In case you missed it, the Mayor is proposing to eliminate an essential safety team in FY 2027. In response, a broad coalition of advocates sent a letter urging the Mayor to reverse course, and proposing general fund-neutral options to fund the team. We also held a bike ride and rally to demonstrate the broad community support for this critical safety team.

Want to join the fight? It’s not too late for you to make your voice heard! Attend the City Council meeting on May 18 at 6 pm to share why this safety team matters to you. You can also click the link below to email the Mayor and City Council with your concerns.

Make your voice heard!

Member Guest Post: A Better Street Width – and City – Is Possible

Circulate Planning & Policy, occasionally host written materials from members and allied organizations. Check out this piece written by Jeffrey Davis on land-use!

Read the letter

Intro Spotlight: Tania Ramirez

Join us in welcoming our new summer Legal & Policy Fellow, Tania Ramirez! As is our tradition, we interviewed Tania so our supporters and members can get to know her!

Read her spotlight!

Circulate Releases Bonus Tracks

Last week, Circulate did something unusual: we dropped an album.

The album is titled “Bonus Tracks: Songs for Affordable Homes,” and it’s a whimsical good time. It also serves a real purpose to highlight the success of California density bonus law (“Bonus Law”), as outlined in our recent report “Win-Win Bonus: How California's Bonus Law quietly transformed housing approvals.”

Notable “Bonus Tracks” include:

    • Twenty Sixteen, a chart topper celebrating the history of Bonus Law policy being first developed by the City of San Diego, and then later extended statewide.
    • Thank Sacramento, a Broadway showtune praising state leaders for reforming Bonus Law to make it easier for local elected officials to approve the affordable homes we need.
    • Coast Like Us, a diss track calling out the California Coastal Commission for its historical practices delaying and denying affordable homes in wealthy coastal communities.
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