Biking in Solana Beach

What is active transportation? Human-powered forms of mobility such as walking or biking!

The City encourages active transportation by hosting a seasonal City Cycling Workshops in collaboration with the San Diego Bike Coalition. These classes teach road rules, where to ride, general bike safety, emergency maneuvers, legal rights, and responsibilities on the road-practicing everything through skills drills. 

Make sure to sign up for the Weekly Update to stay updated on when the next workshop takes place!

Learn more about e-bike safety here.

Three Feet Safety Act

In September 2022, Governor Gavin Newsom approved the OmniBike Bill AB 1909 that modifies the vehicle code to make people on bikes safer on California streets. This new law, which went into effect on January 1, 2023, will require drivers to change lanes, when possible, to provide more space to bicyclists as they pass. It requires drivers to create extra space between their vehicles and any surrounding bicycles on the roadway, reducing the risk of near misses or crashes.

Green Bike Lanes

The City has strategically added green paint to areas where motorists and cyclists frequently intersect, boosting awareness and safety for all road users.

Green paint does not change the rules of the road; it is used to make drivers and bicyclists more aware of each other as they share the road. It can be used as a guide for both rivers and cyclists, ensuring they're in the correct positions at intersections.

Learn more about green bike lanes here!