16th Silicon Valley Bike Summit

The momentum for active transit is stronger than ever. This year’s summit explores how bike infrastructure, e-bikes, and innovative technology can transform suburban mobility and create safe, clean, and accessible streets for all.

Join us at the 16th Annual Silicon Valley Bike Summit, the region's leading gathering for active transportation leaders and advocates. Gather with advocates, urban planners, public officials, and community members on Thursday, October 22, 2026 at the Burlingame Community Center.

Whether you're advocating for safe routes to school, planning transit infrastructure, or championing equitable transportation policy, your voice is essential to this movement.

Key Sessions & Highlights

🏡🚴 The Next Generation of Suburban Mobility: Redesigning suburban mobility for all ages and abilities.

• Brent Pearse, Principal Transportation Planner, Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA)
• Lauren Schuck, Senior Research Manager, Outride
• Malahat Owrang, Principal Transportation Planner, Redwood City
• Tracy West-Grubb, Executive Director, Silicon Valley Independent Living Center
• Justin Hu-Nguyen, Co-Executive Director, Bike East Bay (Moderator)

⚡ The E-Bike Opportunity: Leveraging e-bikes for transit integration and family mobility.

• Kendra Toy, Bike Education Program Manager, Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition
• Laura Krull, Senior Policy Manager, Lyft Urban Solutions
• Roselle Loudon, San Mateo County Office of Education
• Kendra Ramsey, Executive Director, CalBike (Moderator)

💻 How to Harness AI and New Technology for Safe Streets: Using policy and technology to advance Vision Zero safely and equitably.

• Matthew Raifman, Policy & Autonomous Vehicles Lead, UC Berkeley, Safe Transportation Research and Education Center (SafeTREC)
• Thalia Leng, Program Manager/Sr. Transportation Planner, San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA)
• Kay Cheng, Boardmember, Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition (Moderator)

🚲 Guided Infrastructure Ride: On-the-ground exploration of local transit corridors.

Date: Thursday, October 22, 2026

Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM PDT (Registration opens at 9:00 AM)

Location: Burlingame Recreation Center, 850 Burlingame Ave, Burlingame, CA 94010

Included with Ticket: Access to all sessions, continental breakfast, networking lunch, infrastructure ride, and closing happy hour.

Ticket Options:

• Regular Registration: $120 (September 1st to October 21, 2026, or until tickets sell out)
• Community Partner Registration: Available at a reduced rate of $60, this option is designed to ensure inclusivity and accessibility for all members of our community, extending to local groups, community-based organizations, and non-profit staff.
• Group Discount Ticket: Gather your colleagues or friends and take advantage of our group discount! Tickets are available for groups of 5 or more at $85 per person, offering even greater savings for your team.

*Need a scholarship to attend the Summit? We are providing tickets in exchange for volunteering during the event. Sign up as volunteer here!

• Insightful Panel Sessions: Dive into suburban bike network design, the e-bike revolution, and AI/technology in street safety.
• Interactive Infrastructure Ride: Join an afternoon guided ride evaluating real-world bike networks.
• Networking Opportunities: Connect with advocates, city staff, and regional leaders during breakfast, lunch, and the closing Happy Hour.
• Celebrate Local Champions: Be there as we present the Bike Summit Awards!

Getting there:

0.2 miles from the Burlingame Caltrain Station and 3.1 miles from Millbrae BART station. There will be a bikepool starting from the Millbrae Caltrain station to the venue. Valet bike parking will be available on-site.

• Use the following link to plan your trip to the Burlingame Caltrain Station. https://www.caltrain.com/station/burlingame
• No Bike Pool is planned from the Burlingame Caltrain Station.

• Use this link to plan your trip to the Millbrae BART Station.

• See venue's street address above.
• Due to limited parking, we encourage you to bike and use public transportation.

We NEED YOUR support. Join fellow bicyclists in paving the way for safer streets and a sustainable and healthier future!

All donations are tax-deductible. EIN: 77-0338658

Info:
Councilmember Desiree Thayer (City of Burlingame),

Amy Thomson (Policy Director, Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition),

Clarrissa Cabansagan (Executive Director, Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition)

Info: Melissa Cerezo, Transit-Oriented Communities Manager (VTA)

Info: Bikes, Babies & Boomers: Redesigning mobility in the suburbs to serve all ages and abilities // The suburbs are changing and people need more options than getting in a car for their diverse trip needs. This panel will outline how bike infrastructure can be a powerful tool for safety and mobility, even for people who never considered themselves cyclists.

Info: Silicon Valley Local Teams will be tabling in the banquet hall throughout lunch. Stop by and learn about advocacy in your community!
https://bikesiliconvalley.org/get-involved/local-teams

Info: How the e-bike boom can fuel a mobility transformation // E-bikes are rapidly changing how people get around, offering the speed, flexibility, and door-to-door convenience that once made the car the default. Explore how to harness growing demand while supporting new riders, keeping youth and families safe, and integrating e-bikes into transit, shared mobility, and school transportation.

Info: Explore the Bay Trail SFO Gap Closure project, which is a part of SMCTA's San Mateo County Crossings Improvement Plan Along US 101.

Info: Ensuring equity and safety are at the forefront // From automated speed enforcement to autonomous vehicles, this panel will explore how emerging technology can help prevent crashes, improve street safety, and advance Vision Zero—and how to harness thoughtful policy, traffic-calming infrastructure, and public oversight.

Event venue

Community Center, 850 Burlingame Avenue, Burlingame, United States

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