UPDATE-CLASS IS FULL Wrench and Ride is a program held by The Bicycle Tree in which participants learn about bikes, traffic safety, and bike maintenance. Participants select a used bike and then check and repair it, learning about how the bike works in the process. The group then goes on a bike ride to enjoy […]
Luces Vivas, or Lights Alive, is our free bike light and helmet distribution event. We intentionally set up our stations at intersections in the City of Santa Ana that have recorded high collision rates for bicyclists and pedestrians. By providing these materials directly in the community we create a step towards safety for this population […]
Join SAAS on our fourth and final SAASy Thursday Ride of the Summer! This ride will highlight areas in the City of Santa Ana that are considered opportunity zones where gentrification has occurred and could potentially occur. Each stopping point will include back history of the changes that have occurred and how residents have resisted […]
SAAS will be conducting a pop up event at the intersection of 17th and Bristol. We will be gathering some survey collections and be playful by replicating Peotonito. We will be demonstrating maps of where bike collisions are happening (Vision Zero plan), hand out rules of the road pocket sheets, demonstrate how to document collision […]
Join SAAS and a handful of local organizations at this event which was inspired by some of the examples like the Day of Action organized by SACRed some years back and the Radical Planning Escuelita hosted by El Centro in 2018. Come learn about the radical planning that local organizations and residents have been working […]
Español abajo SAVE THE DATE!! SAAS has made it through our fiscal year and we want you to join us in a little community celebration on Sunday September 19th at Jerome Park from 12pm-3pm. We will be providing lunch to those who RSVP. Come join our community of volunteers, working partners, community leaders, residents and […]
Join us at our regular SAAS programs meeting to learn about our upcoming activities and volunteer opportunities. Come meet our staff and community volunteers! Do you have an idea for a future program you want SAAS to do? Do you want to give us ideas on how to improve our current programs? Do you want […]
Luces Vivas, or Lights Alive, is our free bike light and helmet distribution event. We intentionally set up our stations at intersections in the City of Santa Ana that have recorded high collision rates for bicyclists and pedestrians. By providing these materials directly in the community we create a step towards safety for this population […]
Become more self-sufficient with knowledge of basic maintenance, also ride with more comfort and efficiency with tips for fitting a bicycle. Students who complete the workshop will gain insights into the importance of helmet use when riding a bicycle, they will also get their very own fitted helmet and LED bike lights. Become better equipped […]
Join this conversation with THRIVE Santa Ana and a group of amazing leaders who are moving forward the conversation and action that is necessary to give focus to community voices on decisions based on development without displacement. This is continuous work in action and this panel is one of many THRIVE Santa Ana, community leaders, […]
UPDATE: ALL BIKES ARE RESERVED, REGISTRATION CLOSED Ride of Lights is our community bike ride that emphasizes the importance of visibility and being visible for cyclists during the dark hours of the day. Decorate yourself and your bikes with lights, neon colors, and holiday decorations on this fun 6 mile group ride around Santa Ana. […]
Despite the early rain showers, we did it!! We had an exciting Ride of Lights this year with over 40 people showing up with their decorated bikes. We had a variety of skill levels from new riders on the road to very experienced riders who helped us along the way to keep the group moving […]