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May 16, 2025
Judicial Defense of Bike Rights in Canada and California, Commuting in Minneapolis, and Bike Share in Los Angeles
The City of Oakland denied liability for a cyclist’s serious injuries due to bad pavement, arguing that the liability waiver the cyclist had signed with AIDS Lifecycle applied to the City. Last week, in Whitehead v. the City of Oakland, the California Supreme Court upheld the responsibility of cities to maintain safe street conditions for bike riders. Calbike filed an amicus brief in the case supporting cyclist Ty Whitehead’s lawsuit against Oakland. Calbike Executive Director Kendra Ramsey joins us to reflect on our win
LiveTheBay.org, the non-profit organization behind The Bay Ride, is proud to announce a new partnership with CalBike for the 2025 event. This collaboration marks an exciting new chapter as The Bay Ride approaches its 11th annual circumnavigation of the San Francisco Bay on September 13, 2025.
When Ty Whitehead was injured in a crash caused by a pothole in Oakland, it sparked an eight-year legal battle that is still being waged.
May 2, 2025
California Supreme Court Delivers Landmark Victory for Bicyclists in Whitehead v. City of Oakland
Ruling Strengthens Legal Protections and Reinforces Cities’ Responsibility to Maintain Safe Roads
May 2, 2025
California Supreme Court Delivers Landmark Victory for Bicyclists in Whitehead v. City of Oakland
Ruling Strengthens Legal Protections and Reinforces Cities’ Responsibility to Maintain Safe Roads
CalBike’s two priority bills will likely end up in the Suspense File in the Assembly Appropriations Committee shortly because both have price tags that require scrutiny in Appropriations.
May 1, 2025
From broken chains to heat stroke: Local bike patrol seeks volunteers to monitor Sacramento trails
The American River Bike Patrol (ARBP) is actively recruiting volunteers to monitor and assist users along the 32-mile American River Parkway in Sacramento. Volunteers provide services such as mechanical assistance, first aid, and trail safety education, with the goal of enhancing the trail experience for all users.
A new bill would allow local agencies to lower speed limits by up to 10 miles per hour in areas with high rates of pedestrian or cyclist activity.
Starting tomorrow, qualified residents can receive up to $2,000 on a new e-bike purchase. The application window will be open between 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. on Tuesday. Kendra Ramsey, executive director of the California Bicycle Coalition, joins Amrit Singh on “Your Afternoon” to discuss the program.
April 22, 2025
California overhauls E-Bike voucher program after system leaves almost 100,000 applicants waiting
CARB revamps its e-bike voucher system to include random selection after Californians competed for 1,500 vouchers.
California is reopening its highly sought-after e-bike voucher program this month, offering income-eligible residents up to $2,000 toward the purchase of an electric bicycle
April 18, 2025
California Could Give You Up To $2,000 for an E-Bike Again. Here’s When 2025 Applications Open
The multimillion-dollar state fund that offers Californians up to $2,000 each to buy a brand new electric bicycle will once again start accepting applications on April 29 at 5 p.m. PT.
We aren’t supporting or opposing any of the e-bike bills at this time, but it’s worth taking a deeper dive into what we might call the E-Bike Slate to understand what regulations and threats to e-bike riding might be coming.
Cyclists can legally roll through stop signs in 10 states; research shows it’s sometimes better than stopping
Despite concerns, there’s little evidence that features like speed humps or protected bikeways significantly impede emergency response times. Instead, these features are crucial for reducing traffic injuries and fatalities.
Parking in certain areas of Orange County could soon be more difficult for drivers while pedestrians might be able to cross streets more safely in those same places.It comes as some Orange County cities are beginning to mull over how to tackle a new state parking law aimed at making streets safer for pedestrians.The law took effect in January 2024, but allowed for a one-year grace period.
Assemblymember Steve Bennett (D-Ventura) introduced AB 954 that would launch a pilot program for Caltrans to develop a bike highway program. Offering full separation from motor vehicles, bike highways accommodate high volumes of people traveling longer distance on bicycles (more than 3 miles) by connecting users to major destinations, employment centers, and transit hubs.
Staff has proposed a lot of improvements for the next round of e-bike vouchers.
AB 891 is sponsored by the California Bicycle Coalition (CalBike) who note that the bill will allow projects to be moved on the ground faster and reduce planning and engineering costs.
Cars parked near marked and unmarked crosswalks will be cited.
Cars parked near marked and unmarked crosswalks will be cited.
Experts explore new avenues to finance biking and walking infrastructure across the state.
We’ll continue to highlight a couple of bills every week that have major implications (if they become law), but in the meantime CalBike has a not-quite-exhaustive list of some of the most important mobility bills in the legislature.
February 26, 2025
Calbike lists legislative agenda, ignores hit-and-run (again); and LA council committees belatedly consider HLA
Calbike updated their legislative agenda for the coming year, calling for better and faster bike infrastructure, while reclassifying electric motorcycles and mopeds that are illegally marketed as ebikes.
It took less than an hour for every dollar to disappear. That’s what happened last December when California opened up the first round of its e-Bike incentive project, offering vouchers of up to $2,000 for a new e-Bike and gear.
February 18, 2025
CalBike Summit Session This Thursday: Creative Approaches to Funding Active Transportation Infrastructure
It’s time to get creative when planning how to fund active transportation in California.
CalBike Joins Amicus Brief in Safe Streets Accountability Case after lower courts categorized bike riders as “recreational” street users who venture onto public streets at their own risk. Kendra Ramsey, Executive Director of the California Bicycle Coalition, lays out how sweeping the implications could be for California’s riders
Project will include a HAWK signal, building ramps for those with mobility issues.
January 24, 2025
Bike Touring, Motornormativity, and Treating the Public Health Crisis of Oversized SUVs
Bike Thought by Kendra Ramsey, Executive Director of the California Bicycle Coalition
CalBike applauds Governor Gavin Newsom for leaving funding intact for the Active Transportation Program (ATP) in his proposed budget, after two years of steep cuts.
