Oakland became the first California city to join the growing list of world cities that are designating COVID open streets. Open streets are a smart way to create more public space for walking and biking during the coronavirus pandemic. Oakland designated 74 miles of its existing and proposed neighborhood bikeway network as “closed to through […]
https://www.calbike.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/FullSizeRender-e1609031822961.jpeg8551073Laura McCamyhttps://www.calbike.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/calbike-logo.pngLaura McCamy2020-04-11 15:22:032020-04-15 16:19:04Oakland Brings COVID Open Streets to California Streets
For Immediate Release [pdf here] March 19, 2020 Contact: Forest Barnes, forest@calbike.org, 415-484-3143 Dave Snyder, dave@calbike.org, 916-251-9433 California Bicycle Coalition Calls for Free Rides on Shared Bikes and Scooters for Essential Travel While Californians heed the extraordinary orders to maintain social distance, those who still have to travel risk spreading the virus […]
As any responsible organization should, CalBike completely supports the official order to maintain strict social distance in every occasion until health authorities lift the recommendation. It’s imperative to halt the spread of the virus that causes COVID-19. Solo bike riding for exercise or for essential travel is not prohibited by any official order, provided that you […]
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Support your physical and mental health during a pandemic: go for a bike ride! It’s an upsetting and disorienting moment we are living in. Riding a bicycle can help, giving us opportunities for exercise, fresh air, and social interaction from afar. Social distancing measures are key to slowing the spread of the coronavirus that causes […]
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In Sacramento, legislators are currently debating a 1-cent Bay Area sales tax that could raise up to $100 billion for transportation. The bill could contain enough funding to close the funding gap and finally build the infrastructure we need to create a bicycle-friendly Bay Area. However, it’s not certain that our legislators will formulate a […]
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Oakland Brings COVID Open Streets to California Streets
/by Laura McCamyOakland became the first California city to join the growing list of world cities that are designating COVID open streets. Open streets are a smart way to create more public space for walking and biking during the coronavirus pandemic. Oakland designated 74 miles of its existing and proposed neighborhood bikeway network as “closed to through […]
CalBike calls for expanded shared micro mobility to prevent CoViD spread
/by Kevin ClaxtonFor Immediate Release [pdf here] March 19, 2020 Contact: Forest Barnes, forest@calbike.org, 415-484-3143 Dave Snyder, dave@calbike.org, 916-251-9433 California Bicycle Coalition Calls for Free Rides on Shared Bikes and Scooters for Essential Travel While Californians heed the extraordinary orders to maintain social distance, those who still have to travel risk spreading the virus […]
CalBike Statement on Club and Group Rides
/by Kevin ClaxtonAs any responsible organization should, CalBike completely supports the official order to maintain strict social distance in every occasion until health authorities lift the recommendation. It’s imperative to halt the spread of the virus that causes COVID-19. Solo bike riding for exercise or for essential travel is not prohibited by any official order, provided that you […]
Is Bicycling Safe During a Pandemic?
/by Kevin ClaxtonSupport your physical and mental health during a pandemic: go for a bike ride! It’s an upsetting and disorienting moment we are living in. Riding a bicycle can help, giving us opportunities for exercise, fresh air, and social interaction from afar. Social distancing measures are key to slowing the spread of the coronavirus that causes […]
Transportation Tax Measure Could Fully Fund a Connected Bay Area Bikeway Network
/by Jared SanchezIn Sacramento, legislators are currently debating a 1-cent Bay Area sales tax that could raise up to $100 billion for transportation. The bill could contain enough funding to close the funding gap and finally build the infrastructure we need to create a bicycle-friendly Bay Area. However, it’s not certain that our legislators will formulate a […]