Press Releases

California Bicycle Coalition Applauds Caltrans Move to Add Complete Streets to SHOPP Projects

May 14, 2020/in Newsroom, Press Release, The Latest /by Laura McCamy

For immediate release 5/14/2020 Contact: Dave Snyder, dave@calbike.org, 916-251-9433 California Bicycle Coalition Applauds Caltrans Move to Add Complete Streets to SHOPP Projects At the May 13, 2020 meeting of the California Transportation Commission (CTC), the Director of the State Department of Transportation (Caltrans), Toks Omishakin, asked the CTC to set aside $100 million from the […]

CalBike calls for expanded shared micro mobility to prevent CoViD spread

March 20, 2020/in Newsroom, Press Release /by Dave Snyder

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 […]

CalBike Statement on Club and Group Rides

March 19, 2020/in Newsroom, Press Release, The Latest /by Dave Snyder

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 […]

Linda Khamoushian Promoted to CalBike Policy Director

November 15, 2019/in Newsroom, Press Release, The Latest /by Dave Snyder

The California Bicycle Coalition is pleased to announce the promotion of Linda Khamoushian to the position of Policy Director. Khamoushian will lead CalBike’s statewide policy agenda in the legislature and the legislative agencies that play a role in making our communities more equitable, inclusive, and prosperous. Khamoushian came to CalBike in October of 2016 as […]

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Governor Vetoes Complete Streets Bill – Chooses Against Safety

October 12, 2019/in Newsroom, Press Release, The Latest /by Dave Snyder

For Immediate Release: October 12, 2019 Contact: Linda Khamoushian, California Bicycle Coalition, 916-668-9401, linda@calbike.org Tony Dang, California Walks, 510-464-8052, tony@calwalks.org Jamie Morgan, American Heart Association, 916-431-2359, Jamie.Morgan@heart.org David Azevedo, AARP, 626-616-9539, dazevedo@aarp.org Margo Pedroso, Safe Routes Partnership, 301-292-1043, margo@saferoutespartnership.org SB 127: Gov. Gavin Newsom VETOES “COMPLETE STREETS” BILL SACRAMENTO, Calif.– Late this evening, Gov. Gavin […]