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Newsom Vetoes Freedom to Walk in California

For Immediate Release: October 11, 2021 Contact:CalBike: Jared Sanchez, jared@calbike.org |  714-262-0921California Walks: Caro Jauregui, caro@calwalks.org | 562-320-2139Los Angeles Walks: John Yi, john@losangeleswalks.org | 213-219-2483 Newsom Vetoes Freedom to Walk in California Movement to End Unjust Jaywalking Laws Will Continue SACRAMENTO – In a setback for the movement for more equitable streets, Governor Gavin Newsom […]

Governor Newsom Vetoes Bill to Improve Bike Safety

For Immediate Release: October 11, 2021 Contact:  Dave Snyder, 916-251-9433, dave@calbike.org Jared Sanchez, 714-262-0921, jared@calbike.org Governor Newsom Vetoes Bill to Improve Bike Safety Sacramento – The Bicycle Safety Stop Bill (AB 122 – Boerner Horvath, Friedman, Ting) had broad support from the Assembly, the Senate, and people who ride bikes. CalBike is disappointed that Governor Newsom vetoed a bill […]

CA Freedom to Walk Act Passes Senate

For Immediate Release: 9/8/21 Contact:CalBike: Jared Sanchez, jared@calbike.org |  714-262-0921California Walks: Caro Jauregui, caro@calwalks.org | 562-320-2139Los Angeles Walks: John Yi, john@losangeleswalks.org | 213-219-2483 CA Freedom to Walk Act Passes Senate SACRAMENTO – The Freedom to Walk Act, a bill designed to reform California’s “Jaywalking” laws, passed the California Senate today with a vote of 22-8. […]

Bicycle Safety Stop Bill Passes Senate

For Immediate Release Contact: Dave Snyder, 916-251-9433, dave@calbike.org Tuesday, August 31, 2021 Jared Sanchez, 714-262-0921, jared@calbike.org Bicycle Safety Stop Bill Passes Senate SACRAMENTO – On August 30, the California Senate passed the Bicycle Safety Stop Bill (AB 122, Boerner Horvath, Friedman, Ting) with a bipartisan 31-5 vote. The bill allows people on bikes to treat […]

Freedom to Walk Act Moves to Senate Floor Vote

For Immediate Release: 8/27/21 Contact: CalBike: Jared Sanchez, jared@calbike.org |  714-262-0921 California Walks: Caro Jauregui, caro@calwalks.org | 562-320-2139 Los Angeles Walks: John Yi, john@losangeleswalks.org | 213-219-2483 Freedom to Walk Act Moves to Senate Floor Vote SACRAMENTO – The Freedom to Walk Act, a bill designed to reform California’s “Jaywalking” laws, passed out of the California […]

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