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Jared Sanchez2024-12-11 11:57:452024-12-23 17:05:36CalBike Leads Coalition Calling for Regulation of Illegal E-Motorcycles
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Jared Sanchez2024-11-13 18:20:132024-11-15 17:39:43Bike-Friendly Candidates Elected in California Races
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Jared Sanchez2024-11-04 12:43:112024-11-04 13:27:31Daylighting Law Will Save Lives
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CalBike Endorsement: Vote for Gail Pellerin for Assembly District 28 by November 8th
/by Jared SanchezAs a lifelong public servant, Gail Pellerin has deep experience in the public impacts of fossil fuels and understands that we must move away from private vehicles as means of transportation. Pellerin believes that, to meet some of our most important public health state climate/environment priorities, we must drastically expand active transportation and public transportation. […]
CalBike Endorsement: Vote for Phil Ting for Assembly District 19 by November 8th
/by Jared SanchezAssemblymember Phil Ting may be one of the most consistent champions for the active transportation community in San Francisco and statewide. CalBike enthusastically supports Assemblymember Ting for re-election to make even more progress for bicyclists in California. Ting authored the Freedom to Walk Act, and he deserves credit for reworking it after last year’s veto […]
CalBike Endorsement: Vote for Sara Aminzadeh for Assembly District 12 by November 8th
/by Jared SanchezAs a California Coastal Commissioner, Sara Aminzadeh already has experience championing what a fossil-free economy can look like. Despite the fact that such a stance will inevitably create friction among a variety of special interests, she is up for the absolutely necessary fight simply because she knows we have no time to waste. Aminzadeh understands […]
CalBike Endorsement: Vote for Fatima Iqbal-Zubair for Assembly District 65 by November 8th
/by Jared SanchezChallenging an incumbent is never easy, especially one of the same political party. But we believe in Fatima Iqbal-Zubair to bring a more progressive vision representing Los Angeles County, and we hope you vote for her on November 8th. Fatima brings a lot of new energy to South LA County and to the greater residents […]
CalBike Endorsement: Vote for Liz Ortega for Assembly District 20 by November 8
/by Jared SanchezAs an ardent labor leader of some of our state’s most marginalized groups, Liz Ortega understands that lowering carbon emissions and reducing our footprint is also a social justice and transportation issue. She deserves your vote for assemblymember for District 20 in the November election. In response to CalBike’s Bike the Vote questionnaire, Liz’s answers […]
CalBike Endorsement: Vote for Dawn Addis for Assembly District 30 by November 8
/by Jared SanchezDawn Addis’s platform reads like a bicycle advocate’s dream. She gets the importance of bicycling as a component of sustainable transportation and a socially-just society. Dawn has an excellent track record as a Morro Bay Council Member to back up her claims. With Dawn Addis as assemblymember, we’ll have an ally who will have our […]
CalBike Endorsement: Support Laura Friedman for Assembly District 44 by November 8
/by Jared SanchezLaura Friedman is perhaps the strongest supporter of bicycling and active transportation in the California Assembly, and she’s in a tough race for reelection because of redistricting. CalBike is issuing an early endorsement for Assemblymember Friedman because we hope our members will donate to and volunteer for her campaign in the general election. As an […]
CalBike Endorsement: Vote for Dave Jones for Senate District 8 by November 8
/by Jared SanchezAs a former member of the state assembly, Dave Jones already has experience championing what a fossil-free economy can look like in the capitol. Despite that such a stance will inevitably create friction among a variety of special interests, he is up for the absolutely necessary fight simply because he knows we have no time […]
Legislative Recap: CalBike and Our Allies Deliver Wins for Bikes in Sacramento
/by Kevin ClaxtonThe 2022 California legislative session ended on a high note, with CalBike’s sponsored legislation and many bike-friendly bills we supported becoming law. Breaking it down: CalBike supporters played a key role in this victory, sending more than 5,500 emails, Tweets, and petition signatures to support active transportation legislation. Here’s a detailed recap. CalBike-sponsored bills become […]
The Kill Bike-Share Bill Becomes Law — But It No Longer Kills Bike-Share
/by Laura McCamyGovernor Gavin Newsom signed AB 371, which imposes an unprecedented insurance requirement on scooter-sharing systems, raising costs for operators and users. CalBike campaigned hard against this bill, and we’re disappointed that it passed and became law, but our diligent advocacy succeeded in reducing the potential harm from this measure. AB 371, the Kill Bike-Share Bill, […]
CalBike Executive Director Responds to California’s Unprecedented Support for Active Transportation
/by Kevin ClaxtonThis was an unprecedented year for bike-friendly and active transportation legislation in Sacramento. CalBike worked hard with our members and allies to advocate for bike-friendly measures, and it’s clear that our elected officials have heard the message that Californians want safer streets, more space for biking and walking, and strong measures to tackle climate change. […]
Freedom to Walk Becomes Law in California
/by Kevin ClaxtonFor Immediate Release: October 1, 2022 Contact: CalBike: Kevin Claxton, kevin@calbike.org | 909.274.0137 Governor Newsom Signs Freedom to Walk Act Bill ends jaywalking tickets when it’s safe to cross Sacramento, CA — Governor Newsom has signed the Freedom to Walk Bill (AB 2147, Ting). This bill will prevent police from issuing jaywalking tickets unless the street crossing is truly dangerous. […]