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Kevin Claxton2022-10-11 12:55:532023-02-24 16:20:02Legislative Recap: CalBike and Our Allies Deliver Wins for Bikes in Sacramento
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Laura McCamy2022-10-07 17:16:102022-10-07 17:16:12The Kill Bike-Share Bill Becomes Law — But It No Longer Kills Bike-Share
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Kevin Claxton2022-10-07 12:22:032022-10-12 12:36:30CalBike Executive Director Responds to California’s Unprecedented Support for Active Transportation
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Kevin Claxton2022-10-03 10:12:232022-10-03 10:12:25Freedom to Walk Becomes Law in California
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Kevin Claxton2022-09-30 16:39:122022-09-30 16:39:14Why a Bill Removing Auto Parking Minimums Near Transit Is a Victory for Biking
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Kevin Claxton2022-09-30 16:31:322022-09-30 16:34:24Governor Signs Bill That Gives Pedestrians a Head Start
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Kevin Claxton2022-09-29 13:37:002022-10-03 20:14:43Governor Signs SB 932, Plan for the Future Bill
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Laura McCamy2022-09-26 13:38:092022-09-28 13:22:45How to Get a Replace Your Ride E-Bike Voucher in Southern California
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Kevin Claxton2022-09-23 19:00:132022-09-28 13:22:53Governor Signs Friedman’s Excellent OmniBike Bill, AB 1909
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Jared Sanchez2022-09-09 16:03:102024-07-16 14:05:41Why a Bicycle Coalition Supports Scooters — And You Should, Too
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Jared Sanchez2022-09-06 16:39:572024-07-22 10:28:42Legislative Update: Active Transportation Wins Outnumber Losses as Bills Head to the Governor
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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. […]
Why a Bill Removing Auto Parking Minimums Near Transit Is a Victory for Biking
/by Kevin ClaxtonGovernor Gavin Newsom has signed AB 2097, which prevents local governments from requiring parking in residential buildings near transit, after vetoing a similar bill last year. CalBike strongly supported AB 2097, which was part of our active transportation slate. The bill, authored by Assemblymember Laura Friedman, will help address California’s housing shortage by making it […]
Governor Signs Bill That Gives Pedestrians a Head Start
/by Kevin ClaxtonGovernor Gavin Newsom has signed AB 2264, which will change the way Caltrans programs traffic lights for pedestrians. On state-controlled intersections, when Caltrans replaces or installs a traffic signal with a crosswalk, it must program the signal to give pedestrians a 3- to 7-second head start before car traffic moving the same direction gets a […]
Governor Signs SB 932, Plan for the Future Bill
/by Kevin ClaxtonFor Immediate Release: 9/29/22 Contact: CalBike Kevin Claxton, 909.274.0137, Kevin@CalBike.org Plan for the Future Bill Signed by Governor SB 932 will accelerate green cities and active transportation Sacramento, CA – Today, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB 932, the Plan for the Future Bill. SB 932 requires a county or city to identify high-injury streets […]
How to Get a Replace Your Ride E-Bike Voucher in Southern California
/by Laura McCamyCalBike recently reported on the experience of Berkeley resident Vicki Davis, who received an e-bike voucher from the Clean Cars for All program, administered by the Bay Area Air Quality Management District, in December 2021. While it took some time, the process was relatively smooth for Davis to receive a $7,500 voucher in exchange for […]
Governor Signs Friedman’s Excellent OmniBike Bill, AB 1909
/by Kevin ClaxtonGovernor Gavin Newsom has signed Assemblymember Laura Friedman’s excellent OmniBike Bill, AB 1909. The legislature presented Newsom with 16 active transportation bills, and he has, to date, signed seven of them and vetoed only one. CalBike applauds Assemblymember Friedman for her strong support of people on bikes and her leadership on active transportation and community […]
Why a Bicycle Coalition Supports Scooters — And You Should, Too
/by Jared SanchezLegislative Update: Active Transportation Wins Outnumber Losses as Bills Head to the Governor
/by Jared SanchezCalBike Statement on the Withdrawal of the Bicycle Safety Stop Bill, AB 1713
/by Jared SanchezCalBike is disappointed that AB 1713, the Bicycle Safety Stop, was withdrawn ahead of a likely veto from Governor Gavin Newsom. The bill would have allowed bike riders aged 18 and older to treat stop signs as yields. Riders would have been required to slow down, stop for pedestrians and cross traffic, and proceed carefully […]