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Jared Sanchez2024-10-07 16:05:022024-10-07 16:05:03Bike-Friendly Wins and Losses (but Mostly Wins) in 2024
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Brian Smith2024-09-30 12:32:212024-09-30 12:32:22New CalBike Report Details the Unfulfilled Promise of Complete Streets in Caltrans Projects
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Brian Smith2024-09-27 10:34:012024-12-10 17:13:59Governor Newsom Signs SB 960, the Complete Streets Bill
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CalBike Staff2024-09-25 15:07:322024-09-25 15:24:07Community on Two Wheels: LA’s Gender Expansive Ride
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Kendra Ramsey2024-09-24 17:33:112024-09-24 17:33:13Celebrating 30 Years of Better Biking
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Jared Sanchez2024-09-09 15:48:442024-09-12 15:30:30End-of-Session Legislative Recap: Big Wins for Safer Streets
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Andrew Wright2024-09-09 15:27:462024-09-12 16:23:56Advocates Call on Governor to Slow Drivers to Save Lives
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Laura McCamy2024-08-29 14:28:132024-09-04 19:26:34Killed by a Traffic Engineer: An Interview with Wes Marshall
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Jared Sanchez2024-08-09 16:36:372024-08-09 16:36:38Speak Up for the Bill that Could Put Quick-Build Into the Spotlight in California
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CalBike Staff2024-08-07 18:42:252024-08-07 18:42:27National Youth Bike Summit Builds the Movement for Better Biking
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Andrew Wright2024-08-05 13:29:262024-08-05 18:11:59Innovation on the Streets: Napa’s Pedal-Powered Bike Lane Sweeper
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Jared Sanchez2024-07-31 17:08:312025-06-06 16:56:26Incomplete Streets Part 3: Even When Caltrans Is Right, It’s Wrong
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. […]
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 […]