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Stay informed about the bicycling movement in California by reading this blog and subscribing to our monthly newsletter, the CalBike Report. Keep apprised of which bills we are supporting with our Legislative Watch page, which we update regularly.
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Jared Sanchez2021-11-17 14:07:002025-02-19 14:09:37Blockbuster LA Times Investigation Shows Police Bias in Bike Stops
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Laura McCamy2021-11-16 15:40:412021-11-23 08:04:38How will the Infrastructure Bill Impact California Bike Riders?
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Kevin Claxton2021-11-05 14:56:432024-08-06 13:31:502021 California Legislative Wrap Up
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Laura McCamy2021-11-01 17:11:522022-01-28 19:08:50Cycling for Sustainable Cities Symposium Provides Inspiration from Around the World
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Kevin Claxton2021-10-20 13:00:452021-10-24 16:57:52Response From CalBike’s Executive Director to the Governor’s Vetoes of Bicycle and Pedestrian Bills
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Kevin Claxton2021-10-20 12:48:242021-10-20 12:48:26What Governor Newsom Got Wrong About Biking and Walking
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Jared Sanchez2021-10-11 13:06:292021-10-15 13:14:49Newsom Vetoes Freedom to Walk in California
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Jared Sanchez2021-10-11 11:23:092021-10-11 11:40:08Governor Newsom Vetoes Bill to Improve Bike Safety
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Kevin Claxton2021-09-29 16:20:382023-11-28 12:12:24California Bicycle Summit to Begin with Cycling for Sustainable Cities Symposium
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Kevin Claxton2021-09-27 19:19:522021-10-06 12:39:41Half Billion Dollars Stripped from Active Transportation Funding in State Budget Impasse
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Jared Sanchez2021-09-21 15:50:342021-09-28 16:05:53California Can Lead the Way in Reclaiming our Streets if Newsom Signs AB 1238
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 […]
How to Get a Clean Cars for All E-Bike Voucher in the Bay Area
/by Laura McCamyDuring a recent meeting of the CARB Electric Bicycle Incentives Work Group, the comments made it evident that there are lots of Californians trying to figure out how to get help to afford an e-bike. The incentives program, which CalBike helped pass last year, will provide vouchers to low-income Californians for an e-bike purchase. When […]
Active Transportation Slate Poised to Pass Legislature
/by Jared SanchezUpdated August 31, 2022. For Immediate Release: 8/18/22 Contact: Jared Sanchez, CalBike (714) 262-092, Jared@CalBike.org Historic Active Transportation Slate Poised to Make it to the Governor’s Desk Sacramento, Calif – As we head into the final stretch for legislation in 2022, a slate of excellent active transportation bills has been voted on in the Senate and […]
CalBike Announces Executive Director Search
/by Kevin ClaxtonEarlier this month, CalBike’s long-time executive director, Dave Snyder, left to join People for Bikes. CalBike’s Board of Directors has now opened its search for CalBike’s next executive director. Please share with your networks! And please visit our careers page to see the listing for our other job opening, part-time individual giving manager. Executive Director […]
CalBike Supporters Make Big Impression at CARB E-Bike Work Group Meeting
/by Laura McCamyOn August 24, 200 people showed up for a Work Group Meeting for the Electric Bicycle Incentives Project held by the California Air Resources Board. It was a big turnout for a meeting held during the workday on a Wednesday afternoon. But it’s not surprising considering the tremendous interest in the program (CalBike’s interest list […]