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California Ranks Fourth Most Bicycle Friendly State in 2022
/by Laura McCamyFor Immediate Release: 4/19/22 Contact:Dave Snyder, CalBike, 916-251-9433, dave@calbike.org California Ranks Fourth Most Bicycle-Friendly State in League of American Bicyclists 2022 Report Sacramento, Calif. – California took 4th Place in the annual ranking of Bicycle Friendly States by the League of American Bicyclists released today in Washington, D.C. The state Report Card found in today’s report […]
Recap of the 2022 California Bicycle Summit
/by Laura McCamyThe California Bicycle Summit took place April 6 to 9 in Uptown Oakland, with sold-out attendance and rave reviews for fantastic sessions and events. The Summit began on Wednesday night with a fantastic night of movies at the New Parkway Theater. The rich and inspiring program of bicycle shorts included Spokespeople, a documentary exploring bicycle […]
Next Steps for California’s E-Bike Voucher Program
/by Kevin ClaxtonLast week, the California Air Resources Board finally issued its request for proposals to administer the $10 million electric bicycle purchase incentive program. CalBike worked with Assembly champions Tasha Boerner Horvath and Richard Bloom to get the program approved in 2021. CalBike members and a number of industry leaders have supported our work to shape […]
Update: Assembly Transportation Committee Supports Landmark Active Transportation Slate
/by Jared SanchezUpdated 3/30/22 On March 28, 2022, the California Assembly Transportation Committee held a historic hearing with an opportunity to advance seven bills that advance active transportation. We’re happy to report that the committee voted to support all seven critical pieces of legislation. Thank you to all of you who sent emails and tweets to your […]
Explore Oakland at the California Bicycle Summit
/by Laura McCamyWe are excited to bring the California Bicycle Summit back to Oakland for many reasons. Oakland is a diverse city with a thriving bike culture, a vibrant arts scene, and rich history. Plus, we found a venue that embodies the art and aspiration that is the heart of Oakland. But mostly, we’re thrilled to introduce […]
California Bicycle Summit Opening Night Mixer Celebrates the Vital Work of California Bicycle Advocates and Planners
/by Kevin ClaxtonThe 2022 California Bicycle Summit opens on Wednesday, April 6, from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m., with an Opening Night Mixer at the New Parkway Theater. The mixer will be a miniature film festival with a twist. And you can order food and drinks (and fabulous popcorn) from the New Parkway’s full kitchen to enjoy while […]
All the Bike-Friendly Bills Introduced in California in 2022
/by Jared SanchezIt’s that time of year again when legislators introduce hundreds of new bills that could change the law in California. As always, as your leading statewide bicycle advocate, CalBike is keeping an eye on this for you. It takes a community of dedicated bike riders to get bike-friendly bills passed (and stop the bad ones)—we […]
Realizing the Potential of Bike and Scooter Sharing Systems
/by Laura McCamyJouke Peutz has split his life between the Netherlands and California. He loves living in the U.S., but his Dutch childhood instilled a deep love of biking. He’s pursuing that passion for biking, in collaboration with CalBike, with a research project to develop best practices and a general framework to improve the partnership between the […]
CALBIKE Opposes AB 371
/by Laura McCamyDATE: updated 3/02/2022 [edited from original 2/22/22] CONTACT: Dave Snyder, CalBike, 916-251-9433, dave@calbike.org CALBIKE Opposes AB 371 – Save Bike-Share! Sacramento – The California Bicycle Coalition (CalBike) opposes AB 371 by Assembly Member Jones-Sawyer. This bill would impose an unprecedented cost on bike share and scooter share systems by forcing the provider to carry insurance […]
Summit Preview: What It’s Like to Bike in Latin America
/by Jared SanchezThe 2022 California Bicycle Summit will include an exciting breakout session featuring bicycle activists from Bogotá and scholars of Latin American urban studies. Presenters will include: Daniel Rodriguez, professor of city and regional planning and the interim director of the Institute for Transportation Studies at UC Berkeley. Lorena Romero Fontecha, director and project manager for […]
Making California’s E-Bike Affordability Program Successful
/by Kevin ClaxtonThanks to support from our members, CalBike won a $10 million appropriation in this year’s budget to help Californians purchase electric bikes. The California Air Resources Board will administer the program, which must be operating by July of 2022. The program will distribute vouchers to people who meet income eligibility requirements. The CARB will release […]
How CalBike Quietly Pulls the Levers of Power in Sacramento
/by Kevin ClaxtonEach year, CalBike sponsors legislation to make our streets safer and help more Californians choose active transportation. The bills sponsored by state Senators and Assemblymembers are the focus of significant discussion and advocacy, and we ask our supporters to email their representatives and the governor to build support. Legislative initiatives are essential for advancing the […]