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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 Sanchez2022-07-15 16:37:152024-08-06 13:29:56Update: E-Bike Voucher Program Moving Forward — Slowly
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Jared Sanchez2022-07-14 13:58:372022-07-14 13:58:39It’s Time for California to Stop Building Freeways. Full Stop.
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Jared Sanchez2022-07-07 17:41:532022-07-11 16:26:22California’s 2022 Budget: Better, but Still not Enough for Active Transportation
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Jared Sanchez2022-06-30 18:47:282022-06-30 18:48:00CalBike Senior Policy Advocate Reflects on Big Picture Agenda
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Jared Sanchez2022-06-27 15:43:162024-07-22 10:18:54Voices of the Coalition Opposed to Kill Bike-Share Bill
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Kevin Claxton2022-06-21 11:36:442024-07-09 11:22:32Election Recap: June 2022 Primary
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Laura McCamy2022-06-08 10:35:002024-07-17 13:39:48The Quietly Transformative OmniBike Bill, AB 1909
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Kevin Claxton2022-06-01 17:28:012024-07-22 10:19:54Shared Micromobility: the Future of Equitable Transportation
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Kevin Claxton2022-05-19 16:05:352024-07-17 10:57:40Governor’s May Budget Revise Provides New Funds but Still Shortchanges Active Transportation
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Jared Sanchez2022-05-18 11:02:152022-05-25 12:23:25Active Transportation Bills to Watch This Week 
Update: E-Bike Voucher Program Moving Forward — Slowly
/by Jared SanchezWhen the legislature allocated $10 million for e-bike subsidies in the budget for this fiscal year, it included language stating that the program would launch on July 1, 2022. However, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) has moved more slowly, so the program is not yet ready to launch. Here’s what we do and don’t […]
It’s Time for California to Stop Building Freeways. Full Stop.
/by Jared SanchezWe were disappointed to see AB 1778, Assemblymember Cristina Garcia’s bill to end freeway expansion in environmentally disadvantaged communities, die in the Senate Transportation Committee. But, at CalBike, we know that we often lose before we win. We’re in it for the long haul because critical advances like refocusing California’s resources away from climate-killing car-expansion […]
California’s 2022 Budget: Better, but Still not Enough for Active Transportation
/by Jared SanchezGovernor Gavin Newsom and the California Legislature officially agreed upon next year’s state budget on June 30, 2022. It is the biggest budget ever set in California, and it includes the most significant amount dedicated to active transportation: $1.05 billion in additional funding. However, a $1.05 billion increase is only a drop in the bucket […]
CalBike Senior Policy Advocate Reflects on Big Picture Agenda
/by Jared Sanchezby Jared Sanchez The California State Legislature is advancing more bicycle-related bills than ever. At least three times this year, a legislative committee approved seven important policy changes in a single day. With my years of experience, I’ve never seen so much energy and attention on bicycling issues at the state level. I’m grateful to […]
Voices of the Coalition Opposed to Kill Bike-Share Bill
/by Jared SanchezElection Recap: June 2022 Primary
/by Kevin ClaxtonThe Quietly Transformative OmniBike Bill, AB 1909
/by Laura McCamyLegislative Update: Status of Active Transportation Bills at the Midpoint
/by Jared SanchezShared Micromobility: the Future of Equitable Transportation
/by Kevin ClaxtonGovernor’s May Budget Revise Provides New Funds but Still Shortchanges Active Transportation
/by Kevin ClaxtonActive Transportation Bills to Watch This Week
/by Jared SanchezFor Immediate Release: 5/18/22 Contact:Jared Sanchez, CalBike (714) 262-0921, Jared@CalBike.org CalBike: Active Transportation Bills to Watch This Week Update: SACRAMENTO, May 21: All the active transportation bills advanced out of the Appropriations Committee except AB 2336 (speed cameras) and AB 1975 (bus shelters). SACRAMENTO – The California Bicycle Coalition (CalBike) is following multiple bills in […]
CalBike Endorsement: Vote for Jennifer Esteen for Assembly District 20 on June 7th!
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