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Brian Smith2024-04-19 07:54:232024-04-19 07:54:24Senate to Hear SAFER Streets Package
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Laura McCamy2024-04-16 11:23:142024-04-16 11:23:15CalBike Welcomes New Board Member, Isaac Gonzalez
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Kendra Ramsey2024-04-15 19:33:352024-04-16 11:43:59CalBike at the National Bike Summit
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Kendra Ramsey2024-04-11 22:58:382024-04-11 22:58:39Mayors Make Crucial Connections for Bike Riders at California Bicycle Summit
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Jared Sanchez2024-04-04 15:31:462024-04-09 16:42:04California Must Seize the Opportunity to Quickly Build Better Bikeways
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Kendra Ramsey2024-04-02 18:10:152024-04-02 18:10:16California Bicycle Summit: Local Impacts of State Legislation
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Laura McCamy2024-03-29 19:42:572024-04-04 14:39:49E-Bike Incentive Project Work Group: Project Implementation
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Kendra Ramsey2024-03-29 16:49:132024-03-29 16:49:13California Bicycle Summit Includes Global Perspectives
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Jared Sanchez2024-03-26 13:38:452024-03-26 13:38:46Truck Side Guards: A Low-Cost Hack That Would Save Lives and Money
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Laura McCamy2024-03-18 08:29:002024-03-18 12:18:58Measure HLA Wins in Huge Victory for Los Angeles Safe Streets
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Kevin Claxton2024-03-15 16:56:552024-03-15 17:06:01San Diego Bicycle Summit Will Include Sessions on Wheels and on Foot
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Jared Sanchez2024-03-13 14:49:382024-08-06 13:35:01Hundreds Attend CalBike Complete Streets Campaign Launch with Senator Wiener
CalBike Insider: California Poised to Mandate Secure Bicycle Parking
/by Kevin ClaxtonLast week, Assemblymember Kevin McCarty introduced a bill to require secure bicycle parking in all new residential buildings, and CalBike was there to testify in support. AB 2863, the Bike Parking Bill, will require the Department of Housing and Community Development to create standards for bicycle parking in new residential buildings in the next regular […]
CalBike’s Work Fuels California’s Bike-Friendly Ranking
/by Kevin ClaxtonCalifornia ranked fourth in the League of American Bicyclists’ annual ranking of bike-friendly states, released on April 19, 2022. Massachusetts, Oregon, and Washington rank first through third. The League’s report on California referred to many issues that CalBike has successfully campaigned on or is currently advocating for. We know California can do better, and we’re […]
Bike for the Climate by Riding for CalBike in 2022
/by Kevin ClaxtonIf you’ve been planning a bike tour or trip this year, you can have fun while you raise money and awareness for CalBike’s work through a personal fundraiser with Climate Ride. Our own California Dream Ride will be on hold for another year, so we hope that you will consider participating in one of Climate […]
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 […]