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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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Laura McCamy2019-07-03 14:23:442019-07-03 14:34:37CALPIRG Report Identifies California Highway Boondoggles
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Laura McCamy2019-07-02 17:19:382019-07-09 16:06:38CalBike invites you to a house party fundraiser for our Complete Streets Campaign.
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Laura McCamy2019-06-12 16:10:302019-06-12 17:18:01Senate Advances Better Bikeway Design Guidelines
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Jared Sanchez2019-06-11 15:29:072019-06-11 15:30:14Transportation and Housing Groups Demand Equitable and Interconnected Funding
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Kevin Claxton2019-05-24 11:08:232019-06-11 15:02:16Complete Streets Bill Passes the Senate
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Laura McCamy2019-05-21 11:29:132019-05-21 11:29:13CalBike Succeeds in Getting E-bike Vouchers through the Senate
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Kevin Claxton2019-05-20 08:53:132020-02-24 08:54:50CalBike and Allies Oppose Bill Attacking State Control of Active Transportation
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Laura McCamy2019-05-16 17:46:142019-05-16 17:46:14CalBike Members Score Complete Streets Victory
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Laura McCamy2019-05-14 17:39:022019-05-16 15:18:29CalBike Moves Bike-Friendly Bills Forward in Sacramento
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Laura McCamy2019-05-14 17:02:012019-05-15 14:57:10Don’t Let SB 127 Die: Call Now to Support the Complete Streets Bill
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Laura McCamy2019-05-07 15:22:212019-05-07 15:22:21Welcome New Hire: Forest Barnes to Work on Active Transportation in the Central Valley
Complete Streets Bill Passes Legislature!
/by Kevin ClaxtonFor Immediate Release: Wednesday, September 11, 2019 SB 127, the Complete Streets Bill Sent to Governor Newsom SACRAMENTO, CA – This afternoon, the Complete Streets for Active Living Bill (SB 127) championed by Senator Scott Wiener, was passed by the state legislature and now heads to the desk of Governor Gavin Newsom for his signature. […]
More than 185 Streets Affected by SB 127
/by Laura McCamyCalBike research has revealed the broad scope of streets that could be positively affected by the Complete Streets for Active Living Bill (SB 127 – Wiener). The bill requires Caltrans to consider adding features that keep pedestrians and bicyclists safe when they repair or repave a highway that is surface street. SB 127 would bring […]
E-Bike Vouchers Bill Signed by Governor Newsom
/by Kevin ClaxtonGovernor Newsom Signs AB 1266
/by Kevin ClaxtonFor Immediate Release: September 4, 2019 Contact: Dylan Lomanto, legislative aide to Assemblyman Rivas, (916) 319-2749, Dylan.Lomanto@asm.ca.gov Dave Snyder, California Bicycle Coalition, (415) 216-7393, dave@calbike.org AB 1266: Governor Signs Bill to Make Intersections Safer for Bicyclists State Capitol, Sacramento, CA – Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill today that will make it safer for bicycle […]
Tell Your Assembly Member to Vote YES on SB 127 for Complete Streets
/by Kevin ClaxtonThe Complete Streets for Active Living Bill (SB 127) passed two tough Assembly committees. Now, Caltrans is pulling out all the stops to defeat what may be the most important piece of legislation CalBike has ever sponsored. The Complete Streets Bill will require Caltrans to add features that make streets safer for all users, such as […]
Complete Streets Bill Passes Committee, Moves to Full House
/by Kevin ClaxtonFor Immediate Release: Friday, August 30, 2019 Contact: Dave Snyder, CalBike 415-216-7393, dave@calbike.org “Complete Streets” Bill Passes Assembly Appropriations Committee SACRAMENTO: This afternoon, the Complete Streets for Active Living Bill (SB 127) championed by Senator Scott Wiener, passed out of the Assembly Appropriations Committee and now heads to an Assembly floor vote. The bill has already passed […]
Summit Plenary to Examine the New Urban Mobility
/by Kevin ClaxtonThe “new urban mobility” — shared and networked cars and bikes and scooters and whatever’s next — promises to eliminate the need for private cars and bring about a more sustainable transportation future. But the reality is far from that promise. Thanks to heavy subsidies by their venture capital owners, Lyft and Uber’s cheap car […]
CalBike’s Legislative Agenda Moves Toward the Finish Line
/by Kevin ClaxtonThe 2019 session of the California State Legislature ends September 13. Three of CalBike’s bills are close to final approval and we hope to see all three signed into law this year. The Complete Streets Bill (SB 127-Wiener) has made it most of the way through the legislature. This bill will bring Complete Streets to […]
Mobility Justice Advocates Convene to Build Coalitions
/by Laura McCamyOn June 26th & 27th, more than 30 mobility justice advocates met in Sacramento for the first annual Mobility Justice Advocates Convening. The focus was to better position ourselves to influence state decisionmakers directly at the State Capitol. The convening brought those who have worked directly on the streets who are able to bring experiential […]
Major Pushback Against Caltrans Over Complete Streets Bill Fiscal Impact
/by Kevin ClaxtonOn August 21, Assembly Member Lorena Gonzalez (Dem-80, above right) did something unusual. Gonzalez chairs the Appropriations Committee. She allowed testimony on The Complete Streets for Active Living Bill (SB 127 – Wiener), even though the bill was, by rule, headed for the suspense file. The Chair prefers that members waive testimony for bills going […]
Complete Streets Bill Passes Assembly Transportation Committee
/by Laura McCamyThe Complete Streets for Active Living Bill (SB 127) passed the Assembly Transportation Committee July 8. This was a hard-won victory. CalBike and our coalition partners negotiated with and educated stakeholders and potential opponents up until the moment of the vote. In the end, the difference was the 1,000+ CalBike members and supporters who contacted […]
Assembly Transportation Committee Supports E-bikes for Mobility Option
/by Kevin ClaxtonOn Monday, July 1, the E-Bikes for Mobility Bill (SB 400 – Umberg) passed in the Assembly Transportation Committee. The vote was 14-0. This bill expands the definition of “mobility options” in the Clean Vehicles for All program to include bikesharing and electric bicycle purchases. Currently the Clean Vehicles for All program provides vouchers for […]