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Kevin Claxton2020-11-05 15:08:072020-12-23 15:41:12California Voters Elect Bike-Friendly Legislators in 2020
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Kevin Claxton2020-10-23 18:54:262020-10-24 16:26:40The Dream Ride Challenge 2020 Was a Huge Success!
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Kevin Claxton2020-10-13 13:49:032020-10-15 12:50:25CalBike Releases Quick-Build Guide to Create Safer Streets
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Jared Sanchez2020-10-12 15:34:022020-10-12 15:34:48CalBike Endorses Candidates in Four Key Congressional Races
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Laura McCamy2020-10-01 18:35:272020-11-18 16:18:43A Preview of the CalBike 2021 Agenda
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Kevin Claxton2020-09-30 16:00:112020-10-02 14:46:05Governor Signs Bills for Bikes, Wrapping Up California’s 2020 Legislative Session
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Kevin Claxton2020-09-23 17:40:212020-09-23 17:41:20CalBike Statement on Governor’s Executive Order to Promote Clean Transportation
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Jared Sanchez2020-09-18 15:05:552020-09-26 14:35:56CalBike Endorsement: Vote for Josh Newman for Senate District 29 in the November Election!
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Jared Sanchez2020-09-18 14:48:322020-09-18 15:09:44CalBike Endorsement: Vote for Steve Bennett for Assembly District 37 in the November Election!
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Laura McCamy2020-09-17 18:25:122020-09-26 14:31:38CalBike Endorsement: Vote for Alex Lee for Assembly District 25 in the November Election!
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Jared Sanchez2020-09-17 17:47:292020-09-17 18:00:47CalBike Endorsement: Vote for Dave Min for Senate District 37 in the November Election!
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Jared Sanchez2020-09-17 16:59:492020-09-17 17:37:51CalBike Endorsement: Vote for Abigail Medina for Senate District 23 in the November Election!
Don’t Let SB 127 Die: Call Now to Support the Complete Streets Bill
/by Laura McCamyThe Complete Streets for Active Living Bill (SB 127) has reached a crucial point in its journey through the Senate. It has landed in the Senate Appropriations Committee. This is where the fiscal impact of bills is assessed. Yesterday, SB 127 was placed on the “suspense file,” which means the bill is on hold because of […]
Welcome New Hire: Forest Barnes to Work on Active Transportation in the Central Valley
/by Laura McCamyFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – May 6, 2019 Sacramento, CA –The California Bicycle Coalition is excited to announce the addition of Forest Barnes to our staff. Forest will lead CalBike’s active transportation planning work in five southern San Joaquin Valley cities from Fresno to Bakersfield. Under Forest’s leadership, CalBike will facilitate planning for safe walking and […]
Complete Streets Clears an Important Milestone
/by Laura McCamyThe Complete Streets for Active Living Bill is moving forward after a long and contentious hearing in the Senate Transportation Committee. Thanks to unwavering commitment by our team and the bill’s author, Senator Scott Wiener, SB 127 the bill passed on a 9-3 vote and will move to the Senate floor in May with its […]
E-Bike Vouchers Advance in the Senate
/by Laura McCamyCalifornia residents are one step closer to being able to trade in their old polluting car for a brand new electric bicycle, thanks to the advancement of SB 400 in the California Senate. The E-Bikes for Mobility Bill, SB 400 (Umberg), expands the definition of ‘mobility options’ in the Clean Vehicles for All program which […]
Opposition from Powerful Motorists’ Lobby Stalls Bicycle Lane Positioning Bill For Now; CalBike and Allies Plan Education Campaign
/by Kevin ClaxtonLast week, we pulled our bill to simplify the rules in California Vehicle Code governing where bicyclists must ride in the traffic lane. The goal was to emphasize the right or people riding bicycles to use a full traffic lane when necessary for safety. Riding too far to the right, next to parked cars, or […]
Closed – Free or Discounted Ticket to the California Bicycle Summit
/by Kevin ClaxtonThe fellowship award has been closed and all spots have been filled. Thank you for your interest! The 2019 California Bicycle Summit will be a gathering of leaders in advocacy for more equitable, inclusive and prosperous communities where bicycling enables more people to live joyful and healthy lives — regardless of their ability to afford […]
Now Accepting Proposals for 2019 California Bicycle Summit
/by Kevin ClaxtonHave your voice heard! Submit a proposal to share your knowledge and insights with your California allies at the 2019 California Bicycle Summit! Proposals must be submitted by May 1. Your proposal doesn’t have to be complete but we want your ideas! This year’s theme is about the intersections in our work: the physical intersections […]
‘Streets For All Coalition’; CalBike Joins Shared E-Bike, Scooter Partners in Unveiling Equity, Sustainability Principles
/by Kevin ClaxtonFor Immediate Release CalBike Co-Founds “Streets For All Coalition” to Unite Bike Riders, Scooter Users, and Pedestrians New Coalition Brings Together Environmental Organizations, Active Transportation Advocates, and Sustainable New Mobility Operators to Improve Transportation and Tackle Climate Change Sacramento, CA (March 3rd, 2019) – The California Bicycle Coalition announced on Wednesday that the advocacy […]
Where We Live and How We Get There; Legislation Linking Transportation and Housing Taking Shape
/by Kevin ClaxtonLos Angeles Announced as 2019 California Bicycle Summit Location; Request for Proposals, Early Bird Tickets Now Open
/by Kevin ClaxtonAlthough it’s only April, it’s already clear that conversations around bikes and biking are more connected than ever to intersecting issues like transportation justice, climate change, bicycle infrastructure, shared mobility, and the connections between transportation policy and California’s housing crisis, and continue to shape policy, activism, and innovation. As the California Bicycle Coalition celebrates our […]
Complete Streets, Safety Language, E-Bikes, and Scooters Top Priorities at Bill Introduction Deadline
/by Kevin ClaxtonCalBike’s legislative agenda became more clear on Friday, the deadline to introduce new bills in the California Assembly and Senate. Topping our agenda is the Complete Streets for Active Living bill (SB 127-Wiener) that would require Caltrans to implement safety improvements like protected bike lanes and sidewalks every time they repave or rebuild a state-owned road. […]
Santa Monica Bike Advocacy Champion Cynthia Rose Elected CalBike Board Chair
/by Kevin Claxton