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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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Zac2016-12-30 18:20:222018-08-11 20:56:162017 ATP: $158M Approved For Bicycle and Pedestrian Projects Across CA
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Zac2016-12-20 18:20:352018-08-11 20:58:28Reflections from The Untokening
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Zac2016-12-19 18:20:572018-08-11 21:00:18CalBike Announces 2017 Legislative Agenda
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Zac2016-12-13 18:21:182018-08-11 21:02:05Bicycle Safety Made Easy: CalBike Provides Workshop for CHP staff and Policymakers
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Zac2016-12-10 18:28:582018-08-11 21:02:46Building Better Bicycle Infrastructure Necessary for e-Bike Industry Growth
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Zac2016-11-17 18:29:462018-08-11 21:05:42Standing Up for All People
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Zac2016-11-17 18:29:122018-08-11 21:05:24California Election Results: More Bike-Friendly Legislators and Local Transportation Taxes; Special Session Update
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Zac2016-11-07 18:30:162019-04-18 14:00:272015 Voting Record Assembly
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Zac2016-11-02 18:30:382018-08-11 21:06:47Los Angeles Chapter Leaders Practice Winning
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Zac2016-10-11 18:31:362018-08-11 21:13:42Why Does the California Bicycle Coalition Care about Clean Freight?
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Zac2016-10-11 18:31:222018-08-11 21:13:07Muralist Mona Caron Creates Art Bike for CalBike
Clean Air, Transportation Regulators Meet for Second Time; Report Spells Out Need for Action on Climate Change
/by Kevin ClaxtonFor just the second time, the California Air Resources Board (ARB) and the California Transportation Commission (CTC) held a joint session to discuss potential alignment in transportation decision-making and investments. While CalBike and our partners who work closely with these powerful agencies remain hopeful, we’re concerned that December’s meeting saw abundant discussion…and meager alignment. Central to this […]
Clean Vehicles: E-Bikes at the California Transportation Commission
/by Kevin ClaxtonE-bikes caused a buzz on the agenda at the California Transportation Commission meeting last Wednesday in Riverside, where CalBike recruited Jonathan Weinert of Bosch, a longtime supporter, to make a presentation and provide bikes for commissioners to ride to help illustrate the many transportation needs that electric bikes can meet. Weinert presented on the […]
Lead the Way, California: A Transportation Platform to Lead Us Forward
/by Kevin ClaxtonCalifornia has new leaders, and our communities deserve plans, principles, and priorities that will move our state forward instead of holding us back. To help support Governor-elect Newsom and his administration in truly leading the nation and the world in sustainable and equitable transportation policy, CalBike joins almost 50 organizations in releasing our comprehensive platform. This […]
E-Bikes, E-Bike Share Included in Latest Round of Air Resources Board Clean Mobility Options Funding
/by Kevin ClaxtonIn late October the California Air Resources Board (ARB) approved its 2018-19 Funding Plan for Clean Transportation Incentives. This round continues to support transportation equity projects, including funds for much-needed projects that include bicycle and electric bicycle sharing. CalBike has been advocating for this from the beginning, and the Air Resources Board was clearly listening. […]
Support CalBike on #GivingTuesday
/by Laura McCamyWhile you’re giving thanks this holiday, consider hosting a Facebook fundraiser to support CalBike on #GivingTuesday. Why host a Facebook fundraiser today instead of tomorrow or next month? On November 27, 2018, nonprofits using Facebook to fundraise pay no fee—100{850a63fa8a72bae4d6bfa3f1eda9f619cddace10f9053ede128e2914f9ca5a15} of gifts will go directly to CalBike, and Facebook will match all contributions up to […]
Announcing CalBike’s 2019 Legislative Agenda
/by Laura McCamyVoters Back Sustainable Transportation
/by ZacWith record turnout for a midterm election, it’s clear that the voters of California knew how important this opportunity was to choose the policies and leaders that will move us forward and not hold us back. Across our state, voters protected critical transportation funding and projects by rejecting the cynical attack of Proposition 6. CalBike campaigned […]
Prop 6 Doesn’t Just Undermine Our Infrastructure
/by ZacIn a season of scary politics, one of the scariest measures on the ballot is California’s Proposition 6. If it passes, not only will it hurt us immediately by halting thousands of road safety projects, it will also indicate the dominance of a very dangerous and deep cynicism about the value of public works. California’s […]
2018 Dream Ride Recap
/by ZacThe 2018 Dream Ride has come and gone, but we’re still enjoying the post ride buzz. Didn’t snag a spot this year? Don’t fret: Registration for 2019’s ride through Northern California is open! We hope you can join us for another year of unforgettable bicycling. Here’s a recap of 2018: Beautiful Tour This year, we […]
Eight Essential Elements for Regulating Shared Mobility Programs
/by Kevin ClaxtonEight Essential Elements for Regulating Shared Mobility Programs Dockless shared mobility systems offer the potential to revolutionize sustainable transportation options in California. While we of course favor bicycles as a tried and tested, healthy, affordable, accessible, and joyful means of transportation, we welcome the exciting new developments in sustainable and active transportation technology rolling out […]
Leading from the Least, Learning the Most
/by Kevin ClaxtonThe largest international gathering for people involved in community-centered bicycle projects came to Los Angeles this year; CalBike sponsored Bike!Bike! to support 4 days of workshops, social networking, group rides, camping, and collaboration with some of the world’s most passionate bike mechanics, advocates, activists, and leaders. What makes Bike!Bike! so unique is the bottom-up, low-budget and Do-It-Yourself […]
Yes on Prop 10
/by ZacCalBike Statement in Support of Proposition 10 Our transportation and housing policies are closely intertwined; we cannot change one without the other. Affordable housing is absolutely essential to create and maintain equitable, inclusive, and prosperous communities. At CalBike, we advocate exactly for that, primarily by changing state transportation policy to enable residents to avail themselves […]