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CalBike’s blog — sharing the biking news you need to know
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 Sanchez2024-10-07 16:05:022024-10-07 16:05:03Bike-Friendly Wins and Losses (but Mostly Wins) in 2024
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Brian Smith2024-09-30 12:32:212024-09-30 12:32:22New CalBike Report Details the Unfulfilled Promise of Complete Streets in Caltrans Projects
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Brian Smith2024-09-27 10:34:012024-12-10 17:13:59Governor Newsom Signs SB 960, the Complete Streets Bill
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CalBike Staff2024-09-25 15:07:322024-09-25 15:24:07Community on Two Wheels: LA’s Gender Expansive Ride
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Kendra Ramsey2024-09-24 17:33:112024-09-24 17:33:13Celebrating 30 Years of Better Biking
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Jared Sanchez2024-09-09 15:48:442024-09-12 15:30:30End-of-Session Legislative Recap: Big Wins for Safer Streets
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Andrew Wright2024-09-09 15:27:462024-09-12 16:23:56Advocates Call on Governor to Slow Drivers to Save Lives
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Laura McCamy2024-08-29 14:28:132024-09-04 19:26:34Killed by a Traffic Engineer: An Interview with Wes Marshall
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Jared Sanchez2024-08-09 16:36:372024-08-09 16:36:38Speak Up for the Bill that Could Put Quick-Build Into the Spotlight in California
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CalBike Staff2024-08-07 18:42:252024-08-07 18:42:27National Youth Bike Summit Builds the Movement for Better Biking
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Andrew Wright2024-08-05 13:29:262024-08-05 18:11:59Innovation on the Streets: Napa’s Pedal-Powered Bike Lane Sweeper
SB 1, Goods Movement, Healthy Air, and Bikes
/by ZacThe slogan of Senate Bill 1, the act passed in April to increase California’s gas tax, was “fix-our-potholes-first”. However, the freight and goods movement industries—whose heavy trucks are most culpable for said potholes—quietly and indirectly received an approximate $3.3 billion for more than just fixing pavement over the next ten years. Will these billions contribute […]
SB 1 – How Can the New Gas Tax Improve Bicycling and Build Healthy Communities in California?
/by ZacSenate Bill 1 passed in April and was signed by Governor Brown, raising the gas tax in California for the first time since 1994 to raise $54 billion in new transportation revenue over the next ten years. Advocacy by CalBike and our allies resulted in some critical changes to SB 1—increased funding for public transit, walking, […]
2017 California Dream Ride Preview: Day 3
/by ZacThe Dream Ride staff continues working hard, planning and organizing each day’s route, lodging and activities. This is the second of several posts describing the fruits of those labors: tentative plans for each day on the 2017 Dream Ride. Some details may change between now and October, so stay tuned to this blog or contact the […]
CalBike and Partners Kick off Walk & Bike Youth Leaders Program
/by ZacCalBike, California Walks, and the California Center for Civic Participation are excited to introduce our very first cohort of Walk & Bike Youth Leaders. We conceived of the Walk & Bike Youth Leaders Program as an opportunity to engage new voices in walk and bike advocacy, and help the next generation of community leaders […]
Tell Caltrans Bikes Belong on the Road
/by ZacWhen Caltrans moved to BAN bikes on a stretch of Skyline Blvd without public comment, our partners pushed back. Now Caltrans needs your input. Where Skyline Blvd (State Highway 35) crosses Highway 1 in Daly City, people on bikes have to navigate a dangerous freeway-style interchange. In response to a 2015 tragedy when a rider […]
2017 California Dream Ride Preview: Days 1 & 2
/by ZacCalBike & Partners Challenge ARB’s Priorities
/by ZacCalBike Hosts Webinar to Boost High-Quality Protected Bike Lanes
/by ZacKey CalBike-supported Bills Clear First House
/by ZacCalBike Announces Route for the 2017 California Dream Ride
/by ZacCaltrans Adopts California’s First State Bike & Pedestrian Plan
/by ZacHelp Shape CalBike’s Next Strategic Plan
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