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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
Reflecting Back on the 2017 Transportation Equity Summit and Advocacy Day
/by ZacCorrecting Decades of Transportation Neglect
/by ZacA Complete Street Near You: SB760 Prioritizes Biking and Walking on State Roadways
/by ZacWhat is Transportation Justice and Why Should We Care?
/by ZacCongress Hears from CalBike at the National Bike Summit
/by ZacBusy Policy Season in Sacramento: CalBike’s Top Priorities
/by ZacOver 80 groups sign letter
/by ZacOn Monday, 82 organizations endorsed a set of recommendations, developed by CalBike and our allies, to call for changes in a deal to increase revenue for transportation system maintenance. The deal, two years in the making, invests too much in the old transportation paradigm of roads, including expansion. It will keep people stuck in their […]
Best and Worst of 2016
/by ZacFor the past few years, CalBike has produced a ‘Best of’ list to highlight some accomplishments (and some disappointments) from around the state. These awards help us see where we are, and how far we have to go. Enjoy! — Best New Protected Intersection: 9th and Division, San Francisco We’re thrilled to include this category […]
2017 ATP: $158M Approved For Bicycle and Pedestrian Projects Across CA
/by ZacOn December 7th, the California Transportation Commission (CTC) approved a total of $158,096,000 for 44 Statewide projects and 10 Small Urban and Rural walking and bicycling projects as part of the 2017 Active Transportation Program (ATP). The projects awarded included $24.3 million that was diverted from a single high-profile project in the Coachella Valley to five […]
Reflections from The Untokening
/by ZacOn November 13th, over 130 leaders from across the country gathered in Atlanta, Georgia, for The Untokening: A Convening for Just and Accessible Streets and Communities. Taken place days after the 2016 Presidential Election and the aftermath that ensued, the discussions and the discoveries that unfolded at The Untokening give power to acknowledging that any advancements […]
CalBike Announces 2017 Legislative Agenda
/by ZacHere at CalBike, we’re gearing up and going big in the new year. We’ve got an ambitious yet robust legislative agenda, with headway in each strategic direction. We’re looking forward to working with our state and local partners to make these goals a reality. You can join us in our effort today by becoming a member and active […]
Bicycle Safety Made Easy: CalBike Provides Workshop for CHP staff and Policymakers
/by ZacLast week, CalBike hosted a bike safety workshop led by League Certified Instructor Bonnie Wehmann. Set in the streets of Sacramento, the workshop was designed to develop a shared understanding of where it is safest to ride a bicycle in a vehicle travel lane. Participants included staff members from the California Highway Patrol (CHP), State […]