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Clean Air, Transportation Regulators Meet for Second Time; Report Spells Out Need for Action on Climate Change
/in Healthy Climate and Communities, The Latest, Transportation Justice /by Mallory HillFor 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
/in The Latest /by Mallory HillE-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
/in A Stronger Movement, Healthy Climate and Communities, Newsroom, Press Release, The Latest /by Mallory HillCalifornia 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 our comprehensive […]
E-Bikes, E-Bike Share Included in Latest Round of Air Resources Board Clean Mobility Options Funding
/in Healthy Climate and Communities, The Latest /by Mallory HillIn 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
/in The Latest /by Minnie PhanWhile 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% of gifts will go directly to CalBike, and Facebook will match all contributions up to […]
Announcing CalBike’s 2019 Legislative Agenda
/in Newsroom, The Latest /by Laura McCamyVoters Back Sustainable Transportation
/in The Latest /by calbike_qczh2tWith 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
/in The Latest /by calbike_qczh2tIn 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
/in The Latest /by calbike_qczh2tThe 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: we’re already gearing up for next year’s ride in Northern California! Location and dates are to be announced shortly, but we wanted to share highlights from this year’s adventure. Beautiful Tour […]
Eight Essential Elements for Regulating Shared Mobility Programs
/in Streets for Everyone, The Latest /by Dave SnyderEight 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
/in The Latest, Transportation Justice /by Dave SnyderThe 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
/in The Latest /by calbike_qczh2tCalBike 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 […]