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Bike Shops are Essential Businesses During Stay-at-Home Orders
/in The Latest /by Dave SnyderBicycling is indispensable during this crisis. Californians rely on our bikes for transportation to provide essential services during this challenging time. By staying off of transit we promote social distancing and create space for more social distance among those who have to take transit. Bicycling is also a safe way to get exercise and fresh air. […]
CalBike Statement on Club and Group Rides
/in Newsroom, Press Release, The Latest /by Dave SnyderAs any responsible organization should, CalBike completely supports the official order to maintain strict social distance in every occasion until health authorities lift the recommendation. It’s imperative to halt the spread of the virus that causes COVID-19. Solo bike riding for exercise or for essential travel is not prohibited by any official order, provided that you […]
Is Bicycling Safe During a Pandemic?
/in Newsroom, The Latest /by Jenn GuitartSupport your physical and mental health during a pandemic: go for a bike ride! It’s an upsetting and disorienting moment we are living in. Riding a bicycle can help, giving us opportunities for exercise, fresh air, and social interaction from afar. Social distancing measures are key to slowing the spread of the coronavirus that causes […]
Transportation Tax Measure Could Fully Fund a Connected Bay Area Bikeway Network
/in Newsroom, The Latest /by Jared SanchezIn Sacramento, legislators are currently debating a 1-cent Bay Area sales tax that could raise up to $100 billion for transportation. The bill could contain enough funding to close the funding gap and finally build the infrastructure we need to create a bicycle-friendly Bay Area. However, it’s not certain that our legislators will formulate a […]
CalBike Supporters Bike the Vote to Primary Victories
/in Newsroom, The Latest /by Jared SanchezFree Webinar: Tools to Create Connected, Low-Stress Bike Networks
/in The Latest /by Laura McCamyIs your community’s bike network incomplete? Does it have bike lanes used by only the most fearless bike riders? Join us on Thursday, March 5, 2020, 11 am – 12pm PT for a free webinar. You already know the value of complete, low-stress bike networks in your community. Join us to learn about new, free, […]
California Needs Edge Lane Roads
/in Newsroom, The Latest /by Dave SnyderCalBike is working to provide an important new tool to traffic engineers. It will give people who on bikes safe space to ride on narrow roads. The tool is a road design called ‘edge lane roads’ and we need your help to identify places where they should be installed. What is an edge lane road? […]
CalBike Members Get 30% Off Micromobility America 2020
/in Newsroom, The Latest /by Dave SnyderMicromobility America returns to Richmond, CA, for the largest-ever gathering of people specifically focused on new modes of urban mobility. Important note: The 2020 Micromobility America conference has been rescheduled from April 22-23 to July 16-17, due to coronavirus concerns. Speakers include Lime president Joe Kraus, Curbed editor Alissa Walker, Strava data leader Cathy Tanimura, and […]
CalBike Endorsement: Vote for John Laird for Senate District 17 on March 3rd!
/in Newsroom, The Latest /by Jared SanchezAs former California Secretary for Natural Resources, John Laird is well-poised to create stronger climate policy through a cross-sector approach. This includes building higher housing densities in major urban areas, restoring the commitment to operations funds for public transportation, and making a financial commitment to underserved communities so that they are not priced out of […]
CalBike Endorsement: Vote for Abigail Medina for Senate District 23 on March 3rd!
/in Newsroom, The Latest /by Jared SanchezAs Executive Director of Inland Region Equality Network (IREN), Abigail Medina has championed environmental protections, educational improvement, equality and fair treatment of LGBT+ individuals in San Bernardino and throughout the Inland Empire. When she is elected to represent Senate District 23, Medina has identified unsafe conditions for pedestrians and cyclists and unsafe communities that allow […]
CalBike Endorsement: Vote for Dave Min for Senate District 37 on March 3rd!
/in Newsroom, The Latest /by Jared Sanchez“I believe that climate change is the defining crisis of our time, and that California must be a leader in promoting policies that radically reduce carbon emissions, not only in our state but across the world.” Those are the first words Dave Min wrote in his answers to our candidate questionnaire. He’s running to unseat […]
CalBike Endorsement: Vote for DeniAntionette Mazingo for Assembly District 42 on March 3rd!
/in Newsroom, The Latest /by Jared SanchezThe incumbent in Assembly District 42 is no friend to bicycling. He reliably voted against bills to improve bike safety, including our popular Complete Streets bill last year. He deserves to be defeated. DeniAntionette Mazingo gave excellent responses to our questionnaire and holds great promise for AD 42. Assembly District 42 straddles the gateway between […]