Dawn Addis’s platform reads like a bicycle advocate’s dream. She gets the importance of bicycling as a component of sustainable transportation and a socially-just society. Dawn has an excellent track record as a Morro Bay Council Member to back up her claims. With Dawn Addis as assemblymember, we’ll have an ally who will have our […]
https://www.calbike.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Addis-e1652329878179.jpeg9321600Jared Sanchezhttps://www.calbike.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/calbike-logo.pngJared Sanchez2022-10-12 17:31:392022-10-13 17:30:21CalBike Endorsement: Vote for Dawn Addis for Assembly District 30 by November 8
Laura Friedman is perhaps the strongest supporter of bicycling and active transportation in the California Assembly, and she’s in a tough race for reelection because of redistricting. CalBike is issuing an early endorsement for Assemblymember Friedman because we hope our members will donate to and volunteer for her campaign in the general election. As an […]
https://www.calbike.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Laura-Friedman-2.jpeg11212043Jared Sanchezhttps://www.calbike.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/calbike-logo.pngJared Sanchez2022-10-12 17:27:462022-10-13 17:30:37CalBike Endorsement: Support Laura Friedman for Assembly District 44 by November 8
As a former member of the state assembly, Dave Jones already has experience championing what a fossil-free economy can look like in the capitol. Despite that such a stance will inevitably create friction among a variety of special interests, he is up for the absolutely necessary fight simply because he knows we have no time […]
https://www.calbike.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Jones-e1652329847939.jpeg11772048Jared Sanchezhttps://www.calbike.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/calbike-logo.pngJared Sanchez2022-10-12 17:24:392022-10-13 17:31:15CalBike Endorsement: Vote for Dave Jones for Senate District 8 by November 8
The 2022 California legislative session ended on a high note, with CalBike’s sponsored legislation and many bike-friendly bills we supported becoming law. Breaking it down: CalBike supporters played a key role in this victory, sending more than 5,500 emails, Tweets, and petition signatures to support active transportation legislation. Here’s a detailed recap. CalBike-sponsored bills become […]
Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 371, which imposes an unprecedented insurance requirement on scooter-sharing systems, raising costs for operators and users. CalBike campaigned hard against this bill, and we’re disappointed that it passed and became law, but our diligent advocacy succeeded in reducing the potential harm from this measure. AB 371, the Kill Bike-Share Bill, […]
https://www.calbike.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/E-bikes.jpg13652048Laura McCamyhttps://www.calbike.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/calbike-logo.pngLaura McCamy2022-10-07 17:16:102022-10-07 17:16:12The Kill Bike-Share Bill Becomes Law — But It No Longer Kills Bike-Share
This was an unprecedented year for bike-friendly and active transportation legislation in Sacramento. CalBike worked hard with our members and allies to advocate for bike-friendly measures, and it’s clear that our elected officials have heard the message that Californians want safer streets, more space for biking and walking, and strong measures to tackle climate change. […]
https://www.calbike.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Father-and-daughter-bike-path-scaled.jpg14402560Kevin Claxtonhttps://www.calbike.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/calbike-logo.pngKevin Claxton2022-10-07 12:22:032022-10-12 12:36:30CalBike Executive Director Responds to California’s Unprecedented Support for Active Transportation
For Immediate Release: October 1, 2022 Contact: CalBike: Kevin Claxton, kevin@calbike.org | 909.274.0137 Governor Newsom Signs Freedom to Walk Act Bill ends jaywalking tickets when it’s safe to cross Sacramento, CA — Governor Newsom has signed the Freedom to Walk Bill (AB 2147, Ting). This bill will prevent police from issuing jaywalking tickets unless the street crossing is truly dangerous. […]
https://www.calbike.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/cropped-jaywalking.jpeg8661600Kevin Claxtonhttps://www.calbike.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/calbike-logo.pngKevin Claxton2022-10-03 10:12:232022-10-03 10:12:25Freedom to Walk Becomes Law in California
Governor Gavin Newsom has signed AB 2097, which prevents local governments from requiring parking in residential buildings near transit, after vetoing a similar bill last year. CalBike strongly supported AB 2097, which was part of our active transportation slate. The bill, authored by Assemblymember Laura Friedman, will help address California’s housing shortage by making it […]
https://www.calbike.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/parking-minimums-scaled.jpeg25601707Kevin Claxtonhttps://www.calbike.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/calbike-logo.pngKevin Claxton2022-09-30 16:39:122022-09-30 16:39:14Why a Bill Removing Auto Parking Minimums Near Transit Is a Victory for Biking
Governor Gavin Newsom has signed AB 2264, which will change the way Caltrans programs traffic lights for pedestrians. On state-controlled intersections, when Caltrans replaces or installs a traffic signal with a crosswalk, it must program the signal to give pedestrians a 3- to 7-second head start before car traffic moving the same direction gets a […]
https://www.calbike.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/beg-buttons.jpeg18752500Kevin Claxtonhttps://www.calbike.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/calbike-logo.pngKevin Claxton2022-09-30 16:31:322022-09-30 16:34:24Governor Signs Bill That Gives Pedestrians a Head Start
For Immediate Release: 9/29/22 Contact: CalBike Kevin Claxton, 909.274.0137, Kevin@CalBike.org Plan for the Future Bill Signed by Governor SB 932 will accelerate green cities and active transportation Sacramento, CA – Today, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB 932, the Plan for the Future Bill. SB 932 requires a county or city to identify high-injury streets […]
https://www.calbike.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Black-male-bike-rider-Lake-Merritt-BIPOC-scaled.jpg14402560Kevin Claxtonhttps://www.calbike.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/calbike-logo.pngKevin Claxton2022-09-29 13:37:002022-10-03 20:14:43Governor Signs SB 932, Plan for the Future Bill
CalBike Endorsement: Vote for Dawn Addis for Assembly District 30 by November 8
/by Jared SanchezDawn Addis’s platform reads like a bicycle advocate’s dream. She gets the importance of bicycling as a component of sustainable transportation and a socially-just society. Dawn has an excellent track record as a Morro Bay Council Member to back up her claims. With Dawn Addis as assemblymember, we’ll have an ally who will have our […]
CalBike Endorsement: Support Laura Friedman for Assembly District 44 by November 8
/by Jared SanchezLaura Friedman is perhaps the strongest supporter of bicycling and active transportation in the California Assembly, and she’s in a tough race for reelection because of redistricting. CalBike is issuing an early endorsement for Assemblymember Friedman because we hope our members will donate to and volunteer for her campaign in the general election. As an […]
CalBike Endorsement: Vote for Dave Jones for Senate District 8 by November 8
/by Jared SanchezAs a former member of the state assembly, Dave Jones already has experience championing what a fossil-free economy can look like in the capitol. Despite that such a stance will inevitably create friction among a variety of special interests, he is up for the absolutely necessary fight simply because he knows we have no time […]
Legislative Recap: CalBike and Our Allies Deliver Wins for Bikes in Sacramento
/by Kevin ClaxtonThe 2022 California legislative session ended on a high note, with CalBike’s sponsored legislation and many bike-friendly bills we supported becoming law. Breaking it down: CalBike supporters played a key role in this victory, sending more than 5,500 emails, Tweets, and petition signatures to support active transportation legislation. Here’s a detailed recap. CalBike-sponsored bills become […]
The Kill Bike-Share Bill Becomes Law — But It No Longer Kills Bike-Share
/by Laura McCamyGovernor Gavin Newsom signed AB 371, which imposes an unprecedented insurance requirement on scooter-sharing systems, raising costs for operators and users. CalBike campaigned hard against this bill, and we’re disappointed that it passed and became law, but our diligent advocacy succeeded in reducing the potential harm from this measure. AB 371, the Kill Bike-Share Bill, […]
CalBike Executive Director Responds to California’s Unprecedented Support for Active Transportation
/by Kevin ClaxtonThis was an unprecedented year for bike-friendly and active transportation legislation in Sacramento. CalBike worked hard with our members and allies to advocate for bike-friendly measures, and it’s clear that our elected officials have heard the message that Californians want safer streets, more space for biking and walking, and strong measures to tackle climate change. […]
Freedom to Walk Becomes Law in California
/by Kevin ClaxtonFor Immediate Release: October 1, 2022 Contact: CalBike: Kevin Claxton, kevin@calbike.org | 909.274.0137 Governor Newsom Signs Freedom to Walk Act Bill ends jaywalking tickets when it’s safe to cross Sacramento, CA — Governor Newsom has signed the Freedom to Walk Bill (AB 2147, Ting). This bill will prevent police from issuing jaywalking tickets unless the street crossing is truly dangerous. […]
Why a Bill Removing Auto Parking Minimums Near Transit Is a Victory for Biking
/by Kevin ClaxtonGovernor Gavin Newsom has signed AB 2097, which prevents local governments from requiring parking in residential buildings near transit, after vetoing a similar bill last year. CalBike strongly supported AB 2097, which was part of our active transportation slate. The bill, authored by Assemblymember Laura Friedman, will help address California’s housing shortage by making it […]
Governor Signs Bill That Gives Pedestrians a Head Start
/by Kevin ClaxtonGovernor Gavin Newsom has signed AB 2264, which will change the way Caltrans programs traffic lights for pedestrians. On state-controlled intersections, when Caltrans replaces or installs a traffic signal with a crosswalk, it must program the signal to give pedestrians a 3- to 7-second head start before car traffic moving the same direction gets a […]
Governor Signs SB 932, Plan for the Future Bill
/by Kevin ClaxtonFor Immediate Release: 9/29/22 Contact: CalBike Kevin Claxton, 909.274.0137, Kevin@CalBike.org Plan for the Future Bill Signed by Governor SB 932 will accelerate green cities and active transportation Sacramento, CA – Today, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB 932, the Plan for the Future Bill. SB 932 requires a county or city to identify high-injury streets […]