On December 7, 2021, CalBike held its second Advance Symposium for the California Bicycle Summit: Lessons from Latin America. It was a powerful and fascinating deep dive into both success stories and challenges for biking in Latin American cities, with a deep dive into the home of the Cicolvia, Bogotá, Columbia. Scroll to the bottom […]
https://www.calbike.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Rodriguez-image1-scaled.jpg14402560Laura McCamyhttps://www.calbike.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/calbike-logo.pngLaura McCamy2021-12-15 18:44:492022-02-10 16:18:21What California Can Learn from Latin American Bike Advocates
For bicycling at the state level in California, 2021 was a mixed year. However, at CalBike, with the help of our dedicated and fabulous members and supporters (we’re looking at you!), we accomplished a lot. We won $10M in e-bike subsidies, so more Californians will get the chance to adopt this clean, green, form of […]
California has a current budget surplus of $31 billion. CalBike is advocating for the governor and legislature to put $2 billion of that surplus toward infrastructure projects that will make our communities safer and more inviting for biking and walking. We’re joined by our allies at Safe Routes Partnership, Transform, California Walks, Move LA, Planning […]
An LA Times investigation of bicycle traffic stops since 2017 has put a spotlight, once again, on the need to remove armed officers from traffic enforcement. The two bills CalBike sponsored in 2021 to decriminalize common and safe walking and biking would have represented a step in that direction. However, although the Bicycle Safety Stop […]
https://www.calbike.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/crops_0001_police-car-lights.jpg18681644Jared Sanchezhttps://www.calbike.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/calbike-logo.pngJared Sanchez2021-11-17 14:07:002025-02-19 14:09:37Blockbuster LA Times Investigation Shows Police Bias in Bike Stops
Congress has passed, and the president has signed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. It’s a $1.2 trillion spending package that will invest in aging infrastructure across the US. We share the disappointment of many progressives that this bill still puts too much money toward road-building and not enough toward infrastructure that will help wean […]
https://www.calbike.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/fresno-bikeway-on-J-Street.png10061336Laura McCamyhttps://www.calbike.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/calbike-logo.pngLaura McCamy2021-11-16 15:40:412021-11-23 08:04:38How will the Infrastructure Bill Impact California Bike Riders?
Positive Results for Active Transportation, Amid Disappointments On Friday, October 8, 2021, Governor Gavin Newsom issued a list of bills he had signed or vetoed. The list included vetoes of three of the most important bills that would have made our streets and communities safer and more livable. While we were extremely disappointed by the […]
https://www.calbike.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/California_State_Capitol_in_Sacramento.jpg10001500Kevin Claxtonhttps://www.calbike.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/calbike-logo.pngKevin Claxton2021-11-05 14:56:432024-08-06 13:31:502021 California Legislative Wrap Up
On October 12, over 125 people joined CalBike for our first Advance Symposium ahead of the California Bicycle Summit. Authors and researchers John Pucher and Ralph Buehler shared a presentation based on their indispensable book, Cycling for Sustainable Cities. The webinar included data on cycling rates in different cities, including inspiring examples of cities that […]
https://www.calbike.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Rue-de-Rivoli.png15362048Laura McCamyhttps://www.calbike.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/calbike-logo.pngLaura McCamy2021-11-01 17:11:522022-01-28 19:08:50Cycling for Sustainable Cities Symposium Provides Inspiration from Around the World
In 2021, CalBike decided to sponsor two related bills that would have legalized walking midblock across an empty street (AB 1238, Ting) or biking carefully through a stop sign at an empty intersection (AB 122, Boerner Horvath). Our goal was to broaden and strengthen the movement for the dignity and safety of people who walk […]
https://www.calbike.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/calbike-logo-150px.png150711Kevin Claxtonhttps://www.calbike.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/calbike-logo.pngKevin Claxton2021-10-20 13:00:452021-10-24 16:57:52Response From CalBike’s Executive Director to the Governor’s Vetoes of Bicycle and Pedestrian Bills
On October 8, 2021, the governor vetoed two bills that CalBike had sponsored: The Bicycle Safety Stop Bill (AB 122, Boerner Horvath) and the Freedom to Walk Act (AB 1238, Ting). In both cases, he cited data collected by police and, therefore, marred by police biases. In 2021, it should be unacceptable to rely on […]
For Immediate Release: October 11, 2021 Contact:CalBike: Jared Sanchez, jared@calbike.org | 714-262-0921California Walks: Caro Jauregui, caro@calwalks.org | 562-320-2139Los Angeles Walks: John Yi, john@losangeleswalks.org | 213-219-2483 Newsom Vetoes Freedom to Walk in California Movement to End Unjust Jaywalking Laws Will Continue SACRAMENTO – In a setback for the movement for more equitable streets, Governor Gavin Newsom […]
https://www.calbike.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/jay-all-partners-sep21-update2-scaled.jpg13852560Jared Sanchezhttps://www.calbike.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/calbike-logo.pngJared Sanchez2021-10-11 13:06:292021-10-15 13:14:49Newsom Vetoes Freedom to Walk in California
What California Can Learn from Latin American Bike Advocates
/by Laura McCamyOn December 7, 2021, CalBike held its second Advance Symposium for the California Bicycle Summit: Lessons from Latin America. It was a powerful and fascinating deep dive into both success stories and challenges for biking in Latin American cities, with a deep dive into the home of the Cicolvia, Bogotá, Columbia. Scroll to the bottom […]
What CalBike Accomplished: 2021 by the Numbers
/by Kevin ClaxtonFor bicycling at the state level in California, 2021 was a mixed year. However, at CalBike, with the help of our dedicated and fabulous members and supporters (we’re looking at you!), we accomplished a lot. We won $10M in e-bike subsidies, so more Californians will get the chance to adopt this clean, green, form of […]
CalBike Insider: $2 billion for bikes in 2022
/by Kevin ClaxtonCalifornia has a current budget surplus of $31 billion. CalBike is advocating for the governor and legislature to put $2 billion of that surplus toward infrastructure projects that will make our communities safer and more inviting for biking and walking. We’re joined by our allies at Safe Routes Partnership, Transform, California Walks, Move LA, Planning […]
Blockbuster LA Times Investigation Shows Police Bias in Bike Stops
/by Jared SanchezAn LA Times investigation of bicycle traffic stops since 2017 has put a spotlight, once again, on the need to remove armed officers from traffic enforcement. The two bills CalBike sponsored in 2021 to decriminalize common and safe walking and biking would have represented a step in that direction. However, although the Bicycle Safety Stop […]
How will the Infrastructure Bill Impact California Bike Riders?
/by Laura McCamyCongress has passed, and the president has signed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. It’s a $1.2 trillion spending package that will invest in aging infrastructure across the US. We share the disappointment of many progressives that this bill still puts too much money toward road-building and not enough toward infrastructure that will help wean […]
2021 California Legislative Wrap Up
/by Kevin ClaxtonPositive Results for Active Transportation, Amid Disappointments On Friday, October 8, 2021, Governor Gavin Newsom issued a list of bills he had signed or vetoed. The list included vetoes of three of the most important bills that would have made our streets and communities safer and more livable. While we were extremely disappointed by the […]
Cycling for Sustainable Cities Symposium Provides Inspiration from Around the World
/by Laura McCamyOn October 12, over 125 people joined CalBike for our first Advance Symposium ahead of the California Bicycle Summit. Authors and researchers John Pucher and Ralph Buehler shared a presentation based on their indispensable book, Cycling for Sustainable Cities. The webinar included data on cycling rates in different cities, including inspiring examples of cities that […]
Response From CalBike’s Executive Director to the Governor’s Vetoes of Bicycle and Pedestrian Bills
/by Kevin ClaxtonIn 2021, CalBike decided to sponsor two related bills that would have legalized walking midblock across an empty street (AB 1238, Ting) or biking carefully through a stop sign at an empty intersection (AB 122, Boerner Horvath). Our goal was to broaden and strengthen the movement for the dignity and safety of people who walk […]
What Governor Newsom Got Wrong About Biking and Walking
/by Kevin ClaxtonOn October 8, 2021, the governor vetoed two bills that CalBike had sponsored: The Bicycle Safety Stop Bill (AB 122, Boerner Horvath) and the Freedom to Walk Act (AB 1238, Ting). In both cases, he cited data collected by police and, therefore, marred by police biases. In 2021, it should be unacceptable to rely on […]
Newsom Vetoes Freedom to Walk in California
/by Jared SanchezFor Immediate Release: October 11, 2021 Contact:CalBike: Jared Sanchez, jared@calbike.org | 714-262-0921California Walks: Caro Jauregui, caro@calwalks.org | 562-320-2139Los Angeles Walks: John Yi, john@losangeleswalks.org | 213-219-2483 Newsom Vetoes Freedom to Walk in California Movement to End Unjust Jaywalking Laws Will Continue SACRAMENTO – In a setback for the movement for more equitable streets, Governor Gavin Newsom […]