For Immediate Release: September 4, 2019 Contact: Dylan Lomanto, legislative aide to Assemblyman Rivas, (916) 319-2749, Dylan.Lomanto@asm.ca.gov Dave Snyder, California Bicycle Coalition, (415) 216-7393, dave@calbike.org AB 1266: Governor Signs Bill to Make Intersections Safer for Bicyclists State Capitol, Sacramento, CA – Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill today that will make it safer for bicycle […]
The Complete Streets for Active Living Bill (SB 127) passed two tough Assembly committees. Now, Caltrans is pulling out all the stops to defeat what may be the most important piece of legislation CalBike has ever sponsored. The Complete Streets Bill will require Caltrans to add features that make streets safer for all users, such as […]
https://www.calbike.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/thumb-scaled.jpg17032560Kevin Claxtonhttps://www.calbike.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/calbike-logo.pngKevin Claxton2019-08-30 16:00:262019-08-30 17:42:48Tell Your Assembly Member to Vote YES on SB 127 for Complete Streets
For Immediate Release: Friday, August 30, 2019 Contact: Dave Snyder, CalBike 415-216-7393, dave@calbike.org “Complete Streets” Bill Passes Assembly Appropriations Committee SACRAMENTO: This afternoon, the Complete Streets for Active Living Bill (SB 127) championed by Senator Scott Wiener, passed out of the Assembly Appropriations Committee and now heads to an Assembly floor vote. The bill has already passed […]
https://www.calbike.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/thumb-scaled.jpg17032560Kevin Claxtonhttps://www.calbike.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/calbike-logo.pngKevin Claxton2019-08-30 15:23:312019-08-30 15:29:40Complete Streets Bill Passes Committee, Moves to Full House
The “new urban mobility” — shared and networked cars and bikes and scooters and whatever’s next — promises to eliminate the need for private cars and bring about a more sustainable transportation future. But the reality is far from that promise. Thanks to heavy subsidies by their venture capital owners, Lyft and Uber’s cheap car […]
https://www.calbike.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/44006449071_58830a130d_z.jpg427640Kevin Claxtonhttps://www.calbike.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/calbike-logo.pngKevin Claxton2019-08-27 08:00:392019-08-27 14:04:40Summit Plenary to Examine the New Urban Mobility
The 2019 session of the California State Legislature ends September 13. Three of CalBike’s bills are close to final approval and we hope to see all three signed into law this year. The Complete Streets Bill (SB 127-Wiener) has made it most of the way through the legislature. This bill will bring Complete Streets to […]
On June 26th & 27th, more than 30 mobility justice advocates met in Sacramento for the first annual Mobility Justice Advocates Convening. The focus was to better position ourselves to influence state decisionmakers directly at the State Capitol. The convening brought those who have worked directly on the streets who are able to bring experiential […]
On August 21, Assembly Member Lorena Gonzalez (Dem-80, above right) did something unusual. Gonzalez chairs the Appropriations Committee. She allowed testimony on The Complete Streets for Active Living Bill (SB 127 – Wiener), even though the bill was, by rule, headed for the suspense file. The Chair prefers that members waive testimony for bills going […]
https://www.calbike.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/IMG_4960-scaled.jpeg19202560Kevin Claxtonhttps://www.calbike.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/calbike-logo.pngKevin Claxton2019-08-21 17:01:412019-08-21 17:17:54Major Pushback Against Caltrans Over Complete Streets Bill Fiscal Impact
The Complete Streets for Active Living Bill (SB 127) passed the Assembly Transportation Committee July 8. This was a hard-won victory. CalBike and our coalition partners negotiated with and educated stakeholders and potential opponents up until the moment of the vote. In the end, the difference was the 1,000+ CalBike members and supporters who contacted […]
On Monday, July 1, the E-Bikes for Mobility Bill (SB 400 – Umberg) passed in the Assembly Transportation Committee. The vote was 14-0. This bill expands the definition of “mobility options” in the Clean Vehicles for All program to include bikesharing and electric bicycle purchases. Currently the Clean Vehicles for All program provides vouchers for […]
Last week, CALPIRG released its annual Highway Boondoggles report. The report details the way our nation’s policymakers continue to prioritize major highway expansion projects, while failing to spend the money needed to repair our crumbling infrastructure. “[Y]ear after year, state and local governments propose billions of dollars’ worth of new and expanded highways that often […]
Governor Newsom Signs AB 1266
/by Kevin ClaxtonFor Immediate Release: September 4, 2019 Contact: Dylan Lomanto, legislative aide to Assemblyman Rivas, (916) 319-2749, Dylan.Lomanto@asm.ca.gov Dave Snyder, California Bicycle Coalition, (415) 216-7393, dave@calbike.org AB 1266: Governor Signs Bill to Make Intersections Safer for Bicyclists State Capitol, Sacramento, CA – Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill today that will make it safer for bicycle […]
Tell Your Assembly Member to Vote YES on SB 127 for Complete Streets
/by Kevin ClaxtonThe Complete Streets for Active Living Bill (SB 127) passed two tough Assembly committees. Now, Caltrans is pulling out all the stops to defeat what may be the most important piece of legislation CalBike has ever sponsored. The Complete Streets Bill will require Caltrans to add features that make streets safer for all users, such as […]
Complete Streets Bill Passes Committee, Moves to Full House
/by Kevin ClaxtonFor Immediate Release: Friday, August 30, 2019 Contact: Dave Snyder, CalBike 415-216-7393, dave@calbike.org “Complete Streets” Bill Passes Assembly Appropriations Committee SACRAMENTO: This afternoon, the Complete Streets for Active Living Bill (SB 127) championed by Senator Scott Wiener, passed out of the Assembly Appropriations Committee and now heads to an Assembly floor vote. The bill has already passed […]
Summit Plenary to Examine the New Urban Mobility
/by Kevin ClaxtonThe “new urban mobility” — shared and networked cars and bikes and scooters and whatever’s next — promises to eliminate the need for private cars and bring about a more sustainable transportation future. But the reality is far from that promise. Thanks to heavy subsidies by their venture capital owners, Lyft and Uber’s cheap car […]
CalBike’s Legislative Agenda Moves Toward the Finish Line
/by Kevin ClaxtonThe 2019 session of the California State Legislature ends September 13. Three of CalBike’s bills are close to final approval and we hope to see all three signed into law this year. The Complete Streets Bill (SB 127-Wiener) has made it most of the way through the legislature. This bill will bring Complete Streets to […]
Mobility Justice Advocates Convene to Build Coalitions
/by Laura McCamyOn June 26th & 27th, more than 30 mobility justice advocates met in Sacramento for the first annual Mobility Justice Advocates Convening. The focus was to better position ourselves to influence state decisionmakers directly at the State Capitol. The convening brought those who have worked directly on the streets who are able to bring experiential […]
Major Pushback Against Caltrans Over Complete Streets Bill Fiscal Impact
/by Kevin ClaxtonOn August 21, Assembly Member Lorena Gonzalez (Dem-80, above right) did something unusual. Gonzalez chairs the Appropriations Committee. She allowed testimony on The Complete Streets for Active Living Bill (SB 127 – Wiener), even though the bill was, by rule, headed for the suspense file. The Chair prefers that members waive testimony for bills going […]
Complete Streets Bill Passes Assembly Transportation Committee
/by Laura McCamyThe Complete Streets for Active Living Bill (SB 127) passed the Assembly Transportation Committee July 8. This was a hard-won victory. CalBike and our coalition partners negotiated with and educated stakeholders and potential opponents up until the moment of the vote. In the end, the difference was the 1,000+ CalBike members and supporters who contacted […]
Assembly Transportation Committee Supports E-bikes for Mobility Option
/by Kevin ClaxtonOn Monday, July 1, the E-Bikes for Mobility Bill (SB 400 – Umberg) passed in the Assembly Transportation Committee. The vote was 14-0. This bill expands the definition of “mobility options” in the Clean Vehicles for All program to include bikesharing and electric bicycle purchases. Currently the Clean Vehicles for All program provides vouchers for […]
CALPIRG Report Identifies California Highway Boondoggles
/by Laura McCamyLast week, CALPIRG released its annual Highway Boondoggles report. The report details the way our nation’s policymakers continue to prioritize major highway expansion projects, while failing to spend the money needed to repair our crumbling infrastructure. “[Y]ear after year, state and local governments propose billions of dollars’ worth of new and expanded highways that often […]