The Bicycle Kitchen in Los Angeles, a volunteer-operated bicycle workspace, recently launched FTWNB Fridays, a special time from 6 pm to 9 pm dedicated to supporting and celebrating volunteers who are femme, trans women, and non-binary individuals. Join them at 4429 Fountain Ave in Los Angeles for this inclusive and empowering event. This guest post […]
https://www.calbike.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/IMG_3666-scaled.jpeg25601920CalBike Staffhttps://www.calbike.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/calbike-logo.pngCalBike Staff2024-06-18 18:48:322024-06-18 18:56:13The Importance of Intentionality when Creating Gender-Expansive Space in Bicycle Communities
The Building Standards Commission is updating the California Building Standards Code sections governing bicycle parking, pursuant to a 2022 law CalBike helped pass. That law requires bicycle parking standards to be added to the code during its next update. The commission seeks public comment by July 1, 2024. You can view the proposed rules online […]
Two bills in the legislature right now are shining a spotlight on Class III bikeways and how we should and should not deploy them. CalBike has heard from some bike riders who rely on Class III bikeways and don’t want to see them restricted. So we want to take a look at California’s bikeway classification […]
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This post was written by the National Youth Bike Council. CalBike is delighted to see a new generation of advocates working together through NYBC and the Youth Bike Summit. Top photo: Youth Bike Summit youth-only attendees take a photo in 2016 Bicycles serve as a great catalyst, more now than ever, in aiding youth health […]
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There have been lots of remembrances of Bill Walton, who died May 27, 2024, at age 71. He touched the lives of many people. Here at CalBike, we remember him as someone who loved bikes and supported the goal of making our state more bike-friendly. Known primarily for his legendary career on the basketball court, […]
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For Immediate Release: 5/29/24 Contact: Jared Sanchez, 714-262-0921, jared@calbike.org SACRAMENTO—The legislature’s budget proposal, released today, rescinds the deep cuts to the Active Transportation Program (ATP) proposed in the Governor’s Budget and plans to backfill those cuts with state highway funding. CalBike thanks the legislature for recognizing the value of the ATP and maintaining funding commitments […]
On Friday, May 24, bills had to be voted out of the house where they originated. Only two of the bills we supported died in committee, and one we opposed was amended so we were able to switch our position to neutral. The legislative process includes many amendments along the way, and we continue to […]
https://www.calbike.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/California-wildfire-fighter-scaled.jpg17072560Jared Sanchezhttps://www.calbike.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/calbike-logo.pngJared Sanchez2024-05-22 16:14:332024-07-16 14:06:25California Has a Climate Deficit
At CalBike, we work hard to make riding a bike safe and accessible for more Californians. But we don’t forget one of the reasons for our passion: joy. Because riding a bike, on a good day with a nice stretch of pavement and a well-oiled chain, is pure joy. May is Bike Month, and it’s […]
https://www.calbike.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/pexels-ahshea-media-2361066-scaled-e1716316712176.jpg10752560Stefany Alfarohttps://www.calbike.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/calbike-logo.pngStefany Alfaro2024-05-21 11:39:092024-05-21 11:39:10Bike Month Is Also Mental Health Awareness Month
https://www.calbike.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/RectangleBikes.png7241825Jared Sanchezhttps://www.calbike.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/calbike-logo.pngJared Sanchez2024-05-13 16:07:362024-08-06 11:29:13How to Be a Complete Streets Ambassador
The Importance of Intentionality when Creating Gender-Expansive Space in Bicycle Communities
/by CalBike StaffThe Bicycle Kitchen in Los Angeles, a volunteer-operated bicycle workspace, recently launched FTWNB Fridays, a special time from 6 pm to 9 pm dedicated to supporting and celebrating volunteers who are femme, trans women, and non-binary individuals. Join them at 4429 Fountain Ave in Los Angeles for this inclusive and empowering event. This guest post […]
Help Shape Proposed Bicycle Parking Amendments in Building Code
/by Jared SanchezThe Building Standards Commission is updating the California Building Standards Code sections governing bicycle parking, pursuant to a 2022 law CalBike helped pass. That law requires bicycle parking standards to be added to the code during its next update. The commission seeks public comment by July 1, 2024. You can view the proposed rules online […]
Class III Bikeways: Sharing the Lane
/by Kendra RamseyTwo bills in the legislature right now are shining a spotlight on Class III bikeways and how we should and should not deploy them. CalBike has heard from some bike riders who rely on Class III bikeways and don’t want to see them restricted. So we want to take a look at California’s bikeway classification […]
Youth Bike Council Improves Youth Health Two Wheels at a Time
/by CalBike StaffThis post was written by the National Youth Bike Council. CalBike is delighted to see a new generation of advocates working together through NYBC and the Youth Bike Summit. Top photo: Youth Bike Summit youth-only attendees take a photo in 2016 Bicycles serve as a great catalyst, more now than ever, in aiding youth health […]
Remembering Bill Walton, Friend to CalBike
/by Andrew WrightThere have been lots of remembrances of Bill Walton, who died May 27, 2024, at age 71. He touched the lives of many people. Here at CalBike, we remember him as someone who loved bikes and supported the goal of making our state more bike-friendly. Known primarily for his legendary career on the basketball court, […]
CalBike Commends Legislature for Rejecting Active Transportation Cuts
/by Laura McCamyFor Immediate Release: 5/29/24 Contact: Jared Sanchez, 714-262-0921, jared@calbike.org SACRAMENTO—The legislature’s budget proposal, released today, rescinds the deep cuts to the Active Transportation Program (ATP) proposed in the Governor’s Budget and plans to backfill those cuts with state highway funding. CalBike thanks the legislature for recognizing the value of the ATP and maintaining funding commitments […]
Legislative Update: Bike-Friendly Bills at the Midpoint
/by Jared SanchezOn Friday, May 24, bills had to be voted out of the house where they originated. Only two of the bills we supported died in committee, and one we opposed was amended so we were able to switch our position to neutral. The legislative process includes many amendments along the way, and we continue to […]
California Has a Climate Deficit
/by Jared SanchezBike Month Is Also Mental Health Awareness Month
/by Stefany AlfaroAt CalBike, we work hard to make riding a bike safe and accessible for more Californians. But we don’t forget one of the reasons for our passion: joy. Because riding a bike, on a good day with a nice stretch of pavement and a well-oiled chain, is pure joy. May is Bike Month, and it’s […]
How to Be a Complete Streets Ambassador
/by Jared Sanchez