September 2024
Safe Routes to School: Parking lots and pick-up zones
Back on February 7, 2014, at the invitation of the Monterey County Health Department, Bicycling Monterey’s founder made a presentation to the Safe Routes to School Committee at King Elementary in Seaside. Sadly, attendees didn’t have any interest yet in promoting walking and biking to school. It makes sense that King’s SRTS committee had a…
Standing Up to Big Oil
Another Global Climate Strike to end the era of fossil fuels happened September 20. https://fridaysforfutureusa.org/sept-20/ On September 21 Ben Jealous, executive director of the Sierra Club, former president and CEO of the NAACP, and a Monterey County native, will not be speaking at the 52nd Annual NAACP Monterey County Life Membership Banquet. Instead, he is…
“It’s the best thing to happen”
San Francisco Bicycle Coalition / SF Bike published today a video message relevant for all of California, and beyond. Thanks to SF Bike, one of our California Bicycle Coalition / CalBike local partners, for this inspiring, motivating message. Support the work of SF Bike, Bicycling Monterey, and all advocates making biking and other active transportation…
Salinas Valley Bicycle Repair Workshops — Chualar, Greenfield, Gonzales, King City, San Ardo, San Lucas, Soledad
For hours and other details, or any changes, text or call Greenfield Community Science Workshop, (831) 233-8335.CHUALAR: Saturday, November 23, 2024 – Bike Repair Workshop.GONZALES: Saturday, November 16, 2024 – Bike Repair Workshop. https://svswa.org/event/wallysrecyclefest/.KING CITY: Friday, October 4, 2024 – Bike Repair Workshop. Soledad, August 30, 2024, 3:30-6:30 p.m.Where? Soledad Community Center, 560 Walker DrBike Repair Workshop / Taller de…
Report bikeway maintenance needs, e.g., North Fremont, Monterey
471 words, 2 minutes read time. Scenes in this post were photographed on North Fremont in the city of Monterey on September 8, 2024. What do you do when you come upon bikeway hazards and maintenance needs? Some people only grumble. But you can be part of the solution! Please submit a report. WHERE TO…