County of Monterey

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    Bike Buzz: Fines for bicycle-related California Vehicle Code (CVC) violations

    The City of Carlsbad, California—in their “Snapshot of fines associated with violations”https://www.carlsbadca.gov/departments/streets-traffic/traffic-safety/electric-bikes —notes, “The actual fine does not include approximately $300 dollars in additional court fees.” Yes, a Base Fine does not include additional court fees! For example, a common citation for minors is riding without a helmet (https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?sectionNum=21212.&lawCode=VEH). For that, California’s Base Fine is…

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    Eye on Infrastructure: Salinas, California

    Photos by JLR Salinas teen and bike commuter All bicycling facilities are not equal when it comes to helping keep people who bike safer! Here’s one type that is genuinely helpful: Bike Boxes. A BIKE BOX is an area at the head of traffic lanes that is designated for people on bicycles. It gives bicyclists…

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    Vision Zero for Monterey County

    Para obtener información relacionada en español, visite: /plan-regional-de-vision-cero-del-condado-de-monterey.html What is Vision Zero? “Vision Zero is a strategy to eliminate all traffic fatalities and severe injuries, while increasing safe, healthy, equitable mobility for all. First implemented in Sweden in the 1990s, Vision Zero has proved successful across Europe—and now it’s gaining momentum in major American cities.”https://visionzeronetwork.org/about/what-is-vision-zero/…

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    Bike Equity Project: Alternative to Fines for Traffic Citations

    Below, learn about an alternative to fines for traffic citations. Help people who bike avoid receiving traffic citations in the first place! Share bike law summaries and other posters/flyers; click here to grab some. Or share a link to: /resources/resources-on-riding-skills-bike-laws-and-safety Many people are unaware of the numerous and diverse Bicycling Monterey projects. (For an overview,…

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    Aug 2024 League Cycling Instructor seminar in Salinas

    Take advantage of these special Monterey County opportunities: (1) Smart Cycling class in Marina on Saturday, July 13 (note date change). Register ASAP and no later than July 12. Currently welcoming participants age 14 or older, with class size limited to six people. (2) LCI seminar in Salinas on Friday through Sunday, August 2-4 (details…

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    Empowering more biking — Bicycling Monterey’s 16th year

    Share Bicycling Monterey’s new poster, make a contribution, or advocate for bicycling in other ways. Here’s how!

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