Advocacy and Infrastructure

  • 2025 Report on Bicycling Monterey’s Donors

    For an alphabetical list of all donors 2009-2025, click here. Bicycling Monterey, founded 2009, is a grassroots volunteer effort benefiting individuals, communities, and the planet. The total of all 2025 donations, before expenses, was $3,933.61 (averaging $10.77/day or $327.80/month). 💫🌟Two generous donors contributed 48% of that total, with the remaining 52% given by 22 donors.…

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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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  • King City Ciclovía, a Monterey County Open Streets Event

    2026 update: King City’s fourth Ciclovia event is scheduled for October 11, 2026, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. “Open streets from 1st Street to San Lorenzo St. for walking, biking, and family fun.” 2025 update: King City’s third Ciclovia event is scheduled for October 19, 2025, noon to 4 p.m. NOTE: Photos and info below…

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  • Act on Climate: Monterey County Climate Action Coalition

    A Monterey Bay chapter of the Climate Reality Project plans to bring together existing organizations that are active in different realms of climate advocacy—from 🚲bicycling to EV charging stations to marine protection

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  • Greenfield & South County: Bike Resource Event

    What: Bike Resource Event Why: To provide free bike repairs and resources, along with fun family activities, for residents of Greenfield and South Monterey County  When: 16 August 2025, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Where: Market at the Gazebo, Greenfield

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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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