Advocacy and Infrastructure
Video: Bike Buzz
To sign up for “Bike Buzz” (Bicycling Monterey Subscriber Buzz), refer to Contact/Subscribe. Most scenes in the “Bike Buzz” video below, created October 28, 2017, relate to “Bike Buzz: Autumn 2017 News from Bicycling Monterey.” Music rights for the above video’s song, “King of Spades” — composed by Dan Frechette and performed by Dan Frechette…
Project: Education and advocacy on issues affecting people who bike in Monterey County, throughout California, and nationwide
Among the Bicycling Monterey projects is education and advocacy regarding infrastructure and other local, state, and national issues affecting people who bike. Bike education and advocacy actions have been an ongoing part of Bicycling Monterey’s award-winning work since 2009. Below are a few examples. Education and Advocacy 1. Research issues through participation in webinars, phone conferences, public and private meetings, reading,…
Project: Public Outreach
Public outreach to increase awareness of the multiple benefits of biking—even for people who do not bike—is among the many Bicycling Monterey projects. Virtually everyone benefits from such things as reduced traffic and parking congestion, improved public health, stronger community relationships, benefits to the economy, and reduced carbon emissions as well as reduced air, noise and water…
International, National, State, and Regional Collaborations: Bicycling Monterey teams up with others on bike advocacy efforts
Most people realize that Bicycling Monterey provides inspiration and resources for people who bike anywhere. Many are unaware that Bicycling Monterey also collaborates with others on many regional, state, national, and international bike education and advocacy efforts. Below are a few examples. INTERNATIONAL People who bike in other nations visit this website too, in addition to the many international…
Making the most of every minute: Ciclovía Salinas, Monterey County Open Streets
Since relinquishing my former e-bike snobbery, and now having the option of pedaling an e-assist, I’m discovering advantages beyond having a welcome boost when pedaling up steep hills. Ciclovía Salinas—Monterey County’s first Open Streets, and in 2017, still just an annual event—was on a Sunday again in 2017. The four-hour event began earlier this year though, at…
Awards and honors: Bicycling Monterey website and projects
Transportation Agency for Monterey County awards—2011 Transportation Excellence Award From the California Bicycle Coalition newsletter: California State Senate recognition, 2013 Clean Air Honoree: Leadership, for developing Bicycling Monterey and the HER Helmet Thursdays Project. Alliance for Biking and Walking – National Finalist for the 2014 Susie Stephens Joyful Enthusiasm Award. California State Assembly and other…