Advocacy and Infrastructure
Protected Bike Lanes / Class 4 Separated Bikeways / Cycle Tracks
January 26, 2022 update: “Currently, the United States is 40 years behind peer countries in Europe when it comes to developing bike networks with bike facilities for people of all ages and abilities….With ‘Benchmarking Bike Networks’ we want to give advocates for better biking another tool to ensure streets in their community are designed in…
Monterey County Youth Center Annual Appreciation Day
“It takes a village to raise a child,” and the Monterey County Probation Department Youth Center recognizes that with its annual appreciation day. See the 30 providers–including bike repair and safety class–whose volunteers were honored on this day for their commitment to Monterey County youth. And consider joining them by volunteering your time too!
Bike Fashionistas: Dress-Up Challenge, or Anytime
Cycling fashionistas, suit-and-tie bike commuters, high-heeled ladies en route to worship— people biking in Monterey County know: no spandex required!
Video: “Stay in Your Lane” – Inspiration from Blackstone Bicycle Works
If you’ve followed Bicycling Monterey for years, you may remember that Blackstone Bicycle Works of Chicago is among those who played an inspirational role in Bicycling Monterey’s founding of the Monterey County Youth Center bike education program. Youth Center bike shed, on one of my days sorting used parts. Now Blackstone Bicycle Works has collaborated with Rhymefest…
Remembering Adrian Garcia (1986-2014)
Early on July 5, 2014, Adrian Garcia, age 27, a resident and native of Salinas, was killed by a hit-and-run driver estimated to be traveling 70 mph in a 45 mph zone. Adrian’s girlfriend, Eliana Corona, witnessed as he was thrown about 150 feet on impact The Salinas Police Department asks the public’s help with…
King City: Free bike locks and bike-ped safety gear, and safety presentation
Like to see another opportunity like the one below, in King City or elsewhere in Monterey County? Let the bike-ped coordinator at Transportation Agency for Monterey County know of your interest. Click here for their contact info. * * * Tell others about the bicycle lock giveaway and safety presentation on Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at the public library…