Advocacy and Infrastructure

  • Subscribe to Bicycling Monterey

    Subscribers receive an infrequent newsletter, “Bike Buzz” (click here for a sampling), or other infrequent email communications from us.  Dig privacy? We do too! Our subscription method is old school—no third-party platform necessary! HOW TO SUBSCRIBE: From the address that you’d like subscribed, SEND AN EMAIL to the “BikeBuzz” address displayed below. In the subject…

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  • Sea Otter Classic history and 2025 tips

    Below learn some history on the annual Sea Otter Classic, and get tips on free admission. [Update: Did you miss the 2025 SOC? Hear from some of the people there in our short videos on Languages and Countries, Women, and Youth, along with some videos and photos in First-Timers and Long-Timers.] Mark your calendar for…

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  • Castroville: CA SR 183 / Merritt Street Improvements Project update

    Proyecto de Mejoras de la Ruta Estatal 183 de Castroville Merritt reunión de información comunitaria – Jueves, 17 de abril de 2025. Detalles a continuación. Obtenga más información sobre este proyecto en el sitio web de Caltrans: https://dot.ca.gov/caltrans-near-me/district-5/district-5-current-projects/05-1h650 Castroville Merritt Street SR 183 Improvements Project community information meeting – Thursday, 17 April 2025. Details below.…

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  • CalTrans District 5 Bike Detection Changes on CA SR 135

    The information below is from CalTrans District 5 Traffic Division Chief Peter Hendrix in response to the advocacy efforts of Geoffrey Wheeler of San Luis Obispo County. Geoffrey has persistently advocated for better bicycle detection at traffic signals on CA SR 135. While we differ [from Geoffrey’s assessment] in our viewpoint as to whether bikes…

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  • Bike Buzz: Winter 2024-2025 News from Bicycling Monterey

    This issue of Bike Buzz is dedicated in memory ofChristian Rodriguez Hernandez. Note to Vision Zero folks You may be looking for the following info in this issue of Bike Buzz: ABOUT BIKE BUZZ: Bike Buzz includes items of interest throughout California and the nation, with a primary focus on Monterey County. Through the end of Winter here (March…

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  • Speak up for bicycling and other active transportation: Transportation Agency for Monterey County’s Bike-Ped Committee

    Click here for more info about TAMC’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee, including 2025 meeting dates.For a gallery of some related photos, scroll down this post. As of February 13, 2025, TAMC’s BPAC committee had 6 women and 16 men, and 32 vacant seats. It’s quick and easy to rant online! It takes more effort…

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