State & National

  • Advocate in California: Preserve safe bikeways; address e-motos; reform Active Transportation Program

    Heads-up, Californians: The state legislature’s recess ends August 3, 2026. Get informed on what’s coming, and communicate your positions to your elected representatives in the California Senate and Assembly.  California Bicycle Coalition / CalBike is a voice for state policies that enable our communities and neighbors to feel safe and comfortable using bicycling and other…

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  • Bike Buzz: Summer 2026

    Save the Dates: Autumn 2026 Big Sur is again impacted by wildfires this year, including the Timber Fire since August 9—as of September 11, total of 25,380 acres, 27% containment; and since August 27, the Plaskett Fire, 79% containment. Details on evacuations, Highway 1 and other road closures, and more: (https://www.readymontereycounty.org/emergency/incident-archive/2026-timber-fire). This came on the…

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  • CalBike coalition support for proposed AB 2168 and SB 569

    Below learn why the California Bicycle Coalition (CalBike), Bicycling Monterey, and so many other CalBike partners support the following proposed legislation. AB 2168 (Wicks): ATP Reform. This bill would expand the definition of Safe Routes to Transit and require strong accountability for agencies not delivering projects. Learn more: SB 569 (Blakespear): Bike Lane Integrity. This…

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  • April 23-24, 2026: California Bicycle Summit 

    Hosted by California Bicycle Coalition / CalBike, the 2026 biennial California Bicycle Summit will be in Sacramento on April 23-24. The deadline to register for the Summit is April 10, or until tickets run out. As Kendra Ramsey, CalBike executive director, said: If you’ve been on the fence about attending CalBike’s inspiring biennnial conference, now is the…

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  • California and U.S. elections—and voter registration deadlines

    213 words, 1 minute read time Voting info: Official government websites For the most accurate, detailed, and up-to-date information, visit official government websites. These include: Voter registration All U.S. voters can check for their voter registration deadline by starting with: https://www.usa.gov/voter-registration-deadlines For Californians, the last day to register to vote for the June 2, 2026 Primary…

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  • Bike Buzz: Winter 2025-2026 News from Bicycling Monterey

    2,427 words, 13 minutes read time. Still winter by the calendar, but visitors are delighted by spring wildflowers, like these we spotted on our March 10 bike ride. Our Valentine’s Day greeting went to County of Monterey Public Works Department: “We love you for clearing that rockslide we reported, making that road much safer for…

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