State & National
Governor urged: Hold Caltrans accountable to California’s Climate Action Plan
Recent developments at the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) threaten California’s reputation as a leader in fighting climate change, including through disregard for the state’s Climate Action Plan for Transportation Infrastructure (CAPTI). Representatives from sixty climate, transportation, and environmental justice advocacy organizations sent a letter today (full text below) to Governor Gavin Newsom, urging him…
Sweet Protection: Infra rules—and helmets can be cool!
When it comes to getting around by bicycle, nothing makes it safer than smart infrastructure! Optimal design features—i.e., protected bike lanes, protected intersections, bike boxes, and the like—result in unparalleled safety, as well as greater ease and pleasure. While we appreciate every step in that direction, we also call on elected leaders in California (and…
Bike Advocacy: Prosecution of Road Rage in California’s Capital City
A League of American Bicyclists cycling instructor in California, Sonya Hendren, issued a request for bike advocates to send letters to Sacramento District Attorney Thien Ho about an apparent road rage incident in California’s capital city on August 12, 2023. For a sample letter, refer below. For a summary of the incident, see a report…
County of Monterey Supervisors support designation of U.S. Bicycle Route 95
The County of Monterey Supervisors from all five districts—Luis Alejo (D1), Glenn Church (D2), Chris Lopez (D3), Wendy Root Askew (D4), and Mary Adams (D5)—voted unanimously on July 25, 2023 to support the designation of the proposed United States Bicycle Route 95 through the County of Monterey. https://monterey.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=6296375&GUID=006F8774-513D-49DD-BA7C-60321077C9E8&Options=&Search=&FullText=1 As the Board Report states, this “supports…
KSQD: Bicycling on Sidewalks
On Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at about 7:57 a.m. and again at 5:57 p.m., “Bicycling on Sidewalks” will air on KSQD. Listen at 90.7 FM or via the livestream on ksqd.org; or for more ways to listen, see https://ksqd.org/listen/ways-to-listen/. To support public education about bicycling, this piece was contributed to KSQD by the writer, Bicycling Monterey…