Commuter
Climate Change: Why speak up for cycling
Bicycling has multiple benefits. Among those—and the primary reason Bicycling Monterey has been provided as a public service since 2009— is that biking helps reduce the environmental impact of transportation, including greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions! Transportation’s emissions in California and through the USA The U.S. Congressional Budget Office reported (“Emissions of Carbon Dioxide in the Transportation Sector,”…
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…
Greenfield Rec Dept’s Bike Ed Programs: Reports and photos, plus related resources
Reports and photos from Nathalie Gomez, Recreation Activities Leader, City of Greenfield Recreation Department Bicycling Monterey salutes the City of Greenfield, California for their forward thinking in recognizing the multiple benefits of supporting children and teens with bicycling education! The program is funded by the Outdoor Equity Grants Program, created through AB 209 and administered…
Bicycling through Pregnancy on the Monterey Bay
As we were leaving this Santa Cruz County beach in the first week of October, we naturally noticed that bicycles were the preferred mode of transportation for some beach-goers, including the four pictured below. The happy foursome paused to chat with us and graciously allowed shooting these photos for Bicycling Monterey. We shared with the…
E-Bike Safety and Training Programs
For our intro to e-bike regulations, click here. The safety and training resources below are provided for your consideration. (1) “E-Bike Smart,” an electric bicycle rider safety education program created by People For Bikes, the League of American Bicyclists, and Bicycle Colorado, launched to the public on August 30, 2023. https://www.ebikesmart.org Related press release from…