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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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    California Coastal Commission – bike advocacy

    “Hello everyone, my name is Devon Jackson and I’m a Senior Transportation, Access, and Mobility Planner working out of the California Coastal Commission’s Central Coast District Office in Santa Cruz. After recently attending the 2026 California Bicycle Summit, it’s my intention to form better relationships with local bicycle advocates so that their recommendations can help…

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    Bike Buzz: 17th Anniversary edition

    May 2026 marked Bicycling Monterey’s 17th anniversary. If you’ve not yet donated in 2026, please make a donation today. Any amount is appreciated! How to donate, and FAQs: /about/financial-donations. Some special Monterey County June dates are provided below. On June 5 we met Carol (above) near Monterey’s Hartnell Gulch walkway, which borders Slow Fiber, a…

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    May 31, 2026: Bike chat on Bluegrass Sunday

    Bike Month (May) events in many counties around the state and nation sometimes include Bike to Worship rides—biking to churches, mosques, synagogues, and other houses of worship. Celebrate Bike Month by joining us at a Monterey church on May 31, 2026. Can’t bike there but wanna socialize with youth and adults who bike, or even…

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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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    Bike Buzz: Fines for bicycle-related California Vehicle Code (CVC) violations

    The City of Carlsbad, California—in their “Snapshot of fines associated with violations”https://www.carlsbadca.gov/departments/streets-traffic/traffic-safety/electric-bikes —notes, “The actual fine does not include approximately $300 dollars in additional court fees.” Yes, a Base Fine does not include additional court fees! For example, a common citation for minors is riding without a helmet (https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?sectionNum=21212.&lawCode=VEH). For that, California’s Base Fine is…

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