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Bikes at Traffic Signals: How does it work?
Matthew Perryman Jones isn’t the only one waiting on the light to change. So are lots of people on bicycles! Here’s how it works at some intersections around the Monterey Bay….
Bike to elegant venues, including fine dining establishments
Who says you can’t use earth-friendly transportation and still enjoy some of life’s little luxuries? Sure, you may prefer transportation other than bicycling on some dress-up occasions, especially if a significant distance from your departure point (although even that no longer hinders many people from biking, thanks to e-bikes). Bicycling, or reaching your destination via bike-and-ride, can…
Making the most of every minute: Ciclovía Salinas, Monterey County Open Streets
Since relinquishing my former e-bike snobbery, and now having the option of pedaling an e-assist, I’m discovering advantages beyond having a welcome boost when pedaling up steep hills. Ciclovía Salinas—Monterey County’s first Open Streets, and in 2017, still just an annual event—was on a Sunday again in 2017. The four-hour event began earlier this year though, at…
Where to report a bikeway maintenance need: California State Highways and all Monterey County locations
Para informar una necesidad de mantenimiento de ciclovías en el condado de Monterey en español https://www.tamcmonterey.org/contact-us For public roads or other public bikeways, report conditions needing attention, such as: vegetation overgrowth, traffic signal not triggered by bicycles (no bike detection), potholes, debris on shoulders or bikeways, bikeways not clearly marked, damaged or missing bikeway signs,…
Summer 2018: Ciclovía Salinas Youth Internships
Could this be the coolest youth op in Monterey County? Many would say YES! Students age 13-18 who live in Salinas–along with young people residing in Salinas who graduated high school in Summer 2017–are invited to apply for a Youth Internship with Ciclovia Salinas. Interns will become integral team members and will be part of…