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CalTrans District 5 Bike Detection Changes on CA SR 135
The information below is from CalTrans District 5 Traffic Division Chief Peter Hendrix in response to the advocacy efforts of Geoffrey Wheeler of San Luis Obispo County. Geoffrey has persistently advocated for better bicycle detection at traffic signals on CA SR 135. While we differ [from Geoffrey’s assessment] in our viewpoint as to whether bikes…
California Bicycle Advocates Call on Elected Leaders to Protect E-Bike Riders
Bicycling Monterey is among signatories to a Statement on E-Bike Safety from California Bicycle Advocates, released Dec 10, 2024, for reasons including: widespread confusion and misinformation about e-bikes, the need for education, the need for safer infrastructure, and the critical contribution of active transportation toward meeting the state’s goals to reduce carbon emissions. The transportation…
CA’s Complete Streets Bill of 2024: Senate Bill 960
9/27/24 update to the post below: Today California’s Governor signed SB 960, a bill in the making since 2017. Celebrate the win! Safer and more comfortable streets for all—including people biking, walking, rolling in a wheelchair, and taking transit, as well as people driving cars, trucks, and other motor vehicles—takes public support. Your support is…
Bike Film: “We Are All in This Together”
A live Q&A with filmmaker Daniel Troia will take place following the screening of Troia’s documentary film “We Are All in This Together” on March 1 and 2, 2024 in Pacific Grove, California. Dorothy’s Place of Salinas will benefit from 100% of the ticket sales.