Elementary Schools
League Cycling Instructors: Why, and Who in Monterey County?
Bicycling Monterey is a grassroots volunteer effort. To spread the word and help support this work, see /empowering-more-biking-bicycling-montereys-16th-year.html * * * Update to the post below: An LCI seminar open to the public is scheduled for August 2-4, 2024 in Salinas. Registration closes July 12. Details: /aug-2024-league-cycling-instructor-seminar-in-salinas.html For a partial list of Monterey County residents…
San Benito County: Rides, Maps, Mentors, and More, including Advocacy Tips
Take a peek at the San Benito County bike scene. See how San Benito County led the Monterey Bay region in supporting kids biking to school. Learn how to get involved with bicycling in San Benito County–by advocating for better bikeways, by just getting out and having fun on a group ride, or in other…
Monterey Bay Region Leaders: San Benito County support for kids who bike or walk to school
San Benito led the way for the Monterey Bay tri-county region in providing “Suggested Walking and Bicycling Routes to School”—in English y en español for elementary, middle, and high schools http://sanbenitocog.org/SRTS.php. Although since 2011 that’s been highlighted in Bicycling Monterey’s BicycleMaps section, as well as being highlighted in Bike San Benito tips, many people haven’t spotted that yet (hey,…
New Hwy 183 crosswalk — Paso de peatones en Castroville cruce ceremonial
In this post, see video snippets of the new CA SR 183 / Merritt Street crosswalk at work. What about crosswalks, like the new one below? Are crosswalks just for walking/pedestrians, or for bicycling too? See “Bicycling on Sidewalks: Misconceptions and Advisories.” It includes info about crosswalks, plus what pedestrians and bicyclists want each other…
Salinas: East Market Street Safe Routes to School Project, including Protected Bike Lanes
An East Salinas business owner told me that the infrastructure changes on East Market Street mean it takes them about five minutes longer to get to work, as of March 5, 2018. For that reason, many people allow additional time for their driving commutes on East Market, or they take an alternate route. Most don’t mind, because…