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    CA Springtime Protest Pedal to Stop Distracted Driving

    In 2009, my 19-year-old son, Eric, was killed by a texting driver while he was bicycling on a straight, unobstructed country road.  

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    Bike Buzz: Winter 2025-2026 News from Bicycling Monterey

    2,427 words, 13 minutes read time. Still winter by the calendar, but visitors are delighted by spring wildflowers, like these we spotted on our March 10 bike ride. Our Valentine’s Day greeting went to County of Monterey Public Works Department: “We love you for clearing that rockslide we reported, making that road much safer for…

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    In memory of Seth Pollack

    March 19, 2026 update: “Criminal charges and a lawsuit seek justice for a slain bicyclist’s family.” – Report by Sara Rubin, Monterey County Now. https://www.montereycountynow.com/opinion/local_spin/criminal-charges-and-a-lawsuit-seek-justice-for-a-slain-bicyclist-s-family/article_934a0c54-165c-4a2a-9d8f-d431919ce661.html On the evening of the December 4, 2025, Seth Seader Pollack was savoring the beauty of the Full Cold Moon over the Monterey Bay. On the morning of December 5,…

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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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    King City Ciclovía, a Monterey County Open Streets Event

    2026 update: King City’s fourth Ciclovia event is scheduled for October 11, 2026, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. “Open streets from 1st Street to San Lorenzo St. for walking, biking, and family fun.” 2025 update: King City’s third Ciclovia event is scheduled for October 19, 2025, noon to 4 p.m. NOTE: Photos and info below…

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    Summary of Monterey County traffic crash data, 2019-2023

    In May 2025 Bicycling Monterey posted an intro to some current Vision Zero activity in Monterey County /vision-zero-for-monterey-county.html. For details about the Monterey County Regional Vision Zero Action Plan, go to Transportation Agency for Monterey County (TAMC) https://www.tamcmonterey.org/monterey-county-regional-vision-zero-plan. For those interested in a technical memo summarizing traffic crash data collected as part of the Monterey County…

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