About Laws & Safety
See them in action: Monterey Police Department Bicycle Patrol
Police officers on bikes around Monterey County have appeared on this site before, in photos and stories. Now watch some in action!
Neighborhood Watch by Bike
Patrolling by bicycle: It’s not just for cops on bikes! Community building and crime prevention are both goals of the Monterey Park Neighborhood Watch program in Salinas.
Bike Safety with Frank Henderson
Frank Henderson, a League Cycling Instructor and Hartnell College tutorial and supplemental services instructor, offers bike safety tips in a video interview with Debbie Hale, executive director of the Transportation Agency of Monterey County.
Salinas Road/Highway 1 Detour Begins: Tips for Bicyclists
Heading to Santa Cruz County? Or know someone coming south into MoCo? Advisory for cyclists from TAMC regarding the construction detour scheduled to begin Aug 15.
Vids for Kids, and Adults; and Bicycle Infrastructure
Not so sure how to make a left turn safely–and legally–when biking? What about using a traffic lane like a car? Watch these 20 second and 33 second videos from Ecology Action of Santa Cruz.
Distracted? Stay alert, whether driving, biking, or otherwise getting about
Laws about driving with cell phones and other electronic devices in California, plus related recommendations for people who drive—or bike.