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Climate Action: California coalition urges state action in response to new federal administration
In 2017 when the 45th President of the United States withdrew the U.S. from the Paris Agreement / Paris Climate Accord, the City of Monterey’s Mayor Clyde Roberson responded: “We have our own Paris Accord!” Local and state governments have control over many policy areas impacting climate change. https://sfba.social/@bikemonterey/113834264597655771 The same president, now POTUS 47,…
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…
Voting as Climate Action
Bicycling Monterey extends respect to everyone who takes time to inform themselves about candidates and issues, then votes according to their own beliefs and conscience. Regardless of your political party affiliation (or if, like us, you are a registered “No Party Preference” voter), we will appreciate your considering the following when voting in the November 5, 2024…
Free MST fares on Election Day, Nov 5, 2024
MONTEREY COUNTY and beyond, systemwide: On Election Day, Tuesday, November 5, 2024, Monterey-Salinas Transit will be providing free fares. MST’s press release states: “We understand that transportation can often be a barrier for many in our community, making it difficult to access polling locations. In an effort to ensure everyone has the opportunity to vote,…