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    Monterey County Active Transportation Plan / El Plan de Transporte Activo del Condado de Monterey

    Para obtener información relacionada en español: https://www.tamcmonterey.org/monterey-county-active-transportation-plan We encourage biking or carpooling* to the June 24, 6-8pm kickoff meeting / workshop about the forthcoming update to the Monterey County Active Transportation Plan / El Plan de Transporte Activo del Condado de Monterey. This will be the first updated ATP since 2018. Active transportation refers to “human…

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    Bike Buzz: Summer 2026

    Save the Dates: Autumn 2026 Big Sur is again impacted by wildfires this year, including the Timber Fire since August 9—as of September 11, total of 25,380 acres, 27% containment; and since August 27, the Plaskett Fire, 79% containment. Details on evacuations, Highway 1 and other road closures, and more: (https://www.readymontereycounty.org/emergency/incident-archive/2026-timber-fire). This came on the…

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    CalBike coalition support for proposed AB 2168 and SB 569

    Below learn why the California Bicycle Coalition (CalBike), Bicycling Monterey, and so many other CalBike partners support the following proposed legislation. AB 2168 (Wicks): ATP Reform. This bill would expand the definition of Safe Routes to Transit and require strong accountability for agencies not delivering projects. Learn more: SB 569 (Blakespear): Bike Lane Integrity. This…

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    California Coastal Commission – bike advocacy

    “Hello everyone, my name is Devon Jackson and I’m a Senior Transportation, Access, and Mobility Planner working out of the California Coastal Commission’s Central Coast District Office in Santa Cruz. After recently attending the 2026 California Bicycle Summit, it’s my intention to form better relationships with local bicycle advocates so that their recommendations can help…

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    Bike Buzz: 17th Anniversary edition

    May 2026 marked Bicycling Monterey’s 17th anniversary. If you’ve not yet donated in 2026, please make a donation today. Any amount is appreciated! How to donate, and FAQs: /about/financial-donations. Some special Monterey County June dates are provided below. On June 5 we met Carol (above) near Monterey’s Hartnell Gulch walkway, which borders Slow Fiber, a…

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    May 31, 2026: Bike chat on Bluegrass Sunday

    Bike Month (May) events in many counties around the state and nation sometimes include Bike to Worship rides—biking to churches, mosques, synagogues, and other houses of worship. Celebrate Bike Month by joining us at a Monterey church on May 31, 2026. Can’t bike there but wanna socialize with youth and adults who bike, or even…

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