Local Bike News

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    Advocate in California: Preserve safe bikeways; address e-motos; reform Active Transportation Program

    Heads-up, Californians: The state legislature’s recess ends August 3, 2026. Get informed on what’s coming, and communicate your positions to your elected representatives in the California Senate and Assembly.  California Bicycle Coalition / CalBike is a voice for state policies that enable our communities and neighbors to feel safe and comfortable using bicycling and other…

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  • Posted by Founder, Bicycling MontereyPublished

    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 + Autumn Save the Dates

    Save the Dates: Autumn 2026 We weren’t the only ones who biked to Pacific Grove on Oct 11 to hear the Dan and Laurel Quartet, featuring Dan Frechette and Laurel Thomsen joined by bass player Dan Robbins and drummer Bruce Handloff. Catch them again in PG on Oct 16, 6-9PM at Monarch Pub. https://www.danandlaurel.ca/Tour/ Save…

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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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