#calbike — Public Fediverse posts

Often we’ve communicated with other #BikeAdvocates by phone, or online, long before meeting in person. That was the case with Paola Berthoin of Carmel Valley, and it was such a joy to meet her face to face on April 17 at the Fridays #FarmersMarket in Monterey (https://bikemonterey.org/tips-for-tourists/food-for-all).

Paola, an #artist, has biked 20,267 miles, mostly local miles. For Paola, her bike is “a perfect alternative mode of #transportation!”

BTW, we share her concern—and that of #CalBike—"Don’t Punish E-Bikes for the E-Moto Problem”; take action: https://www.calbike.org/ab1557ab1942/

Those of you who followed @bikemonterey back when we were on the bird site, 2009-2022, may recall hearing Paola's name from us there, or on our website (e.g., https://bikemonterey.org/wp-content/uploads/26-Jan-2022-update-Hwy-1-Carmel-photos-and-advocacy-by-Paola-Berthoin.pdf on https://bikemonterey.org/resources/bicycle-advocacy-what-you-can-do).

Born in #London, England, she came to Carmel Valley in 1965 with her mother and three sisters. Learn more about Paola Fiorelle Berthoin: https://www.paolafiorelleberthoin.com/about

#BikeCommuter #ActiveTransportation #MontereyCounty

Often we’ve communicated with other #BikeAdvocates by phone, or online, long before meeting in person. That was the case with Paola Berthoin of Carmel Valley, and it was such a joy to meet her face to face on April 17 at the Fridays #FarmersMarket in Monterey (https://bikemonterey.org/tips-for-tourists/food-for-all).

Paola, an #artist, has biked 20,267 miles, mostly local miles. For Paola, her bike is “a perfect alternative mode of #transportation!”

BTW, we share her concern—and that of #CalBike—"Don’t Punish E-Bikes for the E-Moto Problem”; take action: https://www.calbike.org/ab1557ab1942/

Those of you who followed @bikemonterey back when we were on the bird site, 2009-2022, may recall hearing Paola's name from us there, or on our website (e.g., https://bikemonterey.org/wp-content/uploads/26-Jan-2022-update-Hwy-1-Carmel-photos-and-advocacy-by-Paola-Berthoin.pdf on https://bikemonterey.org/resources/bicycle-advocacy-what-you-can-do).

Born in #London, England, she came to Carmel Valley in 1965 with her mother and three sisters. Learn more about Paola Fiorelle Berthoin: https://www.paolafiorelleberthoin.com/about

#BikeCommuter #ActiveTransportation #MontereyCounty

Often we’ve communicated with other #BikeAdvocates by phone, or online, long before meeting in person. That was the case with Paola Berthoin of Carmel Valley, and it was such a joy to meet her face to face on April 17 at the Fridays #FarmersMarket in Monterey (https://bikemonterey.org/tips-for-tourists/food-for-all).

Paola, an #artist, has biked 20,267 miles, mostly local miles. For Paola, her bike is “a perfect alternative mode of #transportation!”

BTW, we share her concern—and that of #CalBike—"Don’t Punish E-Bikes for the E-Moto Problem”; take action: https://www.calbike.org/ab1557ab1942/

Those of you who followed @bikemonterey back when we were on the bird site, 2009-2022, may recall hearing Paola's name from us there, or on our website (e.g., https://bikemonterey.org/wp-content/uploads/26-Jan-2022-update-Hwy-1-Carmel-photos-and-advocacy-by-Paola-Berthoin.pdf on https://bikemonterey.org/resources/bicycle-advocacy-what-you-can-do).

Born in #London, England, she came to Carmel Valley in 1965 with her mother and three sisters. Learn more about Paola Fiorelle Berthoin: https://www.paolafiorelleberthoin.com/about

#BikeCommuter #ActiveTransportation #MontereyCounty

Often we’ve communicated with other #BikeAdvocates by phone, or online, long before meeting in person. That was the case with Paola Berthoin of Carmel Valley, and it was such a joy to meet her face to face on April 17 at the Fridays #FarmersMarket in Monterey (https://bikemonterey.org/tips-for-tourists/food-for-all).

Paola, an #artist, has biked 20,267 miles, mostly local miles. For Paola, her bike is “a perfect alternative mode of #transportation!”

BTW, we share her concern—and that of #CalBike—"Don’t Punish E-Bikes for the E-Moto Problem”; take action: https://www.calbike.org/ab1557ab1942/

Those of you who followed @bikemonterey back when we were on the bird site, 2009-2022, may recall hearing Paola's name from us there, or on our website (e.g., https://bikemonterey.org/wp-content/uploads/26-Jan-2022-update-Hwy-1-Carmel-photos-and-advocacy-by-Paola-Berthoin.pdf on https://bikemonterey.org/resources/bicycle-advocacy-what-you-can-do).

Born in #London, England, she came to Carmel Valley in 1965 with her mother and three sisters. Learn more about Paola Fiorelle Berthoin: https://www.paolafiorelleberthoin.com/about

#BikeCommuter #ActiveTransportation #MontereyCounty

Often we’ve communicated with other #BikeAdvocates by phone, or online, long before meeting in person. That was the case with Paola Berthoin of Carmel Valley, and it was such a joy to meet her face to face on April 17 at the Fridays #FarmersMarket in Monterey (https://bikemonterey.org/tips-for-tourists/food-for-all).

Paola, an #artist, has biked 20,267 miles, mostly local miles. For Paola, her bike is “a perfect alternative mode of #transportation!”

BTW, we share her concern—and that of #CalBike—"Don’t Punish E-Bikes for the E-Moto Problem”; take action: https://www.calbike.org/ab1557ab1942/

Those of you who followed @bikemonterey back when we were on the bird site, 2009-2022, may recall hearing Paola's name from us there, or on our website (e.g., https://bikemonterey.org/wp-content/uploads/26-Jan-2022-update-Hwy-1-Carmel-photos-and-advocacy-by-Paola-Berthoin.pdf on https://bikemonterey.org/resources/bicycle-advocacy-what-you-can-do).

Born in #London, England, she came to Carmel Valley in 1965 with her mother and three sisters. Learn more about Paola Fiorelle Berthoin: https://www.paolafiorelleberthoin.com/about

#BikeCommuter #ActiveTransportation #MontereyCounty

If you love biking and can be in Monterey County April 16-19, and/or in Sacramento April 23-24, you’ll likely want to attend these very special events. https://bikemonterey.org/2026/04

#SeaOtterClassic #CaliforniaBicycleSummit #CaliforniaBicycleCoalition #CalBike #Monterey #Sacto #cycling #BikeTooter

Did you miss April 6 webinar from #California #Bicycle Coalition with April Webster and Wesley Bexton of #Caltrans, "When #Streets Fail: Designing #Bike #Infrastructure for #Heat, #Flooding, and Usability”?

We found it interesting and very important. "A #BikeLane that floods every winter isn't infrastructure. A #sidewalk that bakes at 110 degrees by noon isn't usable, and a #street that only works for part of the day isn't really working.” The info on #trees alone will interest many of you.

Later this week, #CalBike will post webinar recording, with closed captioning. Check for it at https://www.calbike.org/events/webinar-series/ or on CalBike’s Youtube channel.

If you’re able, we urge you to register for 2026 biennial California Bicycle Summit, April 23-24 in Sacramento: https://bikemonterey.org/april-23-24-2026-california-bicycle-summit.html

#ActiveTransportation #transportation #cycling #biking #walking #ClimateChange #ExtremeWeather #UrbanPlanning

Did you miss April 6 webinar from #California #Bicycle Coalition with April Webster and Wesley Bexton of #Caltrans, "When #Streets Fail: Designing #Bike #Infrastructure for #Heat, #Flooding, and Usability”?

We found it interesting and very important. "A #BikeLane that floods every winter isn't infrastructure. A #sidewalk that bakes at 110 degrees by noon isn't usable, and a #street that only works for part of the day isn't really working.” The info on #trees alone will interest many of you.

Later this week, #CalBike will post webinar recording, with closed captioning. Check for it at https://www.calbike.org/events/webinar-series/ or on CalBike’s Youtube channel.

If you’re able, we urge you to register for 2026 biennial California Bicycle Summit, April 23-24 in Sacramento: https://bikemonterey.org/april-23-24-2026-california-bicycle-summit.html

#ActiveTransportation #transportation #cycling #biking #walking #ClimateChange #ExtremeWeather #UrbanPlanning

Did you miss April 6 webinar from #California #Bicycle Coalition with April Webster and Wesley Bexton of #Caltrans, "When #Streets Fail: Designing #Bike #Infrastructure for #Heat, #Flooding, and Usability”?

We found it interesting and very important. "A #BikeLane that floods every winter isn't infrastructure. A #sidewalk that bakes at 110 degrees by noon isn't usable, and a #street that only works for part of the day isn't really working.” The info on #trees alone will interest many of you.

Later this week, #CalBike will post webinar recording, with closed captioning. Check for it at https://www.calbike.org/events/webinar-series/ or on CalBike’s Youtube channel.

If you’re able, we urge you to register for 2026 biennial California Bicycle Summit, April 23-24 in Sacramento: https://bikemonterey.org/april-23-24-2026-california-bicycle-summit.html

#ActiveTransportation #transportation #cycling #biking #walking #ClimateChange #ExtremeWeather #UrbanPlanning

Did you miss April 6 webinar from #California #Bicycle Coalition with April Webster and Wesley Bexton of #Caltrans, "When #Streets Fail: Designing #Bike #Infrastructure for #Heat, #Flooding, and Usability”?

We found it interesting and very important. "A #BikeLane that floods every winter isn't infrastructure. A #sidewalk that bakes at 110 degrees by noon isn't usable, and a #street that only works for part of the day isn't really working.” The info on #trees alone will interest many of you.

Later this week, #CalBike will post webinar recording, with closed captioning. Check for it at https://www.calbike.org/events/webinar-series/ or on CalBike’s Youtube channel.

If you’re able, we urge you to register for 2026 biennial California Bicycle Summit, April 23-24 in Sacramento: https://bikemonterey.org/april-23-24-2026-california-bicycle-summit.html

#ActiveTransportation #transportation #cycling #biking #walking #ClimateChange #ExtremeWeather #UrbanPlanning

Did you miss April 6 webinar from #California #Bicycle Coalition with April Webster and Wesley Bexton of #Caltrans, "When #Streets Fail: Designing #Bike #Infrastructure for #Heat, #Flooding, and Usability”?

We found it interesting and very important. "A #BikeLane that floods every winter isn't infrastructure. A #sidewalk that bakes at 110 degrees by noon isn't usable, and a #street that only works for part of the day isn't really working.” The info on #trees alone will interest many of you.

Later this week, #CalBike will post webinar recording, with closed captioning. Check for it at https://www.calbike.org/events/webinar-series/ or on CalBike’s Youtube channel.

If you’re able, we urge you to register for 2026 biennial California Bicycle Summit, April 23-24 in Sacramento: https://bikemonterey.org/april-23-24-2026-california-bicycle-summit.html

#ActiveTransportation #transportation #cycling #biking #walking #ClimateChange #ExtremeWeather #UrbanPlanning

2026 California Bicycle Summit, hosted by California Bicycle Coalition / #CalBike
April 22 - 24, 2026 in Sacramento

April 2 UPDATE: Summit registration was planned to close March 31. However, the deadline to register for the Summit has been extended through April 10, or until tickets run out.

https://www.calbike.org/events/summit/

#BikeAdvocacy #cycling #biking #BikeTooter

From California Bicycle Coalition/ #CalBike —

Public Safety First: Call to action for District Attorneys and State Attorney General to enforce consumer protection laws against companies selling illegal e-motos as legal e-bikes. https://go.calbike.org/a/public-safety-first

#emotos #ElectricMotorcycles #ebikes #ebike #ConsumerProtection #ActiveTransportation #ClimateAction #PublicSafety #TrafficSafety #Youth #MoreKidsOnBikes

We support statewide (not local patchworks) of “ebike” legislation.*

Kudos to John Ramos, whose report for #KION, "Some Bay Area cities aim to set rules on e-bike use,” is—overall—one of best such media reports on these issues. https://kioncentralcoast.com/news/2026/02/14/some-bay-area-cities-aim-to-set-rules-on-e-bike-use/

“Every ‘ebike’ sold in California would be unlawful for sale as an ebike in Europe. Our motors are allowed 750 watts, but in Europe, only 250.” —John Maa, MD, emergency trauma surgeon & ebike safety advocate

On Feb 13 “local officials gathered in Walnut Creek to support legislation that would require registration of Class 2 & 3 e-bikes.”

Re: e-motorcycle ridden by 16-yr-old Cash Krawetz, who died after his e-moto crashed in Half Moon Bay on Feb 9: "That’s what parents are buying 11-14-yr-olds."—Alan Kalin, #SFBA bike safety advocate. Al found 70 e-motos & only 12 regular bicycles at Stone Valley Middle School.

“Many of today’s ‘e-bikes’ aren’t really bicycles at all."
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*ICYMI, from #CalBike partners: https://bikemonterey.org/california-bicycle-advocates-call-on-elected-leaders-to-protect-e-bike-riders.html

#ebike #ebikes #eMotos

We support statewide (not local patchworks) of “ebike” legislation.*

Kudos to John Ramos, whose report for #KION, "Some Bay Area cities aim to set rules on e-bike use,” is—overall—one of best such media reports on these issues. https://kioncentralcoast.com/news/2026/02/14/some-bay-area-cities-aim-to-set-rules-on-e-bike-use/

“Every ‘ebike’ sold in California would be unlawful for sale as an ebike in Europe. Our motors are allowed 750 watts, but in Europe, only 250.” —John Maa, MD, emergency trauma surgeon & ebike safety advocate

On Feb 13 “local officials gathered in Walnut Creek to support legislation that would require registration of Class 2 & 3 e-bikes.”

Re: e-motorcycle ridden by 16-yr-old Cash Krawetz, who died after his e-moto crashed in Half Moon Bay on Feb 9: "That’s what parents are buying 11-14-yr-olds."—Alan Kalin, #SFBA bike safety advocate. Al found 70 e-motos & only 12 regular bicycles at Stone Valley Middle School.

“Many of today’s ‘e-bikes’ aren’t really bicycles at all."
_____
*ICYMI, from #CalBike partners: https://bikemonterey.org/california-bicycle-advocates-call-on-elected-leaders-to-protect-e-bike-riders.html

#ebike #ebikes #eMotos

We support statewide (not local patchworks) of “ebike” legislation.*

Kudos to John Ramos, whose report for #KION, "Some Bay Area cities aim to set rules on e-bike use,” is—overall—one of best such media reports on these issues. https://kioncentralcoast.com/news/2026/02/14/some-bay-area-cities-aim-to-set-rules-on-e-bike-use/

“Every ‘ebike’ sold in California would be unlawful for sale as an ebike in Europe. Our motors are allowed 750 watts, but in Europe, only 250.” —John Maa, MD, emergency trauma surgeon & ebike safety advocate

On Feb 13 “local officials gathered in Walnut Creek to support legislation that would require registration of Class 2 & 3 e-bikes.”

Re: e-motorcycle ridden by 16-yr-old Cash Krawetz, who died after his e-moto crashed in Half Moon Bay on Feb 9: "That’s what parents are buying 11-14-yr-olds."—Alan Kalin, #SFBA bike safety advocate. Al found 70 e-motos & only 12 regular bicycles at Stone Valley Middle School.

“Many of today’s ‘e-bikes’ aren’t really bicycles at all."
_____
*ICYMI, from #CalBike partners: https://bikemonterey.org/california-bicycle-advocates-call-on-elected-leaders-to-protect-e-bike-riders.html

#ebike #ebikes #eMotos

We support statewide (not local patchworks) of “ebike” legislation.*

Kudos to John Ramos, whose report for #KION, "Some Bay Area cities aim to set rules on e-bike use,” is—overall—one of best such media reports on these issues. https://kioncentralcoast.com/news/2026/02/14/some-bay-area-cities-aim-to-set-rules-on-e-bike-use/

“Every ‘ebike’ sold in California would be unlawful for sale as an ebike in Europe. Our motors are allowed 750 watts, but in Europe, only 250.” —John Maa, MD, emergency trauma surgeon & ebike safety advocate

On Feb 13 “local officials gathered in Walnut Creek to support legislation that would require registration of Class 2 & 3 e-bikes.”

Re: e-motorcycle ridden by 16-yr-old Cash Krawetz, who died after his e-moto crashed in Half Moon Bay on Feb 9: "That’s what parents are buying 11-14-yr-olds."—Alan Kalin, #SFBA bike safety advocate. Al found 70 e-motos & only 12 regular bicycles at Stone Valley Middle School.

“Many of today’s ‘e-bikes’ aren’t really bicycles at all."
_____
*ICYMI, from #CalBike partners: https://bikemonterey.org/california-bicycle-advocates-call-on-elected-leaders-to-protect-e-bike-riders.html

#ebike #ebikes #eMotos

We support statewide (not local patchworks) of “ebike” legislation.*

Kudos to John Ramos, whose report for #KION, "Some Bay Area cities aim to set rules on e-bike use,” is—overall—one of best such media reports on these issues. https://kioncentralcoast.com/news/2026/02/14/some-bay-area-cities-aim-to-set-rules-on-e-bike-use/

“Every ‘ebike’ sold in California would be unlawful for sale as an ebike in Europe. Our motors are allowed 750 watts, but in Europe, only 250.” —John Maa, MD, emergency trauma surgeon & ebike safety advocate

On Feb 13 “local officials gathered in Walnut Creek to support legislation that would require registration of Class 2 & 3 e-bikes.”

Re: e-motorcycle ridden by 16-yr-old Cash Krawetz, who died after his e-moto crashed in Half Moon Bay on Feb 9: "That’s what parents are buying 11-14-yr-olds."—Alan Kalin, #SFBA bike safety advocate. Al found 70 e-motos & only 12 regular bicycles at Stone Valley Middle School.

“Many of today’s ‘e-bikes’ aren’t really bicycles at all."
_____
*ICYMI, from #CalBike partners: https://bikemonterey.org/california-bicycle-advocates-call-on-elected-leaders-to-protect-e-bike-riders.html

#ebike #ebikes #eMotos

Why are Bicycling Monterey and many other #California #bike / #ActiveTransportation advocates (https://www.calbike.org/about_us/who_we_are/local_partners/) members of the California Bicycle Coalition aka #CalBike?

See ED Kendra Ramsey’s msg below.

To help make our streets better, join, renew, or donate to CalBike: https://www.calbike.org/join/

#ActOnClimate #transportation #mobility #PublicSafety #PublicHealth #CommunityBuilding #roads #children #elders #mobility #pollution #cycling #biking #BikeTooter #ClimateJustice #streets #OurStreets

Bike Buzz: Winter 2025-2026 News from Bicycling Monterey — for Monterey County and beyond — is dedicated to the memory of Jennifer Chatman and Seth Pollack.

https://bikemonterey.org/bike-buzz-winter-2025-2026-news-from-bicycling-monterey.html

#cycling #biking #BikeTooter #CalBike #MontereyCounty #ClimateAction #transportation

Comment by Representative Sam Graves, chair of House #Transportation & #Infrastructure Committee, about #Amazon & EVs makes sense. https://sfba.social/@bikemonterey/115629233928631866
But we weren’t happy he also said the following in that Nov 5 interview re: proposals for 2026 federal highway bill. Why? Keep in mind that many highways also serve as community surface streets.

Rep Graves said: “It’s gonna be a traditional highway bill — that means building roads & bridges, laying asphalt, pouring concrete. We’re not gonna be spending money on murals in train stations, or bike paths, or walking paths. We’re going to spend money on traditional infrastructure, that’s roads & bridges.”

We encourage people throughout USA to contact Rep Graves, as well as your own representative in Congress; and let them know you want #CompleteStreets—not streets designed only for users of motor vehicles.

Californians, #CalBike has a related action page. Do note their typo; Graves said murals IN not murals AND train stations. https://www.calbike.org/pave-first-and-ask-questions-later/?emci=d56cccc2-fbca-f011-8195-000d3a1d58aa&emdi=e66cccc2-fbca-f011-8195-000d3a1d58aa&ceid=2203703

“States can require bicycle and electric bicycle safety training in schools,” e.g., #Minnesota https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/cite/123B.935, as referred to by Matt Moore, general and policy counsel at #PeopleForBikes. https://usa.streetsblog.org/2025/11/05/part-iii-policy-solutions-to-the-e-moto-problem

Education is one of the key components of #California Bicycle Coalition / #CalBike partners’ Dec 2024 Statement on E-Bike Safety: https://bikemonterey.org/california-bicycle-advocates-call-on-elected-leaders-to-protect-e-bike-riders.html

#YouthEducation #children #teens #transportation #ActiveTransportation #ClimateAction #schools #MoreKidsOnBikes #SafeRoutesToSchool #cycling #biking #ebikes #bicycles #bike #walk #PublicHealth #PublicSafety #TrafficSafety #RoadSafety

Thank you to Pedal Pusher @Kleen / Kathleen Jones for being the first donor in November. Her donation yesterday in support of the Bicycling Monterey site and projects is so helpful and appreciated! https://bikemonterey.org/about/financial-donations/donors

#Cosmos #Gratitudes #BeTheChange #ChangeMaker #CalBike #LocalPartner #BikeAdvocate #cycling #biking

"Households across California were ready to drop a car, saving thousands every year on insurance, maintenance, and gas – money that could instead go to rent, childcare, or education.” https://www.calbike.org/response-to-carb-on-ending-the-e-bike-incentive-project/
#ebikes #CalBike

🚲 Help shape the future of biking in California at the California Bicycle Coalition / #CalBike 2026 Bicycle Summit in Sacramento April 23–24, 2026. Deadline to submit a session proposal: November 16, 2025, 11:59PM PT. Spread the word: https://www.calbike.org/2026-calbike-summit-toolkit/. Proposals can be submitted via Whova platform, and you can save, log out, and return to edit your application as often as you need before the deadline. https://whova.com/call_for_speakers/HaV6ocHmsSGDdRmg81oDSq0wFdp1y5GJqQah2L3SCiWH8cIqqbsOQ4liulB5aLYp/.

#CaliforniaBicycleCoalition #BikeAdvocacy #cycling #biking #transportation #BikeTooter #TransportationPlanning #TransportationInnovation #ActiveTransportation #BicycleAdvocacy #California

🚲 Help shape the future of biking in California at the California Bicycle Coalition / #CalBike 2026 Bicycle Summit in Sacramento April 23–24, 2026. Deadline to submit a session proposal: November 16, 2025, 11:59PM PT. Spread the word: https://www.calbike.org/2026-calbike-summit-toolkit/. Proposals can be submitted via Whova platform, and you can save, log out, and return to edit your application as often as you need before the deadline. https://whova.com/call_for_speakers/HaV6ocHmsSGDdRmg81oDSq0wFdp1y5GJqQah2L3SCiWH8cIqqbsOQ4liulB5aLYp/.

#CaliforniaBicycleCoalition #BikeAdvocacy #cycling #biking #transportation #BikeTooter #TransportationPlanning #TransportationInnovation #ActiveTransportation #BicycleAdvocacy #California

🚲 Help shape the future of biking in California at the California Bicycle Coalition / #CalBike 2026 Bicycle Summit in Sacramento April 23–24, 2026. Deadline to submit a session proposal: November 16, 2025, 11:59PM PT. Spread the word: https://www.calbike.org/2026-calbike-summit-toolkit/. Proposals can be submitted via Whova platform, and you can save, log out, and return to edit your application as often as you need before the deadline. https://whova.com/call_for_speakers/HaV6ocHmsSGDdRmg81oDSq0wFdp1y5GJqQah2L3SCiWH8cIqqbsOQ4liulB5aLYp/.

#CaliforniaBicycleCoalition #BikeAdvocacy #cycling #biking #transportation #BikeTooter #TransportationPlanning #TransportationInnovation #ActiveTransportation #BicycleAdvocacy #California

🚲 Help shape the future of biking in California at the California Bicycle Coalition / #CalBike 2026 Bicycle Summit in Sacramento April 23–24, 2026. Deadline to submit a session proposal: November 16, 2025, 11:59PM PT. Spread the word: https://www.calbike.org/2026-calbike-summit-toolkit/. Proposals can be submitted via Whova platform, and you can save, log out, and return to edit your application as often as you need before the deadline. https://whova.com/call_for_speakers/HaV6ocHmsSGDdRmg81oDSq0wFdp1y5GJqQah2L3SCiWH8cIqqbsOQ4liulB5aLYp/.

#CaliforniaBicycleCoalition #BikeAdvocacy #cycling #biking #transportation #BikeTooter #TransportationPlanning #TransportationInnovation #ActiveTransportation #BicycleAdvocacy #California

🚲 Help shape the future of biking in California at the California Bicycle Coalition / #CalBike 2026 Bicycle Summit in Sacramento April 23–24, 2026. Deadline to submit a session proposal: November 16, 2025, 11:59PM PT. Spread the word: https://www.calbike.org/2026-calbike-summit-toolkit/. Proposals can be submitted via Whova platform, and you can save, log out, and return to edit your application as often as you need before the deadline. https://whova.com/call_for_speakers/HaV6ocHmsSGDdRmg81oDSq0wFdp1y5GJqQah2L3SCiWH8cIqqbsOQ4liulB5aLYp/.

#CaliforniaBicycleCoalition #BikeAdvocacy #cycling #biking #transportation #BikeTooter #TransportationPlanning #TransportationInnovation #ActiveTransportation #BicycleAdvocacy #California

Sept 28-Oct 1 is California Chapter of American Planning Association conference, in Monterey County. https://www.apacalifornia.org/ Conference theme is "WAVES OF CHANGE: Reconnecting #Communities.” Two of 13 mobile workshops are promoted as being via bicycle, and there's a bike in conference banner, and @ 1:00 in “APA California 2025 Conference Hype Video.” In Feb we were invited by a Santa Cruz County based planner to serve on a proposed bike-related panel at the conference; we urged him to instead invite #CalBike’s executive director or policy director (and he did). He later reported that his panel submission was rejected by conference organizers. :(

For gen'l overviews on three #MontereyCounty cities from local planners—#Monterey Community Development Director Kim Cole, #Marina Planning Manager Alyson Hunter, #Salinas Planning Division Manager Grant Leonard—see "Monterey-Area #Planners Welcome APA Conference" by California Planning & Development Report’s Contributing Editor Josh Stephens https://cp-dr.com/articles/montereyarea-planners-welcome-apa-conference

Free online classes from our #CalBike partner San Francisco Bike Coalition include (but are not limited to) a Sept 16 webinar about bicycling for everyday riding in SF and how to use the Bay Wheels system. https://sfbike.org/event/intro-to-biking-in-sf-with-bay-wheels-17/

#SFBA #ActiveTransportation #cycling #biking #SanFrancisco

Bike Highways: Creating a Path to the Future of Bicycling - #CalBike's full webinar now available for viewing. https://www.calbike.org/new-directions-for-bike-highways

#cycling
#biking
#transportation
#infrastructure
#BikeAdvocacy

Californians: "The Quick-Build Bill, AB 891, has one big hurdle before it gets to a vote of the full California Senate: the Appropriations Committee. Many bills quietly die in Appropriations — so we need to make some noise about the Quick-Build Bill to make sure it keeps moving forward.”—Jared Sanchez, policy director, #CalBike

https://www.calbike.org/caltrans-quick-build-pilot-2/?emci=ece16961-847c-f011-b481-6045bdfe8e9c&emdi=20f3c46d-8b7c-f011-b481-6045bdfe8e9c&ceid=2203703#action

"Sadly, an accident [collision] did happen on the first day of school, Tuesday, Aug. 5, when a seventh-grader at Pacific Grove Middle School riding an electric scooter was hit by a car on his way to school.” @pammarino, #MontereyCountyNow
https://www.montereycountynow.com/blogs/opinion_blog/there-s-no-law-barring-kids-from-riding-e-scooters-and-e-bikes-but-there/article_f8757c85-e8c3-4728-8377-181d101f2a4a.html

And ICYMI, see our e-bike tips in https://bikemonterey.org/resources/resources-on-riding-skills-bike-laws-and-safety, including "Consumer Advisory: Is it an e-bike—or something else,” and a Dec 2024 statement from #CalBike, Bicycling Monterey, and other California bicycle advocates: https://bikemonterey.org/california-bicycle-advocates-call-on-elected-leaders-to-protect-e-bike-riders.html

#CalBike #MontereyCounty #TrafficSafety #eScooter #ElectricMotorcycles #ebikes #eMotorcycles

Thank you to Pedal Pusher @Kleen / Kathleen Jones for her donation today in support of the Bicycling Monterey site and projects! https://bikemonterey.org/about/financial-donations/donors

#Gratitudes #BeTheChange #ChangeMaker #CalBike #LocalPartner #BikeAdvocate #cycling #biking

Bike Highways: Creating a Path to the Future of Bicycling, a #CalBike Summit Session.
August 20, 10:00-11:00 AM PT via Zoom; registration required: https://www.calbike.org/calbike-announces-online-summit-session-on-bike-highways/

"Featured perspectives Aug 20 include:

"Asm. Steve Bennett, on how bike highways can connect communities—from Santa Barbara to Santa Clarita and beyond.

"Lorena Romero Fontecha, a representative from Bogotá, Colombia, where connected bike routes have become a defining feature of everyday urban life.

"Mauricio Hernandez, with Alta Planning + Design, a planner working to advance this concept in California.”

#cycling #biking #transportation #infrastructure #BikeAdvocacy

@ascentale @cpm @bikenite #BikeNite A7 - Re: bike parking, perhaps of interest are BIKE PARKING and related resources in bullet list at top of https://bikemonterey.org/resources/bicycle-advocacy-what-you-can-do.

Here in California, among ways we advocate for better bicycle parking is through actions such as this July 17 stand with California Bicycle Coalition and 16 other #CalBike local partners: https://www.calbike.org/calbike-insider-updating-bike-parking-in-green-building-codes/

#BikeAdvocacy #BikeTooter #CaliforniaBicycleCoalition #BikeMonterey

"2 e-bike safety bills get Gov. Newsom’s signature” https://www.pasadenastarnews.com/2025/07/21/sacramento-snapshot-e-bike-safety-bills-get-the-governors-signature/

#CalBike legislative watch https://www.calbike.org/legislative-watch/

#California #BikeLaws #ebikes #ebike

When we updated our California bike law summary poster today (PDF, with clickable links: https://bikemonterey.org/wp-content/uploads/Bike-law-summary-2025.pdf ), we added a note about stop signs: To advocate for a new California law to allow a "Bicycle Safety Stop" / "Stop-As-Yield" / "Idaho Stop" at stop signs, contact CalBike.org! https://bikemonterey.org/bicycle-safety-stop-for-california.html

#CalBike #CaliforniaBikeLaws #BicycleLaws #SafetyStop #IdahoStop #StopAsYield

#TrafficSafety #cycling #biking

When we updated our California bike law summary poster today (PDF, with clickable links: https://bikemonterey.org/wp-content/uploads/Bike-law-summary-2025.pdf ), we added a note about stop signs: To advocate for a new California law to allow a "Bicycle Safety Stop" / "Stop-As-Yield" / "Idaho Stop" at stop signs, contact CalBike.org! https://bikemonterey.org/bicycle-safety-stop-for-california.html

#CalBike #CaliforniaBikeLaws #BicycleLaws #SafetyStop #IdahoStop #StopAsYield

#TrafficSafety #cycling #biking

When we updated our California bike law summary poster today (PDF, with clickable links: https://bikemonterey.org/wp-content/uploads/Bike-law-summary-2025.pdf ), we added a note about stop signs: To advocate for a new California law to allow a "Bicycle Safety Stop" / "Stop-As-Yield" / "Idaho Stop" at stop signs, contact CalBike.org! https://bikemonterey.org/bicycle-safety-stop-for-california.html

#CalBike #CaliforniaBikeLaws #BicycleLaws #SafetyStop #IdahoStop #StopAsYield

#TrafficSafety #cycling #biking

When we updated our California bike law summary poster today (PDF, with clickable links: https://bikemonterey.org/wp-content/uploads/Bike-law-summary-2025.pdf ), we added a note about stop signs: To advocate for a new California law to allow a "Bicycle Safety Stop" / "Stop-As-Yield" / "Idaho Stop" at stop signs, contact CalBike.org! https://bikemonterey.org/bicycle-safety-stop-for-california.html

#CalBike #CaliforniaBikeLaws #BicycleLaws #SafetyStop #IdahoStop #StopAsYield

#TrafficSafety #cycling #biking

When we updated our California bike law summary poster today (PDF, with clickable links: https://bikemonterey.org/wp-content/uploads/Bike-law-summary-2025.pdf ), we added a note about stop signs: To advocate for a new California law to allow a "Bicycle Safety Stop" / "Stop-As-Yield" / "Idaho Stop" at stop signs, contact CalBike.org! https://bikemonterey.org/bicycle-safety-stop-for-california.html

#CalBike #CaliforniaBikeLaws #BicycleLaws #SafetyStop #IdahoStop #StopAsYield

#TrafficSafety #cycling #biking

"What is the 85th Percentile Rule? And why it belongs in the dustbin of transportation history.” From California Bicycle Coalition / #CalBike Policy Director Jared Sanchez: https://www.calbike.org/what-is-the-85th-percentile-rule/

#SlowSpeedsSaveLives #SlowStreets #SlowSpeeds #StreetsForAll #ActiveTransportation #cycling #biking #bicycling #TrafficSafety #California #SpeedLimits

Californians, the #California #Bicycle Coalition / #CalBike urges you to tell your assemblymember to vote YES on the Quick-Build Bill, AB 891. https://www.calbike.org/caltrans-quick-build-pilot-2/

Why? Quick-Build designs improve street safety: https://www.calbike.org/quick-build-designs-improve-street-safety/

#Caltrans #ClimateAction #TrafficSafety #ActiveTransportation #SFBA

"With a little creativity, communities can activate this space, adding beauty or utility to our shared spaces while making it impossible for vehicles to occupy the daylighting zone.” —Kendra Ramsey, ED, California Bicycle Coalition / #CalBike
https://www.calbike.org/nine-uses-for-daylighting-space/

#infrastructure #TrafficSafety

May 2025 is the 1️⃣6️⃣th anniversary of this grassroots volunteer effort. 🗓️#BikeMonth is year-round for us! Help keep this work rolling; please donate any amount today. 💚Donation options: https://bikemonterey.org/about/financial-donations. FAQs: https://bikemonterey.org/about/financial-donations/contribution-faqs.

💐Flowers make life better. So do people who support 🦸🚲🦸‍♀️Bike Advocacy, Education, Outreach, and other types of Bicycling Monterey projects (e.g., https://bikemonterey.org/about/financial-donations/donations-some-ways-your-money-can-help). Questions? Phone us anytime: https://bikemonterey.org/contact-me.

#BeTheChange #SystemsChangeNotClimateChange #ActiveTransportation #ClimateAction #California #SFBA #MontereyBay #MontereyCounty #Monterey #CentralCoast #CalBike #cycling #biking #bicycling #BikeTooter #Bike #BikeLife

“#California’s budget will be decided in the next few weeks, and we’re scrambling to get $400 million in funding restored to the #ActiveTransportation Program (ATP), which funds projects that support people #biking, #walking, and #rolling.—#CalBike https://www.calbike.org/invest-divest/#help

#ClimateAction #BikeTooter

NEW FOR 2025: California Bicycle Coalition / #CalBike quarterly ‘SUMMIT SESSIONS’ WEBINAR SERIES
https://www.calbike.org/events/california-bicycle-summit/

Improving Our Communities with Slow Streets
Wednesday, May 28 10:00 - 11:00 AM Pacific time, via Zoom (Registration required: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_3VYw0OPWQ42Csb5VG0VXug#/registration )

Speakers:
Robin Pam, KidSafe SF
Shannon Hake, San Francisco Metropolitan Transportation Agency (SFMTA)
Justin Hu-Nguyen and Robert Prinz, @BikeEastBay

#BikeTooter #ActiveTransport #transportation #SlowSpeedsSaveLives #SlowStreets #VisionZero

May 2025 is the 16th Anniversary of Bicycling Monterey, Monterey County’s Local Partner of the California Bicycle Coalition / #CalBike.

Our favorite #BikeAdvocacy task is direct outreach by bicycle! The 16th anniv gallery https://bikemonterey.org/16th-anniversary-gallery-bicycling-monterey-may-2025.html is a sampling of people we met each of the past 16 years.

Among them: #PeopleWhoBike for #transportation, recreation, who bike to #protest rallies, bike to #FarmersMarkets, bike to #surf, #BikeToSchool and #BikeAndRide for a #DadAndDaughter date, #BikeToWork (and yes, pedaling in a business #suit is no problem for him), #HandCycle bike to exercise the #dog, bike to #travel long distances / #BicycleTouring.

#BicyclingMonterey #BikeTooter #MontereyCounty #California #BikeAdvocates #ActiveTransport #BikeMonterey#cycling #cyclists