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Mayor Gloria’s Budget Has Deep Cuts for Safety and Bicycle Program for the San Diego Department of Transportation
Gloria when running for re-election in 2024, "Even in a difficult budget year we still put good money towards our Vision Zero plans.” Gloria's 2026 budget: Elimination of funding for the multi-modal team in the Transportation Department.
April 16, 2026
“Why Do We Do This Bill?”: Preparing Congressional Staff for Surface Transportation Reauthorization
A top advocacy organization is preparing Congress to take a critical look at the upcoming transportation reauthorization — and it's not easy.
April 13, 2026
Friday Video: Five Bike Advocacy Mistakes You Don’t Even Know You’re Making
For one thing, make sure that political leaders who say "no" to livable streets experience consequences for their decisions.
March 26, 2026
Monterey Park to Draft Ballot Measure Banning Data Centers
After two months of heavy pushback from the community, elected officials now appear to have a united front against data center developers, and an imminent lawsuit from one of them.
February 6, 2026
Study: More Protected Bike Lanes = More Micromobility Users
This ought to silence doubters who claim that no one's using that shiny new cycle track.
December 17, 2025
Transportation Politics Is Inherently Radical
And we need to embrace that if we want to win.
Carter Lavin
November 16, 2025
CalBike Demands Statewide Permanent Fund for E-Bikes
The first step is for the state to admit it's trying to end the program. The second step should be making a better program.
November 7, 2025
Circulate SD Opens Online Portal for Residents to Advocate for Safe Streets
Circulate San Diego makes it easier for people to tell their government they want safer streets.
November 5, 2025
California Bicycle Summit 2026 Dates, Location Announced
In 2026, the Summit will return to Sacramento on April 23 and 24. Attendees will also have the opportunity to join CalBike on Wednesday, April 22, for a rare bicycle-focused optional lobby day in our state’s capitol.
Kevin Claxton
October 21, 2025
