Advocacy
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Bike East Bay Celebrates a Half-Century of Advocacy
If not for the hard work of these folks, there would still be a bike ban on BART, plus a whole bunch of other conditions hostile to cyclists
March 22, 2022
BikeSummit Preview: Advocacy Success Stories
As a preview of the upcoming California Bicycle Summit, CalBike recently offered "Advocacy Success Stories," a sort of mini-summit session.
March 11, 2022
Still Fighting for Promised Improvements on Valencia
The shit show that is Valencia's bike lane continues. But don't worry, Supervisors Mandelman and Ronen promised to "check in" again with SFMTA.
February 24, 2022
Oakland Ends Slow Streets
The city that pioneered Slow Streets at the start of the pandemic is now cancelling the program. We talk to an activist about future plans to preserve some streets and bring back a more robust version of the program in the future.
February 16, 2022
Bill Would Extend Environmental Exemption for Bike, Walk, Transit Projects
S.B. 288's temporary CEQA exemption, having proving useful, would be made permanent
February 7, 2022
Does America Need a ‘Mobility Bill of Rights’?
And more important: what should be included in it?
February 7, 2022
Glendale Blvd Hit-and-Run Crash Highlights Need for Safety Improvements
If Caltrans is serious about its professed commitment to safety, multi-modal transportation, and complete streets, it should take some kind of immediate action to fix the situation.
February 4, 2022
Berkeley Rips out Chunk of New Milvia Protected Bike Lanes
No consultation, no warning... they just ripped out a protective island and curbs
February 4, 2022
Applications Open for AARP Community Challenge Grants
Small grants for "quick-action" projects that help communities become more livable: public spaces, housing, transportation, civic engagement. Deadline: March 22
February 2, 2022
“Solving” Congestion Creates Worse Problems
Our “cures” for congestion are often worse than the problem.
January 31, 2022
