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Rich City Rides’s Rally Against Police Misconduct
Advocates assemble at Oakland City Hall to lend support to Najari Smith, arrested and jailed for 'loud music' during an organized ride earlier this month
August 27, 2018
Bike Summit in Silicon Valley: A Whole Day on Making Everything Better for People Who Bike
Join bike advocates, planners, researchers, and enthusiasts in San Jose on August 22 to share information about bikes, safety, and making our cities better for all.
August 10, 2018
South Lake Tahoe Residents Demonstrate for a Safe Crossing. Caltrans Is Unimpressed
In South Lake Tahoe, advocates demonstrated for pedestrian and bicyclist safety improvements. Caltrans was unimpressed.
July 24, 2018
AARP Announces Challenge Grant Winners: Five Are in California
Chula Vista, West Sacramento, Long Beach, San Francisco, and City Heights are the California recipients of AARP's 2018 Community Challenge Grant for quick projects that improve communities.
July 20, 2018
State Air Quality Board and Transportation Commission to Meet, Explore Mutual Concerns
On Wednesday, the California Air Resources Board (ARB) and the California Transportation Commission (CTC) will hold its first joint meeting to discuss issues of mutual concern. The meeting is being held to fulfill requirements of A.B. 179, passed last year, that requires the two groups to meet at least twice a year to “coordinate implementation of transportation programs and policies.”
June 26, 2018
San Francisco, Berkeley on AARP list of Top Ten “Livable Cities”
It's not that surprising to see San Francisco and Berkeley in AARP's list of most livable cities, because they are very well served by transit and both have progressive policies aimed at improving people's lives. But they are expensive.
June 21, 2018
Not Exactly One Bill to Rule Them All
Cities around the state are trying to figure out how to regulate e-scooters, and a state bill aims for consistent basic safety rules.
June 13, 2018
Political Earthquake in Westwood
A new neighborhood council should help Westwood become the interesting, progressive neighborhood that it ought to be.
May 29, 2018
New Opportunity to Help Shape State Bike and Ped Policy, Design: Deadline Soon
The California Bicycle Advisory Committee—CBAC—will be replaced by one that is more diverse and inclusive, and includes pedestrian issues
May 14, 2018
The Freedom of Being a “Bike Mom”
In honor of Mother's Day, one mom explains how biking has helped her cope with the tough times and enjoy the ordinary.
May 14, 2018
