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Streetsblog California
‘Complete Streets’ Webpage Falls Prey To Trump Purge
Some of the most basic technical resources cities use to build bike lanes and sidewalks were housed on a single government website, which was scrubbed shortly after Trump's inauguration. Now, advocates are scrambling to replace them.
February 23, 2025
East Bay Cities on Notice for Substandard Bikeways
Acknowledging what didn’t happen as expected, and understanding why, is important in order for us to improve our advocacy and get ahead of issues.
Robert Prinz
February 21, 2025
Webinar for AARP Community Challenge Grants Is Today (Wednesday) at 3
Deadline to Submit Is March 5
January 29, 2025
Confusion as Portland’s Road Death Toll is Alarmingly High
A spike in traffic deaths has tarnished Portland’s image as a bike-forward oasis, but advocates hope street safety improvements will accelerate in 2025.
January 17, 2025
New Studies Show No Downsides for Bicycle Safety Stop
As more states continue to pass laws allowing bike riders to treat stop signs like yield signs, more studies showing their safety benefits accumulate.
January 10, 2025
New from NACTO: Here’s How Your City Can Embrace Biking
Bike's are the fastest-growing mode of transportation — here's how to make the best of it.
January 9, 2025
Daniel Lurie Adds SPUR Head to His Team
Alicia John-Baptiste will lead the mayor-elect's office of Infrastructure, Climate and Mobility. Here's more about her, plus reactions from advocates
January 8, 2025
CalBike Looks Back at 2024
Some of the best of the year, and some of the worst - plus a blatant self-promotion, and a last request for support.
December 31, 2024
America Walks Community Change Grant Applications for 2024 Are Open
America Walks organizes the annual Community Change Grants program to support organizations working to make walking safer and more inviting.
December 16, 2024
California Bicycle Advocates Call on Elected Leaders to Protect E-Bike Riders by Curbing Illegal Electric Motorcycles
The California Bicycle Coalition and partners urge leaders to focus on the real threats to safety, and stop hampering the adoption of e-bikes
December 16, 2024