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Encouraging Older Adults to Use Active and Public Transportation
Using - and encouraging the use of - active and multimodal transport can greatly enhance people's lives, especially seniors
July 17, 2024
These Are the Most Dangerous Congressional Districts for Pedestrians
The deadliest congressional districts in America are dominated by BIPOC communities — and federal officials need to step up to save the most vulnerable road users.
July 16, 2024
Incomplete Streets Part 1: How Caltrans Shortchanges Pedestrians
Caltrans has a history of failing to follow its own policies around Complete Streets.
July 15, 2024
This Week: Active Transportation Program Workshop
The good news is that there will be a Cycle 7. But it will be small, and there will be hard choices about what gets funded.
July 11, 2024
Six Reasons Why Native Americans Have the Highest Rate of Pedestrian Deaths
American Indians and Alaska Natives consistently report the highest rates of pedestrian deaths per capita. A recent panel unpacked why, and what to do about it.
July 11, 2024
These States Are Actually Aiming for More Pedestrians to Die on Their Roads This Year
Federal officials have long allowed states to set their own pedestrian safety targets — and even the deadliest are still choosing goals that would be an increase over previous years.
June 27, 2024
Complete Streets Bill Hearing Next Week
CalBike urges you to weigh in with the Assembly Transportation Committee on the Complete Streets Bill, which would require Caltrans to ensure safety for people biking, walking, and taking transit.
June 24, 2024
Get to Know Your MPO: An Advocate’s Guide to Some of Our Most Critical Transportation Agencies
The Metropolitan Planning Organization can have an outsized influence on local transportation decisions. Here's what every advocate needs to know about how they operate — and how to win them over.
June 24, 2024
Q&A With Christopher White, the Bicycle Coalition’s New Director
Christopher White was named as the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition’s new executive director almost a week ago.
June 18, 2024
Help Shape Bike Parking in State Building Code
The Building Standards Commission is updating its code, which means it has to update bicycle parking standards. Weigh in!
June 14, 2024
