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Bill Would Require Caltrans to Actually Follow Its Own Complete Streets Guidelines
Caltrans already has a “Complete Streets Program.” But the department too often makes moving vehicles a priority over safe and attractive infrastructure for people not sitting in a car.
February 22, 2017
Caltrans Bike and Pedestrian Plan Meeting Update (Tomorrow)
Tomorrow's in-person meeting is cancelled, but you can still attend the webinar, happening as scheduled.
February 22, 2017
New Bike Legislation that Works for Bicycle Riders
Richard Masoner at Cyclelicious has a roundup of new bicycle-related bills introduced just before California's deadline on Friday. Two are big news, including one that should clarify the rules about what the law about staying to the right actually means.
February 21, 2017
Does Bike-Share Replace or Enhance Transit Use? That Depends
This graphic is based on research by two UC Berkeley faculty into the effects of bike-share use in different U.S. cities. It was originally published in Access Magazine by the UCLA Institute of Transportation Studies.
February 15, 2017
Meetings Set for Statewide Bike and Pedestrian Plan Feedback
Meetings are set for Northern, Southern, and Central California, all with webinar components, so you can add your voice to the draft bicycle and pedestrian plan.
February 10, 2017
Draft CA Statewide Bike and Pedestrian Plan Ready for Public Comment
This statewide bike and pedestrian plan should also rightfully serve as the underpinning for local and regional bike and pedestrian plans, and for that reason alone needs to be a strong statement about the relevance and importance of encouraging these active modes of transportation.
February 8, 2017
Interview with Sam Ollinger, Executive Director of BikeSD
San Diego bicycle advocacy leader Sam Ollinger talks open streets, politics, neighborhoods, and more.
January 31, 2017
Telegraph Avenue Parking-Protected Bike Lanes Show Stunning Results
Oakland's Telegraph Avenue has seen an increase in people biking and walking as well as a decrease in speed, collisions, and delay along this heavily traveled corridor since reconfiguring the street with a road diet and parking-protected bike lanes. And retail establishments are reporting higher income.
January 30, 2017
America’s First Protected Bikeway Turns 50 in Davis
In 1967, the City of Davis installed America's first protected bikeway. The parking-protected bikeway was not only the first of its kind, but was actually illegal until the citizen's campaign convinced the California legislature to change state law to allow it.
January 18, 2017
Statewide Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan Seeks Your Ideas, Thoughts
Caltrans is making some progress on its first-ever statewide bicycle and pedestrian plan. The progress is happening at a Caltrans pace, but it is coming along. Two workshops were held this week to discuss what's been done so far: the draft vision, goals, and objectives. An online survey seeks input on what needs to be added or adjusted.
October 28, 2016