Bike Advocacy
Streetsblog California
Newsom Signs SB 1167, Drawing a Clearer Line Between E-Bikes and E-Motos
There was a lot of e-bike/e-moto legislation introduced and debated this session. The consensus from bicycle and safety advocates is that this was the best one.
September 30, 2026
Transportation Reform Has an Imagination Problem
How can we make our cities less dependent on cars if our neighbors can't even imagine themselves getting on the bus?
September 27, 2026
Commentary: This Bike Month, Let’s Pedal More to Cut Pain at the Pump
As gas prices set record highs, biking is a cost-effective (and fun!) alternative
April 29, 2026
As Bike Cars Overflow, Caltrain Bans Large Bikes and Panniers
New rules heavily restrict the types of bikes Caltrain users can bring on board. Years ago advocates warned Caltrain that they weren't allotting enough bike space on the new trains.
March 4, 2026
Driver Kills Bicyclist in Oakland
Another person is killed on a notorious, overly wide, unsafe intersection. Advocates demand action.
Traffic Violence Rapid Response
February 3, 2026
Commentary: US DOT’s Misguided War on Bikeways
"European genes do not produce some kind of innate affinity for human-powered mobility — [and] people on any continent will use bike infrastructure if it is safe."
Rick Pruetz
February 2, 2026
Streamlining Task Force Wants to Kill S.F.’s Bike Advisory Committee
It also recommends increasing the mayor's influence over the SFMTA Board by allowing him to fire directors.
October 7, 2025
Shifting Gears to Urban Bike Delivery
Bikes can revolutionize delivery in urban areas. A new report outlines how policymakers can spur them in their communities.
Jack Guan
July 29, 2025
Bike East Bay Lists Incremental Victories
From Antioch to Oakland, advocates are making slow but steady headway that's sometimes eclipsed by the showier projects.
July 29, 2025
Which American Cities Are Becoming Bike-Friendly the Fastest?
America has a new most bike-friendly city — but fast-improving communities across the country are hot on its heels.
June 23, 2025
