State Capitol Updates
Streetsblog California
Bill to Reform Coastal Commission Scaled Back, but Still Delivers Wins for Bicycle/Pedestrian Projects and Santa Monica
Everyone is claiming victory in the compromise between Zbur, the Coastal Commission, the City of Santa Monica, environmentalists, neighborhood leaders in Santa Monica, and mobility advocates including Streets for All.
June 23, 2026
Tired of Local Politics Threatening Your Favorite Bike Lane?
Calbike is rallying behind new legislation that will protect bicycle infrastructure from being removed for purely local political reasons.
June 16, 2026
Legislators Urge Newsom to Restore Transit Funding as Budget Negotiations Continue
It's groundhog's day as state legislative leaders have to push back against another bad budget from Governor Newsom.
June 10, 2026
Op/Ed: CEQA Reform Bill Will Get Final Assembly Hearing on Wednesday
"...it is my interpretation that AB 2059 would allow for new roads, highways, and other transportation projects to occur that would not occur under the current VMT framework..."
May 11, 2026
Legislative Update: May 4, 2026
There's more moving than just e-bike/e-moto legislation.
May 4, 2026
OpEd: Separating Substance from False Solutions, E-bike and E-moto Activity in Sacramento
A comprehensive look at e-bike/e-moto regulations being discussed in Sacramento.
Bob Mittelstaedt
April 13, 2026
In Year with a Glut of E-Bike Legislation, Blakespear’s Efforts to Define E-Bikes and Limit E-Motos Advances
By updating the laws on what is and isn't an e-bicycle, advocates believe they can make streets safer and improve the industry.
April 8, 2026
Legislative Update: E-Bikes, Road Charge, Active Transportation, and More
We've added some new bills since last month's update in addition to all of the legislation that's moving (or was already defeated).
April 7, 2026
Legislative Update: Our First Comprehensive Look of 2026
Our first comprehensive look as the legislature starts advancing bills.
March 9, 2026
New Legislation, Backed by Bike Safety Groups, Proposed to Regulate E-Motos/E-Bikes
“Electric bicycles are transforming how Californians get around, but the rapid rise of high-powered electric devices has created confusion that puts people at risk,” said Marc T. Vukcevich, Director of State Policy for Streets For All
February 23, 2026
