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    Bike Boxes for safer intersections

    A BIKE BOX is an area at the head of traffic lanes that is designated for people on bicycles. It gives bicyclists a way to get ahead of cars in a safer, visible manner while waiting for a traffic signal to turn from red light to green light. Short of bikeways with a physical barrier,…

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    Advocate in California: Preserve safe bikeways; address e-motos; reform Active Transportation Program

    Heads-up, Californians: The state legislature’s recess ends August 3, 2026. Get informed on what’s coming, and communicate your positions to your elected representatives in the California Senate and Assembly.  California Bicycle Coalition / CalBike is a voice for state policies that enable our communities and neighbors to feel safe and comfortable using bicycling and other…

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    Monterey County Active Transportation Plan / El Plan de Transporte Activo del Condado de Monterey

    Para obtener información relacionada en español: https://www.tamcmonterey.org/monterey-county-active-transportation-plan We encourage biking or carpooling* to the June 24, 6-8pm kickoff meeting / workshop about the forthcoming update to the Monterey County Active Transportation Plan / El Plan de Transporte Activo del Condado de Monterey. This will be the first updated ATP since 2018. Active transportation refers to “human…

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    Bike Buzz: Summer 2026

    Save the Dates: Autumn 2026 Since August 9, 2026, Big Sur is again impacted by wildfires, including the Timber Fire—as of August 27, now at 19,000 acres—and since August 27, the Plaskett Fire. Details on evacuations, Highway 1 and other road closures, and more: (https://www.readymontereycounty.org/emergency/incident-archive/2026-timber-fire). This came on the heels of the wildfire Aug 8…

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    CalBike coalition support for proposed AB 2168 and SB 569

    Below learn why the California Bicycle Coalition (CalBike), Bicycling Monterey, and so many other CalBike partners support the following proposed legislation. AB 2168 (Wicks): ATP Reform. This bill would expand the definition of Safe Routes to Transit and require strong accountability for agencies not delivering projects. Learn more: SB 569 (Blakespear): Bike Lane Integrity. This…

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    Bike Buzz: 17th Anniversary edition

    May 2026 marked Bicycling Monterey’s 17th anniversary. If you’ve not yet donated in 2026, please make a donation today. Any amount is appreciated! How to donate, and FAQs: /about/financial-donations. Some special Monterey County June dates are provided below. On June 5 we met Carol (above) near Monterey’s Hartnell Gulch walkway, which borders Slow Fiber, a…

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