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“A Right to the Road”: Understanding and addressing the safety of people who bike
As State Farm spokesperson Vicki Harper told Washington Post writer Ashley Halsey III—speaking about a State Farm-funded report from the Governors Highway Safety Association, released 8/24/17—“When we bike, we have as much right to the road as when we drive.” For an intro to the report, see Halsey’s story—http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/trafficandcommuting/bike-riding-isnt-childs-play-anymore-and-cycling-crash-deaths-are-soaring/2017/08/23/abbcb22e-8773-11e7-a94f-3139abce39f5_story.html. Then check out the 75-page report, “A Right…
Language Resources and Celebrations, plus Guess-Their-Country Game
Para obtener información en español, desplácese hacia abajo hasta la sección C. In this post, it’s as easy as A-B-C to learn a little more about the variety of languages and cultures found in Monterey County. (A) Just for fun: play the “GUESS-THEIR-COUNTRY GAME”—or simply enjoy viewing its 20-photo gallery of people from many nations who…
Protected Bike Lanes / Class 4 Separated Bikeways / Cycle Tracks
January 26, 2022 update: “Currently, the United States is 40 years behind peer countries in Europe when it comes to developing bike networks with bike facilities for people of all ages and abilities….With ‘Benchmarking Bike Networks’ we want to give advocates for better biking another tool to ensure streets in their community are designed in…
California State Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan
CalTrans is creating the first-ever California State Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan (CSBPP). Check out the new CA State Bike-Ped Plan website, and learn additional ways to advocate for bicycling and walking, including specific advocacy actions for Monterey County.
Excelente! Bike advocacy wins 6 of 10 TAMC Transportation Excellence Awards
Bicycling Monterey is bursting with pride in our county’s bike advocates–and how they are recognized and celebrated as key players in improving transportation countywide. Check them out!
Carmel to Cambria: Construction Alert
Heading south of Carmel on Highway 1? Check out the construction update….