Challenging the Hype. Separated Bikeways, while well-intentioned, are too often not optimal for transportation-savvy bicyclists and may inadvertently compromise safety and mobility for all bicyclists.| cabobike.org
Challenging the Hype. Separated Bikeways, while well-intentioned, are too often not optimal for transportation-savvy bicyclists and may inadvertently compromise safety and mobility for all bicyclists.| CABO
The California Association of Bicycling Organizations (CABO) stands firmly against Senate Bill 1216 (SB-1216), recently introduced in the California Legislature. This bill threatens to undermine critical aspects of our state’s bicycle infrastructure. If passed, SB-1216 would defund Class III bikeways and significantly restrict Shared Lane Markings (Sharrows) use. While seemingly well-intentioned, this bill could have severe negative consequences for California’s cycling community and over...| CABO
From Alan Wachtel, CABO Government Relations DirectorDear Governor Newsom:I was a member of the California Bicycle Advisory Committee, which advised Caltrans on bicycle issues, for 27 years and its chair for 15 years. I’m also the government relations director of the California Association of Bicycling Organizations, one of California’s two statewide bicycle advocacy groups. Based […]| CABO
New Laws 2023: biking on Walk signal OK, motorists to change lanes to pass, eBikes may be regulated from some bikeways.| cabobike.org
Cycling has had many ups and downs since I (CABO supporter Pete Penseyres) started riding as an adult in 1971. Twice in the ’70s, Middle east countries banded together as OPEC and cut the world’s supply to boost prices when we were heavily dependent on imports. We had rationing, odd-even license plate days when we […]| CABO
John Forester, M.S., P.E.Cycling Transportation Engineer, Consulting Engineer, Expert Witness & Educator in Effective Cycling, Bicycles, Highways & Bikeways, &Traffic Laws1. https://www.amazon.com/Effective-Cycling-Press-John-Forester/dp/0262516942An updated edition of a classic handbook for cyclists from beginner to expert.Effective Cycling is an essential handbook for cyclists from beginner to expert, whether daily commuters or weekend pleasure trippers. This thoroughly updated […]| CABO
Frank Lehnerz provided this about a presentation I did last night in San Diego. Jim Baross, CSI, LCI and long-time member of the San Diego County Bicycle Coalition presented some information last night at San Diego County Bicycle Coalition Council of Clubs Meeting. His topic, in particular, was to present issues and solutions between cyclists […]| CABO
Are you aware that the new Separated Bikeways (Class IV)(sometimes called Cycletracks and sometimes erroneously called “protected bike lanes”) are not Bike Lanes? Can you tell the difference between the two? Hint, there are no official signs or pavement markings for Cycletracks. We care about the distinction because our use of Bike Lanes in California […]| CABO
CABO President Jim Baross provided the following to inform people about his qualification as a nominee.| CABO
RE: Support for AB 1266 Dear Assemblymember Robert Rivas, The California Association of Bicycling Organizations (CABO) appreciates your bringing this bill forward. We support this proposal for reducing friction, collisions, and hard feelings between people at intersections that have right turn only lanes (RTOL). CABO supports the intent to assist people – through education, pavement […]| CABO