#activetransportation Timeline

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Grateful to live in a nation where we have the right—and responsibility—to vote. Also grateful to live in a county and state that makes voting so convenient! Tips for U.S. voters: https://bikemonterey.org/nov-5-2024-usa-general-election-and-voter-registration-deadlines.html

#MontereyBay #MontereyCounty #California #USA #Vote #Vote2024 #Democracy #ActOnClimate #SFBA #IBikeIVote #BikeTheVote #ActiveTransportation #Tern #ClimateAction #ClimateHope #America #EarthStewardship #ClimateJustice #ClimateChange

At the City of Monterey Public Library, a blue Tern NBD bicycle is parked alongside a County of Monterey, California official ballot drop box (with text in Spanish and English). This is one of nineteen 24-hour official ballot drop boxes around Monterey County.

A beige bike helmet rests atop the bicycle’s handlebar. The helmet has a sticker “I voted by mail.” (All California active registered voters will receive a vote-by-mail ballot for the November 5, 2024, General Election. Vote-by-mail ballots can be returned by mail, at a drop-off location, or your county elections office.)

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Another motor vehicle ran into a fence around Monterey’s North Fremont St center-of-street bike lanes. This design was 1st such design in California. (BTW #CalBike referred to this project as "Worst award-winning bikeway” of 2020 https://www.calbike.org/calbikes-best-and-worst-of-2020/.)

San Francisco unwisely followed Monterey's lead, putting center lanes on Valencia St, then realized it wasn't smart design. Thanks to persistence of advocate & organizer @LukeBornheimer & other supporters of protected curbside bike lanes—not center lanes!—things are looking up for Valencia. Links & resources for related advocacy elsewhere: https://actionnetwork.org/letters/valencia-bikelanes/

Meanwhile, in Monterey, sharp debris from N Fremont’s latest collision, + fence wire sticking out into bike lane, shown in photos—along with how to report conditions in #Monterey County & on #California highways: https://bikemonterey.org/report-bikeway-maintenance-needs-e-g-north-fremont-monterey.html

#BikeTooter #MontereyCounty #NorthFremont #transportation #infrastructure #UrbanDesign #TransportationDesign #UrbanPlanning #ActiveTransportation #PublicSafety

Intersection of North Fremont Street and Casanova Avenue in Monterey. In this photo, shot 8 Sept 2024, a piece of fence that normally surrounds the bike lanes that were built in the center of the street is missing—apparently yet another motor vehicle has run into this unusual infrastructure. Arrow is pointing to some of the many pieces of sharp debris, apparently from the collision; the debris in the bike lane stretched nearly to the Ramona intersection.

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When you see infrastructure in your city or town that you like, let the staff and councillors know. They always hear from the complainers, but rarely from people who like it. Don’t give the complainers all of the power to determine what gets built. #activetransportation

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REGISTER BY JULY 5TH for July 7 Smart Cycling class in #Monterey Peninsula city of #Marina.
Ages 14-17 welcome, as well as adults.
Excellent instructor: Frank Henderson, a #BikeLeague certified instructor.
Details: https://bikemonterey.org/smart-cycling-class-july-7-in-marina.html

Also scheduled is Aug 2-4 Bike League Cycling Instructor seminar in Salinas, for ages 18+. https://bikemonterey.org/aug-2024-league-cycling-instructor-seminar-in-salinas.html

#BikeTooter
#MontereyCounty #BikeEd #SmartCycling #BikersEducation #BicyclingEducation #BikeCommuter #VehicularCycling #BicycleDriving #BikeSafety #ActiveTransportation #YouthBike #BikeSkills #BikeCommuting #BikeCalifornia #BikeMonterey #MontereyBay

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Two special opportunities
in Monterey County!
Details at bikemonterey.org

July 7, 2024 in Marina
SMART CYCLING CLASS
open to adults and ages 14-17.
Taught by Frank Henderson,
a League of American Bicyclists
(aka Bike League) cycling instructor.
Register by July 5!

August 2-4, 2024 in Salinas
League of American Bicyclists
CYCLING INSTRUCTOR SEMINAR
open to adults only (ages 18+).
For registration and scholarship
application deadlines, etc.,
see post at bikemonterey.org.

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People from #MontereyCounty, other #California counties, other #USA states, and other countries too sent 💛 heartwarming 💛 comments about #Bicycling #Monterey over the past 15 years, May 2009 to May 2024. We’re honored that something these diverse people all have in common is an appreciation for the Bicycling Monterey site and projects. https://bikemonterey.org/

#BikeTooter #ClimateChange #ClimateHope #Transport #cycling #ActiveTransportation

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Gracias to Kathleen Jones / @Kleen for being a faithful Pedal Pusher—a monthly contributor helping to sustain the Bicycling Monterey work, including with her April 1 contribution. No fooling!

To make a one-time or monthly contribution, see https://bikemonterey.org/about/financial-donations, which includes FAQs too.

#BikeTooter #BikeAdvocacy #MontereyCounty #CalBikePartner #bicycling #cycling #bike #bicycle #BikeLove #BicycleLife #BikeLife #MakeADifference #CarbonEmissions #ActiveTransportation #ActOnClimate

A screenshot of an excerpt from Bicycling Monterey’s “How to Contribute plus FAQs” page, displays two of the FAQs, as follows:

FAQs

“May I view the total amount of money contributed, and who has contributed?”
YES. See the Financial Contributors page (click here). Automatic monthly contributors are further acknowledged there as Pedal Pushers.

“Can my contribution be listed as from Anonymous?”
YES. When making your contribution, simply indicate that preference.

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April 18-19, 2024 in San Diego: California Bicycle Summit, a biennial event from California Bicycle Coalition / CalBike.

https://www.calbike.org/events/california_bicycle_summit/

CalBike invites anyone passionate about #bicycling to attend—whether a #bike advocate, city official, planner, or a #CalBike member who simply cares about making the world healthier, more just, and more sustainable.

#BikeTooter #California #bicycling #cycling #ActiveTransportation #Transportation #Transport #Bicycle #RespectCyclists #cyclist #SanDiego #city #cities #ChangingCities

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Thanks to Kathleen Jones aka @Kleen for her Nov 1 contribution in support of the work of the Bicycling Monterey site and projects https://bikemonterey.org/about/financial-donations/donations-some-ways-your-money-can-help.

Kathleen and two others—Edith Frederick and Sam Winter—are "Pedal Pushers," i.e., set up automatic monthly contributions to Bicycling Monterey, as you can see on the financial contributors page: https://bikemonterey.org/about/financial-donations/donors

Bicycling Monterey is a grassroots volunteer effort. Total gross contributions, before expenses, since 2009 average $3.45 per day as of 11/1/23. Please tell your friends, and pitch in—whether you make a one-time contribution or set up an automatic monthly contribution, as @Kleen did.

What people SAY about this work: https://bikemonterey.org/about/about-this-blog/comments-about-bicycling-monterey-and-why-contribute

Any amount is appreciated. Muchas gracias.

How to contribute and FAQs: https://bikemonterey.org/about/financial-donations

#BikeTooter #grassroots #BikeAdvocacy #ActiveTransportation #USA #California #MontereyCounty #cycling #bicycling #ActOnClimate #ClimateChange

Screen shot of BikeMonterey.org's summary of projects page (found at https://bikemonterey.org/about/financial-donations/donations-some-ways-your-money-can-help) states "For our longstanding philosophies, scroll down a bit to 'Change Agent.' And also states "Scroll this page for details about these 12 Bicycling Monterey projects."

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If I ever did an introduction toot, it was a long time ago.

I'm a recovering academic Geographer (ABD). I now work in something unrelated. I live in #Denton #Texas

My interests include #placemaking #politics #uspolitics #txpolitics #running #activetransportation #transit #urbandevelopment #landscape #economics #economicdevelopment #history

I am a longtime #SDF user and came to #Mastodon through some post in #bboard in 2018

I'm not a programmer or developer, but I love to program.

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#introduction

Kansas City, Missouri US here.

#Nonprofit #ActiveTransportation #publictransit #CompleteStreets #TransportationJustice #VisionZero #ActiveTravel #climate #urbanism #cities #mobility #cycling #pedestrian #bikes #ebikes #parks #trails #activism #moleg #ksleg #bikeshare

Also #travel #hiking #bluegrass #americana #altcountry #darkcountry #camping #trekking #geek #books #scifi #HTML #GenX

Located in #KC #KCMO #KansasCity #MO #Missouri

#BikeTooter #twittermigration

A billboard showing a bicycle and the words "this machine fights climate change"

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From poking around the active transportation research world in the last few weeks I've learned about some very neat resources that I want to share with you.

✨Cool websites, maps, and crowdsourced data platforms for advocates, researchers, and practitioners!✨

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#ActiveTransportation #Cycling #Biking #Walking #Transportation #Maps #Data

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I'm interested in cities, zoning, the climate, active transportation, utility cycling, walkability, rowing, food, vintage cocktails, software development, and lots of other stuff.

My wife and I moved to Victoria, British Columbia a few years ago. One of the reasons we moved here was to live in a walkable neighbourhood where we thought we could get by living "car-less".

We've loved living here, and I will post occasional pictures!

#yyj #urbanism #activetravel #activetransportation #cities

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October 10 deadline.

California Bicycle Coalition / #CalBike wants input from all 58 CA counties. Especially needed: feedback from people who bike or walk in #Fresno, #Kern, #SanBernardino, #SanJoaquin, #Solano, #Tulare, and #Ventura counties.

https://bikemonterey.org/complete-streets-in-california-survey-on-state-controlled-roads.html

"Almost every California community has a state highway that doubles as a local street. These are often the most dangerous roads, because the California Department: of Transportation / Caltrans has historically prioritized moving cars quickly over the safety of people #biking and #walking.

"CalBike is seeking input from people who use these local streets to help create a report on the safety of Caltrans-controlled #roadways. Please fill out CalBike's survey." https://form.jotform.com/CalBikeCoalition/completestreets

#BikeTooter #CompleteStreets #GoldenState #California #MontereyCounty #BikeAdvocacy #ActiveTransportation #Caltrans #highways

Ohlone/Costanoan/Esselen Highway, part of California State Route 68 / Monterey-Salinas Highway 68.

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Give input on #CompleteStreets needs for 1 or more of California's 58 counties where you bike, walk, use public transit, or drive.

Survey deadline is Oct 10 (extended from Oct 6). California Bicycle Coalition needs your input to determine needs and shape future legislation.

https://bikemonterey.org/complete-streets-in-california-survey-on-state-controlled-roads.html

#CalBike
#Caltrans
#BikeTooter #MontereyCounty #BikeMonterey #Monterey #Salinas #SanLucas #Soledad

#California #Bike #Walk #PublicSafety #transportation #ActiveTransportation

This nighttime photo shows the intersection of Market Street at Kern Street in Salinas, including the gas station at that intersection. Rogelio Vásquez López was killed there on March 26, 2015. Rogelio was riding a bicycle on Market when a driver made an unsafe turn into the gas station and struck Rogelio with his truck.

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Among numerous updates to Summer Bike Buzz are posts particularly relevant for Californians as well as additional summer (June 21 – Sept 23) bike dates for Monterey County: https://bikemonterey.org/bike-buzz-summer-2023-news-from-bicycling-monterey.html.

Also note today's post about Sept 8 - Oct 6 pop-up installation of temporary Safe Routes to School in Soledad, California (English and Spanish fliers available in post): https://bikemonterey.org/soledad-safe-routes-to-schools-temporary-installation-september-8-october-6-2023.html.

#SafeRoutesToSchool #MontereyCounty #Soledad #RutasSegurasALaEscuela #CondadoDeMonterey #bici #bicicleta #caminando #BikeTooter #BikeMonterey #Monterey #PublicHealth #EcologyAction #cycling #walking #schools #TrafficSafety #ActiveTransportation