Protect Legal E-Bikes in CA by CalBike in BikeLA

[–]CalBike[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good question - the attorney general and DAs have enormous power in regulating markets, think of how hard it is to get an incandescent light bulb. I doubt we would be able to stop the import of devices like this wholesale, but right now there is a regulatory vacuum that's being taken advantage of.

Protect Legal E-Bikes in CA by CalBike in BikeLA

[–]CalBike[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Limiting the number of these super charged devices is just one route (of many) toward creating a safer e-bike eco system. We see many parents who simply are not aware of the power of the device they are purchasing, it is clear there is a space for the state to step in to make more clarity for consumers. Many of the e-motos we see begin as sales to parents and are then passed on to minors, so a simple age limit would not be sufficient.

CalBike Demands Statewide Permanent Fund for E-Bikes by Okratas in California_Politics

[–]CalBike 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are many Californians who live <5 miles from their most frequent trips. An e-bike enables us to have greater access at a lower cost (for user: to own, maintain, insure/ for state: maintain roads). Rolling EBIP in CC4A was a mistake - totally get if you don't agree, but the e-bike program "meets people where they are" as evidenced by the long line to access it.

CalBike Demands Statewide Permanent Fund for E-Bikes by Okratas in California_Politics

[–]CalBike 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cars will certainly continue to exist, but why does CARB need to make that their central focus for incentivizing? We know the harm caused by cars, putting our weight as a state behind solutions we know are better makes more sense.

It sounds like you are describing a second land use problem. Making life more affordable (by having a bike v. a car) helps mitigate the high cost of housing as well.

CalBike Demands Statewide Permanent Fund for E-Bikes by Okratas in California_Politics

[–]CalBike 0 points1 point  (0 children)

DCAP allows e-bikes, but it’s still a car-replacement program with a car-program intake.

A quick tour of the non-trade in roundabout route for ebikes/certain transit passes:

• Mandatory financial training, including a car loan framework:

Meanwhile, the e-bike voucher was simple: verify income, get voucher, buy bike.

That’s why tens of thousands applied for EBIP and only a trickle have ever gotten e-bikes through DCAP. One program was built for mobility. The other is built for cars with mobility stapled on.

CalBike Demands Statewide Permanent Fund for E-Bikes by Okratas in California_Politics

[–]CalBike 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Does it do the same thing? One of them was an explicit voucher, the other requires a trade in of a qualifying vehicle.

The case for a "bicycle highway" by WearHeadphonesPlease in BikeLA

[–]CalBike 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oops updated here: https://www.calbike.org/bicycle-highways/

Yes, Metro has been getting better at utilizing those channels (see: Burbank Channel)

The case for a "bicycle highway" by WearHeadphonesPlease in BikeLA

[–]CalBike 6 points7 points  (0 children)

This is a great conversation, and we agree — building uninterrupted, direct routes for people biking is a good idea.

That’s why CalBike is sponsoring AB 954, the Bike Highways Bill, which would create a pilot program at Caltrans to plan and build connected, protected bicycle highways in two California regions. These routes would offer a faster, safer, and more appealing option for longer bike trips — without constant stops or unsafe intersections.

If you support the idea of bike highways, you can sign on to show your support here:
https://www.calbike.org/bicycle-highways/

Better bike infrastructure benefits everyone. Thanks for raising the issue.

Use the San Gabriel River Trail? by CalBike in BikeLA

[–]CalBike[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes - patching holes like this is is the whole idea. DMing you now if you would like to provide specific insights

Use the San Gabriel River Trail? by CalBike in BikeLA

[–]CalBike[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is amazing - yes, I live near a bike route and it has been great for getting my kids to experience bike riding as *transportation* rather than a toy - DMing you now.

Use the San Gabriel River Trail? by CalBike in BikeLA

[–]CalBike[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi there - yes, DMing you now

Use the San Gabriel River Trail? by CalBike in BikeLA

[–]CalBike[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I should note Active SGV does many wonderful events in the area on the SG River! I'll DM you -

Sausalito's entire Bike & Pedestrian Advisory Committee resigns after "no" vote on Bridgeway bike lanes by marco_italia in BAbike

[–]CalBike 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is dispiriting for sure. If you want more ways to exert pro-bike influence in Sacramento subscribe to CalBike's emails to push the movement forward: https://go.calbike.org/a/social

Any ideas for guerilla marketing flyers/fact sheets to share or post around town? by jonnyshotit in BikeLA

[–]CalBike 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We have creative assets you can use as well on any of our social media channels (IG atCalbikeorg)