By Michael Stephenson I recently wrote about A.B. 122 – a proposed bill which had passed the California assembly and California Senate – would have legalized the so-called California roll or California stop. Unfortunately, Governor Newsom vetoed this bill last week, and thus it will not become law in California (at least for now). In his […]
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By Michael Stephenson A.B. 122 – a bill which has passed the California assembly and may soon be voted on in the California Senate – would legalize the so-called California roll or California stop. The Senate Committee on Transportation Digest on the bill reads: “This bill permits a person riding a bicycle approaching a stop sign […]
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Any new opportunity to enjoy the iconic scenery of the San Francisco Bay is something to celebrate. The new Judge John Sutter Regional Shoreline park offers just that with fresh vistas and new amenities on the Oakland waterfront for hikers, sightseers and bicyclists. Judge John Sutter Shoreline Opens East Bay Times reported the park open […]
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Sep
The battle for micromobility superiority in San Francisco continues with a new option available for people who travel by app swipes and rideshares. Over 400 Revel electric mopeds hit the streets of San Fran in late August 2020. The city joins Oakland and Berkley where Revel E-mopeds have already been available for some time. The […]
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Aug
A measure to shrink intersections for Oakland motorists and expand them for pedestrians and cyclists is getting positive results. A new study shows the new traffic measures along Chinatown streets are forcing motorists to yield to safety. Protected Intersections for Oakland Cyclists The protected intersections project installed five safer intersection designs around the Lake Merritt […]
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A long, sweaty ride through the Bay Area is tough enough to endure, but should bicyclists wear masks as an addition to their gear during a worldwide pandemic? Most people who exercise find a mask makes the efforts that much harder. Breathing through any material can restrict oxygen and build heat quickly. At the very […]
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A temporary protected bike lane was approved on Fell Street in mid-July. Now the new Fell Street bike lane is welcoming bikes. It runs for about a mile between Baker Street and Shrader Street. It’s an attempt to space all travelers out after overcrowding during the shelter-in place-orders of 2020. The lane allows pedestrians and […]
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Jul
Alameda is taking steps to give downtown restaurants a helping hand in attracting customers. This move may eventually pave the way for better pedestrian and bicycle access too. But there has been some confusion in the implementation. New Lines Painted for Outdoor Seating Areas The city has redesigned Park Street to provide restaurants with socially-distant […]
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In the era of social distancing and shelter in place orders, bicycle businesses have found new traction. The boom in biking can be seen along nearly any San Franciso Street. Demand for two-wheeled travel has been surging as people stuck at home with limited social or entertainment options. Bicycles provide exercise, stress relief, and for […]
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As more and more Bay Area residents look for reasons to escape the house, bicycling is growing in popularity. People that may feel stuck at home have turned to two-wheeled travel for exercise or even to get to work or score some groceries. Trek decided to find out exactly why bikes have grown in popularity […]