Updates

BART + Bike East Bay Theft Prevention Program

This exciting partnership between BART and Bike East Bay is focused on reducing the incidence of bike theft around the Bay Area. ***This program is currently on hiaitus, but check out BikeEastBay.org/theft for lots of great info on preventing bike theft and recovering stolen bikes in the East Bay.*** Bike theft is a huge problem, but with... MORE 4 Jan

Does Riding a Bus Encourage People to Bike?

Imagine for a moment that you drive a car for many of your trips, you live in Berkeley, and you are given a free 6-month pass to ride AC Transit buses. If we told you that, of the 651 Berkeley residents presented with this option over the last two years, 90% started riding the bus more, you probably wouldn’t be surprised. But if we told you that... MORE 10 Dec

Bike Walnut Creek Responds to Short-Sighted West Downtown Plan

Despite strong public support for protected bikeways expressed at community workshops this past Spring, Walnut Creek staff are backtracking and proposing a combination of sharrows and bike lanes on important bike routes such as California Blvd in the West Downtown Specific Plan. Voice your concerns for lack of continuous bikeways at the... MORE 7 Dec

Measure BB Passes!

We did it–Alameda County voters said Yes on BB. With over 70% support, our fellow commuters are ready to invest in a much better transportation system.  Starting April 1, 2015, Measure BB’s substantial increase in funds for walking & bicycling will provide the resouces needed for cities to redesign your streets and create new attractive... MORE 5 Nov

California's "Three Feet for Safety Act"

Following the lead of many other states, California passed a law in 2014 (California Vehicle Code section 21760) which requires that drivers maintain a minimum 3-foot buffer when passing a bicyclist. However, there is some confusion about what this law does and does not cover, so our partners at the California Bicycle Coalition have provided... MORE 31 Oct

Parents, Neighbors Voice Concerns for Safer Streets in Castro Valley

Parents, kids and many residents attended Supervisor Nate Miley’s October 29 Town Hall Meeting on bike and ped safety and raised their voices for more progress making streets in and around Castro Valley schools safe for walking and bicycling. Supervisor Miley’s entire staff was listening intently and taking notes, as residents told horror... MORE 30 Oct

Two Richmond Projects in the work

Nevin Ave is designated as a Bike Boulevard in Master Plan, and soon enough this designation will be reflected on the street. A $7.7 million construction project is scheduled to break ground this spring, connecting Civic Center Plaza with Richmond BART.  The project features the very wide 6’ sharrow markings, and large chevrons that say Bike... MORE 21 Oct

Protected Bike Lanes for San Pablo

Despite concerns from many residents about higher building heights and zoning changes, the El Cerrito City Council unanimously approved the San Pablo Ave Specific Plan, which includes buffered and protected bikeways. Twenty three speakers at City Council on Sept 22 approved of the new people-friendly designs for the street, with only 6... MORE 14 Sep

Bike Tent at Concord's Music & Farmer's Market

Complimentary Bicycle Repairs Todos Santos Plaza Every Thursday evening through September 11th 5:00 - 8:00 pm The Bike Tent at the Concord Farmers Market Some of Concord’s residents are working to make Concord a better city for Bicycling. Under the name of “Bike Concord”, we are promoting bicycles as a fun and easy way to get around Concord. Bike... MORE 27 Aug

Upper Broadway Going on a Diet

By Fall of 2015, upper Broadway from Broadway Terrace to Keith Avenue will have shiny new pavement and bike lanes, and one less travel lane. It’s getting a conventional 4 to 3 road diet, similar to the redesign of Lakeshore Ave in 2009 (shown below), and to Market St, West St, Marin Ave in Albany, Bancroft Ave in San Leandro and many other... MORE 14 Aug

Downtown Specific Plan Update

The Downtown Area Specific Plan’s goal is to pave the way for a more vibrant and attractive downtown area. The downtown area of Concord is planned for new infill development, with a goal of creating an active commercial and residential area where people regularly walk, bike and are served by good transit. These types of urban downtowns can be... MORE 15 Jun

Iron Horse Trail Improvement

We are happy to report that the 1.3-mile long Iron Horse Trail spur from Monument Blvd to Meadow Lane in Concord’s Monument Community is now complete! This beautiful trail segment will serve bicyclists and pedestrians of all ages, including students from the nearby Cambridge and Meadow Homes Elementary Schools. Next step: integration between the... MORE 18 Mar