Bike buses turn the trip to school into a source of joy and connection. Students get movement, independence, and time with friends before the first bell. They get the crucial experience of seeing their own bicycle as a means of transportation. Families build relationships with their neighbors and experience their streets together, gaining a clear view of the crossings, intersections, and missing connections that need attention.
Join CalBike on Tuesday, December 8, at noon Pacific for Where Bike Buses Meet Advocacy on Zoom.
For advocates, this growing movement puts children’s safety at the center of the conversation. The trip to school should be one of the most basic promises our transportation system can keep. If we can’t secure safe passage for that trip, what can we guarantee?
As bike buses get rolling, their organizers and participating families are becoming advocates for safer streets. Join organizers and elected officials from across California to explore how a shared ride becomes an entry point into advocacy, how local leaders can support that transition, and what it takes to turn community enthusiasm into lasting street improvements.
Featuring:
Alek Bartrosouf, Glendale City Council
Adian Marshall, Nevada City Bike Bus
Andrea Knopf and Kristen Pumphrey, Arroyo Vista Bike Bus
Tim Oey, Walk Bike Roll California
We’ll also look ahead at CalBike’s 2027 agenda and how the bike bus movement can help shape our work.
This is not a Bike East Bay event. For questions or comments please contact the organizers.
