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Riding in the Heat

A harrowing story from a ride across the Iberian Peninsula opens this guest post from CORE's Craig Reed on how to ride safely when the heat climbs. From recognizing the signs of heat illness to six practical precautions for hot-weather cycling, here's how to keep every summer ride safe.

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Letter of support: AB 2168

The Bike Coalition joined 39 partner organizations in a letter to Chair Cortese supporting AB 2168 (Wicks). The bill strengthens California's Active Transportation Program by prioritizing projects that connect walking and biking to transit, improving accountability for the timely use of funds, and ensuring disadvantaged communities gain equitable access to safe, affordable transportation options.

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Letter of support: SB 569

The San Diego County Bike Coalition joined 41 partner organizations in a letter to Chair Wilson supporting SB 569 (Blakespear). The bill establishes a transparent process requiring local agencies to conduct a safety analysis and hold a public comment period before removing any bikeway, ensuring political pressure is balanced against safety and connectivity for vulnerable road users before safe infrastructure is torn out.

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How Advocates Saved the Multimodal Team

Thanks to the collective effort of hundreds of advocates, the San Diego County Bike Coalition and our Vision Zero partners secured major safety wins in the City of San Diego's FY27 budget, including funding to fix the 15 deadliest intersections, slow speeds on 20% of city streets, and save the Transportation Department's Multimodal Team from elimination. These victories show what's possible when our community comes together around a simple truth: our streets should work for everyone.

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Advocate Groups Push for Docked E-Bike Share System in San Diego (CBS8)

The San Diego County Bike Coalition and regional partners are building momentum for a docked e-bike share network across San Diego County, addressing past failures from dockless systems that created sidewalk clutter and safety issues. The proposed system would feature designated docking stations, electric-assist bikes to tackle San Diego's hilly terrain, and funding sources that would not require new taxes or large user fees. The coalition is actively recruiting cities, agencies, and community organizations to join a regional MOU coalition to make it happen.

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