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News from the California Bicycle Coalition
Updated 10/23/08
New Federal Bicycle Commuter Law Gives Incentives to Employers
Learn more at www.bikeleague.org/news/100708faq.php

Legislation
Signing of Complete Streets bill promises safer conditions for all
The California Bicycle Coalition's biggest legislative success to date—the governor's signature on the CBC-sponsored Complete Streets Act—means Californians who ride bicycles for transportation can look forward to safer streets and roads. Read more.

Caltrans
Caltrans adopts Complete Streets policy
As the governor was signing CBC's Complete Streets bill, Caltrans released a revised policy that specifically applies Complete Streets principles to state highway projects. Read more.

State budget
Deficit closed (a little) with BTA "loan"
Among the many means used to eliminate an $18 billion deficit, the state budget signed by the governor last month diverts $6 million to the state General Fund from Caltrans' $7.2 million Bicycle Transportation Account. Read more.

California Bicycle Advisory Committee
No consensus yet on rumble strip hazards
Caltrans has yet to respond to the California Bicycle Advisory Committee's recommendation to study whether centerline rumble strips create hazards for bicyclists. CBAC advises the Bicycle Facilities Unit of Caltrans. Read more.

November 2008 general election
Vote yes on Prop 1A
High-speed rail offers a clean, highly efficient way to meet California's intercity transportation needs over the next 30 years. CBC has joined the supporters of Proposition 1A, the $9.95 billion bond measure on the Nov. 4 statewide ballot to help fund construction of a high-speed rail system in California. Read more.

Complete Streets in the News

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