Fall 2024 Legislative Roundup
A number of exciting new laws passed in California this year. Read what’s new and what got vetoed by the governor.
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Caltrans to Omit Long-Planned Improvement in Tam Valley
MCBC discovered that Caltrans plans to repave Route 1 without implementing a Class 1 path in Tam Valley, a project the agency called “top tier” in their 2018 Bay Area Bike Plan.
San Anselmo Sorich Trail Advocacy Win
San Anselmo Sorich Park Trail will be converted to multi-use following Town Council approval of a trail-sharing proposal. Learn more about this advocacy win years in the making.
Bike Parking at Marin Town Halls – Rated!
We decided to visit every city or town hall in Marin and give a letter grade based on the quality and quantity of the bicycle parking. Which cities welcome bicyclists into the halls of power and give them the cold shoulder? Read on to find out!
Ten Bike-Legal Singletrack Trails On Mt. Tam!
Singletrack is opening on Mt. Tam, new trails are being built specifically with mountain bikes in mind, and existing trails are being improved to include bikes.
Can My Teen Still Ride Their E-Bike? A Breakdown of the Marin Civil Grand Jury Report
In April 2024, the Marin County Civil Grand Jury released a report about e-bike safety highlighting the potential risks to Marin’s teenage e-bike riders. Towns and cities across the county are being asked to respond to the report’s findings and detail whether or not they will implement its recommendations. Read our detailed and insightful take on the findings.
Mountain Biking In Marin Is Changing – Can You Feel It?
Singletrack is opening on Mt. Tam, new trails are being built specifically with mountain bikes in mind, and existing trails are being improved to include bikes.
MCBC Local Team Cuts Speeding by Half on This San Rafael Road
Read about how MCBC Local Team, Walk/Bike San Rafael helped cut speeding by half(!) on Las Gallinas Avenue in San Rafael.
Watershed Pilot Program Moves Forward
The Watershed Committee shared trails being considered, the screening process for each, and the data they’ll collect during the pilot program.
Richmond-San Rafael Bridge – Is the Pathway Coming to an End?
Get the latest update on the status of the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge path and learn how you can fight to keep it.
One Step Closer To Singletrack On Mt. Tam
As part of the Watershed Rec Plan, pilot studies were approved to allow mountain bike & class 1 e-bike access on singletrack trails on Mt Tam!
Larkspur Ferry Terminal – Planning for More Driving or Less?
Read about the plans to build a large parking garage at Larkspur Ferry in a guest post written by WTB-TAM’s Matthew Hartzell