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California Bicycle Coalition (CalBike) is an organization based in Sacramento that seeks to expand cycling in the United States. The group advocates for “equitable, inclusive, and prosperous communities where bicycling helps to enable all Californians to lead healthy and joyful lives.”

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CA Abandons Clean-Air Rules on Diesel Trucks

01/14/2025

In a striking setback to reduce California’s air pollution but a win for trucking companies, state regulators have walked away from their ambitious plan to phase out diesel trucks less than a week before President-elect Donald Trump returns to the White House.

U.S. Department of Transportation Awards Charging Station Funds

01/13/2025

The City of Elk Grove and the Sacramento Municipal Utilities District announced a grant of $11 million from the U.S. Department of Transportation to be used to add local EV charging stations. Read on to learn more,

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Teens Earn Bikes

Cordova High School students in Rancho Cordova have benefitted from a program created by the American River Bike Patrol (ARBP) that has introduced teens to the joys of cycling and taught them life skills in an unusual way. Original article …

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Folsom Light Rail Project Expected to Be Complete Later This Month

Folsom area light rail customers can expect light rail service disruptions and continued bus bridges between Iron Point and Historic Folsom stations for the duration of the construction period, which has been extended through December 2024. 

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Folsom Inmates Refurbish 200 Bikes for Those in Need at Christmas

For nearly four decades, Folsom State Prison has been home to a remarkable holiday tradition: an annual bike donation program that delivers refurbished bicycles to those in need across the region. This year, the program continued its legacy of generosity, …

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Folsom Police Awarded $125K Grant for Traffic Safety Enforcement

The Folsom Police Department has been awarded a $125,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) to enhance its traffic enforcement and education programs aimed at reducing road injuries and fatalities. The program is set to run through …

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