Washington D.C.’s Bike Advocacy Group, WABA, wins its fight to protect “America’s Bike Lane” from removal by the federal government. Washington Area Bicyclist Association Advocacy Director Kallie Krumpos reports (3:10).
At the California Bike Summit April 23–24, advocates met with legislators to champion safer streets and better bike infrastructure. CalBike Executive Director Kendra Ramsey reports on the Summit (10:45).
A sampling of Bike Month events in California, including the LA River Ride. Bike Week rides in Western Massachusetts include bike breakfasts, the Great Tree Ride, and an “Intergenerational Ride.” In Detroit, Michigan, the Pushing Pedals Sunday Ride supports black-owned restaurants (16:15).
Anyone who wants to join Taylor for a leg of his upcoming San Francisco-to-Michigan tour, please let us know (18:15).
Omaha, Nebraska Launches Free, All-Electric Bikeshare For Residents. UC Davis students push for bike safety changes following a bicyclist’s death. For Earth Day, the Trump Administration announces its “Freedom to Drive” Initiative To Expand Highways Across America. E-bikes, e-motos, and other micromobility devices are in a legal gray area in Massachusetts (19:47).
The Car Harm study by corresponding author Patrick Miner finds that cars are destructive to every aspect of life. With Patrick and Bike Talk listener Kevin Grishkot (23:30)
The venerable La Grange bike club of Los Angeles joins forces with The Challenged Athletes Foundation. Taylor talks with challenged athlete coach Deb Carabet of the La Grange Bike Club (41:13).
