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Newsom Signs SB 1167, Drawing a Clearer Line Between E-Bikes and E-Motos
There was a lot of e-bike/e-moto legislation introduced and debated this session. The consensus from bicycle and safety advocates is that this was the best one.
September 30, 2026
Legislative Update: On to the Governor’s Desk
Every piece of legislation Streetsblog was watching that was still alive two weeks ago passed both houses and is on its way to the governor's desk. But, two trailer bills introduced at the last session stole the headlines in the legislature's final days.
September 1, 2026
Two Key Pieces of Bike Legislation Pass Legislature As Session Nears Conclusion
SB 1167 and AB 2168 move to the Governor's desk as the 2026 legislative session enters its last hours.
August 28, 2026
Legislative Update: Take Action
Last week, Streetsblog told you what was moving. This week, we're helping you take action.
August 25, 2026
StreetSmart 16: Damian Kevitt at the Legislature’s 11th Hour
This year's legislative session ends next week. Damian and Damien talk about a handful of pieces of legislation that are still moving.
August 19, 2026
CalBike Notches Three Wins in the Legislature Before Recess
Advocacy is incremental, most of the time painfully slow. But some weeks, like this one, the chain catches and the climb feels a little less steep.
July 2, 2026
Bill to Reform Coastal Commission Scaled Back, but Still Delivers Wins for Bicycle/Pedestrian Projects and Santa Monica
Everyone is claiming victory in the compromise between Zbur, the Coastal Commission, the City of Santa Monica, environmentalists, neighborhood leaders in Santa Monica, and mobility advocates including Streets for All.
June 23, 2026
Legislative Update: The Good E-Bike Legislation Is Moving
Good legislation is moving. Bad legislation is not.
June 4, 2026
OpEd: Separating Substance from False Solutions, E-bike and E-moto Activity in Sacramento
A comprehensive look at e-bike/e-moto regulations being discussed in Sacramento.
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April 13, 2026
In Year with a Glut of E-Bike Legislation, Blakespear’s Efforts to Define E-Bikes and Limit E-Motos Advances
By updating the laws on what is and isn't an e-bicycle, advocates believe they can make streets safer and improve the industry.
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April 8, 2026
