Why support local bike shops (e.g., in Monterey County, https://bikemonterey.org/tips-for-tourists/need-something-maam)?

Here’s one reason: When Cycle House Bike Co. owner Stacy heard about this 14-year-old’s situation, she was moved to help. Report from
Jazmon DeJarnette, #KSBW: https://www.ksbw.com/article/marina-bike-shop-teen-stolen-bike-attack/70718500

#YouthBike #MoreKidsOnBikes #BMX #TheRipper #MontereyCounty #LocalBikeShops #LBS #cycling #teens #biking

We stop for wildflowers! And to “send” today’s flowers to @Kleen and @Weather_Rock_Wx, with gratitude for their March 2 and March 5 donations—so helpful and appreciated! How to donate, plus FAQs: https://bikemonterey.org/about/financial-donations

#ActOnClimate #cycling #biking #transportation #ActiveTransportation #BikeTooter #MontereyCounty #California #wildflowers #SpringFlowers

"'This is actually the first full corridor utilizing #AI adaptive traffic signal control on any state #highway system in California,' said Kevin Drabinski, Public Information Officer for #Caltrans District 5. "https://www.ksbw.com/article/drivers-caltrans-ai-controlled-traffic-lights-highway-68/70543299

— Jazmon DeJarnette #KSBW
#MontereyCounty #TrafficLight #TrafficCongestion #CASR68 #MontereySalinasHighway

As usual, public welcome—via Zoom, in person, or by phone—at March 4, 2026, 6pm meeting of Transportation Agency for Monterey County’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities Advisory Committee.

Among agenda items:
Regional Surface Transportation Program - Annual Project Update
2026 Programming Guidelines & Competitive Grants

Details, and how to participate:
https://www.tamcmonterey.org/files/2f6bf3ddd/BPC+Agenda+Packet+March+Meeting+2026.pdf

Why participate, and bilingual glossary of transportation terms: https://bikemonterey.org/monthly-meetings-tamc-bicycle-pedestrian-facilities-advisory-committee-public-welcome.html

#MontereyCounty #PublicTransport #eBikes #transportation #transport #eBikes #cycling #biking

"About 12 percent of Monterey County’s oil and gas wells are located within 200 feet of a river or creek. This includes the Salinas River, which runs through the San Ardo oil field, and is a critical source of the county’s groundwater.

"In December 2025, over 4,000 gallons of oil and toxic wastewater spilled in the San Ardo oil field, just over a mile from where the Sargent Creek feeds the Salinas River. It is unconfirmed whether that spill was connected to an active or idle well.”
—Katie Rodriguez, #MontereyCountyNow
#BigOil #Chevron #AeraEnergy #CaliforniaResourcesCorporation #MontereyCounty #Water #Air #CenterForBiologicalDiversity #AirQuality #WaterQuality #Groundwater #Oil #DesertedOilWells #SalinasValley #SanArdo

https://www.montereycountynow.com/news/local_news/hundreds-of-unplugged-oil-wells-sit-on-top-of-groundwater-sources-in-monterey-county-a/article_d333e7d2-3a6a-49e1-ac63-b452049ca8ee.html

"The study suggests, among other ideas, that the trolley could be expanded beyond summer months and utilized to connect not just #Monterey and P.G. [#PacificGrove], but even more of the #MontereyPeninsula, creating a #CarFree way to get around.”— @pammarino #MontereyCountyNow https://www.montereycountynow.com/blogs/opinion_blog/expanding-trolley-service-is-just-an-idea-for-now-but-it-should-be-pursued/article_31f82d12-7b88-48be-8d01-ba2c4cb0b975.html

BTW, there are bicycle racks on trolleys too. Tips for taking your bike aboard a trolley or a large or small MST #bus: https://bikemonterey.org/monterey-salinas-transits-summer-trolley-service.html

#PublicTransit #MontereySalinasTransit #MontereyCounty #CarbonEmissions #transportation #trolleys

A closer crop of Junipero Serra Peak under snow.

#JuniperoSerraPeak #MontereyCounty #SantaLuciaMountains #CaliforniaSnow #CentralCoast #NaturePhotography #WinterInCalifornia