Op-ed | Cycling, from Davis to the World
Davis, California is known as the “Bicycle Capital of America” for its pioneering work in creating bike lanes and other cycling infrastructure, which has become a model for cities around the world.
Davis Seeks Public Input to Uphold Platinum Bicycle Friendly Community Status
The City of Davis is seeking public feedback to renew its Platinum-Level Bicycle Friendly Community designation from the League of American Bicyclists, and has expanded its bicycle infrastructure and education programs since 2020.
Monday Morning Thoughts: Did You Know They Can Decertify Housing Elements? Plus, Dangers of Walking Have Gone Up
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Revocation of Housing Element Compliance Finding The affluent Bay Area town…
Guest Commentary: Women on Wheels – Fun and Empowerment Rolled into One
By Lisa Montanaro — July 26, 2021 The legendary women’s suffragist leader, Susan B. Anthony, was once quoted…
Why I Ride: A Conversation with Shelley Brooks
Doing Her Part to Save the Planet One Bike Ride at a Time by Lisa Montanaro of…
Guest Commentary: Former Mayor of Davis Serves as a ‘Roll’ Model for a Car-Free Lifestyle
By Lisa Montanaro Sometimes it’s the very people that don’t intend to be an inspiration that inspire…
Guest Commentary: An Unexpected Silver Lining – Let’s Make Sure Bike Riding to School Is Part of The New Normal
by Lisa Montanaro It’s been a long winter – in more ways than one. The chilly wet…
Council Candidates Share Their Vision for Our Streets
What do City Council candidates think about our streets? To learn more about their visions, Bike Davis…
Bicycling During a Pandemic – Joy, Beauty, and Community on Two Wheels
Bicycling During a Pandemic – Joy, Beauty, and Community on Two Wheels by Lisa Montanaro of The…
Commentary: It’s Not the Commission – It’s Our Investment
Bob Dunning is offended. He noted in a recent column that he was in Portland and greatly…
Monday Morning Thoughts: Strange Decision on Commissioner Punctuates a Strange Night for Council
On a night when the centerpiece council item was a wireless ordinance and the bulk of the…
Guest Commentary: Freedom to Park Initiative
by Diane Swann In a commentary in the Davis Enterprise regarding the Freedom to Park (FTP) Initiative,…
Sunday Commentary: Infill Housing, Close to the University – Two Projects Meet Those Critical Needs
I caught the most recent column by Rich Rifkin, noting that Davis “talks a good game when…
Why I Ride: A Conversation with Barbara Goodman
by Lisa Montanaro Barbara Goodman has always been a fan of cycling, and doesn’t necessarily consider herself…
Letter: Davis Students Need to Wear Bike Helmets
By Dana Treadwell Davis. Really? You are the bicycling campus capital of California. You proudly advertise your…
Why I Ride: A Conversation with Carlos Casillas
by Lisa Montanaro of The Bike Campaign When Carlos Casillas sat on his first bicycle at 9-years-old,…
200 Show Up at Pioneer Demanding the City Change Mace Back
It was large crowd, at times angry, as many of them were not going to be satisfied…
Why I Ride: A Conversation With Jessica Jacobson
by Lisa Montanaro of The Bike Campaign Jessica Jacobson is a newcomer to Davis, but not a…
Monday Morning Thoughts: On Struggling Suburbs and Declining Bicycle Legacy
This morning’s column puts together two different thoughts into one column. The Bee’s analysis of suburbs and…
Why I Ride: A Conversation With Clark Fitzgerald
by Lisa Montanaro of The Bike Campaign Clark Fitzgerald first started riding a bike on a consistent…