March 12, 20134 Comments on Santa Clara County: Driver drifts into shoulder, kills cyclist
A 20 year old driver drifted into the shoulder on San Tomas Expressway in Campbell, CA earlier today, killing a 59 year old man on a bicycle, according to CHP dispatches and news reports.
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March 12, 20131 Comment on Sonoma County backs anti-harassment rule
An anti-harassment rule strongly promoted over the past six months by the Sonoma County Bicycle Coalition (SCBC) has received unanimous approval from the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors earlier today, according to the Santa Rosa Press Democrat.
March 11, 2013Leave a Comment
The “Net Zero” gas tax
Thirty years ago, conservative columnist Charles Krauthammer proposed a revenue neutral gasoline tax to reduce consumption. To keep revenue neutral, he tied his proposed gas tax increases to a dramatic reduction in the payroll tax equal to the average tax paid nationwide.
For example, if the average American contributes $4000 annually toward’s Krauthammer’s dramatically higher gas tax (on the order of a dollar per gallon), then every taxpayer gets a $4000 tax rebate.
March 8, 20136 Comments on World War 2 bomber crews biked to work
Newly published color photos of American World War 2 bomber crews by celebrated TIME-LIFE photographer Margaret Bourke-White includes bicycles on the flight line.
March 8, 20131 Comment on BMC + Lambo collab
BMC and Lamborghini collaborate on a Limited Edition bike to celebrate the sports car builder’s 50th Anniversary.
March 5, 20132 Comments on Mountain View police enforcement action: Pedestrian safety
Mountain View, California police posted video of their traffic safety enforcement action today. They had a guy in a bright yellow shirt in the crosswalk and ticketed drivers who violated his right of way.