The California State Board of Equalization looks at the excise tax on gasoline on an annual basis. For the fiscal year beginning July 1, the tax will drop 3.5 cents per gallon for non-diesel fuel. From KGO News: The board approved lowering the excise tax rate on non-diesel fuel from 39.5 cents to 36 cents […]
We welcomed some newcomers to the San Jose Bike Train this morning, which is our casual morning bike commute from San Jose Diridon Station to destinations north along the Guadalupe River Trail. Photo of the ride start courtesy of San Jose DOT bike coordinator John Brazil. More bike stuff under the photo. And remember, California: […]
Although Dahon has designed double triangle folding bikes in the past, they don’t have any in their current lineup. That will change with the introduction of their new Dahon Clinch folder for the 2015 model year.
The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority’s (VTA) Levi’s Stadium Transit Program Committee will hold its first meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 26 at 10 a.m. The committee was established by the VTA Board of Directors to oversee and coordinate the planning efforts between VTA and the City of Santa Clara and the San Francisco 49ers for […]
California’s new Active Transportation Program makes $180 million in state funds available across the state for walking and biking infrastructure, planning, or education programs. The Safe Routes to School National Partnership will hold a free Active Transportation Grant Workshop at San Jose, CA City Hall on Wednesday, March 26, 2014 from 1:00 PM to 3:30 […]
Discussion about fees and taxes for bicycles so that we cyclists “pay our fair share” often turn to mentions of the “Fourth Power Rule.” What is this mysterious Fourth Power Rule?