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Marin Voice: E-bike legislation reduces risks, protects youth and enhances street safety

Assemblymember Damon Connolly (D-San Rafael) introduced Assembly Bill 1778 to authorize Marin County and its cities to establish a pilot program prohibiting individuals under the age of 16 from operating class 2 electric-assist bicycles.The proposed legislation enhances street safety by strengthening enforcement and also mandating helmet usage for all class 2 e-bike riders. As trauma […]

Call to Action: Save the Bike Path on the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge

Marin grand jury urges stronger e-bike restrictions for youths

In a new report, the investigative panel recommends that minors under age 16 should be prohibited from operating class 2 e-bikes because of safety risks.

Marin legislator amends Assembly e-bike bill

Assemblymember Damon Connolly revised AB 1778 from a statewide regulation proposal to a pilot program in Marin County.

Marin IJ Readers' Forum for April 20, 2024 – Marin Independent Journal

San Geronimo fire station will serve the county well We would like to express our appreciation for the recent actions by the Board of Supervisors to acquire the former San Geronimo Golf Course, with the goal of building a new Marin County Fire Department station and headquarters on a portion of the property. We are […]

Call to Action: Fight to Hold onto Richmond-San Rafael Bike/Ped Path

Marin road safety projects get $7.5M from state

The California Transportation Commission funding will support work on Tiburon Boulevard and on Highway 1 in Tomales.

Marin Voice: County should reclassify electric throttle-powered bikes

It’s time for an update on the rules regarding electrified bicycles in Marin County. The first thing to remember is the two very different types: the pedal-assist variety popular with the over-65 crowd (enabling exercise and enjoyment of nature on Mount Tamalpais) and the moped-like variety with a throttle. The latter doesn’t require pedaling and […]

Marin Voice: SMART must be honest about cost, subsidies, mismanagement

For more than two decades, civic leaders, environmentalists, government officials and others have fantasized about the bounties that the SMART train would bring to Marin and Sonoma: thousands of passengers every day, a significant reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, great relief from traffic congestion and taxpayer acceptance of the value of public transit. After failing […]

Marin nonprofits allotted $2.5M through public voting program

The county awarded grants of $10,000 to $250,000 to 24 organizations chosen through a "participatory budgeting" process.