Mike McGuire Secures $1M State Budget Earmark for Redwood Bikeshare Program
What happened
A bike-sharing program operating in Marin and Sonoma counties is receiving funding for a three-year extension and expansion plan. Senator Mike McGuire secured a $1 million earmark in the state budget to support the expansion of the Redwood Bikeshare project. This funding is part of a combined $1.39 million package from local and regional funds.
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Why it matters
The Redwood Bikeshare program, which launched in 2024, offers 300 pedal-assisted e-bikes at 60 hubs along the Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit corridor. The investment is intended to help SMART Rail Agency riders connect to work or run errands, contributing to the regional transportation network.
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Who's involved
- Mike McGuireSecured the $1 million state budget earmark to support the expansion of the Redwood Bikeshare program.
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Mike McGuire
American politician, former employee of General Dynamics
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