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A Denver Newscaster’s Epic Takedown of Bike-Lane Nimbys
After a group of homeowners tried to halt the construction of a bike lane on South Marion Street, Clark responded with an appeal for compassion and reason,
July 26, 2019
Better Bike Infrastructure Expands Economic Opportunity: Report
In cities with good bike infrastructure, residents can access thousands of additional jobs on two wheels, a new study finds.
July 25, 2019
Charmingly Didactic: An Illustrated Guide to Why Biking Can Be Scary (But Doesn’t Have to Be)
Illustrator Vreni captures a big reason biking infrastructure is needed: pure joy. Er, safety.
July 23, 2019
Emeryville Approves 40th Street Protected Bike Lanes
Two-way cycle track, bus-only lanes, and a major victory for the advocates at Bike East Bay
July 16, 2019
Single-File Laws in Upstate NY Towns Are Legal Traps for Bicyclists
Cyclists love riding the scenic roads in the Hudson River valley, but a Draconian municipal law could have cops ticketing riders and even throwing them in jail if they ride side by side.
July 15, 2019
Tactical Urbanism — With Toilet Plungers
Turning mixing zones into plunger zones led to a huge increase in safe driving.
July 11, 2019
Lawmakers Want to Pay People to Buy Electric Cars… What About Bikes?
Aren't bikes sufficiently "zero emissions" to qualify for a tax rebate?
July 11, 2019
Annual LADOT Bikeway Implementation Continues Dismal Trend
Though LADOT has done several worthwhile new and upgraded bikeways, overall total mileage is a dismal failure: less than 5 miles of new on-street bikeway in the past year.
July 10, 2019
Tally Ho! London Breaks its Cycling Record
London's painstaking network of new bike lanes, refurbished signals at intersections, and traffic congestion policies are paying off with record ridership.
July 9, 2019
Why California Needs a Complete Streets Bill: Part 2
S.B. 127 requires investing in safety for road users that are outside of cars when making improvements for vehicle traffic, and calls for an equitable approach for those investments.
July 3, 2019