protected bike lanes
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Bike East Bay Celebrates Six Protected Bike Lanes in Oakland
Protected bike lanes under construction on 7th/8th, 14th, 20th, Harrison Street, Grand Avenue, and Fruitvale Avenue.
Bike East Bay
June 11, 2025
USDOT Secretary Sean Duffy Is Dead Wrong About Bike Lanes
The Secretary of Transportation says he hasn't seen enough data to believe in the benefits of bike lanes. So we put together an explainer help him out — mostly using information from his own department.
April 25, 2025
SFMTA Installing Curbside Protected Bike Lanes on Valencia from 15th to 23rd
As in 2023, advocates are concerned about the lack of safety and consideration for cyclists during construction
The post SFMTA Installing Curbside Protected Bike Lanes on Valencia from 15th to 23rd appeared first on Streetsblog San Francisco.
February 18, 2025
Study: People Protected Bike Lanes Made a Difference
A new study by an NYU researcher shows that a type of protest invented in San Francisco helped get protected bike lanes constructed in North America and beyond
The post Study: People Protected Bike Lanes Made a Difference appeared first on Streetsblog San Francisco.
January 24, 2025
Should We Stop Calling Bike Lanes ‘Bike Lanes’?
"Bike lanes" and "bike-friendly policies" can slow dangerous car traffic, give walkers more space to move, and save lives across all modes by getting would-be drivers into the saddle instead. Is it time for a rebrand?
September 30, 2024
Report Shows — Again — Why Cities Must Build Safe Bike Lanes
"We need more protected, low-stress infrastructure," says the bike manager for a major Midwestern city. A report shows he's right.
September 26, 2024
Op-Ed: Which SF Mayoral Candidate Will Lead on Safe Streets?
San Francisco needs sustained, principled leadership if it really wants to transform its streets
August 20, 2024
Commentary: ‘Concrete Now’ Is a Chant All Advocates Need to Repeat
A tragedy in Philadelphia underscores the same safety and policy deficiencies seen in San Francisco... and a lot of other places
August 9, 2024
Philadelphia Demands More Than ‘Flex-Post’ Protected Bike Lanes After Motorist Kills Cyclist
Pediatric oncologist Barbara Friedes was struck while biking on a "protected" path. Advocates argue that flex posts should be replaced with something far better.
July 22, 2024
Media Critique: Mainstream Media Needs to Include the Facts in Stories About Bike Lanes on Merchant Corridors
Merchants often make claims about bike lanes, transit lanes, and parking that are demonstrably false
June 5, 2024
