February 28, 2011
by julie
Comments Off on Bike Lanes & The Door Zone
I’ve ranted a bit about bike lanes in the past. As I’ve said before: I am not opposed to bike lanes, but so many of them are poorly engineered they create their own hazard by suggesting to well-intentioned cyclists that … Continue reading
February 14, 2011
by julie
Comments Off on Transportation Cuts This Week?
Transportation Nation and the League of American Bicyclists are reporting that this week may be critical for budgeted 2011 investments in transportation and infrastructure. House Republicans want to cut nearly $15.5 billion from the section of the budget carrying transportation … Continue reading
February 12, 2011
by julie
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This is pretty cool. Strasbourg, France, is planning to reduce speed limits throughout the city to 30km/hour, or about 18mph, as an initiative to protect cyclists and pedestrians. Speed limits in much of the city are already 30km, but drivers … Continue reading
February 11, 2011
by julie
Comments Off on Myths & Facts: Transport Funding
With new legislatures and a new Congress in session, it’s a fine season to review some of the myths and truths of transportation funding and bicycle advocacy. Myth: Roads are paid for via user fees, so bicyclists are getting free … Continue reading
February 11, 2011
by julie
Comments Off on Study: Cycle Tracks Safer Than Riding in Street
A new study published in the journal Injury Prevention reports that cyclists in Montreal using dedicated cycle tracks have lower incidence of injury than cyclists using the street. Cycle tracks are fairly common in Montreal and throughout Europe, particularly in … Continue reading