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Bikes, bicycling, and road safety.

February 9, 2011
by julie
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Study: Portland Bikeway Investments Projected to Save City $800 Million by 2040

I’ve discussed the challenges of using single-site studies as universal truths before (and I’ve seen a few being abused thusly), but there’s a really interesting study out of Portland, Oregon that suggests bikeway investment is a money-saver. Thomas Gotschi, from … Continue reading

January 28, 2011
by julie
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Education & Children’s Cycling Behavior

Via the League of American Bicyclists’ LCI group, I recently learned of this study from the UK that examines the impact of a cycling training program on the bicycling behavior and perceptions of children who have gone through the program. … Continue reading

January 27, 2011
by julie
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Advocating Against Program Cuts for Cycling

As Congress discusses making significant budget cuts, cycling and programs that encourage multi-modal transportation options are almost sure to be under threat. As such, it is highly recommended that cyclists and friends write to their US representative (find yours here) … Continue reading

January 27, 2011
by julie
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Richfield Seeks Cyclist Input

The City of Richfield has been hard at work on a Bicycle Master Plan for the community, and are now seeking public input at an upcoming meeting. The meeting, on February 9, will be from 6:30-7:30 PM at the Richfield … Continue reading

January 21, 2011
by julie
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Survey: Kids Better At Using Computers Than Riding Bikes

Advocates for programs like Complete Streets and Safe Routes to Schools will tell you that the programs encourage healthy activity for children and can be a key tactic to combat childhood obesity. Now, a new survey reported by TechWorld suggests … Continue reading