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Dublin Bike Path Extension Coming This Summer"...Construction will extend the City's shared use path system on Dublin Road from Hertford Lane to Rings Road. The project involves the construction of approximately 1,230 feet of 8-foot wide asphalt bikepath, concrete ramps, stone walls, and a pre-fabricated pedestrian bridge. Decker Construction Company, Inc. was awarded the project submitting the lowest bid of $299,171.58." more... Upper Arlington Bicycle Co-op"...They and about 25 others met on Wednesday night at Third Hand Bicycle Cooperative, which eight months ago relocated to 979 E. 5th Ave., in an industrial district north of Downtown, after outgrowing its home up the street." more...
Guerilla Tactics For Better Neighborhoods5/20/13"Jason Roberts fully expected to get arrested. "We decided we would break every law that we possibly could," the Dallas resident recalls." more... Indianapolis Cultural Trail "Is A Masterpiece"5/18/13"If there were an award for an American city with the most improved public realm, Indianapolis would have to be a very strong contender." more... Does Gender Disparity In Engineering Harm Cycling In U.S.?"A study published in this month's American Journal of Public Health finds that highly influential transportation engineers relied on shoddy research to defend policies that discourage the development of protected bike lanes in the U.S. In their paper, the researchers point out that male-dominated engineering panels have repeatedly torpedoed street designs that have greater appeal to female cyclists." more... More News...
Bomb Squad Explodes Package On Beavercreek Trail"The Dayton Bomb Squad assisted Beavercreek police in blowing up a suspicious package found on the bike path near Alpha Road and Maple Drive. "The package appears to have been a "geocaching" capsule that contained small toys and trinkets, according to Beavercreek police." more... Mansfield 3rd Graders Biking For Better Future5/18/13"Sherman Elementary School third-graders will be on the Richland B&O Trail daily next week, riding their bicycles nearly 8 miles to emphasize physical fitness." more... Bicyclists Take To The Streets On Bike To Work Day5/17/13"Thousands of people across the country left their keys on the counter this morning, opting instead to grab their bicycle and ride to the office." more... More News...
Great Miami Trail Detour In Dayton"The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) has implimented closures and detours on the Great Miami River Trail in downtown Dayton, as part of the I-75 Modernization (Phase 2)..." more See a map of the detour. Trailside Development In Cleveland's Slavic Village5/17/13"Construction is under way for a residential development in Cleveland's Slavic Village neighborhood, where 95 homes will rise on former industrial property and vacant land." more... Where Is Bike Commuting Growing Fastest?5/17/13"...The past decade has seen dramatic growth in biking, with the total number of trips more than doubling from 1.7 billion in 2001 to 4 billion in 2009, according to the National Household Travel Survey." more... More News...
4 Requirements For A Bikeable City5/16/13"...we believe the answer is policies that help communities become bike friendly. That means policies that make biking safer, more convenient, and more socially acceptable-while also making sure that people have access to a bicycle when they need one..." more Bike Lane Battles Heat Up5/15/13"...The rising popularity of biking has also led to a surge in the number of bike paths and bike lanes. But as demand for lanes continues to rise, the nation's cities are beginning to see resistance grow." more... Driving Boom Is Over, But Road-Building Binge Continues5/14/13"...After decades of steady growth, U.S. driving rates have stagnated and even fallen. Per capita driving is as low as it was in 1996. And yet, federal and state government estimates continue to predict inexorable growth, relentlessly building expensive new highways for drivers who might not materialize." more... More News...
3-Feet Passing Law Proposed In Ohio5/14/13"It is being called the 3-foot passing law and it is being proposed in an Ohio House Committee Tuesday. The Ohio Bicycle Federation delivered a petition to Ohio lawmakers with more than 1,100 signatures asking them to protect bicycles on the roadways and change existing bicycle laws." more... More Proof That Bike Lanes Boost Business5/13/13"...The most shocking data are from the protected bike lanes on 8th and 9th Avenues. 49% increase in retail sales. (The decrease in injuries is pretty spectacular too.) It all works because there is a place for everyone, not just the car." more... More News...
Solon Students Take Field Trip By Bike5/13/13"Fourth-graders from Lewis Elementary School will forego school buses in exchange for bikes during an upcoming field trip May 14." more... AASHTO Approves New U.S. Bike Routes"The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials' Special Committee on U.S. Route Numbering this week approved new bicycle routes in Missouri and Minnesota, as well as some realignments in Kentucky, to be formally included in the U.S. Bicycle Route System. The approvals were passed by the committee during AASHTO's Spring Meeting in Providence, R.I." more... More News...
Bike-Friendly Communities Announced5/13/13"Kicking off National Bike to Work Week, the League has announced its latest round of Bicycle Friendly Communities (BFC), including a new Platinum-level community. Fort Collins, Colo., moved from Gold to Platinum this round, joining the ranks of Portland, Ore.; Boulder, Colo.; and Davis, Calif., as the country's very best for bicycling." more... VA: Exploring Connections Between Bikes & Business5/12/13"Bikes and walking -- we all know they are possible alternatives to driving cars. "In Charlottesville, the conversation is shifting to the money such transportation choices can return to our wallets and to an improved bottom line, and even how they can help with the recruitment of young professionals." more... More News...
NY: Ped Plaza/Bike-Share Hub Takes Shape at Grand Central5/10/13"Across the street from Grand Central, a new pedestrian plaza is being installed this afternoon. Jonny Hamilton, who works nearby, snapped this short video of DOT workers laying down the new surface at Pershing Square between 42nd and 41st Streets, on the east side of the Park Avenue viaduct." more... Children Have Lost the Freedom to Roam"... in just a few generations, we have tightly restricted American kids' freedom to roam, play, and become self-sufficient." more...
STREETFACTS #4: Children Have Lost the Freedom to Roam from Streetfilms on Vimeo. More News...
More Miles Added To U.S. Bike Route System5/10/13"...The addition of three new routes in Minnesota, Missouri and Kentucky means the bicycle network now covers 5,612 miles in 10 states." more... Bike Infrastructure Debate Finally Over"Municipal leaders, advocates, and engineers in cities from Toronto to Tulsa, take note: The absurd debate about whether or not investing in bicycle-friendly streets is good for cyclists (and everyone else) is over. Done. Kaput..." more... More News...
Nation's 1st Ped "Sting" Operation Targets Drivers5/9/13"So many drivers don't yield to pedestrians that catching them is "like shooting fish in a barrel," a surprised Montgomery County police officer remarked Wednesday. The police ticketed 72 violators in 2½ hours-one every two minutes-at a single crosswalk on Veirs Mill Road." more... Alum Creek Connector5/9/13Some photos of the Alum Creek Trail connector construction taken at Cooper Park. What Makes A Bicyle Friendly Community?5/9/13"...What are the key components that make a community bicycle-friendly? What will it take for my community to get on the board with a Bronze designation? My city made it to Silver - how do move up to Gold?" more... More News...
Miami Valley Trails Spring Newsletter5/9/13"...In this issue of Trail Talk we begin a new series of "City by Bike" articles. With this and future installments we'll be highlighting the destinations and attractions in cities or villages you'll find along the Miami Valley trails..." more New "Walkable City" App Coming5/9/13"...It's possible to create more walkable solutions that are economical, sustainable and beautiful by collaborating on design ideas as a community using technology. Mobile devices make it possible to tap into contextual, real-time data and feedback from local citizens in revolutionary ways." more... Free Classes For NYC Road Riding5/8/13"...These were among the lessons delivered recently at a bike shop in Fort Greene, Brooklyn, perhaps the city's only classroom space that serves Pabst Blue Ribbon and iced coffee, where residents gathered for a seminar on a topic many assumed they had mastered years ago: riding a bike." more... More News...
Olentangy Trail Detour May 95/8/13From parks.columbus.gov, "Scheduled tree removal at Battelle for Thursday, May 9th. The walking path will be diverted to the lower walking path near the river the entire day. The work will be performed from King Ave. to 5th Ave, and the upper portion of the bikepath will be closed, but the lower portion will remain open." Riding A Bike Is Not A Crime!"...John was confronted by a City of Lansing police officer who was professional and polite, but told him, 'The roadways are made for motor vehicles, and you can ride your bike on it, but you're impeding traffic.'" more... The Inequitable Toll of Pedestrian Deaths5/7/13"...In 2010, the per capita pedestrian fatality rate in America was more than double the rate in the UK and Germany - 13.9 deaths per million people compared to 6.7 and 5.8, respectively, according to figures compiled by the British government." more... More News...
MI: 30-Mile Greenway Closer To Completion5/6/13"...The mile-long trail is the final piece of a 30-mile east-west greenway connecting Oakwoods Metropark and Lake Erie Metropark. A groundbreaking ceremony for the Flat Rock-Oakwood Connector Trail was held Monday afternoon at Huroc Park in Flat Rock." more... Boston to NYC: Bike-Share Will Be Worth It5/6/13"As New York readers know, bike-share stations are hitting the streets after the program encountered a few snags last year. When members start taking the first rides on Citi Bike later this month, it will be the nation's largest bike-share system, launching with 6,000 bikes." more... More News...
MI: Trail Bicyclist Killed At Road Crossing5/6/13"...Jeffrey John Looman was westbound on the trail and failed to stop at the 24th Avenue crossing when he was struck by a southbound vehicle driven by Rodney Klein, 56, of Coopersville." more... Are Bike Lanes, Infrastructure One Path To Safety?5/5/13"...The answer is not always as simple as painting a bike lane. Transit planners have a whole lexicon of options to delineate how and where cars, trucks and bikes should travel - from sharrows and bike boxes to cycle tracks - depending on the location." more... More News...
$50M Coast-to-Coast FL Trail Marketed On Shaky Math5/3/13"...The report, however, offers only a vague, convoluted justification for the [$120M suggested economic benefit]. When confronted, the men responsible for the study - who didn't agree on what the numbers meant - provided explanations that raised more questions." more... Walk-Friendly Communities Apps Available"Walk Friendly Communities is a national recognition program developed to encourage towns and cities across the U.S. to establish or recommit to a high priority for supporting safer walking environments. The WFC program will recognize communities that are working to improve a wide range of conditions related to walking, including safety, mobility, access, and comfort." more... More News...
Towpath Bridge Contractor Hired5/3/13"Hired MS Consultants of Youngstown for $90,000 and Black Horse Bridge Construction of Norton for $991,130 for the proposed Aqueduct Bridge over the Tuscarawas River..." "...the 260-foot-long bridge south of Shepler Church that will close one of Stark County's two remaining gaps along the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail." more... Rescuing Cleveland From ODOT5/3/13"For decades, many in Cleveland have dreamed of transforming the West Shoreway - a state highway separating the city from its tantalizingly inaccessible waterfront - into a tree-lined boulevard..." "But Cleveland's plans were put through the meat grinder a few years ago by the Ohio Department of Transportation..." more Cleveland's W. 65th Street Could See A Makeover5/3/13"...a $5.6 million plan calls for green space and an off-street trail for cyclists and walkers along two, gritty miles that roll from Detroit-Shoreway to the Stockyards neighborhood." more... More News...
I-670 Bikeway Detour May 6-115/3/13"To allow pavement resurfacing on Leonard Avenue between St. Clair Ave. and Bolivar St., ...the I-670 Bikeway will be temporarily re-routed..." more View the detour map. Athens Conservancy Decries Land Transfer5/1/13"Members of the Athens Conservancy were disappointed to lose out on a swath of land they had been coveting to extend the Moonvill Rail Trail in Waterloo Township, but are still hopeful the planned trail can move forward." more... More News...
OH Ranks #32nd Among Bike-Friendly States5/1/13"...For the sixth year in a row, Washington continues to lead the nation, with high performance in all categories. But up-and-coming states - including Delaware, Illinois and Arizona - charged up the rankings in 2013..." more Cyclist Killed In Truck Collision In Seattle4/30/13"A 54-year-old male bicyclist died in a collision with a semi-truck Wednesday morning in Seattle at the intersection of South Hanford Street and East Marginal Way South." more... More News...
Volunteer For Central Ohio Bike Counts"...MORPC will organize volunteers to tally pedestrians, bicyclists, mobility aid users, and other non-motor-vehicle traffic at various locations in central Ohio. There will be two count periods..." more Pike 2 Bike Project In PA Seeks Consultant4/30/13"I am working on an amazing trail project here in Bedford County, PA. The Pike 2 Bike includes 8.5 miles of abandoned Pennsylvania Turnpike with two tunnels (1.3 miles and 0.7 miles long). I believe that P2B is unique in the U.S. as an abandoned superhighway with tunnels large enough to handle two lanes of traffic..." more 10 Best U.S. Complete Streets Policies"Cities across the country are making plans to cater to bikers and pedestrians (along with cars) as they design and manage their transportation infrastructure. These 10 cities are the ones doing it best." more... More News...
Strategic Plan For Miami & Erie Canal Section4/30/13"The Delphos Canal Commission held a meeting Monday night to inform and hold an open discussion with a diverse group of interested citizens about a strategic plan for the Miami and Erie Canal." more... The World's Most Bike-Friendly Cities4/29/13"The Copenhagen-based urban planning consultancy Copenhagenize Design Co. has released the follow-up to its 2011 rankings of the world's most bike-friendly cities. Only one city in North America cracked the top 20." more... Anthony Foxx Nominated For Transportation Secretary4/29/13"When U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced his departure, the bicycling community asked the White House to appoint a successor with a clear commitment to multi-modal solutions to local transportation challenges. Mayor Anthony Foxx clearly checks those boxes." more... More News...
Tractor Trailer Crashes Onto Olentangy Trail4/28/13"A tractor-trailer landed on a bike path after crashing off of state Route 315 Sunday morning." more... FL: Lawmakers Approve $50M Cross-State Bike Trail4/28/13"State lawmakers have approved $50 million to link more than 200 miles of existing bike trails across central Florida." more... More News...
NC: Ambitious 80-100 Mile Greenway Plan4/27/13"A planner envisions hikers and bicyclists using a scenic trail from Fayetteville to Wilmington, stopping to see the sights and eat along the way." more... DE: Capital City Trails Project Breaks Ground4/26/13"Work began this week on a new network of bike and pedestrian trails in the state capital designed to bridge gaps between existing segments and ultimately create a 10-mile network of trails around the city." more... More News...
Ohio River Trail Update4/25/13"Here are some photos of the newest section of the Ohio River Trail. This is nearly a half mile section built on the southeastern section of Lunken Airport heading east over the Little Miami Scenic River. The city just has to paint a crosswalk, across Kellogg Avenue, and then have an official opening. The trail is open to bike and ped traffic now.
"The first photo is a sign the City of Cincinnati installed announcing the convergence of three trails. This is the spot where the Little Miami Scenic Trail (LMST), the Ohio River Trail (ORT) and Lunken Airport trail will meet. Although the sign is exciting to see, the trails still aren't connected. Hamilton County Park District has the go-ahead to build the 3 miles from the end of the existing terminus of the LMST (it currently ends at the Little Miami Golf Center in Newtown) to near Lunken Airport. All of the needed right-of-ways have not been secured, so no telling if that will delay the project. Furthermore, once that section is built, one final bridge over the Little Miami Scenic River is needed to reach Lunken Airport. (no funding for that currently).
"The last photo is showing where the ORT currently ends, heading east. The City of Cincinnati is planning on a Kellogg Road project, with the ORT as a side path, beginning in 2017 to connect to the section Anderson Township built a few years ago. And then there's the western alignment of the ORT which won't reach downtown Cincinnati for 5 or more years." Submitted by Jeff Westrich How To Use Laws That Protect Peds & Cyclists4/26/13"...'We were most interested in a citation to show proof of liability,' explained Heather. 'Collisions like this just aren't taken very seriously - the cyclist gets taken away in the ambulance, and the driver moves on with their lives. It's just not right.'" more... More News...
Petition To Enact 3-Feet Law In Ohio"We propose that the traffic laws be amended to improve safety for cyclists on Ohio roadways. In particular, we propose that the passing law include the provision that when overtaking a bicycle, the safe passing distance shall be not less than three feet." more... Mentor Bikeway Project Gets More Funding"City officials recently learned that a Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency subcommittee approved a request for about $115,000 in additional funding for the Morton Headlands Trail Connector project. "The project involves constructing bike lanes along Jordan Drive from Corduroy Road to South Rambler Drive. It is part of an overall plan to improve bicycle and pedestrian access to Headlands Beach State Park and Morton Community Park." more... Bike-Sharing Programs In Over 500 Cities Worldwide4/25/13"...Cyclists have long entreated drivers to "share the road." Now what is being shared is not only the road but the bicycle itself..." more More News...
Columbus To Spend $8.7M On Trail Upgrades"The city of Columbus will add two significant pieces -- and 6.25 miles overall -- to its system of bikeway trails this year. "Included in the $8.7 million in planned 2013 improvements to city trails is the 3.5-mile extension of the Camp Chase Rail Trail, a $1.6 million project that will connect to the Ohio to Erie Trail, completing a 160-mile section of continuous path from Columbus to Cincinnati." more... Middleport To Seek Funding For Riverfront Trail4/24/13"Another step toward developing a mile-long walking and bike trail along the Ohio River from the Dairy Queen to Custer Street has been taken by Middleport Village Council." more... U. Of Cincinnati Class Provides Transportation Report4/24/13"...Students in the College of Design, Architecture, Art and Planning transportation class spent the spring semester working on a report for CACC that not only discussed how to connect trails for bicyclists and pedestrians, but also what effect it will have and how alternative forms of transportation could help." more... More News...
Mad River Trail Extension Completion Pushed Back4/23/13"Construction on the 3.5-mile extension of the Mad River Bikeway, which will connect Wright-Patterson Air Force Base and Wright State University, as well as areas of Riverside and Fairborn, to downtown Dayton and the rest of the bikeway network, is now slated to be completed in late June, 2013..." more Why Aren't Younger Americans Driving Anymore?4/22/13"Ever since the recession hit in late 2007, Americans have been driving less and less. Was that because of the horrible economy? To some extent, perhaps. But it's striking that Americans are still cutting back on driving even though the economy is growing again." more... Bikes Out-Sell Cars in Europe Nearly 2 to 1"If you're in the car business in Europe, the last couple years haven't been all that exciting. The story is the exact opposite for bicycle sales, especially electric bicycles." more... More News...
Genoa Officials Hope To Re-Kindle Trail Support"Genoa village officials hope to re-energize support to make the village's leg of the North Coast Inland Trail a reality. "'The North Coast Inland Trail idea started in Genoa. It would be a kick in the pants if we can't get our section of it done,' Village Administrator Kevin Gladden said." more... PA Moves Toward Dedicated Bike & Ped Funding4/23/13"Thanks to great grassroots advocacy, Pennsylvania just got a little closer to recognizing walking and biking as truly integral components of the state's transportation system." more... $50M For FL's Cross-State Trail4/22/13"Florida's decision this week to set aside $50 million for the creation of a 275-mile cross-state trail is not only great news for those of us who love trails, biking, riding and hiking - it is also a tremendous shot in the arm for thousands of main street businesses and the state's economy." more... More News...
Funding Cuts Affect Western Reserve Greenway4/21/13"Officials say changes to the structure of a federal program may affect funding for the final phase of the Western Reserve Greenway bike trail." more... Finishing GAP Could Bring More Cyclists To Pittsburgh4/20/13" Filling the last gap of the Great Allegheny Passage could bring out-of-town bicyclists to Downtown Pittsburgh in droves. "But once here, they would be on their own in a bustling Downtown with no shared or dedicated bike lanes, few bike racks and what can be a confusing street grid, advocates say." more... More News...
Holmes County Trail Tunnel Construction Underway4/20/13"The Rt. 62 tunnel project is underway. Rt 62 is closed. There is a county road at Brinkhaven that will take you within sight of the tunnel project and bring you back to 62. All the dirt has been removed from 62 down to trail level." Submitted by Mark Jones This tunnel will connect the Mohican Valley Trail with an unfinished section of the Holmes County Trail. Learn more about this project from this ODOT press release. Closing The Gap In The GAP4/20/13"How eager are bicyclists for the completion of the so-called "final mile" of the Great Allegheny Passage? "Eager enough that some had to be dissuaded from riding behind asphalt paving equipment..." more More News...
Trail Flasher Reported Near OSU Campus4/19/13"An Ohio State University student says she saw a man exposing himself to joggers and cyclists on a popular trial near campus." more... $56K Facelift Planned For Johnstown Trailhead"The Johnstown end of the T.J. Evans bike path will get a facelift in late spring. "...'The village of Johnstown, Downtown Johnstown Inc. and the Babcock Foundation share a vision to beautify and promote the trailhead at the T.J. Evans bike path, located between Jersey Street and Douglas Street in the village of Johnstown,' Lenner said." more... Bike Safety Summit Reinforces Need For Education4/19/13"If you want to confront the issue of bicycle safety, Florida, unfortunately, is the right place to go." more... More News...
Weather Delays Columbus Bike Path Improvements"Now that the warmer weather is here, people are itching to get outside. But weather like today not only messes with that- it's also interfering with work on two new stretches of the Columbus bike path. All this rainy weather is giving the project a flat." more... Orlando Police Officer Hits Pedestrian, Leaves Scene4/18/13"Here is another outrageous story from Florida of a police officer acting with complete disregard of the law..." more VT, CO & MI Win Trails Grants4/17/13"Bell Helmets and the International Mountain Bicycling Association announced the first recipients of its Bell Built Grants, which are awarding a total of $100,000 in trail building assistance to fund new mountain bike trail projects across the country. The winning projects were chosen from 12 finalist by public vote." more... More News...
Mansfield Police Officer Sides With Driver That Harasses Cyclist4/17/13I attended a "Bike-Tune up" event in Mansfield this past Saturday. While it was a success and fun time for many youngsters who took advantage of free bike tune ups and some free gear, there was an unfortunate incident that preceded it. One of the event volunteers was harrassed on his ride in. He's allowed his account of the incident to be posted to the Bikeways Blog. It's a worthwhile read that deomonstrates that sometimes police officers do not know the traffic laws as they pertain to cyclists. And when those entrusted with enforcing the law are not well-versed, well, Houston, we have a problem..." Hudson Council Drops Bike Lane Options4/17/13"Hines Hill Road will be paved this year with one-foot berms and gravel, but bike lanes and bike and hike trail will wait." more... More News...
Doubts About Widening Conotton Creek Trail4/16/13"Twenty-one to five against was the "straw vote" when the Conotton Creek Trail Committee met Monday, April 8, to debate widening two short sections of the Conotton Creek Trail to accommodate Amish buggies." more... New Bike-Friendly Universities Announced4/16/13"It looks like the age-old rivalries among the Ivy League are taking a new shape: the race for gold in bike-friendliness. Harvard University now joins the likes of Princeton and Yale as Bicycle Friendly Universities (BFU)." more... More News...
ODOT Seeks Input On Fredericktown Trail4/15/13"The village of Fredericktown in cooperation with the Ohio Department of Transportation will be constructing 1.5 mile of bike-pedestrian facility from Fredericktown Community Park/Stockman Park to Dana Park..." more TX: Cyclist Dies Following Trail Accident4/15/13"Wichita Falls police are investigating an accident that has resulted in the death of a bicyclist on the hike and bike trail near Lake Wichita." more... AR: Bentonville Parents Lead "Bike Trains" to School4/15/13"Dozens of Bentonville students hit the city's trail system this morning for the school district's Safe Routes to School "Bike Train" program. "Bike Bentonville's director Alan Ley says the goal is to teach kids healthy habits, while reducing morning traffic around schools." more... More News...
Lakewood Bicycle Plan Shifts Into High Gear"The city of Lakewood has a goal to be one of the most bicycle friendly communities in the country by 2015. If you've looked around this western suburb, you'll see evidence it's on the way." more... Alum Creek Trail Bridge Construction Detour4/15/13"The suspension bridge over Alum Creek between Academy Park and Wolfe Park will be closed from April 15 to September 1 for a restoration project. The historic structure was built in 1922 and will undergo a complete overhaul of the towers, railings, decking, and approaches. The structural work will close the trail for a short segment on the east side (Wolfe Park) of the river, between Broad Street and Park Drive. Signed detours around the bridge site are posted for users." source More News...
CDOT's New Complete Streets Guidelines Put People First"...In a nutshell, the guide takes Chicago's 2006 complete streets policy, which mandates that the needs of all road users must be accommodated in transportation projects, and codifies it to make it a dominant part of the CDOT culture. Best of all, it actually prioritizes sustainable transportation over car travel..." more LaHood: Zero Tolerance for Drivers Who Disrespect Cyclists4/12/13"First there was "Click It or Ticket." Then there was Mothers Against Drunk Driving. Now, U.S. DOT is campaigning to end another life-threatening behavior: disrespecting cyclists." more... Every Lane is a Bike Lane"Turns out every lane really is a bike lane. Some of us knew this already, but now L.A. Metro is spreading the word, with a new bold campaign which clearly states just that." more... Bike Advocates' Goal: Zero Deaths4/12/13"As the number of bicyclists increases in the U.S., so does the need for increased safety measures, bike advocates say." more... MN: Police Catch Suspects In Molotov Coctail Case4/12/13"Investigators in Minneapolis believe they've caught two suspects responsible for throwing a Molotov cocktail at a bicyclist on the Midtown Greenway last week." more... More News...
NE: Bike Cop Sued Over Cycling Collision4/11/13"A long-time Lincoln bike cop is being sued after allegedly colliding with a 63-year-old woman while riding off duty on the MoPac Trail." more... St. Paul's Nice Ride Failure Reveals Need For Bike Lanes4/10/13"...if the goal of NiceRide was to get people to ride around downtown Saint Paul, last year has to be considered a failure." more... More News...
Dayton Trail Rider Reports Crime In Progress"Tom Hand had no idea his afternoon ride on the bike trail would lead him into the path of a crime." more... Video: Reporter Laughs At Georgia Trail Project Cost4/10/13"Around 35 miles of abandoned railroads in Macon could turn into a bike trail connecting parts of central Georgia." more... AUS: Bike Pumps On 2 Towns Trail A Regional First4/10/13"TWO new bicycle pumps installed on the Two Towns Trail between Warragul and Drouin are the first of their kind to be installed in regional Australia." more... More News...
Iowa 89-Mile Trail Nearly Complete
Raised Bike Lanes Coming to Chicago4/8/13"...Also called grade-separated lanes, these facilities are the norm in cities like Amsterdam and Copenhagen, which each have more than seventeen times our bike mode share..." more How to Write a Complete Streets Policy4/8/13"...Of the 130 complete streets policies passed in 2012, the one passed by Indianapolis gets the highest score in a new ranking by Smart Growth America and its National Complete Streets Coalition." more... More News...
New Color-Coded Mahoning Valley Bike Map4/8/13"With spring here, bicyclists now have a color-coded road map to help them find the safest routes through Mahoning and Trumbull counties. "The recently published map was a joint effort of Eastgate Regional Council of Governments, which is the Mahoning Valley's transportation planning agency, and the Out-Spokin' Wheelmen bicycling club of Youngstown." more... FL: Vandals Destroy Longwood MTB Trail4/7/13"Volunteers who maintain the Soldier's Creek Mountain Bike Trail in Longwood are trying to pick up the pieces after vandals destroyed the trail Thursday night, making it dangerous for bikers." more... More News...
Dayton Trail Project Wary Of Bats4/7/13"Workers have bats on their minds as they prepare a Dayton area pathway for bicycle riders, runners and walkers to use this summer. "That's because some species of the flying mammal near the path are threatened or endangered. The tiny Indiana bat present in Ohio has been listed as endangered for nearly five decades." more... SD: Man Dies In MTB Accident4/6/13"A 21-year-old Rapid City man is dead after a mountain biking accident Saturday afternoon near Rockerville." more... More News...
Russells Point Receives $70K For Trail4/6/13"Russells Point officials announce that the Ohio Public Works Commission Clean Ohio Fund has awarded a $70,606.00 grant to the village for The Indian Lake/Great Miami River Open Space and New Trail Extension." more... Orioles Add Bike Corral4/5/13"...the Orioles have added more bicycle parking at Camden Yards, including a new bike corral that can accomodate up to 100 bikes..." more CA: Lost Hikers Dilemma Revealed4/5/13"In Southern California, where urban sprawl meets pristine wilderness, one can stand on a backwoods mountain trail and be so close to the city as to still hear the rumble of traffic and make out a downtown skyline. "Which is something, wilderness experts say, that can lead to a false sense of security." more... More News...
ODOT Project Affects St. Clairsville Trail4/4/13"... the National Road Bike Path, which will be impacted by the two-year project. In the end, the path will actually be enhanced with a picturesque tunnel rather than an open overpass, and walkers and cyclists won't miss a single day on the trail because ODOT has a plan." more... Falling Concrete Concerns Cleveland Metroparks Visitors4/4/13"Walking along the Metropark bike path beneath the Hilliard Road bridge, which connects Lakewood to Rocky River, is one of Alina Valentine's favorite places to be with her dog. " Dodging falling concrete from the bridge is not something she enjoys..." more More News...
Austin Landing Trail Segment Underway"MIAMI TWP., Montgomery County - Construction has begun on what is being called "a major bikeway segment" that will connect the Austin Landing development and trails that lead west over Interstate 75 to neighborhood east of State Route 741." more... Call To Action On Walkability4/4/13"...As part of National Public Health Week, we're calling on our partners to help Surgeon General Regina Benjamin develop her Call to Action on Walkability-an effort to improve walkability and increase walking in our communities." more... More Bike Rental Stations For Houston4/4/13"Houston's bike share program has added 18 new stations to the three initial locations that were set up last year. The expansion is another step in the city's efforts to make Houston a bicycle city." more... More News...
Westlake Approves Citywide Bike Plan"Planning officials on Monday approved a citywide bike plan that will enable administrators to pursue funding for future improvements to roadways for cyclists." more... Cyclist Held At Gunpoint On Arlington Trail4/3/13"The two men were attacked Tuesday evening on the bike trail near the Ballston area. Helicopters were called to the area to investigate." more... More News...
Florida DOT Agrees To Complete Streets4/1/13"We just received some excellent news from a Transit Miami sleeper cell from deep within the FDOT machine. Apparently, going forward, FDOT will integrate a new "complete streets policy" in all future projects..." more Women Bike! Program Mini-Grants4/1/13"...In celebration of the launch of the Women Bike program, the League is also awarding $5,000 in mini-grants. We know that it often takes a modest amount of funding to get the wheels turning on a big idea - and the goal of our new Growth Fund is to seed, support and spread campaigns and ideas that are getting more women on bikes." more... More News...
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Transportation & Good Health3/31/13" We know that transportation is about access to jobs and housing, economic competitiveness, convenience and quality of life, and our environment. "Transportation is also about our health..." more More News...
Hiram Residents Asked To Consider Trail Options"The maps were laid before the Hiram residents Wednesday, with consultants asking them to choose between choice A, B, C or D. But many said the most viable option was "Option E," the "no-build option." more... Riverfront Commons To Link NKY Cities3/30/13"...The small section of what will eventually become an 111/2-mile walking and cycling path will be 1,500 feet long. The initial phase will add ramps, steps and a bridge from the Purple People Bridge extending east across the Newport Port of Entry." more... Submitted by Jeff Westrich More News...
Controversial Changes For Conotton Creek Trail3/29/13"The Conotton Creek Trail is 12-miles long running from Bowerston to Jewett. And for years the trail has welcomed anyone on two legs or on a bike. But pretty soon horses and buggies will also be welcome on the trail." more Mad River Bikeway Extension Update3/28/13"Construction on the 3.5-mile extension of the Mad River Bikeway, which will connect Wright-Patterson Air Force Base and Wright State University, as well as areas of Riverside and Fairborn, to downtown Dayton and the rest of the bikeway network, is slated to be complete on May 17, 2013..." more More News...
Benefits Of Clean Ohio Fund Cited3/28/13"...The report by San Francisco-based Trust for Public Land estimates that for every $1 the Clean Ohio Fund spends on projects, the state gets $4 in environmental benefits, including cleaner drinking water, clearer air and better flood control." more... Snowmobile Group Wants To Develop Ashtablula Rail Line3/27/13"A former rail line that once connected Jefferson to Jamestown, Pa., is being eyed as a trail for snowmobiles and perhaps other off-road recreational vehicles." more... More News...
What Sequestration Means For Trails3/27/13"...programs administered with funds outside the Highway Trust Fund have been subjected to cuts of between 8 and 10 percent for this fiscal year. That includes Community Development Block Grants, CDC Community Transformation Grants and other programs that fund the development of trails and active transportation networks." more... Master Plan For Gettysburg's Bike Path3/26/13"Gettysburg inched closer toward the creation of its very own Inner Loop bike path on Tuesday as the Master Plan was revealed to members of the borough's Public Works committee. The plan will be used as a vital part of a grant application to the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) in order to move forward with the bike path's next stage - design." more... CAN: Province Gives Money For Bike Trails, Routes3/26/13"...The Pictou County Trails Association will use the money for the first phase of a two-phase project to construct a multi-use trail from Lyons Brook to the Colchester County line that will connect Town of Pictou with other rural communities, hospitals, schools and businesses." more... OR: Woman Assaulted On Bike Path"Portland resident Shyla Osborn, 45, says she was assaulted on March 12th while biking on the Gresham-Fairview Trail..." more 69 Congressional Leaders Call For Bike / Ped Safety3/26/13"Today 69 members of the House of Representatives sent a letter to Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood asking the U.S. Department of Transportation to set a national goal to reduce bicyclist deaths. The bi-partisan letter, led by Reps. Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) and Howard Coble (R-NC), was signed by one-third of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, and represents members from 26 states and the District of Columbia." more... More News...
More Tuscarawas County Towpath Progress3/25/13"...The 2.7-mile section of trail in northern Tuscarawas County will remain closed until the project is completed by late April or early May. Achieving that goal will depend upon the weather, and how many volunteers help out. They work from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. each Saturday." more... Tulsa Advocates Say: "Fix Our Streets!"3/25/13"...Fix Our Streets is coming up for a 5-year renewal this year, and local advocates are working hard to make sure that the proposed $800 million in road improvements include high-quality facilities for bicyclists and pedestrians." more... More News...
Chicago Considering Bold Steps For Protected Bike Lanes"...CDOT is considering taking a somewhat bolder step by removing parking on sections of Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago's busiest bike street, to make room for protected lanes between Elston Avenue and Kinzie Street..." more MA: Taunton River Trail Proponents Working On 22-Mile Trail3/23/13"Bicycling enthusiasts in southeastern Massachusetts continue to work toward the long-term goal of creating a 22-mile bike trail connecting Taunton to Fall River." more... More News...
Tuscarawas County Towpath Developments3/22/13"...Rice said he was looking to build an easement around the railroad property between Zoar and Zoarville. He already has the cooperation of the railroad owners, and needed to take the next legal steps so that progress could continue on the trail." more... MT: Connection To Route Of The Hiawatha3/22/13"...Earlier this month the Superior District Ranger for Lolo National Forest in northern Montana, Tawnya Brummett, handed down her department's plans for the Route of the Olympian, which follows approximately 30 miles of disused Milwaukee and Northern Pacific railroad line." more... More News...
Lake Township & Milbury Seek Trail Grants"The Lake Township trustees Tuesday agreed to a request by the Village of Millbury to jointly seek grant funding to help pay for a bike trail linking parks in their jurisdictions." more... CO: Woodward Says No To Bike Path3/22/13"...the city's planning and zoning board decided not to push the company to include an easement for a bike path in its plans for a new HQ at the Link-N-Greens golf course." more... More News...
Online Petition For Bike Lanes In Zanesville3/20/13"A new petition posted on Change.org is calling for dedicated bike lanes in Zanesville. "Although it might be tough to retrofit current roads or to eliminate parking in some spots to clear the way for more pedestrian and bike traffic, officials say the idea should be considered as part of future transportation planning..." more IL: Cook County Plans Trail For Orland Grassland3/20/13"After hearing concerns from restoration advocates, the Cook County Forest Preserve District has finished plans for a 4.5-mile looping bike path in the Orland Grassland." more... More News...
Iron Horse Bikeway Closure3/18/13"A section of the Iron Horse Bikeway near Linden Ave is scheduled to close on Wednesday, March 20, 2013. Traffic on the trail will be detoured..." more IL: Teen Charged With Defacing Bike Trail3/18/13"A 17-year-old Glen Carbon teen has been charged with spray painting parts of Madison County Transit District's Nickel Plate Trail, near Glen Carbon's Miner Park..." more More News...
CA: 500 gallon Sewage Spill Along Bob Jones Bike Trail3/18/13"A broken sewer line in Avila Beach caused approximately 500 gallons of raw sewage to spill out along the Bob Jones Bike Trail between the Avila Beach Golf Course and Coffee Berry Place on Sunday." more... D.C. Does Well In Mode Share Survey3/16/13"MWCOG did another household travel survey of targetted neighborhoods in the DC area, and as you would expect, neigborhoods in DC had a higher bicycle mode share than those outside of DC..." more More News...
CT Considers Vulnerable Users Bill"...The committee also endorsed the so-called vulnerable users bill, which would levy a $1,000 fine on drivers whose negligence injures a pedestrian, wheelchair user or cyclist on the roads. Pedestrian and cycling advocacy groups have long lobbied for such a law to crack down on drivers who are careless or deliberately reckless near walkers, runners, bicycle riders and others." Source: courant.com Camp Chase Trail Development"Development studied along Camp Chase Trail could result in an Urban Campground and Bike Hub." more... A High Line in Queens3/16/13"...Once a feeder line on the Long Island Rail Road, the QueensWay, as its promoters call it, would turn three and a half miles of brambles into a park through the very center of Queens..." more B-Cycle Memberships Will Be Good in 15 Cities3/15/13"...Beginning next week, annual memberships from this bike-sharing company will be honored in 15 cities where B-Cycle operates, from Nashville, Tennessee, to Kailua, Hawaii. The program is called B-connected." more... WA: New Waul Bluff Trail Opens3/15/13"A long-awaited path between North Portland and Swan Island is finally complete..." more CT: Canton Seeks State Grant To Extend Bike Path3/15/13"The town is seeking a $290,962 grant from the state that would pay much of the cost of a planned extension of the bike path that runs through town." more... The Portland Connection To London's New Bike Plan3/14/13"The exchange of ideas and best practices among transportation professionals is something that often gets overlooked. Most of our discussions are about projects, funding, culture, politics, heated policy debates and so on. But while these peer-to-peer exchanges are often hidden from the public eye (and often mocked by the media as wastes of money), they are invaluable to moving bicycling forward in Portland and beyond." more... NJ: Polluters To Pay For Bike / Ped Path3/14/13"...Funding will be provided in part by the Lower Passaic Cooperating Parties Group (CPG), an organization made up of 70 companies identified by federal environmental officials as responsible for years of contamination of the river's mudflats..." more More News...
Midwestern Cities Race To Grow, Adopt BikeShares3/13/13"Pittsburgh was the newest city to announce its bike-share plans this week, when it confirmed the city would add a 500-bike system by the spring of next year. "But nearby Columbus, Ohio, will beat them to the punch. Ohio's capital city is planning to add 300 bikes this summer. Meanwhile, Indianapolis' plan was to roll out its system next month." more... Cyclelicios has a BikeShare map. The Scoop On "Share The Road" License Plates3/12/13"...the Peach State is one of two dozen that have some version of a Share the Road plate. In this edition of Bike Law University, we explore the what, why and where of this increasingly important funding source." more... More News...
More Assaults & Robberies Along Alum Creek Trail3/12/13"...On Sunday, Columbus and Bexley police responded to a call that several people had been jumped and beaten along the Alum Creek multiuse path near Livingston Avenue, said Metro Parks Executive Director John O'Meara." more... In another article, "...In January, Rader repeated a request rangers made in 2011 to carry firearms as their counterparts do in the state parks and other metropolitan park systems statewide." more... Mt. Vernon Battle Over Bike Path Value3/12/13"Mount Vernon City Council passed a resolution Monday night that will allow the city to move forward with the downtown connector trail project, despite a heated discussion between Mayor Richard Mavis and At-Large Councilman Mike Hillier." more... Columbus To Spend $8.7M On Trail Upgrades3/12/13"...Included in the $8.7 million in planned 2013 improvements to city trails is the 3.5-mile extension of the Camp Chase Rail Trail, a $1.6 million project that will connect to the Ohio to Erie Trail, completing a 160-mile section of continuous path from Columbus to Cincinnati." more... Future Bike Path Bridge Damaged By Truck3/12/13"If a truck was going to crash and irreparably damage one of two pedestrian bridges that cross Interstate 90 in Cleveland's Collinwood area, some neighborhood leaders wish it would have been the one that was spared." more... More News...
A Tax On Bikes?"...So some riders do not fancy the current proposals again circulating in the state legislatures of Washington and neighboring Oregon that they should pay a tax for hitting the road on two wheels instead of four." more... Pittsburgh BikeShare Coming3/11/13"Pittsburgh Mayor Luke Ravenstahl has announced a new program that will let people share 500 bicycles for point-to-point trips between any of 50 bicycle stations in the city starting next spring or summer." more... More News...
Booby Trapped MTB Trail In Maryland3/8/13"If you're planning on running, biking or hiking this weekend in Frederick, Maryland, keep your eyes open and be careful. Local bicyclists say someone is planting booby traps along a popular trail in the watershed area." more... SD: Vandals Plaque Sioux Falls MTB Trail3/8/13"Vandals have been hitting a local mountain bike trail, tearing down railings off of bridges. One local group is now fighting back and rebuilding after the damage has been done." more... Biking Means Business3/8/13"...Bicycling is a good investment, not just for cyclists, but for the entire city, state and region..." more PA: Regional Trails Program Phase III Opens For Applications3/8/13"The third round of trail funding has been announced by the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC). This round will be available for design and construction of trails within the Circuit..." more Columbus Trail Along Rt. 161 Discussed"...Officials designated Rt. 161 for the trail for several reasons - it is dangerous right now for bicycles and pedestrians; it would be a major east-west connector in the bike network; and it is listed among the top 12 priorities in the bikeways plan, based on public input and analysis." more... 924-Mile Wisconsin to Michigan Trail Proposed3/7/13"Michigan cyclists already eager for the spring thaw now have another reason to get excited. A plan to build a hiking and biking trail from Detroit to Wisconsin is moving forward." more... More News...
Shale Company Donates To Greenway Trail3/7/13"NiSource Inc., the parent company of Columbia Gas, recently donated $50,000 to the Friends of the Park to help get the Little Beaver Creek Greenway Trail closer to the Mahoning County line." more... Congress Comes To The Bike Summit3/7/13"... And I talked from a podium not unlike this and said, 'Maybe we could just put bike lanes on Pennsylvania Avenue.' Some of you clapped; others of you said, 'I agree, but not in my lifetime.' [Four] years later: It's there, it's a fixture, it matters to people. And it's part of the renaissance in our nation's capital." more... More News...
What Sequestration May Mean For Trails3/5/13"...The US Department of Transportation has determined that monies in the Highway Trust Fund are protected from sequestration. However, we can expect some cuts to transportation funds that do not come from gas taxes, which could marginally reduce road investments and multi-modal programs such as TIGER." more... Should Oregon Require Registration Fee For Bikes?3/5/13"An Oregon lawmaker proposed a bill that would require bicyclists to pay a $10 registration fee. "The fees would go toward a state bicycle transportation improvement fund to pay for development and upkeep of bicycle lanes, bicycle paths and other projects." more... More News...
Perceptions Of Biking On Capitol Hill3/5/13"...While we often head to Capitol Hill thinking bicycling is a tough sell, turns out, most members of Congress already get it. And, thanks to new data gathered by Douglas Meyer, a consultant at Bernuth & Williamson in Washington, D.C., we now know what messages work and which ones miss the mark." more... The Bike Lobby Comes Of Age3/5/13"For the bicycling agenda to have any chance of competing on Capitol Hill, it will take cash donations to members of Congress and direct lobbying. That might be an inconvenient truth to idealistic advocates; but insiders say it's simply how the game is played." more... More News...
Summary Of Remaining Towpath Trail Gaps3/4/13"...Still incomplete is the northern, 4-5 mile section in Cleveland, which will bring the trail to Lake Erie, a half-mile near Massillon and another 10-12 miles in Tuscarawas County. Construction is nearly complete on a new segment in Tuscarawas County, from Ohio 800 to the Village of Zoar." more... RTC Wants: Advocates, Bloggers & Writers3/4/13"...Do you blog about biking in your region? Perhaps you're the webmaster of a local site about trails or hiking groups? Or maybe you do some writing for your local paper about active transportation, or lobby for new bike infrastructure in your city?" more... More News...
NV: Genoa Vista Trail $59,100 short3/3/13"It will cost at estimated $59,100 to fix a portion of the Genoa Vista Trail that is 6 inches too low." more... CA: Redding Councilwoman Pitches Volunteer Trail Patrol3/2/13"Looking to boost safety on Redding's trail system, Councilwoman Missy McArthur is proposing to establish a volunteer patrol program." more... Mt. Vernon Trail Connector Construction Coming3/2/13"...the city has awarded the contract for the engineering on the downtown connector trail to the firm EMH&T of Columbus. "...it will take about a year and a half to complete the project." more Urbana To Bellefontaine Construction May Begin Soon3/1/13"Members of the Simon Kenton Pathfinders are finalizing agreements that should make it possible to begin an $800,000 bike path extension this spring that would connect Urbana to Bellefontaine." more... More News...
6 Bombs Found Along Dayton Bike Path3/1/13"At least six bottle bombs were discovered along a bike path on Dayton's east side Friday morning. "Police said two of the bombs had already exploded when they arrived in the area of Russet and Elliot avenues around 9:30." more... This closure, published by 5 Rivers Metroparks, suggests the trail in question may be the Iron Horse Trail. Last NTSB Bike Infrastructure Recommendation was in 19723/1/13"Each year there are tens of thousands of fatalities on the nation's highways. A disproportionate of those are non-motorized users - bicyclists and pedestrians. Given that the NTSB has made over 13,000 safety recommendations, you might think at least some of those would relate to the dismal state of our bicycle infrastructure, right?" more... More News...
CA: Elaborate Ped/Bike Tube Proposed For Bay Bridge"San Diego County officials are examining an elaborate addition to the Coronado Bay Bridge -- a two-mile bike and pedestrian path suspended below the bridge." more... MA: Norton Bike Path Proposal Revisited2/27/13"More than a decade ago, Norton considered converting old railroad tracks into a bike path but residents rejected the idea." more... More News...
Parking Deal Critical To Wasson Way Project"...the money hinges on City Council approving a controversial long-term lease of the city's parking system." more... Complete Streets Ohioans Ask For Fair Funding2/27/13"When it came to funding more than a pittance to the working poor, the Millennials and retired Baby Boomers flocking to urban centers and clamoring for robust transit and bike friendly roads, Ohio legislators, Department of Transportation and Governor took a hear no, see no, and say no stance last week." more... More News...
Wasson Way Rail-Trail a Key to Cincinnati's Future2/26/13"...the Wasson Way Trail is now gathering widespread support from city leaders. They see it as a key piece of a new active transportation system that helps Cincinnati leave behind the congestion, commercial stagnation and population drain of recent times." more... OR: Giant Sequoia Cut Down For Bike Path"Crews on Friday cut down the 12-story sequoia tree that was the center of a controversy over a city trail project." more... More News...
Chesapeake Contributes To Towpath Construction"Chesapeake Energy Corp. has provided a financial boost to the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail. "The Oklahoma-based energy company has donated $11,200 to the Akron-based Ohio & Erie Canalway Coalition for a long-awaited bridge project on the Stark-Tuscarawas county line." more... NY: Converting Niagra Falls Highway To Greenspace2/25/13"New York State has agreed to remove a section of the Robert Moses Parkway from downtown Niagara Falls, allowing pedestrian access to the Niagara Gorge for the first time in half a century, the Buffalo News reports." more... CAN: Waterfront Trail To Link Essex County To Fort Erie2/25/13"This summer you should be able to start cycling in Stoney Point and follow waterfront trail signs that will take you around Essex County and on to Fort Erie on a Lake Erie bike route. "Beginning Aug. 11 hundreds of cyclists are expected to make the 620- kilometre ride starting in Lakeshore led by Essex Coun. John Scott." more... WV: Cyclists Help With Parkersburg Streets Plan"Members of the Blennerhassett Bike Club were out Saturday to find the best routes through downtown Parkersburg for new bike paths." more... S.C.: New Bike & Running Trail At Myrtle Beach"...this new trail isn't your average course. It takes runners and bikers through wooded areas and over elevated grounds. "The course was created entirely by volunteers who wanted to have a new space to train and get people active in Myrtle Beach." more... CA: Cutting Edge Tunnels Poised To Open2/25/13"...In addition to slides, every year there are serious - often deadly - accidents on [this narrow 1.2-mile stretch of Pacific Coast] roadway, which twists so sharply that safe drivers are forced to slow to less than 25 mph. Reckless motorists have plunged hundreds of feet down the cliffs or drifted into oncoming traffic, resulting in horrifying head-on collisions. Plans are to turn the road, once closed, into a pedestrian and cycling park." more... Submitted by Jeff Westrich Lima Considers Agreement On Bike Path2/23/13"A project to help connect various neighborhoods to the city's pedestrian and bicycle path network will be before members of Lima City Council for approval on Monday. "...In a letter to councilors, Elstro outlined that the project will create a contiguous path connecting existing parks, open spaces, public services, schools, residential area, businesses and the wetland preserve. more... OR: Pipe Bomb Found On Bike Trail2/22/13"Members of the Oregon State Patrol and Portland Police bomb squads destroyed a pipe bomb at the popular Seven Streams trailhead in Post Canyon Tuesday afternoon." more... More News...
Ohioans Deserve & Demand Tranportation Choices2/21/13"The Ohio state legislature is in the midst of debating Governor Kasich's proposed $6.1 billion budget for transportation. Unfortunately, the budget is heavily tilted towards road funding..." more Portland To Cut Down Giant Sequoia For Bike Path2/21/13"Activists stood beside a 12-story sequoia tree Thursday morning that the city of Portland planned to cut down to make way for a pedestrian and bicycle greenway. The protestors crossed over caution tape and their presence halted the chopping down of the sequoia along with other, less iconic trees close by." more... More News...
Closing The Gaps In The Towpath Trail"The Stark County Park District is a step closer to closing one of its two remaining gaps along the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail." more... OR: Transit, Bike, Peds Seek Lottery Money2/21/13"Nine percent of Oregon Lottery proceeds would go to the construction and operation of mass transit, passenger rail, bicycle and pedestrian projects under a bill in the state Senate." more... More News...
CAN: Windsor Moving To Ban E-Bikes From Paths2/21/13"E-bikes should be banned from Windsor's shared paths and multi-use trails, the city's transportation committee voted Wednesday. "The proposed ban is expected to go before city council within the next month, said Coun. Alan Halberstadt, the only member of the committee to vote against the recommendation." more... National Goal To Reduce Bicyclist & Ped Deaths2/20/13"Yesterday, we asked League members and supporters to take action and urge Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood to insist that the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) establish a specific national goal to reduce the number of bicyclists and pedestrians killed on our nation's roads." more... More News...
County Assists Galena With Trail Plans2/18/13"Delaware County commissioners voted unanimously Thursday, Feb. 14, to support the village of Galena's efforts to obtain and implement a $214,944 Clean Ohio Trails bicycle project. "The vote of support will allow the village to move forward with its application for a grant to pave a 2,000-foot multiuse recreational trail from Dustin Rd to Holmes St., including the decking of the railroad bridge that crosses Little Walnut Creek." more... $2M Grant Fills Gaps In Rocky Mountain Greenway2/18/13"Federal transportation chiefs injected $2 million for expansion of metro Denver greenway trails to help urban residents reach the great outdoors on bike and foot." more... More News...
Economic Benefits Of Bicycling2/18/13"We know bicycling is a simple to solution to many complex problems. One of the most pressing and politically prominent problems over the past few years has been the struggling economy, as states and cities compete to attract employers, workers, young people, and visitors, while tightening their budgets." more... Visionary Efforts To Design "Better Blocks"2/15/13"...He grabbed some orange cones, stood out in front of the antique shop and showed the skeptical owner - in real time - how he could keep his car parking and have bike infrastructure, too." more... More News...
CA: Monterey Trail Needs Ped Path"...Our "mixed use" Recreation Trail is one example. It has proven to be a mixed blessing, sometimes too popular for pedestrians and cyclists alike, so much so that some call it the "wreck trail." more... CA: Body Found Near San Gabriel River Bike Trail A Suicide2/15/13"The man whose decomposing remains were found near a bike trail in Azusa killed himself, a coroner's official said Friday." more... More Details On Columbus BikeShare"...The bikes will be an aluminum step-through frame that is light, strong and durable. Easily adjustable seating, active lighting, front mounted luggage carrier, fenders, and puncture resistant tires..." more Cleveland: West 65 plan, Opening Day ride, Critical Mass2/14/13"Making Cleveland a more bikeable community isn't being done with a broad brush, but rather in small strokes." more... KS: Local Leaders Seek Expanded Trail System"Picture this: Trails connecting grocery stores, schools and businesses, giving people the option to ride a bike or walk to almost any destination around town. It's a picture community leaders are pushing for, most recently with more than a dozen letters of support for two new trails in northeast Hutchinson." more... Miami Valley: Trail Construction & Trail Sentinels New Home"2013 Will be the Year of the Ribbon-Cutting!" more... "The all-volunteer trail sentinel program of Greene County Parks & Trails will now be based at Xenia Station..." more China Designing Car-Free City"Altering most of today's cities to eliminate cars altogether would be a daunting, if not impossible, proposition - which is why China is starting from scratch. Great City will be built around a high-rise core housing 80,000 people, entirely walkable, and surrounded by green space." more... More News...
RTC Launches Partnership For Active Transportation2/13/13"...Our newest work of innovation is the Partnership for Active Transportation. For the first time, RTC has reached beyond the traditional advocates of biking, walking and trails systems, and mobilized a large and diverse group that will, over the coming decades, be a constant voice in support of better investment that encourage and facilitate active transportation." more... Helmet Mandate Laws Thornier Than They Seem2/12/13"It's all the buzz for bicyclists here in the capital region: The state of Maryland could be the first to pass a law mandating helmet use for all bicyclists regardless of age." more... More News...
Goodale Street Bikeway Connectors In Columbus2/11/13"More construction is coming to Goodale Street this summer as work begins on a new bikeways connector that will help convert this auto-centric stretch of Downtown roadway into a more pedestrian and bike-friendly corridor. The project will connect Goodale Street to the existing bike trail that runs along the Olentangy River, which is currently inaccessible due to the river on one side of it and State Route 315 on the other." more... NE: Truck Drives On Trail, Goes Airborne2/11/13"...After an initial investigation LPD determined the driver of the truck was driving on the MOPAC trail, then hit a pile of dirt launching the truck into the air and into the Lincoln Lumber Company property." more... More News...
MI: Residents Want Bike Trails, Sidewalks, Buses2/11/13"Many northern Michigan residents want to see more money invested in bike trails, sidewalks, and transit, even if that means less money is spent widening roads, according to new survey by Northwestern Michigan College." more... CA: Vacaville Youth Target Trails For Cleanup2/11/13"Sadie Perez and Coleshia Webb are best friends on a mission. "Together with other pals from Vacaville's REACH Youth Coalition, the 16 year olds are looking to clean up Vacaville bike paths and make them safer to use." more... IL: Bike Trail, Streetscape Projects Get Jolt Of Federal Money"Federal funds will spur work on nearly $3 million worth of metro-east projects intended to encourage residents to bike and walk through neighborhoods." more... San Fran Taxi Drivers Learning To Share The Road"San Francisco is the second densest big city in the United States. And its roads are crowded - with bikes. Every day, upwards of 8,000 cyclists share the road with nearly half a million cars, trucks, motorcycles, buses, and taxis." more... 2013 "Year Of The Bike" In Salt Lake City2/9/13"The Chinese zodiac may have 2013 down as the "Year of the Snake," but, according to Salt Lake City Mayor Ralph Becker's reading of the lunar calendar, it's the 'Year of the Bike.'" more... IL: $2.1M Grant For Kickapoo Trail2/9/13"Great news for bicyclists, a 24 mile path is one step closer to coming to Central Illinois. "The Vermilion County Conservation district got a 2.1 million dollar grant for it. The Kickapoo trail would be built along US 150, between Danville and Urbana." more... More News...
PA Tapping Into Trail Benefits"...The town of Hershey and other communities across Pennsylvania are tapping into the benefits trails can provide..." more More News...
Rapid Response Grants Having An Impact2/8/13"They've helped to end unfair traffic citations for bicyclists in Washington, D.C. They've helped boost a campaign for dedicated biking and walking funding in Pennsylvania. And they've helped push for a better pedestrian bridge over a major highway in Marin, Calif." more... WA: $19M For UW Trail Improvements2/6/13"The University of Washington plans $19 million in improvements to the section of the Burke-Gilman Trail that runs through the Seattle campus." more... More News...
Upper Arlington Nixes Trail Connector2/6/13"Yielding to dissent from residents, Upper Arlington City Council recently opted against seeking a grant to fund a bike path, which would have connected local parks, in addition to linking with the Olentangy and Lower Scioto trails." more... Plans For Making Pittsburgh More Bike-Friendly2/5/13"Pittsburgh could spend more than $135,000 in public money this year to make the city more attractive to bicyclists." more... More News...
Ed Koch & The Controversial NYC Bike Lanes2/5/13"Ed Koch, the three-term Mayor of New York City passed away this week, leaving a mixed legacy on cycling. But that he built, and quickly removed, the first on-street protected bike paths in the United States makes cycling and green lanes forever a part of his legacy." more... TX: Harris County Considers Trails Along Utility Corridors2/4/13"...lawmakers say their bills are to allow the construction of hike and bike trails in Harris County on utility-owned rights-of-way, those big ribbons of green that cut across cities. Though primarily for the tall transmission line towers, the rights-of-way would make perfect places to build trails. (Houston voters recently approved $166 million in bonds to fund new trails.)" more... More News...
Columbus Becoming Bike-Friendlier2/4/13"...With a more-recent initiative, though, Columbus moves beyond accommodating recreational and fitness bikers and focuses on making it easier and safer for bikes and cars to co-exist in the heart of the city: When a bike comes to an intersection, it might need help crossing." more... Colorado Court Strikes Down Bike Ban2/4/13"Cycling advocates won an important victory today in the Colorado Supreme Court, where justices struck down the notorious bike ban in the town of Black Hawk." more... More News...
South Side Pittsburgh Readies For GAP2/2/13"South Side supporters hope to ride the completion of the Great Allegheny Passage to economic benefit. "A budding project, called Trail Town South Side Pittsburgh, would capitalize on the summer opening of the last segment of the trail, between Homestead and Point State Park, Downtown." more... WV: Charleston Considers Design Companies For Bike Trail2/1/13"Charleston officials soon will select a firm to design a two-lane bicycle trail to be built along Kanawha Boulevard on the West Side." more... MI: Grand Rapids Eyes Riverside Trail Extension2/1/13"The city in 2014 could extend a riverside trail farther north, coming closer to connecting downtown with an existing non-motorized path in Riverside Park." more... TX: Costs Rise For Delayed North Austin Trail Project2/1/13"After four years of delays, work is about to resume on a North Austin bike trail that now comes with a significantly larger price tag." more... Towpath Closed In Valley View1/30/13"Part of the Ohio and Erie Canal Towpath Trail in Valley View is closed because of hazardous conditions, the Cuyahoga Valley National Park said." more... Columbus Traffic Sensors Being Recalibrated For Cyclists1/30/13"...Nearly all the city's 1,000 traffic lights are connected to road sensors that detect the presence of autos at the intersections and adjust the lights accordingly. "Bicycles are another story. These sensors are basically metal detectors, and bicycles don't have enough metal to trigger a light change." more... More News...
$25.6M For Chicago Area Trails1/30/13"Chicago and the suburbs will receive $25.6 million to build and expand bicycle paths and walking trails that provide new connections between communities in addition to offering safe places for recreation, Gov. Pat Quinn announced Wednesday." more... TX: Austin Considers 24-Hour Bike Trails1/30/13"City Council member Chris Riley rides his bike everywhere, including work, on a daily basis. Riley said it's his connection to the biking community that pushed him to propose 24-hour access to bike trails at Lady Bird Lake, Shoal Creek and Johnson Creek Greenbelt." more... More News...
Camp Chase Trail Phase III Plans1/29/13"The Camp Chase trail is part of the Ohio to Erie Trail, a cross-state bicycle/pedestrian trail that will connect Cincinnati and Cleveland. The ODOT/FHWA funded section, and the remaining 3-miles that Metro Parks will begin to construct this year, will complete the link between the west side of Columbus and the City of London." more... MnDot Gets Award For Mississippi River Trail1/29/13"...The 800-mile route closely follows the Mississippi River through Minnesota - from the headwaters at Itasca State Park to the Iowa border. MnDOT says the trail passes through about 70 cities, 20 counties and two tribal lands. The entire trail extends 3,000 miles to the Gulf of Mexico." more... More News...
Cincy Bike Plans For 20131/29/13"Some of the city's biggest bike-related projects in the works for 2013 are still in the planning stages, but a few will continue and build on the momentum from last year. "This year, the city's Bicycle Transportation Program includes plans to finish more than two miles of bike lanes along Riverside Drive..." more... Online Service Coming For Summit County Bike & Hike1/28/13"Technology may be in the works soon to help make things easier for those who hike and bike MetroParks, Serving Summit County trails. "A new online effort called the Code for America Summit County Trails Virtual Visitors Center Project would provide information to residents and visitors about the trails and park resources. A phone application is also being considered so maps could be downloaded." more... More News...
Big Walnut Trail Update1/27/13"...Big Walnut Trail section 3 'The asphalt is done, but last time I checked the boardwalk wasn't built...' more Licking County Projects Include Repaving Trail1/27/13"...Major initiatives this year include hiring more support staff, bringing back some educational programs and events that were canceled, repaving the bike path at Black Hand Gorge and fixing other bike paths, and some repairs and maintenance at facilities at Infirmary Mound Park and elsewhere." more... More News...
CO: Sexual Assault On Jeffco Bike Path1/26/13"A woman was attacked while walking on a south Jeffco bike path Friday morning. "The path, near C-470 and Wadsworth Blvd., includes a tunnel where it goes underneath C-470. When the woman entered the tunnel, she was attacked and sexually assaulted." more... MS: Downtown Link In The Works For Longleaf Trace1/26/13"...A parking expansion near the gateway at the University of Southern Mississippi is planned, and work is expected to begin on connecting the trail to downtown Hattiesburg." more... Urbana To Bellefontaine Trail Gets Funding"...The $500,000 grant, obtained by partnering with the city of Bellefontaine, will enable the Simon Kenton Pathfinders to extend the Urbana trail into Bellefontaine through West Liberty." more... FL: Metro Orlando Bike Paths Scattered1/25/13"Bike paths form a maze all over Metro Orlando, starting and stopping with no seeming reason." more... More News...
Sandusky To Build Lions Park Path1/23/13"Norwalk-based Newcomer Concrete Services will build a half-mile looping path for about $146,000, down about 25% from the originally projected $196,000." more... MN: Anoka County Backs U.S. Bike Route Designation1/24/13"The Anoka County Board is supporting state efforts to have the Mississippi River Trail through Anoka County designated a U.S. bike route." more... More News...
Mentor Headlands Trail Gets Funding1/23/13"The first phase of a Mentor Headlands bike trail project is expected to get under way this year, now that the city has secured outside funding." more... The "Rightsizing" Streets Guide1/22/13"Many of our streets haven't changed in decades, even when they've proven dangerous, or the surrounding communities' needs have changed. When the roads have been altered, they have often been made wider, straighter, and faster, rather than more livable." more... More News...
CA: Officer Targets Bicyclist On Bike Path1/22/13"It's pretty obvious that the LAPD motorcycle cop in this video either doesn't know the traffic laws regarding bicycles, or simply chooses not to refer to them." more...
Warren Bike Trail Being Completed"Work on the $1.73 million second phase of the Warren bike trail in the central part of the city is under way and likely to be complete in late spring. It traverses about three-quarters of a mile. "...It [will complete] the 3.9-mile Warren section of the trail, which is part of the 100-mile Great Ohio Lake-To-River Greenway." more... PA: Youth Arrested For Bike Path Stabbing1/23/13"A Reading boy was arrested Tuesday in the stabbing of a Birdsboro man who was bicycling with a friend on a Thun Trail bridge over the Schuylkill River." more... Read a report on the attack. More News...
Cincy May Get Ohio's First Cycle Track1/21/13"...The full length of the cycle track would extend from Ludlow Avenue, where the City installed the region's first green bike lanes in November 2012, to Liberty Street in Over-the-Rhine, and would cost approximately $750,000." more... Submitted by Jeff Westrich Bicyclist Struck In NW Columbus1/21/13"...Police say the driver will not be charge[d] because the person on the bike was not wearing a reflective vest." more... OR: Gladstone Police Promote Bike Safety1/21/13"Gladstone police will be meeting with Cub Scouts Saturday to inspect their bicycles and give a short presentation stressing bike safety." more... 40 Cherry Trees To Be Planted Along Akron Towpath"Forty new Yoshino cherry trees will be planted along the Ohio Erie Canal Towpath Trail in downtown Akron this year. "The tree plantings are made possible by a recent $10,000 donation from the Japanese Association of Northeast Ohio." more... MI: Residents Debate Proposed Oakland Township Trail1/20/13"Controversy is brewing in Oakland Township regarding a proposed bike and safety path that has been years in the making." more...
Where Is Trail Town U.S.A?1/20/13"Many towns call themselves "Trail Town USA." But for my money, Damascus, Virginia has a pretty good claim to the title. For one thing, seven major trails come together in Damascus..." more London Olympic Site Reborn1/20/13"...Work has already started on the northern parts of the park, which will also incorporate a cafe and play areas from toddlers up to teenagers close to the velodrome and involve conversion of the BMX track to allow wider use and miles of mountain bike trails." more... More News...
Evandale Continues With Bike Plan1/18/13"As Evendale Recreation Department officials wrap up phase 3 of the bike master plan, the focus has turned to prioritization and, eventually, funding." more... Inauguration To Put Bike Lanes On Display1/17/13"...The bike lane is a new addition since Obama passed down the avenue on Inauguration Day four years ago. "The District has put in more than 14 miles of bike lanes on city streets and installed 1,000 new bike racks." more... Submitted by Jeff Westrich More News...
Dayton Area High Water Update1/17/13"...Some bikeways and shared use paths will likely be underwater and unsafe to use during the next week..." more Toronto Physicians Call For More Bike Lanes1/16/13"A local physician who was arrested for blocking the removal of the Jarvis bike lanes has rallied support from his medical colleagues." more... NYC: Turning 12,000 Old Parking Meters Into Bike Racks1/16/13"...After the initial trial of 200 meters was deemed a success, the city has decided to continue to retrofit the rest of the poles-12,000 in total. It's a smart idea. The city saves money on new bike racks, and makes use of something that otherwise might be torn up and thrown out..." more More News...
Closing Trail Gaps In CT1/16/13"Driven by a supportive governor and a forward-thinking state department of transportation that is conscious of the role of biking and walking in modern planning, Connecticut has done some great things in recent years to connect, and expand, its network of trails." more... Indiana Embraces New U.S. Bike Route System1/16/13"The effort to create new segments for the U.S. Bicycle Route System is gaining momentum in communities in Indiana." more... More News...
More On Columbus & Dayton Trail Closures1/16/13"[Columbus] Greenway Trail users should [use] caution if attempting to travel below bridges low laying areas alongside local rivers & creeks. Flood waters exist, resulting with mud, silt, debris, ice..." more "...Some [Dayton area] bikeways and shared use paths will likely be underwater and unsafe to use during the next week. Use caution in lower areas." more... S.C. Trail Rapist Arrested1/14/13"Police identified and arrested a suspect in the Sawmill Branch Bike Trail sexual assault in which a young girl was held at knifepoint and raped." more... More News...
High Water Closes Some Dayton Trails/Parks1/14/13"...Some bikeways and shared use paths will likely be underwater and unsafe to use during the next day or two. Use caution in lower areas." more... Licking County Plans For Trails/Parks"Your generosity this past spring with passage of the Park, Paths and Trails tax levy has given your Licking Park District new life and a secure future. So get ready, there are some exciting things on the way that will affect almost every citizen of Licking County in a positive way." more... More News...
Springfield Seeking Funds For LMST1/11/13"...Officials have received about $1.4 million in federal funds and plan to apply for $450,000 in additional money from the Clean Ohio Trail Fund to move part of the Little Miami Scenic Trail off the road, Clark County-Springfield Transportation Coordinating Committee Planner Louis Agresta said." more... Submitted by Jeff Westrich Marysville Plans Ped Bridge"...in a little more than a year, when her children will be 10 and 12, the city will be ready to build a pedestrian bridge across the highway. Engineering and environmental studies are under way, with construction expected to start in early 2014." more... More News...
SC: Sexual Assault On Sawmill Branch Trail1/11/13"Summerville police are investigating a sexual assault that happened on a popular bike trail just outside downtown Summerville around 1:30 p.m. Wednesday." more... D.C.: Steps Taken To Make Met Branch Trail Safer1/11/13"...thanks to public pressure from trail users and supporters, including Greater Greater Washington blogger Geoff Hatchard and the District Department of Transportation's Bicycle Program Specialist and Trail Planner, Heather Deutsch, DDOT management has committed to better maintaining trailside lighting in order to ensure the trail remains lit at night. Lighting is a critical issue for this urban trail which has suffered from a number of muggings of trail users in recent years..." more Understanding The Flow Of Map-21 Funding1/11/13"...It's not a simple process, so we created a helpful infographic on how the TA program funds flow from states to your communities." more... How Virginia's 3-Feet Law Became 2-Feet"The VBF crew have re-told this story countless times, as best as we can. Here it is straight from Bud, who posted it to a mailing list, with the subject, 'Three Foot Passing Being Unenforceable.'" more... California's Active Transportation Strategy1/11/13"The state of California is a unique bird, particularly when it comes to transportation planning. A massive space populated with a mixture of booming metropolises, sprawling suburbs, and sparse rural areas, the Golden State's dire financial straits of late have made solving its intense congestion, connectivity and public health challenges all the more difficult, and important." more... More News...
Columbus: Alum Creek Road Project Includes Sidepaths1/9/13"The widened Alum Creek roadway in south Columbus will include side paths when completed." more... Grant Spurs New Trail Development in West Virginia1/9/13"The communities of West Virginia's Eastern Panhandle are one giant step closer to connecting to the thriving trail activity of western Maryland and Pennsylvania, thanks to a Recreational Trails Program (RTP) grant." more... More News...
AUS: Melbourne Woman Fights Off Bike Path Attacker1/8/13"A 30-year-old jogger who fought off a sexual predator linked to a series of assaults on bike paths in Melbourne's northwest says she felt capable of taking the man on." "The man, who rides a trail bike, has attacked seven women in six incidents at different locations since December 30. more... America's Greenest Street1/7/13"A streetscape that includes natural landscaping, bicycle lanes, wind powered lighting, storm water diversion for irrigation, drought-resistant native plants and innovative "smog-eating" concrete has earned Cermak road in Chicago the title of "greenest Street in America" according to the Chicago Department of Transport (CDOT)." more... More News...
The Best Bike Share Program In The U.S.1/7/13"...the nation's largest, most successful bike-share program-in terms of size, ridership, and financial viability-is in Washington, D.C. How did D.C. accomplish this unlikely task?" more... Bikeways Spur Economic Growth In Portland"Not long ago, in the dark days of auto-only transportation planning, a property manager that urged the city to eliminate two auto lanes adjacent to its planned 650-apartment complex might have been judged completely insane." more... MI: Milford To Consider Tossing Helmet Rule1/7/13"A Milford law requiring helmet use on the Kensington bike trail could be wiped off the books after Milford Township officials vote on amending a local ordinance Jan. 16." more... Boobytraps Found On UK Trails1/5/13"Cyclists riding the trails in Dovestone Reservoir near Oldham have discovered potentially deadly boobytraps in areas used by families and cycling clubs." more... Getting More Women To Bike In D.C.1/5/13"Most of the bicyclists zipping along D.C. streets are men, and it's been that way for years. But cycling enthusiasts want to change that." more... More News...
Lost Paperwork May Help Newark-Heath Trail Plan1/4/13"The future of the proposed Newark-Heath bike path connector is looking better after the latest twist in the saga to acquire land for its use." more... Portland Police Consider Bike-Focused Stop Enforcement1/4/13"In response to multiple citizen complaints, the Portland Police Bureau says they plan to begin a series of enforcement actions on the Springwater Corridor Trail near Sellwood Riverfront Park." more... More News...
Bronx River Greenway Petition1/3/13"...Amtrak and the New York State Department of Transportation have been unable to reach agreement on indemnification and liability issues related to the construction of a pedestrian overpass. Without this link, more than 100,000 residents in adjacent neighborhoods will remain cut off from the river, the new parks along its banks, and an invaluable bike and walking trail system." more... Do 'Safe Streets' Slow Emergency Response?1/3/13"A go-to NIMBY argument against safe street improvements is that bike lanes, pedestrian plazas, and ped refuge islands interfere with emergency responders." more... More News...
Mill Creek Trail Wins Grants1/2/13"...The nonprofit Groundwork Cincinnati/Mill Creek, formerly known as the Mill Creek Restoration Project, will get two capital grants from the Clean Ohio Fund in 2013, according to a news release from the organization..." more Submitted by Jeff Westrich PA: Lykens Valley Rail-Trail Extends1/2/13"...Millersburg Borough is this week celebrating the news that a "gaming grant," funded by revenue from state-licensed casinos, will fund the continued construction of the Lykens Valley Rail Trail, a planned 20-mile multi-use trail that's been under development for about 10 years." more... More News...
Memphis Aims To Be More Bike-Friendly"...Bike-friendly behavior has never come naturally to Memphis, which has long been among the country's most perilous places for cyclists. In recent years, though, riders have taken to the streets like never before, spurred by a mayor who has worked to change the way residents think about commuting." more... D.C.: Whatever Happened To SmartBike?"Before there was Capital Bikeshare, there was SmartBike. The 10 station bike sharing system in downtown DC was one of the benefits DC received in return for giving ClearChannel the exclusive rights to bus shelter ads in the city..." more BFU's: How The Conferences Stack Up1/1/13"...inspired by a recent USA Today cover story, I took a timeout from the bowl game action and did a quick analysis of where the League's Bicycle Friendly Universities stack up by conference..." more CA: Lafayette Eyes Regional Trail Linkup Grant"The city of Lafayette is involved in talks about linking up regional trails a couple of miles from Lafayette to downtown Walnut Creek." more... Santa Ana Trail Death Was Pedestrian"Johnathan Koontz was struck and killed by a bicycle while he was walking on a bike trail Friday evening." more... A previous report (below) speculated that the victim may have been a cyclist. For more news, visit the 2012 Archive. 
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$56K Facelift Planned For Johnstown Trailhead Holmes County Trail Tunnel Construction Underway 
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