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January - March, 2020
Columbus, OH
Richland County, OH - Despite closures seemingly everywhere, many Ohio trails, like the B&O Trail, have dedicated volunteers who continue to maintain public trails for your use and safety.
Knox County, OH
Dayton, OH - "COVID-19 updates and closures; all programs and events cancelled through May 3." more
IN - "...Chicago closed its Lakefront Trail last week after a sunny, balmy Wednesday drew near record numbers of people onto the already popular trail... Merrillville, Ind., closed all of its parks and trails this week. Carmel, Ind., closed a section of the Monon Trail that runs north from Indianapolis." more
"The novel coronavirus has rapidly changed the way we use our roads. Cities must respond to the emergency — but they have to do it right." more
BEL - "The World Bicycle Industry Association is asking all countries to allow bike repair services to continue through the COVID-19 pandemic. " more
Munroe Falls, OH - "...Good Samaritans help badly injured senior on hiking trail in Summit County." more
Cincinnati, OH - "The city's streetcar, bike share and electric scooter rental joined other public transportation systems that have taken a hit as the coronavirus continues to spread throughout the Tri-State." more
Dayton, OH - "The Great Miami River Trail between Triangle Park and the I-75 bridge is closed due to high water. "
"The Wolf Creek Recreation Trail from the Antioch Street access and the mouth is closed due to flooding."
See more closings in the 5 Rivers Metroparks area.
Columbus, OH
Marshallville, OH
IL - "During the global pandemic, cities around the world are recognizing it makes sense to take road space that is usually used for moving and storing cars and instead give it to people..." more
Old Fort, NC - "...Kitsbow Cycling Apparel shipped its first personal protective equipment Friday in response to the COVID-19 pandemic." more
New Orleans, LA
Seattle, WA - "Bike share and car share remain options for essential travel during the COVID-19 pandemic..." more
D.C. - "Many jurisdictions are allowing shops to stay open, but in about a dozen states it's still unclear whether shops can operate." more
Cincinnati, OH - "City officials directed Red Bike, Cincinnati’s bike share program, to shut down temporarily Sunday, according to a Red Bike spokesperson." more
CVNP, OH
Related: Flooding Photos.
Cleveland, OH - "Authorities say severe weather in Ohio has spawned what forecasters are calling a “100-year flood” in Cleveland and led to a number of water rescues. more
Detroit, MI - "MoGo Detroit, the bikeshare program in the city, will be offering its monthly pass for free in response to the COVID-19 outbreak." more
Dayton, OH - "...While the recent Stay at Home Order by Amy Acton, Director of the Ohio Department of Health, put additional limits on Ohioans activities, a variety of outdoor activities, including biking, are still permitted." more
Philadelphia, PA - "...LoBasso and other advocacy groups want Philadelphia to close even more streets to cars, such as the roads through the 2,052-acre Fairmount Park." more
"In just the last eight months, I’ve had two cycling accidents when inattentive drivers made right turns and cut me off..." more
CAN - " Fans of a decision by Calgary officials to block off some traffic lanes to give pedestrians and cyclists extra room for social distancing hope others cities will follow suit." more
CVNP, OH
Columbus, OH
Orange Village, OH - "...Sidewalks usually get little attention. But during the pandemic, they’ve stepped to the foreground as a critically important form of public space." more
Gambier, OH - "A work crew from the Knox County Park District erected eight river safety signs Friday at canoe and kayak access points along the Kokosing State Scenic River, which became an imperative for river safety following two drownings on the river last summer." more
PA - "...It’s a street, or series of connected streets, where motor vehicle speeds and volumes are kept low to make it more comfortable for existing residents, while also making it safer to walk, ride a bike, and for kids to play." more
IL - "The Lakefront Trail was officially closed to the public Thursday after a sunny day brought Chicagoans out in droves, but the Chicago Park District still hopes to tackle repairs on sections clobbered by erosion starting this spring." more
Norfolk, VA - "...The company said it made the decision out of precaution to ensure that the community, riders, and maintenance staff is safe from the virus." more
"...as governments around the world fight to slow the coronavirus pandemic, micromobility companies are facing a deeper existential challenge..." more
Henry County, OH
Marshallville, OH
Columbus, OH - "Expect increased foot traffic on all trails due to ‘Stay at Home’ order. Please keep the following tips in mind to ensure a safe trail experience for all..." more
Cleveland, OH - "...Brian Zimmerman, CEO of the Cleveland Metroparks, spoke with FOX 8's Stefani Schaefer about how to safely use much of what the parks have to offer during this time." more
IN - "...closure of a part of the Monon Greenway and Midtown Plaza due to overcrowding which makes social distancing difficult during the COVID-19 crisis..." more
Oak Ridge, TN - "Police are investigating after a newborn child’s body was found along the Melton Lake Greenway on Thursday." more
Portland, OR - "When coronavirus ended their burgeoning bicycle tour business, southeast Portland based Around Portland Tours turned to a different kind service. A company that used to take people to things, is now taking things to people." more
U.S. - "...In Pennsylvania, trails have become overwhelmed with bicyclists, pedestrians and runners, leading the City of Philadelphia to look for new solutions to help ensure safe physical activity outside. This includes the closure of Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, one of its two river drives, due to overcrowding on the Schuylkill River Trail—enough so that appropriate social distancing was nearly impossible." more
Chicago, IL - "...it was disappointing when Mayor Lightfoot announced today that all lakefront parks, the Lakefront Trail, The 606 elevated greenway, and the Chicago Riverwalk will be indefinitely closed as a safety measure during Stay at Home..." more
CA - "Advocate reflects on the weird calm of San Francisco's almost-car-free streets." more
Columbus, OH - MetroParks Trails, especially Alum Creek Trail, continue to have issues from flooding this past week. Crews will be working on the ACT to remove silt and debris.
Knox County, OH
Columbus, OH - "The Ohio Department of Natural Resources announced Monday it will be closing campgrounds, cabins, golf courses, restrooms, shower houses, playgrounds and state park marinas at all ODNR properties." more
Columbus, OH - "...An update posted to the CoGo website on March 19 laid out new procedures for cleaning bikes and stations, and posts on social media since then have encouraged riders to 'wash your hands immediately after riding public transportation – trains, buses, and bikeshare included'.” more
Lorain County, OH - "While Lorain County Metro Parks is currently closing parks at 6 pm, the park system states that several parks throughout the Lorain County Metro Parks system are not gated. Should you want to get out to a metro park after 6 pm, consider these parks: Amherst Beaver Creek, Lakeview Park (Lorain), Kopf Family Reservation (Avon Lake), French Creek Nature Center (trails behind the building), Charlemont (New London), Kipton (Oberlin) and the North Coast Inland Trail (trailheads from Elyria to Kipton). more
Wheeling, WV - "...Nearly all of the parks and playgrounds operated by the city of Wheeling were closed until at least April 6, if not longer depending on the status of the pandemic. However, Wheeling Heritage Trail will remain open, and there are many other options for outdoor recreation in the city." more
Philadelphia, PA - "...Officials say it appears Philadelphians are taking social distancing seriously and using two wheels to do it." more
TN - "...Police said a male driver was trying to negotiate a curve when his vehicle left the roadway..." more
NY - "As part of its LyftUp initiative, Lyft will provide free access to its bike-share programs in three metropolitan cities for health-care workers during the COVID-19 pandemic." more
Santa Fe, NM - "More state and local officials are declaring bike shops "essential" businesses that can stay open despite shut-down orders due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, several jurisdictions have reversed course in what is a constantly changing landscape across the country." more
SW OH - "...The Miami Valley Trails all remain open to the public through this State of Emergency. THAT SAID, trail users should be advised that most (if not all) restroom facilities located along the trails ARE CLOSED..." more
Columbus, OH
Columbus, OH
Knox County, OH
Franklin County, OH
NYC - "Over the weekend, Gov. Andrew Cuomo demanded the city come up with a plan to keep residents from congregating in public parks amid the COVID-19 outbreak, calling the outdoor crowds 'wholly inappropriate'..." more
Cuyahoga County, OH - "...All guests should follow [these] safe practices when visiting the parks..." more
Kent, WA - "...After closing March 16, REI intended to reopen Friday..." more
CA - "De Soto Sport — makers of multisport clothing, wetsuits and accessories for triathletes — began manufacturing personal protective equipment this week, joining many other cycling and cycling clothing suppliers during the COVID-19 pandemic." more
Columbus, OH
"Among the constant bad news about the worsening spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, brands and people in the bike industry are trying to make the most of a bad situation. Check out some of the positive news..." more
Chicago, IL - "Today the city of Chicago announced several initiatives designed to make travel easier and more affordable for frontline pandemic workers... Regular folks get a break on Divvy as well..." more
TX - "The Trail Foundation recommends people exercise as close to home as possible and stay off the Butler Hike and Bike Trail around Lady Bird Lake to slow the spread of the coronavirus." more
IA - "Clarence Boesenberg, 94, spent Friday morning doing what he has been doing the last 8 years--delivering meals for the Meals on Wheels program." more
Asheville, NC - " When trying to help during the COVID-19 pandemic, the last obstacle a company wants to encounter is red tape. Yet, that's what Industry Nine has in front of it." more
U.S. - "...Dramatic increases in visitation are being recorded across the United States; an analysis of 31 trail counters for the week of March 16–22 by Rails-to-Trails Conservancy (RTC) found a nationwide trail usage increase of nearly 200% from that same week in 2019. This surge in trail use is forcing trail managers to take fast action to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19 among their constituents while encouraging careful and conscientious trail use." more
NY - "...on Friday, I bicycled from Jackson Heights into Manhattan." more
Knox County, OH
Lorain County, OH - "As a public health precaution due to COVID-19 (coronavirus), all Lorain County Metro Parks (LCMP) will extend the closures of all indoor public facilities through April 6, 2020. At this time, all outdoor parks and park trails will remain open to visitors from 8 am to 6 pm, daily. However, all playgrounds and restrooms have been closed until further notice." more
Cleveland, OH - "Lighthouse Steps Park will be a pocket park in the Warehouse District at W. 9th Street near Main Avenue – the site of Cleveland’s original lighthouse built in 1873. The park is an important piece of a plan to enhance the connection between the Warehouse District and Flats East Bank..." more
Mt. Vernon, OH - Beginning today, March 24th, the Rastin Observation Tower in Mt. Vernon along the Heart of Ohio Trail (Ohio-to-Erie Trail) will be closed until further notice. Ariel Foundation Park, however, is still open.
Springfield, OH - "...Parks will remain open, but individuals are encouraged to practice social distancing." more
"...Introducing OurStreets Supplies — a community-driven platform for consumers, retailers, and policy makers that helps minimize the spread of COVID-19. OurStreets Supplies will be free of charge to everyone — users, retailers and government." more
"Bike industry players, big and small, shift production to make personal protective equipment for front-line healthcare workers." more
"...the [Bike] League is more passionate than ever about removing barriers to biking in our country, for everyone. Biking is quite literally a lifeline for so many of us during this time—whether it’s the primary way we commute to essential jobs, the way we relieve stress and decompress after being cooped up in our homes, or the way our kids get much-needed exercise when schools are closed and so many other options are off of the table. We know bikes unite us, even as we are so physically separated." more
UK - "New York City, Mexico City, and Bogotá are rolling out 'emergency' cycleways to boost bicycle use during the Coronavirus epidemic..." more
Columbus, OH
NW, OH
NJ - "...In an email sent to media outlets on Sunday, city spokeswoman Sonia Spina said the e-scooters and bikes have been retrieved from the city streets..." more
CA - "...Now the Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority, which operates around 70 parks and overlooks, most of them in the Santa Monica Mountains and along the L.A. River, announced on Sunday that it would be shuttering all of its parks and trails, effective immediately and until further notice..." more
North Canton, OH - Expect flooding and water over the trail in areas near the E. Maple Ballfield entrance.
Jefferson, OH - "...The North Shore Trail is part of the Proposed Great Ohio Lake to River Trail, which, when completed, will run from Lake Erie to the Ohio River. more
NE OH - Read the latest edition.
Detroit, MI - "A dozen walking and biking projects in southeastern Michigan will share $6.5 million in funding." more
Ann Arbor, MI - "The city and its Downtown Development Authority are partnering to open a pair of one-way streets to two-way traffic and to add bike lanes." more
CAN - "...A grey Mazda was travelling southbound on Drummond Road when it struck the operator of the E-Bike who was lying in the southbound lane." more
FRA - "French police are using Strava to catch cyclists training outdoors despite the ban on cycling as part of the country’s Covid19 restrictions." more
Stark County, OH - Flooding at Blough Ave. has closed the trail between Craig Pittman Trailhead and Rt. 21 in Navarre, Lake Ave. in Massillon, and north of Lake Lucerne to the Summit County line in Canal Fulton. Parking lots at Crystal Springs, Lock 4, and Lake Lucerne are closed.
Athens, OH
Columbus, OH
Canton, OH - High water from the Nimishillen Creek has flooded the trail between Spangler St. and Martindale Rd. near the Rt. 62 overpass.
Licking County, OH - Due to flood damage, the paved trail at Blackhand Gorge State Nature Preserve is closed.
Urbana, OH
CVNP, OH
SW OH - "..Thank you to those who did the clearing today!." more
Philadelphia, PA - "Bicycle Coalition launches petition to shut down MLK Drive to create more space." more
Columbus, IN - "...Other sections of the People Trail could become inaccessible due to rising water in the coming days, so the public is being asked to use caution this weekend if using the trail system." more
NYC - "Gov. Cuomo’s just-issued shelter-in-place order allows for 'essential' businesses to remain open during the coronavirus crisis, but the car-loving Big Dog has defined 'essential' to include auto repair shops, but not bicycle repair shops..." more
"...one type of very important business is having to fight for its “essential” status: Bike shops." more
CA - "...Officers were told that the rider came upon a male and female walking in front of him and that he got into an argument with one of them." more
"...There are a number of specific recommendations for advising the public to keep safe social distancing when in parks or on trails." more
U.S. - "...we are asking you to help us by sending an action alert to your Senators and Representative demanding that any Automated Vehicle legislation, whether attached to the stimulus or passed at a later date, include a Vision Test ensuring these vehicles prove they can detect, identify and respond to bicyclists, pedestrians and other vulnerable users and making it clear that a decade long safety vacuum on safety standards is not acceptable." more
Columbus, OH
Middle Branch Trail: High water from the Nimishillen Creek has flooded the trail between Spangler St. and Martindale Rd. near the Rt. 62 overpass.
Mahoning Valley Trail: The trail is expected to flood near Rt. 225, just north of the Gaskill St. Trailhead and will be closed until further notice.
Athens, OH
Brecksville, OH - "...In November, Cleveland Metroparks crews began working on the Chippewa Gorge Trail, a new spur off the existing trail network behind the Harriet Keeler Shelter. The loop trail will feature multiple access points to guide hikers down to the creek edge in the gorge." more
"If you're somewhere where you're allowed to ride, follow these best practices. This is an evolving situation so make sure to follow the most up to date recommendations from your local government." more
"...So if you’re considering using an e-scooter or bike-share as a way to practice social distancing from others, what should you do to protect yourself while riding?" more
"...With businesses closed, many working from home, and home-schooling, cycling is about to transition from the ultra-fit, upper class, city commuter, warm weather thing to an all year adventure vehicle for everyone..." more
U.S. - "The two largest micromobility companies are pulling their fleets in response to the exploding Covid-19 pandemic — but some smaller players are stepping up to provide citizens with the essential solo transportation services they need to weather the crisis." more
CAN - "Port Moody’s Linh Dinh Lai was a military veteran, super fit and active, when he was forced to dive off his bike to avoid collision with an SUV that ran a stop sign." more
BOL - "The Colombian capital of Bogotá is opening 76km (47 miles) of temporary bike lanes to reduce crowding on public transport and help prevent the spread of coronavirus (Covid-19), as well as to improve air quality." more
NE OH - Flooding over the trail at Blough Ave. has closed the trail between Craig Pittman Trailhead and Rt. 21 in Navarre, Lake Ave. in Massillon, and north of Lake Lucerne to the Summit County line in Canal Fulton.
Cleveland, OH - "Construction crews have resumed their work on stage 4 of the Towpath Trail extension project that runs from the northern end of stage 3 (Literary Rd. & University Rd.) through Scranton Flats and Carter Rd. to Canal Basin Park." more
Dayton, OH - "A zippy new way to get around Dayton launches this spring when the same group that brought bike share to the city releases its next-generation mode of transport: e-bikes." more
Philadelphia, PA - "...Indego, Philadelphia’s bike-sharing system has seen a spike in trips and restaurants are utilizing bicycle delivery services as they remain open for delivery and takeout." more
PA - "...the City of Philadelphia has just declared bicycle shops “essential businesses” which can remain open during the pandemic." more
MI - "A much anticipated bike path connecting MSU to Lake Lansing Park appears to be on schedule, even as it will likely be another year before walkers, joggers and bicyclists can enjoy any part of it." more
MI - "Ypsilanti officials are gearing up for a $3.3 million project to develop a safe pedestrian and bicycle pathway over I-94 at Huron Street." more
NY - " Bike use in New York City is on the upswing due to the COVID-19 outbreak, and retailers are seeing the positive effects. However, they are bracing for a possible shelter-in-place order that could curtail retail shopping or even mandate store closures..." more
Portland, OR - "As I monitor the news and the BikePortland social media feeds, it’s clear that there remains confusion about whether or not it’s safe to do group rides." more
"Over the past days and weeks, life in America—and around the world—has changed dramatically." more
"As COVID-19 shuts down buses and trains in cities, we remember that bicycles are the ultimate contingency plan." more
"After years of committed action, neither city recorded a single pedestrian fatality in 2019." more
Cleveland, OH - "Trail planners will go online today to announce the proposed route of a 200-mile-plus recreational trail linking Cleveland to Pittsburgh." more
Columbus, OH - "Central Ohio’s trails and greenways remain open for business, and are actually seeing quite a bit of traffic as people continue to utilize them both for transportation and recreation." more
Yellow Springs, OH
Cleveland, OH
PA - "...We need to move beyond whether there needs to be [cycling] connections..." more
IN - "...Resident Tim Clark asked about the status of purchasing land to complete the trail..." more
Loveland, CO - "...police received several reports that a man was running around the hike and bike trail south of First Street and west of Fairgrounds Park with a hunting knife threatening to kill people, police spokesman Lt. Bob Shaffer said." more
NY - "...Polly Trottenberg, the city transportation commissioner, said her agency was reviewing additional measures to accommodate the increased number of cyclists taking to the streets to avoid the subways and buses as a result of the coronavirus." more
Moab, UT - "For many mountain bikers and Spring Breakers from around the country, a March trip to Utah is an annual tradition. But this year the town would rather tourists stay home..." more
"Lime is pausing its e-scooter and e-bike services in California, Washington, Italy, France, and Spain, starting Tuesday. The company said the closures are intended to slow the spread of COVID-19." more
Foster, OH - "...Around mile marker 37, which is four miles north of Loveland, the Little Miami Scenic Trail on the river side has been slipping down the hill toward the river... The project will move this section of the trail eastward, away from the river. Culverts will be reworked to provide improved drainage in an effort keep the trail stable.
"The work will result in temporary closures in limited areas. There will be no closures on weekends." more
Dayton, OH - A section of Wolf Creek Rail Trail between Shiloh Rd. an Diamond Mill Rd. is closed due to a hazardous tree.
Columbus, OH
Marshallville, OH
MI - "So far, Emmet County leaders have been reluctant to submit to Petoskey officials’ appeals for help in addressing erosion issues along one section of the Little Traverse Wheelway." more
NY - "A long-time Sunnyside Gardens resident has produced a video calling on the Department of Transportation to remove the protected bicycle lanes from Skillman and 43rd Avenues and return the corridors back to the way they were prior to their overhaul in 2018." more
Portland, OR - "Most Portland bike shops are still open for business. Should they be?" more
U.S. - "...the League and Uber announced a new safety partnership towards building healthier, sustainable, vibrant communities. Through this partnership, we are collaborating on three fronts to move the needle when it comes to keeping people on bikes and all road users safe: " more
D.C. - "...our staff has moved to 100% telework and postponed non-essential travel and in-person events. In this spirit, we have made the difficult but necessary decision to postpone all in-person April 18th Opening Day for Trails events. more
"After the Italian government banned cycling outdoors last week, not even for recreational purposes, all cycling has been prohibited in Spain as well." more
Columbus, OH - "The City of Columbus announced today that it would be taking steps to become a Vision Zero community." more
Akron, OH - "Can a canoe livery resurrect the beleaguered Summit Lake neighborhood?" more
Muskegon, MI - "The Lakeshore Trail, a paved path for cyclists and pedestrians, will be diverted for at least several months as the city works to repair damage caused by erosion off Muskegon Lake." more
PA - "South Whitehall Township is moving forward with plans to extend its portion of the Jordan Creek Greenway & Trail." more
IL - "The Chicago Department of Transportation confirmed that there has been a huge spike in Divvy ridership this month compared to the same time last year, although it’s not clear how much of that was inspired by warm temperatures, and how much was due to people choosing bicycling as a safe way to commute during the pandemic..." more
WA - "Co-op announced Sunday night it will close its 162 retail stores nationwide beginning today because of the COVID-19 pandemic..." more
ESP - "Spain has banned all outdoor activity for two weeks as the country tries to halt the spread of coronavirus." more
Mt. Vernon, OH - "...The second [phase] will involve the reconstruction of the north side, and the third will center around intersection improvements and the construction of multi-use trails." more
Covington, KY - "Horizon Community Funds of Northern Kentucky has joined community partners to establish the Licking River Conservation and Greenway Fund, which supports land and water conservation and greenway initiatives in the Licking River watershed." more
Portland, OR - "As Portlanders come to grips with life during the time of the coronavirus outbreak, people are already finding ways to help those in need." more
MS - "Much like the spread of COVID-19, psychological effects of social distancing only figure to get worse before they get better..." more
NZL - "A popular bike share company is facing accusations of using dangerous equipment that could put riders at risk." more
NLD - "Scheme will enhance city’s reputation as a bicycling capital of Europe." more
UK - "A 27-year-old man says he was brutally beaten by two hooded thugs who threatened to kill him with a hammer." more
Columbus, OH - "...The new bridge measures 760 feet from end to end with a 500-foot suspended span over the river. The main tower of the bridge measures 169 feet in height. The bridge was designed only for pedestrian and bicycle use, connecting into the city’s park and trail system." more
Green, OH - "The city will apply for a $35,000 Summit County Trail and Greenway Community Grant through the Ohio and Erie Canalway Coalition to help fund the proposed nearly one-mile Willadale Trail through Boettler Park." more
Rudolf, OH - "...A new hub of family-friendly activity is being created in Rudolph on a previously unused parcel of land adjacent to the Slippery Elm Trail." more
Cincinnati, OH - "A new center that opened today in Findlay Market will be a one-stop shop for users of Cincinnati's bike share program." more
Columbus, OH
CVNP, OH
"Cycling to work can lead to better fitness and health, but to some biking newbies it can feel like an accident waiting to happen." more
Portage County, OH - "The Portage Park District has acquired an additional 89 acres of parkland, including 60 acres off Ferguson Road in Streetsboro." more
MI - "It did not take long for complaints to surface from residents along a proposed new section of bike path in St. Clair." more
Chicago, IL - "...This case, the first Chicago bike death of 2020, was the third bike or pedestrian fatality on a mile-long stretch of Lake Street in the space of about six months" more
NY - "Citi Bike officials revealed today that customers have taken 67 percent more rides so far this March, compared to the same, coronavirus-free period last year..." more
WI - "...Peer health advocate Emily Holden spoke with SA in regards to a new bike-share program set for the La Crosse community to adopt..." more
ID - "Coronavirus is one of the newest reasons for the delay in bringing 50 pedal-assisted electric bicycles to Moscow and the University of Idaho campus." more
WA - "...There is a nearly four-mile gap in the trail between Factoria and Lakemont Boulevard, which is closer to Issaquah. This construction is the first phase in closing that gap." more
CA - "The latest station fills the gap in the local bike share network between Echo Park, Los Feliz, Koreatown and downtown L.A." more
Foster, OH - "...This has been an area of great concern and we are happy to announce work to repair the trail south of Foster will begin soon!" more
IN - "A more than half-mile-long section of Old State Road 37 would be converted into a pedestrian and bike trail if the city of Bloomington receives approval for a new project..." more
Philadelphia, PA - "...Indego clocked 14,000 rides during the first nine days of March, that’s close to twice the number from 2019." more
MD - "...A five-mile portion of the trail stretching from Crisfield to Marion Station is now just a couple months away from completion, but eventually, this trail will be 16-miles long serving the entire county." more
D.C. - "...We volunteered to be an experiment here, in lieu of just slapping some sharrows down." more
Pueblo, CO - "...The group alerted a park ranger to the black bag found on a steep embankment south of the river’s bike trail..." more
U.S. - "There’s been a flurry of activity in the past couple months as Congress works to craft the next major federal transportation bill, which will guide how decisions are made about transportation spending—including funding for trails, walking and biking—for years to come." more
NYC - "...After Mayor de Blasio asked New Yorkers to bike to work this week to reduce the spread of coronavirus, Streetfilms auteur Clarence Eckerson hit the street to talk to riders..." more
Boston Twp., OH - "Crews with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers have restored about 2,200 feet of Stanford Run near the Ohio and Erie Canal Towpath Trail in Cuyahoga Valley National Park." more
Traverse City, MI - " Funding for a missing stretch of the Boardman Lake Trail could all be in place — if contractors’ bids to build it aren’t too high." more
NYC - "...Mayor Bill de Blasio warned New Yorkers to stay off subway trains and urged people to bike or walk to work." more
Chicago, IL - "...those who approached the Lakefront Trail at Fullerton of North Avenues, the boundaries of one of the busiest stretches, encountered police barriers and concrete slabs blocking access to both the pedestrian-only path, closer to the shoreline, and the bike path, next to Lake Shore Drive." more
GA - "Sandy Springs’ planned Marsh Creek Greenway is to be the first of the city’s planned 31.4-mile network of trails that is to link the city’s parks, Perimeter Center and the city’s central park..." more
Colorado Springs, CO - "...amid the first year of e-bikes on Jefferson County trails, a lead ranger there told The Gazette that Class 1 e-bikes were causing no noticeable uptick of conflicts..." more
Boulder, CO - "PeopleForBikes enters 2020 with momentum toward eventually getting universal e-bike legislation passed in every state." more
CA - "... Recent research confirms that journalist reports on traffic crashes leads readers to place blame on the most vulnerable party–the person biking or walking–and leave drivers’ actions unquestioned." more
Columbus, OH - "A pair of major upgrades to the Olentangy Trail have been completed, including a connector that enables direct access to and from Bethel Road for the first time." more
NE OH - Read the latest edition.
TX - "...a bike lane — which now needed a coat of paint. Everyone grabbed rollers, donned utility vests and got to work." more
NYC - "...A short stretch of post-protected bike lane on 13th Street near Third Avenue in Manhattan was completely destroyed within 24 hours..." more
CA - "A woman who drove westbound over the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge via the new bicycle/pedestrian lane during the evening commute Wednesday was arrested o suspicion of driving under the influence and child endangerment." more
UK - "...cameras on bicycles are going to transform the safety of our roads both for cyclists and pedestrians, and even for car drivers." more
Columbus, OH
Barberton, OH - The Towpath Trail will be closed from Fairview Avenue south to Robinson Avenue, a distance of 1.2 miles, for approximately 90 days while Ohio Department of Natural Resources works to cap an oil and gas well adjacent to the canal corridor.
Cleveland, OH - "A new report by Compare Auto Insurance puts Cleveland in third place for cities with the worst speeding problems in the U.S. — which is no surprise as Clevelanders have recently landed on several worst driving lists." more
KY - "...More than 10 miles of trails have been carved out of Devou’s 700-plus-acre oasis of green since 2008, some by professional trail builders, others by volunteers..." more
Philadelphia, PA - "Go to pretty much any big city in the U.S. and you'll see people zooming around on electric scooters. But not in Philadelphia. Or Harrisburg, Pittsburgh, or Allentown for that matter. At least, not legally." more
WA - "A new segment opened Wednesday of King County Parks’ Lake to Sound Trail that will eventually connect Lake Washington to Puget Sound in 16-miles of paved trail." more
OR - "...The projects stretch from Astoria to Brookings and are the scariest places to bike along [the] 340-mile stretch..." more
"Last year, 27 cyclists were hit and killed by drivers on the streets of New York City, up from 10 deaths in 2018. Despite adopting a Vision Zero safety program in 2014..." more
AUS - "Jump is the latest bike-share program to hit Australian streets, with trials of the Uber-backed e-bikes launched in Melbourne and Adelaide on Wednesday." more
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Akron, OH - Beginning in early March, the Towpath Trail will be rerouted around the KB BioEnergy plant while the City of Akron performs work associated with its ongoing sewer project. The trail is anticipated to be restored by August 1, 2020.
NYC - "...NYC rent-a-cop aimlessly walks into bike lane with his nose in his phone, gets cursed out, tries to act like he did nothing wrong, then tackles a passing cyclist and puts him in a headlock..." more
NC - "...Last summer, after almost a decade of remaining untouched, kudzu had taken up residence in roughly 17 acres of Salem Creek Greenway in Winston-Salem..." more
Portland, OR - "A $5.9-million lawsuit says the city of Portland is negligent for allowing cars to park right up to the intersection — and argues this bad parking policy has already cost pedestrian lives." more
CA - "A store owner is objecting to San Francisco’s plan to install a protected bike lane, because of parking worries..." more
U.S. - "Pedestrian fatalities on U.S. roads have increased by more than 50 percent over the past decade, while deaths of people riding in cars, trucks and other vehicles remained essentially unchanged..." more
UK - "...Cycling UK Wales' Gwenda Owen said police should be addressing the crime - not discouraging trail users at night." more
Columbus, OH - "Ohio drivers would have to stop for people waiting at the curb to enter a crosswalk if a bill passed unanimously by the state Senate on Wednesday becomes law." more
Philadelphia, PA - "Dockless bikesharing won’t be coming to Philadelphia — at least not right now." more
NY - "On a cold, rainy night last month, Bryan Agnello was biking home when a motorist struck him from behind, propelling him onto the car’s hood..." more
WA - "Opening a new segment of paved trail that will connect Lake Washington to Puget Sound..." more
CA - "Biking in Los Angeles traffic has never been easy, but there are signs that it is getting a little bit safer..." more
CA - "A woman has been arrested on driving under the influence and child endangerment charges after she drove across the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge in the recently constructed bike lane..." more
"... A new report found that ride-share apps create 69 percent more climate pollution on average compared to the trips they displace." more
Cleveland, OH - "A relatively new app, OurStreets, is already catching on among Cleveland commuters and advocates as a new way to help the city, Bike Cleveland, and Clevelanders for Public Transit better track traffic violations." more
Brunswick, OH - "The next phase of the city’s Plum Creek Greenway Project got the green light from City Council on Monday (Feb. 24)." more
North Olmstead, OH - "...we’ve contemplated slightly widening the road to better accommodate bike traffic on the street..." more
PA - "Somerset County has picked up land near Berlin to develop another section of the fledgling September 11 National Memorial Trail." more
PA - "A proposed trail extension in Manor Township drew praise Monday night from local stakeholders, who view it as a welcome addition to local recreation, but it received equal criticism from others who believe it’s a threat to privacy and property values." more
Alpena, MI - "Support from the community will be needed for the Sunrise Coastal Trail to move forward, officials said." more
NY - "Over the last 48 hours, four pedestrians, ranging in age from 10 to 88, have been killed by drivers on NYC streets....
..."[meanwhile] some cops are spending their time cracking down on cyclist for petty violations." more
CA - "Beginning next month anyone peddling a pedicab along the Monterey portion of the Recreation Trail will need to start braking along about the Monterey Bay Aquarium..." more
CA - "San Francisco e-bike riders' penchant for locking their Bay Wheels wherever they damn well please is about to cost them some serious dough." more
Related: Customer backlash after Lyft hikes Bay Area bikeshare prices.
Columbus, OH - "Sen. Tim Schaffer this week announced that the Ohio Department of Natural Resources will release funding for recreation trail projects throughout the state pending State Controlling Board approval." more
PA - "...a feasibility study is underway to link the 6-year-old, 14-mile Northwest Lancaster County River Trail from its southern terminus in Columbia to the 7-year-old, 5-mile Enola Low Grade Rail Trail." more
Pittsburgh, PA - "Reactions to the new proposed bike lane plan have been mixed so far." more
Related: 'Residents, business owners weigh in on the city’s ‘master bike plan’.
East Lansing, MI - "...East Lansing residents are significantly more likely to walk or to bike to work than other Michiganders, but last week’s discussion-only City Council meeting revealed that both pedestrians and bicyclists often feel they face less than ideal commutes here." more
IL - "The 30-year-old male victim was taken to Mount Sinai Hospital and listed in stable condition." more
U.S. - "The Supreme Court on Monday appeared ready to remove an obstacle to construction of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline, with a majority of justices expressing skepticism about a lower court ruling that tossed out a key permit needed for the natural gas pipeline to cross under the Appalachian Trail." more
U.S. - "The council also recorded 4.4 million people who suffered from crash injuries." more
NE OH - Read the latest edition.
Philadelphia, PA - "...Aaron Ritz, manager of the Philadelphia Transportations Program, says this year's e-bike fleet is more than double what it was last year." more
Philadelphia, PA - "...people say they are less scared to walk around at night and driving feels less risky." more
MI - "...this group of individuals who make up the relatively new Muskegon County Bicycling Coalition (MCBC) are determined to make our region one of the best places for bicycling in the state—or even country..." more
MI - "...ArborBike includes 13 stations of 125 bikes, which will cost $200,000 to operate, using funds from the city, Downtown Development Authority, TheRide and University of Michigan..." more
TX - "...there are already 109 stations, up from three in 2012. according to B-Cycle. In 2018, 56,000 riders rode a total of 967,000 miles on B-Cycle bikes..." more
"A handful of farmers in Ohio’s Mahoning County are getting an unpleasant lesson in government power at the hands of a local park district..." more
UK - "Coventry—the U.K.’s motor-city—is hoping to ease traffic congestion and improve air quality by enticing motorists to scrap their cars in favor of transit, taxis, or bike share..." more
Cleveland, OH - "A 19-year-old man arrested in two separate kidnapping incidents [in Cleveland Metroparks] appeared in court Friday morning." more
NE OH - Planning for the Cleveland area which includes: Lorain, Median, Cuyahoga, Lake and Geauga Counties. more
PA - "The Cambria-Somerset region’s outdoor recreation leaders have been in the trail business for decades, carving hiking and biking paths on former railroad beds, alongside rivers and past the footsteps of history and heroism." more
Boston, MA - "...An argument ensued and the suspect broke his passenger side window and fled on his bike." more
Brecksville, OH
Xenia, OH - "Please be advised that starting Monday February 24, 2020 there will be reconstruction efforts happening at the bridge at James Ranch and spur along the Creekside Trail. There will not be a detour in place during this time, and the work is expected to last at least three weeks. The Creekside Trail will remain open at this location."
Grand Rapids, OH
Monroeville, OH
Columbus, OH - "...Building a bike and pedestrian bridge to connect the western terminus of Nationwide Boulevard to the Olentangy Trail across the river is an idea that was first floated in 2015..." more
Akron, OH - "...the funds will be used to maintain, operate, conserve and improve the Bike & Hike Trail; Freedom Trail; portions of the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail; F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm; Nimisila Reservoir; Liberty Park; Cascade Valley, Deep Lock Quarry, Firestone, Furnace Run, Goodyear Heights, Gorge, Hampton Hills, Munroe Falls, O’Neil Woods, Sand Run, Silver Creek, Springfield Bog and Wood Hollow parks; and other park properties." more
Point Pleasant, OH - "Mason County Tourism Director Denny Bellamy announced plans for a bike trail and a water trail leading to Point Pleasant. more
PA - "The City of Pittsburgh released its Draft Bike (+) Master Plan and are holding public meetings around the city for comments and feedback." more
LA - "...officials acknowledge that there are still far too many dangerous encounters involving cars, even as they continue to encourage walking and cycling during Carnival." more
UT - "Under pressure from elected Utah officials, the Bureau of Land Management on Friday decided against selling leases near Moab that could have exposed the famed Slickrock Trail to oil and gas development." more
WA - "Washington state is once again trying to prove the status of the most 'Bicycle Friendly State' by creating an even safer environment for the state’s resident cyclists." more
Athens, OH - "...two of the Commissioners said last week that they’re not going to support the 'pay for success' model that has been asked of the county for the project." more
Norwalk, OH
Cincinnati, OH - "...City Council member Greg Landsman says the city is working to create as many protected lanes as it can." more
Cleveland, OH - "...OurStreets is a reporting tool, and the more people that use it – the better it gets..." more
NY - "A man charged with killing eight people by driving a truck down a lower Manhattan bike path in October 2017 recently threatened to decapitate an officer at the jail that has housed him since his arrest.." more
TN - "The Clarksville Greenway will soon be connected to Austin Peay State University, in a plan that will eventualy allow people to bike, walk or run from APSU all the way to Billy Dunlop Park." more
"...The American e-bike market needs to re-direct itself by looking at the European market and learning from it. Twenty is too fast." more
OB: We expressed the same concerns back in 2018.
Ashland, OH - "...The legislation, passed unanimously, will essentially be the first truly visible action taken in support of the proposed trail, which will run along what’s most commonly called 'Town Creek.' It was formerly called 'Center Run' on early maps." more
NY - "...Starting this week, Citi Bike will begin adding “several hundred” e-bikes to its network of 900 stations in New York City. The rollout will increase gradually over the next several months, with operators hoping to have a promised 4,000 e-bikes as part of the fleet by the end of the year." more
NYC - "The city Department of Transportation boasted that it’s ahead of schedule in its 'Green Wave' plan announced last year, which expands the protected bike lane networks in Brooklyn and Manhattan." more
ME - "The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office says a 59-year-old man was found dead on the side of a trail in Bradbury Mountain State Park in Pownal on Monday." more
UT - "...The Governor appreciates the unique beauty of the Slickrock area and wants to ensure that nothing is done that would be detrimental to the visitor experience or local water quality..." more
Portland, OR - "An Oregon City man who threw roofing nails onto city streets will spend 30 days in jail." more
UK - "A report shows that when bike lanes are built, people cycle more and drive less." more
MI - "Ann Arbor hopes to get more people out of cars..." more
IN - "Construction on one section of the Burns Harbor portion of the Marquette Greenway Trail is set to begin this year..." more
Charlotte, NC - "Police are searching for the driver who they said hit and killed a bicyclist before speeding away late Monday in east Charlotte" more
Houston, TX - "The funds, which are pending approval by the Harris County Commissioners Court, are intended to help finish up a massive bike trail project linking up the city’s waterways." more
U.S. - "...The number of daily trips made by walking or biking ― whether running errands or getting to work or school ― hadn’t changed from 2001 to 2017." more
NZL - "More than 600 dockless electric ride share bikes will hit the streets of Auckland from February 19 - the first of their kind in New Zealand." more
IL - "...Concrete barriers are meant to protect bike lanes and ensure cyclist safety by separating the pathway from car lanes. However, they can also create an unexpected tripping hazard for cyclists and pedestrians due to visibility issues..." more
Damascus, VA - " Despite thousands of hikers passing through town every year, it’s been nearly four years since a pedestrian has been struck in Damascus, Virginia..." more
WI - "Mighty Touch, a division of Menomonee Falls-based Connected Technology Solutions, teamed up with BCycle, a Waterloo, Wisconsin-based bicycle sharing company owned by Trek Bicycle, to develop an all-in-one bike dock that allows users to check out a bike using an app or membership card..." more
ROM - "The shared economy and micromobility are increasingly discussed in the context of the development of modern cities just like Bucharest..." more
Cleveland, OH - "...The failure to create a downtown loop is an example of the mixed record of Mayor Frank Jackson’s administration in observing the city’s 2011 'Complete and Green Streets' ordinance..." more
PA - "Dogs pee on trees and those alert bicycle enthusiasts and their clever strategists here in Pittsburgh have copied this primal territorial approach..." more
WV - "...The Center for ActiveWV has announced a slate of inaugural grant funding for 13 projects that increase or improve pedestrian and bicycling infrastructure in communities, schools and health centers across the state." more
AR - "...That $20 million will be matched (mostly with federal funds) by the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage & Tourism in order to complete the Delta Heritage Trail, an 84.5-mile biking and hiking route from Lexa in the north to Arkansas City in the south." more
CO - "...Getting more people to bike to work — and to do so year-round — will be a critical step for Denver as it seeks to lower the share of Denver residents commuting in single-occupant vehicles..." more
PA - "10% of the vehicles were recovered — but the city won’t say how many went missing in the first place." more
Indianapolis, IN - "...The two basketball-sized sculptures were stolen from their posts on the park's Environmental Trail sometime between Feb. 6 and Feb. 8..." more
FL - "...Javier Lopez, 18, was arrested during a group ride near Oveido, Florida, this past weekend after he rolled through a stop sign." more
BRA - "The intersection of Avenida Leste Oeste and Avenida Pasteur in the Brazilian city of Fortaleza was always tricky to navigate by bicycle..." more
Athens, OH
Twinsburg, OH - "...If not for the plowed bike and hike trail, our response vehicles would have had a harder time trying to navigate the main path..." more
Columbus, OH - "...This legislation gives our constituents another avenue to protect their property [from trail use] from the government’s reach..." more
Fairfield, OH - "...The number one overall comment (was) … we need connectivity, we need walkability..." more
Kettering, OH - "...Law Director Ted Hamer told council the vehicles have disrupted pedestrians and business owners in other cities." more
Mt. Vernon, OH - "A dozen new bike racks will appear near the new parking lots along Gay Street and by the Kokosing River entrance to Ariel-Foundation Park and in other areas in downtown..." more
PA - "PennDOT and local legislators have presented a plan to connect the James Mayer trail with parts Ferndale Avenue, creating a continuous three-mile loop..." more
PA - "...new bike repair stations have been installed along the D&L Trail on Bethlehem’s Sand Island,.." more
TN - "Walk Bike Nashville representatives and Metro Nashville Councilman Freddie O'Connell delivered more than 2,000 signatures to the mayor's office Thursday morning in support of building protected bike lanes downtown." more
MA - "... it was that bike-sharing program that left Samantha’s head spinning this past fall when a $2.50 ride turned into a $1,200 missing bike ordeal." more
GA - "...Instead of calling 911, the driver left the scene and called his friend, state Rep. Trey Kelley, according to police documents..." more
UK - "Video has emerged of the moment a cyclist was slammed to the ground by a Tesco delivery driver who turned left across a painted cycle lane." more
UK - "From public transport to cycling, sustainable transport is on course to overtake driving in the world’s biggest cities within a decade, according to a study released on Monday." more
Perry Twp., OH - "The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers wants to reinforce one of its levees and could close a trail section..."
...Separately, Fonte told the board that his staff is updating the park district’s maps so they only show existing trails and trails under construction, not proposed trails that go through private property..." more
Columbus, OH - "...Columbus Police said they investigated 431 pedestrian crashes in 2019. 23 of those crashes were fatal..." more
MI - "Crews will repave and expand a portion of a pedestrian-friendly pathway in Ypsilanti’s Frog Island Park." more
Detroit, MI - "...The city plans to improve sidewalks, lighting, bus shelters, bus stops, crosswalks and landscaping..." more
NY - "...Bikers are still forced to swerve into traffic thanks to cars and trucks continuously parked in what’s supposed to be a new-and-improved protected bike lane along one of North Brooklyn’s main corridors to the Williamsburg Bridge." more
FL - "...Flagler County is one of the safest counties in Florida for bike riders and the safest in Central Florida, statistically, at least in 2018 and 2019." more
MA - "The Baker-Polito administration announced last week the groundbreaking of a $13.7 million project to complete the remaining unbuilt sections of the Northern Strand Trail to Western Avenue in Lynn by the summer of 2022." more
TX - "...The City of Austin, TX is off to a rough start for achieving its Vision Zero goals in 2020." more
Columbus, OH - From MetroParks, "Please avoid the Olentangy Trail between King Avenue and 3rd Avenue as firefighters fight a fire at Battelle Institute. Please use alternate route until the area is cleared."
Barberton, OH - The Towpath Trail will be closed from Fairview Avenue south to Robinson Avenue, a distance of 1.2 miles, for approximately 90 days while Ohio Department of Natural Resources works to plug an oil/gas well adjacent to the canal corridor.
Ohio & Erie Canal
Towpath
Closure in Summit County in NE Ohio
Goshen, IN - " Plans for an extension of the Winona Railway Trail on the city’s south side got their initial start Tuesday during a meeting of the Goshen Redevelopment Commission." more
Columbus, IN - "...The parks department also warns people to use caution as additional sections of the People Trail System and Noblitt Park may become inaccessible due to rising water." more
CO - "...the increasing percentage of people commuting downtown by bike, is putting the city on the brink of a culture shift, advocates say." more
UK - "Britain’s biggest city has almost ground to a halt, thanks to the rise of Uber, delivery drivers – and cycle lanes. Can anything be done to end the gridlock and pollution?" more
Elyria, OH - "...Gill was arrested and is charged with operating a vehicle impaired, aggravated vehicular homicide, failure to control and failure to stop after an accident." more
Columbus, OH - "As the number of people struck and killed by vehicles in Columbus has increased each of the past three years, the state’s largest city is working to find ways to reduce the number of fatalities." more
VA - "By the end of the month, Arlington County will start posting signs making it clear where e-scooters and e-bikes are not welcome." more
VA - "Due to heavy, soaking rain that led to flooding last week and this weekend, a major portion of the Roanoke River Greenway stretching from Wasena Park to Bennington Park is closed." more
NE OH - Read the latest edition.
CA - "Orson Bean, the 91-year-old veteran actor-comedian and a mainstay of the Westside’s theater scene, was killed when he was hit by two cars Friday night while crossing Venice Boulevard on his way to see a play..." more
RI - "The town will continue to push for the completion of the South County Bike Path to the town beach through Canonchet Farm, despite rejection of the route at the state level..." more
CA - "Three Marin County men are facing prosecution on charges they caused thousands of dollars of damage to public land by building an illegal bike trail in Indian Valley Open Space Preserve." more
Seattle, WA - "...two-thirds of pedestrian and vehicle crashes involved a vehicle turning at an intersection, which the city is addressing by installing signals that give pedestrians a head start." more
Stark County, OH - "...'We have no intentions of building a trail through somebody’s property who doesn’t willingly sell it to us, period,' he said. 'His constituents (Stoltzfus) has heard from are misrepresenting what’s actually happened'." more
IN - "...The project, in many ways, represents the finishing touches of former mayor Greg Goodnight’s vision for the downtown span of Kokomo’s Wildcat Creek and has also sparked interest in Mayor Tyler Moore’s goals for a biking and walking system that has evolved into one of the city’s primary amenities." more
NY - "...Lawyers said the town was negligent for not properly maintaining a trail they described as bumpy and broken, with “trap like” conditions, including the 16-inch crack that caused Castrillon’s fall." more
IL - "...How does an experienced cyclist, wearing a helmet and pedaling uphill, sustain such massive injuries from a simple fall?" more
Knox County, OH
Cleveland, OH
Canfield, OH - "Canfield Township is getting closer to making a connection from the township park on Herbert Road to the Mill Creek MetroPark’s bike trail." more
Muncie, IN - "...Muncie should also be proud that our community has a robust vision for the buildout of new trail miles and a truly connected bike/pedestrian network. The inception of the Cardinal Greenway trail in the 1990s was only the beginning." more
Syracuse, NY - "Two years ago, the state cautioned Onondaga County not to build a trail on contaminated land along Onondaga Lake before a cleanup plan for the whole site was in place." more
Boise, ID - "The director of the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation said Friday that his agency is starting a voluntary trail pass program as part of a long-range goal to raise awareness and eventually money for non-motorized trail maintenance." more
UT - "...Sand Flats Recreation Area is home to the internationally known Slickrock Bike Trail. The county estimates Sand Flats contributes nearly $7 million dollars in net value to the local economy." more
TWN - "The CEO of A&J Bicycles — one of the world's largest original equipment bike makers, with factories in Taiwan, China, Vietnam, and Cambodia — is warning customers of possible shipment delays due to the novel coronavirus outbreak in China..." more
Howard, OH - "...The arch now serves as a bridge for U.S. 36 over the Kokosing Gap Trail. The former Howard railroad station now has a playground for children and is a stopping point for travelers on the trail." more
Fremont, OH
Columbus, OH - "...An electric-powered shuttle funded mostly by the federal government will give residents access to services that have slowly vanished from the area..." more
PA - "The city of Pittsburgh on Thursday released a draft of a bike master plan that envisions adding 120 miles of bike lanes to the city streets and 32 miles of trails." more
KY - "...Though the program has been well-received by WKU students, VeoRide gave notice that they were refocusing 2020 efforts in markets that were focused on multi-modal fleets centered on eScooters and eBikes." more
Ann Arbor, MI - "...Restoration work will also include two-way bike lanes on the east side of the road, an enhanced streetscape and pedestrian experience and curbside improvements for loading or drop-off..." more
Henrietta Twp., MI - "...Someone reported an abandoned 2006 Pontiac Torrent around 10:20 a.m., Feb. 5, on the Mike Levine Lakelands Trail near Wooster Road and Root Station Road..." more
NYC - "...'This NYPD officer is an asshole,' reads a new flier that activist Rich Mintz slapped on squad cars in the bike lane in Columbus Circle on Thursday." more
Denver, CO - "Human waste, pest activity, unsanitary conditions, and garbage has lead to the second closure of an outdoor recreation area in Denver, Colorado." more
WA - "Police arrested a man in Yakima who they say was threatening people along the Greenway with a big stick." more
CA - "...'The industry has a history of what I call 'ready, fire, aim,' Vadeboncoeur said. 'The industry didn't do all the things it should have done (before launching e-MTBs), but there is still time'." more
OB: The same e-bike classes are being applied to both mountain bike trails and multi-use, paved trails. As pointed out in this blog post, E-Bike Class 1 is also too powerful for paved trails.
WA - "It’s not every day that a bike ride through the Olympic Discovery Trail turns into an ancient human remains discovery." more
Brecksville, OH
Athens, OH - "Athens, Ohio, has ambitious plans to build 88 miles of singletrack in three years. To make it happen, they’re eyeing a new funding model that could make it easier to bring recreation to rural America." more
PA - "Pennsylvania state lawmakers came one step closer Wednesday to authorizing safer bike lanes on state-owned streets across the Commonwealth." more
NYC - "Months after cyclist Carla Aiello has hit and killed by a truck at Milwaukee and Kilbourn avenues, someone repainted the faded bike lanes this week." more
Chicago, IL - "...Last November Lee Luellen, 40, was fatally struck on his bike five blocks north of Jackson’s crash site at 67th and Stony Island in Grand Crossing..." more
CO - "Motorists who fail to yield to cyclists who are properly riding in bike lanes could get a $70 ticket under a bill that won preliminary approval in the Colorado Senate on Wednesday." more
"...This is how efforts to build safe and convenient places for cyclists are demonized—as something that screws up the lives of motorists struggling to get somewhere important..." more
U.S. - "Today, in anticipation of the 2020 spring trail season, Rails-to-Trails Conservancy (RTC) announced the recipients of the 2020 Doppelt Family Trail Development Fund grant program, awarding a total of $100,000 to six impactful trail projects across the United States." more
Cleveland, OH - "...On October 20, 2019, Barker is accused of attacking a 61-year-old woman near the Meadow Ridge Picnic area in the Brookside Reservation of the Cleveland Metroparks." more
Columbus, OH - "Thanks to the recent increase in the state motor vehicle fuel tax, the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) is making it easier for local governments to fund much-needed safety improvements..." more
PA - "The future of street design has arrived in Pittsburgh." more
D.C. - "Is the District waging a 'war on cars?' The available evidence suggests the answer is absolutely..." more
FL. - "Tampa International Airport has been designated the first bicycle-friendly airport in the USA by the League of American Bicyclists." more
Minneapolis, MN - "Minneapolis officials first started making plans for a trail system that encircles the city almost 140 years ago." more
Richland County, OH
Mt. Vernon, OH - "The Mount Vernon terminus of the Kokosing Gap Trail; is the most heavily used access point on the KGT. Trail users will no doubt appreciate a water fountain and bicycle repair Fixit station at this trail head. more
Zionsville, IN - "A section of the Rail Trail that will connect Zionsville and Whitestown is the focus of a $4 million plan to get it done by the end of the year 2021." more
NYC - "...Orcutt demanded parks honchos release more information about the closure, including its exact dates and location so that the nearly 3,000 cyclists who ride through Riverside Park each day can plan ahead." more
FL - "...We can't have a situation where a cyclist loses her life, it's preventable, and there's no mobilization to fix the problem." more
CA - "...The Port of San Francisco is asking transit officials to protect bike lanes along a stretch of the Embarcadero where the restaurant Waterbar is known to valet park its customers’ vehicles." more
U.S. - "The federal government would offer up to $500 million annually in competitive grant funding for sidewalks, bikeways and other 'active transportation' projects for cyclists and pedestrians..." more
D.C. - "The Trump administration has announced additional Chinese tariff exclusions for some bike-related products..." more
Youngstown, OH - "...[also] resurfacing the MetroParks Bikeway will include asphalt repair and paving, and aggregate shoulders." more
PA - "Advocates like the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia characterize Philly’s e-bike thefts as a bump in the road as the city and the region work to encourage private cycling and bike-sharing, and to expand cycling infrastructure..." more
East Rockhill, PA - "Officials aren't slamming the brakes on a request that bike route signs be added in the municipality, but they're also not ready to push down hard on the pedals." more
"Lime has been hard at work developing a new sidewalk riding detection program that can be pushed to its existing electric scooter fleet..." more
CA - "A new national traffic safety study from Go Safe Labs shows that accidents across the United States increased 6.8% year-over-year in 2019 – with nearly 1 million crashes on America’s roadways." more
Dayton, OH
Huron County, OH
PA - "A bill introduced in Congress to close gaps on hiking and biking trails, or to extend those trails, could benefit trail organizations in Northeast Pennsylvania." more
PA - "...Investigators have not yet said who they suspect was at fault in a Port Authority bus accident on Jan. 18 that killed pedestrian Barbara Como, 20, a University of Pittsburgh senior..." more
KY - "...The following Frankfort City Commission candidates responded..." more
WV - "Commissioner Tom Louisos on Friday presented a proposal to the county commission to expand the county’s involvement in trails development." more
Dayton, OH - "...Making those on-street infrastructure improvements to help people safely bike to the trails or other destinations is certainly a growing area..." more
Akron, OH - "...We are going to restore the physical habitat to the river, we’re going to reforest it, and we’re also going to recreate and restore about 60,000 acres of floodplain..." more
Lansing, MI - "...This extension will reconstruct 2,100 feet of pathway to the already 4.8-mile Northern Tier Trail, weaving through White Park and connecting the trail from Pebblebrook Lane to the intersection of Lake Lansing Road and Birch Row Drive..." more
NY - "A Brooklyn cyclist was killed by an illegally turning truck driver in East Williamsburg on Thursday — marking the first cyclist fatality of the new year." more
WI - "...Clair says her neighborhood had no knowledge of the proposed access point and said the city ignored her safety concerns." more
San Francisco, CA - "...Sometimes the unauthorized, outlaw expression leads to the institutionalized version, which then leads to changes in infrastructure..." more
Ukiah, CA - "An ambitious plan to build the nation’s longest trail on a former rail line took a leap forward in Mendocino County on Friday with the opening of a new mile of paved path in city limits..." more
Warren, OH - "...The Trumbull County commissioners have selected the final alignment for the Western Reserve Greenway Phase IV trail. Approximately 21 acres of the project will include 1.115 acres of temporary right-of-way required from 17 property owners to construct the project..." more
IN - "...Compared to national average traffic fatality rate of about 12 per 100,000 people, Carmel’s fatality rate is at two per 100,000..." more
U.S. - "...OurStreets is available now for download on both Android and iOS and crowdsources the reporting of dangerous driving like blocking of bike lanes and crosswalks, near misses and aggressive driving..." more
Atlanta, GA - "...According to the city, 73% of the people surveyed reported they felt safe during the one-week pop-up period." more
MA - "A new trail link in the city of Westfield will extend a network of rail trails that leads all the way to New Haven, Connecticut." more
Cleveland, OH - "...Cleveland Metroparks will build the 700-foot trail connecting the existing end of the Cleveland Foundation Centennial Lake Link Trail through the Willow Street Bridge to the Wendy Park Bridge." more
Knox County, OH
Cleveland, OH
MI - "A proposal to eliminate street parking to make room for bike lanes on Barton Drive is being considered by City Council." more
Sacramento, CA - "Sacramento police said they have arrested a man in connection with the death of a woman who was found near a bike trail." more
"...It’s no surprise that people want stations close to them, but it’s much closer than most planners and bike-share systems thought they needed." more
"Should she get reelected as Mayor of Paris, Anne Hidalgo plans to turn the French capital into a myriad of neighborhoods where “you can find everything you need within 15 minutes from home." more
Bellville, OH
Cleveland, OH - "...Plans include adding bike lanes to Dunham and Tinkers Creek roads in Maple Heights and Walton Hills, and adding a multi-use trail to the Mastick Road bridge in Fairview Park, according to a news release." more
Akron, OH - "...The project would include the addition of a new outdoor amphitheater to the west, an art installation of giant marbles, a boat launch area to the north and a trail lopping all the way around the water’s edge along the historic Ohio & Erie Canal." more
Mayfield Heights, OH - "...It is hoped that the trail will be the start of a trail system that will not only connect the entire city, but also connect with other communities’ paths." more
KY - "...After pleading guilty in October, Orlando Leavell was sentenced to 10 years in prison this month for rape, disorderly conduct and resisting and evading arrest..." more
Clarksburg, WV - "Harrison County and Rails-to-Trails officials are determining the best way to move forward after a series of property acquisition negotiations along the rail trail system seem to have come to a halt." more
OR - "A driver hit a woman riding a motorized wheelchair in a bike lane on Monday evening, according to police." more
NLD - "The electricity generated by the PV panels will be used to power the surrounding lighting system, as well as to heat the lane in winter to prevent road slipperiness caused by snow, ice or water..." more
UK - "The U.S. industry, which depends on China for about 95% of its bikes as well as many of its parts and accessories, is bracing for disruption due to the Coronavirus..." more
Akron, OH - "...The 200-acre site off Cuyahoga Street was the former Valley View Golf Club. It was purchased for $4 million in 2016 with the goal of returning the property to its natural state and linking together three area Metro Parks..." more
Columbus, OH - "...HB 288 also drew opposition from several cities in Ohio, including Akron, Cincinnati, Dublin and Upper Arlington. The Ohio Parks and Recreation Association, the Ohio Municipal League and the Ohio Parks and Recreation Association also voiced their opposition to the bill." more
MI - "...The city of Grand Blanc is hoping to shave the roadway down from four lanes down to three lanes. The two eastbound and westbound travel lanes would be converted to a single lane in each direction with a center turn lane and bike lanes on each side." more
Detroit, MI - "...Based on what developers saw during their tour of the Atlanta BeltLine, Dick says, this may be exactly what neighborhoods need." more
NY - "...Our main issues are a bad Class 3 definition, e-bikes being restricted from roads with a speed limit greater than 30 mph..." more
Sacramento, CA - "Another body has been found along the American River Parkway, less than 24 hours after the first one was discovered." more
CA - "...In California, the 2016-18 rate of such accidents was at its highest for any three-year period since the mid-1990s. Nationally, the three-year death rate was at its highest since the mid-2000s." more
U.S. - "New federal legislation has been introduced that will connect the nation’s trails and active transportation system." more
U.S. - "Uber is urging the US House Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure to prioritise the safety of vulnerable road users (VRUs) through funding and incentive programmes." more
Dayton, OH - "Kettering and Centerville are joining efforts to build the Hewitt Avenue Bikeway Connector, which will begin at the Iron Horse Bike Trail and continue east to tie into an existing trail." more
Wayne County, OH - Read the latest edition.
Cincinnati, OH - "After years of lobbying city, neighborhood and school district leaders, a Mount Washington student's pursuit of a safer walk to school saw its final step realized Thursday afternoon, but not in time for the Sands Montessori sixth-grader to use the new sidewalk herself each morning." more
MT - "An order allowing some electric bicycle use on trails — along with negative public reaction to the rule — has prompted the Billings Field Office of the BLM to take a closer look at some Pryor Mountain trails." more
U.S. - "Mayors from around the U.S. in a new survey released on Tuesday raised concerns about pedestrian and cyclist safety..." more
"...This latest breed of dockless bike-sharing systems builds on a remarkable history of bike-sharing modalities that goes back half a century." more
UK - "...Critical Mass was named among a collection of 'Left Wing and Associated Single Issue Groups' that were included in a document issued to counter-terrorism police units." more
Ashtabula County, OH - "...The trail will ultimately run from the Pennsylvania state line through Dorset and connect to the Western Reserve Greenway Trail, a stretch that is more than 25 miles. The Metroparks have owned the land where the trail will exist since 2003. It was originally a rail line." more
Richland County, OH
Philadelphia, PA - "A memo instructs officers to 'stop and ID' anyone caught riding one." more
Salt Lake City, UT - "...that option was removed through a bill passed in 2008. The current law states that eminent domain can’t be used for trails." more
VT - " The completion of a 93-mile rail trail across northern Vermont would help link an ever-expanding network of recreation trails across New England and beyond..." more
Columbia Twp., OH - "...Preliminary construction on the trail extension [into Mariemont] began earlier this month with an anticipated Grand Opening in early May." more
Columbus, OH - "...There were a total of 796,438 scooter rides taken in Columbus in 2019, according to data collected from the companies by the city and compiled by Columbus Underground..." more
Philadelphia, PA - "...Apparently some riders don't understand the rules of the game." more
VA - "An elderly bicyclist died after hitting a post and getting thrown from his bike." more
OB - Severe injuries and deaths occur on trails with bollards. But no statistics are kept on these crashes and they are so rarely reported that there is virtually no public awareness regarding this danger.
Two cyclists have died on one trail in Ohio (the Richland B&O Trail). But again, since no stats are recorded on these crashes, no one knows what the count may be for other Ohio trails. Learn more about this ongoing trail danger.
Chicago, IL - " Social Bicycles' lawsuit against the city's transportation department for renegotiating a share-bike contract with its rival and giving it exclusive rights to operate was dismissed Wednesday in U.S. District Court." more
Denver, CO - "...David Anton, 51, was sentenced by Denver Judge Nicole M. Rodarte after pleading guilty to a misdemeanor charge last month..." more
Boulder, CO - " The International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA) is pleased to award its third round of Trail Accelerator grants to eight recipients in six states, putting $91,000 into new trails in communities across the country..." more
Austin, TX - "Sources say the officer was knocked off her bike. When the corporal revealed her pepper spray, the suspect ran away." more
Northfield, OH - "A 300-foot section of the Bike & Hike Trail will be closed for one day [on Jan. 29] immediately south of Brandywine Road for work on the gas line adjacent to the trail."
Bexley, OH - "...Catherine Girves, executive director of Yay! Bikes, a Columbus-based organization that promotes bicycle safety, is overseeing the drafting of Bexley’s bicycle plan." more
PA - "...Patterson said that the creation and expansion of the 46-mile-long trail system has always been a multi-county effort." more
Gambier, OH - "...One of the projects outlined in the plan would connect the Kokosing Gap Trail with downtown Gambier, using a trellis bridge for bikers and pedestrians that would cross Ohio State Route 229..." more
"Less than five hours into the new year, the District of Columbia had already recorded its first traffic death of 2020." more
D.C. - "Thousands of people appear to be using shared dockless scooters or bikes in place of Capital Bikeshare, posing a challenge to the publicly-owned system that remains popular with regular users." more
UT - "...The Bureau of Land Management now proposes leasing the world-famous outdoor recreation hot spot for oil and gas drilling..." more
Read another post on this topic.
"Sustainability head Melinda Hanson believes 2020 could be a big year for dockless scooter companies to cut emissions while encouraging safer streets." more
New London, OH
OH - "2019 was an ugly year on Ohio’s roads. We have documented some 23 fatal bicycle crashes…23 cyclists killed on the roadway. .." more
Elyria, OH - "A group of volunteers has undertaken the task of educating the people of Elyria about their bikes." more
NY - "After vetoing a bill that would legalize e-bikes and e-scooters late last year, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that he will legalize them this year if his budget is passed unscathed." more
Philadelphia, PA - "According to James Gitto, a member of urbanist political action committee 5th Square, the striping of Washington Avenus is still stuck in the past." more
PA - "For the past two years, the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia, Bike Pittsburgh, bicycle and pedestrian safety groups from all over Pennsylvania, in conjunction with municipalities from Philadelphia to Lancaster, have been advocating — both locally and in the state Capitol — for legislation which would make it easier to install parking-protected bike lanes in the Commonwealth..." more
TX - "...Multiple cycling groups report seeing twine strung across the trails, specifically the Ridgewood and SoPac trails." more
AUS - "An Australian runner found corks with nails through them along a trail during a run on Monday." more
Columbus, OH - "...the trails would be attractive not only for local residents but for those riding the Ohio-to-Erie Trail... Trails will connect the park to the Ohio-to-Erie Trail." more
OH - "...This bill will allow individuals facing eminent domain by an un-elected government entity to ask their local legislative authority to veto the use of eminent domain." more
Knox County, OH - "I support [or do not support] the Knox County Commissioners, Knox County Park District, Licking County Commissioners and Licking Park District’s proposed ODNR Clean Ohio Trail Fund joint-application to pave 1.32 miles of Ohio To Erie Trail (OTET)" Vote here.
Columbus, OH - "A Democratic Ohio House member introduced legislation last Tuesday that would make using cell phones while driving a primary offense, meaning law enforcement would be able to pull over drivers they observe using them." more
FL - "Nicole Vanderweit struck a group of 15 cyclists during a morning ride on November 25, 2018, in Broward County, Florida, killing two people and injuring others." more
MO - "...If upheld, the decision by the Surface Transportation Board would allow the county and the Union Pacific Railroad to formally abandon the line and enter into what’s referred to as an interim trail use/rail-banking agreement after the board’s decision takes effect in late February." more
Austin, TX - "...Parking in a bike-only lane compels cyclists to enter general travel lanes, which greatly increases the chances of a deadly or serious crash..." more
Lisbon, OH - "A state grant has been received to help pay for extending the Little Beaver Greenway Trail from downtown Lisbon to nearly state Route 11." more
NYC - "An MTA bus crashed into a Citi Bike station at 95th Street and Columbus Avenue on Sunday, smashing several of the bikes and the information kiosk attached to the station." more
Belleville, IL - "..'.We’re getting attacked from the bike trail,' said Kip Ryan, dumping a large bucket of rocks that have been flying down on him from above..." more
CA - "A mountain lion attacked and injured a 3-year-old boy at a wilderness park in Lake Forest on Monday, prompting evacuation of the popular hiking area, officials said." more
Dublin, OH - "The city of Dublin has announced the opening date for the new pedestrian bridge that will span the Scioto River." more
Lynwood, IL - "The State of Illinois is planning a $154,000 bike path alongside a road construction project in the south suburbs – and the state is threatening to take over some private land to do it." more
MO - "...The plan connects 17 city neighborhoods linking parks, business and arts districts, transit corridors, and cultural/educational institutions..." more
CT - "...Much of the trail is finished in sections, except for 16 miles that needs to be constructed and connected." more
MN - "Protected bike lanes will make link between Dinkytown area and West Bank safer, engineer says." more
Grand Rapids, Michigan
MT - "A 55-year-old Indiana man had to be rescued in Yellowstone National Park after he rappelled down a deep canyon, then was unable to climb back out..." more
Philadelphia, PA - "One word to sum up Philly’s Vision Zero goal of eliminating traffic deaths by 2030? Ambitious..." more
Portland, OR - "Portland’s bike theft problem has reached a new high..." more
U.S. - "...the League is proud to be a partner and to promote today’s launch of the CDC’s Active People, Healthy NationSM, a new initiative aimed to help 27 million Americans become more physically active by 2027..." more
"Pedestrians and bikers are second-class road users, partaking only of crumbs from the mobility table." more
Akron, OH - Beginning January 22 and continuing through January 24, a ~2.2-mile section of the Towpath Trail will be closed for tree removal from Botzum Trailhead to Weathervane Lane. This segment lies between Akron and Peninsula, Ohio.
This work is part of the Akron Waterways Renewed project to replace the outfall bridge at the City of Akron water treatment plant.
KY - "...On Monday, current Frankfort City Manager Keith Parker said his office has not received any phone calls about bicycles at the park, but if someone has seen bikes up there he wants to know about it." more
Cincinnati, OH - "Cincinnati bike-share Red Bike announced this week it is expanding a partnership with Over-the-Rhine's Findlay Market in the form of a new center designed to be a 'one stop shop' for members." more
CA - "...The rat problem could hardly have been a surprise. Trash and human waste had been piling up for months along the Joe Rodota Trail, nestled behind neighborhoods in the heart of Northern California wine country." more
U.S. - "...We thank NTSB for taking on bicycling safety at a time when fatalities are on the rise and support your recommendations on building better infrastructure and improving vehicle design to enhance conspicuity. However, we are writing today to express our grave concern with your recommendation on mandatory helmet laws..." more
U.S. - Read the latest edition.
IN - "...The areas studied include all of Marion County and most of, or parts of Hamilton, Hendricks, Boone, Johnson, Morgan, Shelby and Hancock counties..." more
NY - "Ald. Jim Gardiner said he's trying to get the lanes repainted, but the Department of Transportation was unresponsive." more
NY - "Mayor de Blasio’s holiday experiment at Rockefeller Center was so successful that he should make it permanent." more
CO - "Cyclists would have right of way in bike lanes." more
U.S. - "...Whether it’s vacation lodging like Delaware North at the Grand Canyon or a Tampa-based shuffleboard bar aptly named Shuffle or a city hall in Arcata, California, there are easy steps every place can take to make it easier for people to get there by bike..." more
OH - "Step by step, the Ohio To Erie Trail (OTET) gets closer to completion, and the public got to hear the latest about local links in an open house Tuesday at the Sunbury Town Hall." more
Licking County, OH - "Licking County commissioners have approved the purchase of a 40-acre plot of farmland near Centerburg that will link the Ohio to Erie bike trail between Delaware and Knox counties..." more
Toledo, OH - "...The new pavement will be 12 feet wide, like other parts of the "[Wabash Cannonball] trail. Besides providing a smoother surface for bicyclists and hikers, the project will provide a paved section of the 46-mile North Fork in Fulton County." more
Elkins, WV - "...The connector project has created a safe pathway from the current end of the Allegheny Highlands Trail to the Elkins Depot Welcome Center in downtown Elkins..." more
Philadelphia, PA - "...He promised us 30 miles of protected bike lanes four years ago, and we wound up with around six..." more
NYC - "...Two dozen street safety advocates marched up Sixth Avenue on Tuesday morning singing Talking Heads’ 1985 hit “Road To Nowhere” to demand that the Department of Transportation finish the protected bike lane on the avenue..." more
Seattle, WA - "Officials want the owners of about 150 properties along a Washington state lake to remove docks, boat lifts, decks, driveways, fences, landscaping and other amenities that stand in the way of completing a long-anticipated paved trail through the area." more
Madison, WI - "...The first bill would require the DNR to post at least one sign warning visitors about Lyme Disease at each state park, trail, recreation area and forest..." more
D.C. - " President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed a Phase 1 trade agreement with China and said he will reduce recently imposed tariffs on some products from 15% to 7.5%..." more
Athens, OH
TX - "...She said he told her not to look at him and that he was going to kill her." more
FL - "A Volusia County K-9 tracked down a fugitive, wanted for armed robberies in Kentucky, hiding off a bike trail in Deltona Tuesday..." more
U.S. - "...According to the American Community Survey, women make up less than one-third (28 per cent) of commuters who regularly bicycle to work in the United States." more
U.S. - "...the company sent a letter to the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure..." more
U.S. - "...I have found that the United States, at seemingly every turn, chooses to leave people biking and walking out of conversations about safer vehicles..." more
THA - "A retired village chief was hit and killed by a pickup truck while cycling for exercise in a bike lane in Muang district on Wednesday morning, police said." more
CAN - "Underwriters Laboratories has published a new standard for e-bike systems and certification of the bikes' electrical components." more
Knox County, OH
Greene County, OH - "...The county will be awarded $500,000 for a new trail in the Village of Yellow Springs that will be called Mary’s Way..." more
Columbus, OH - "Northland residents soon will have the opportunity to comment on a transportation plan that affects their neighborhood and beyond." more
Columbus, OH - "...Lyft, which operates the city’s bike sharing system, will add 250 electric bikes equipped with hybrid locks that allow them to be secured at one of the docking stations littered around the city or to a public bike rack..." more
Cincinnati, OH - "For the first time in recent memory, Cincinnati saw a substantial decrease in the number of people involved in traffic crashes while they were walking city streets..." more
NE OH - Read the latest edition.
PA - "...Pennsylvania boasts more than 12,000 miles of trails throughout the commonwealth. The Ghost Town Trail needs only 5 1/2 more miles in order to complete the first continuous rail-trail loop in the eastern U.S..." more
MI - "A recent purchase of a nature preserve in Superior Township will add 80 acres to Washtenaw County and Ann Arbor’s Superior Greenway..." more
Traverse City, MI - "The missing piece of a fully looped Boardman Lake Trail could be more expensive than project partners originally estimated." more
CA - "A 41-year-old transient has been found mentally unfit to stand trial for the stabbing death of a man on a popular Irvine bike trail." more
FRA - "...Composing 650 kilometers of protected bike paths, its tendrils would reach as far as the suburbs of Melun to the east and Mantes to the west..." more
Elmore, OH - "...The replacement bridge... will feature 12-foot lanes, 4-foot shoulders, an 11-foot multi-use path on the west edge, and a 6-foot sidewalk on the east." more
Norwalk, OH
PA - "...the Lewisburg Walk it! Bike it! committee is developing bike/ped maps for the area, organizing safety trainings, promoting national events like Bike to Work or Walk to School Days..." more
D.C. - "U.S. Customs and Border Protection has ruled that e-bikes fall under the same category as electric motorcycles and therefore share an exclusion, granted in September, from the Trump administration's Section 301 tariffs on Chinese imports..." more
CA - "... He's one of nearly 200 people living in a sprawling camp here that has sprung up along a popular recreation corridor..." more
FRA - "...by far the most radical transformation Hidalgo has overseen has been the radical expansion of protected cycle lanes around the city." more
Cleveland, OH - "The early stages of building an urban trail or greenway can be ugly. Trees need to be cut. Stumps need to be pulled. Earth needs to be moved." more
Pickerington, OH
Warren, OH - "The public has a chance to weigh in on the final route of the last leg of Trumbull County’s portion of the bike trail, which will join the sections in Niles and Warren." more
Lancaster, PA - "Arising from the ruins of Lancaster city’s old sewage-treatment plant along the Conestoga River, a modest but pivotal trail system and natural area has taken shape along the eastern edge of the city and is now open to public wandering." more
Chicago, IL - "...Earlier Saturday, high waves hammered areas at the lakefront and caused closures on portions of Lake Shore Drive and bike paths, as the region was soaked in a wintry mess." more
Madison County, OH
Butler, OH
Elyria, OH - "...Sharan Carr, 65, was convicted on two counts of aggravated vehicular homicide for the death of 66-year-old Richard Knilans, in Avon Lake." more
Columbus, OH - " The Ohio Department of Natural Resources is providing more than $6.6 million in grants for new and improved trails for hiking, biking and other outdoor activities — including $500,000 for a Clinton County project..." more
Wilmington, OH - "The Ohio Department of Natural Resources has awarded the city a $500,000 grant to help finance construction of a 3.5-mile extension of the Luther Warren Peace Path..." more
Lowellville, OH - "The first fix-up phase for the portion of Stavich Bike Trail that runs through Lowellville will be under way in 2021." more
San Diego, CA - "...The project initially failed on a simple tally vote with 50% voting on each side. A call for a second, weighted vote, was seconded and the project passed easily..." more
CA - "Oakland becomes first city in the nation to introduce a scooter program for people with disabilities." more
"...Although cyclist fatalities have been on the rise nationwide, the risk varies widely by location..." more
Springfield, OH
Knox County, OH
Philadelphia, PA - "...this passive approach can work. In the year since Palm Beach, Fla., installed its first Dutch-style roundabout, average car speeds have dropped from 38 to 25 m.p.h., and there hasn’t been a single crash..." more
PA - "An arrest has been made in the recent rash of vehicle break-ins involving parking lots (including SEPTA lots) along the Manayunk/Norristown Regional Rail line and Schuylkill River Trail..." more
IN - "The Burns Harbor Redevelopment Commission (RDC) is going out for bids for tree removal along the route for Phase 1 of the Burns Harbor portion of the Marquette Greenway Trail..." more
Bedford, OR - "The Jackson County Sheriff's Office estimates that crews will remove at least four 40-yard dumpsters full of garbage over several days." more
CA - "Records show the county had been aware of street defects along the stretch of road for months prior to the fall." more
VA - "...In one case, a stretch of the bike lane on Crystal Drive was blocked for 16 hours over the course of a week..." more
"...The electric scooter and bike-sharing company said that it is retreating from 12 cities worldwide and laying off 14% of its workforce, or 100 employees, as it seeks to cut costs." more
"Analysts predict there will be hundreds of millions of ebikes on the road by 2023. more
Knox County, OH - "...every other month for a total of six months per year, [volunteers] will be recognized through a Volunteer Appreciation Newsletter that has made its debut with a winter issue..." more
MI - "...Michigan has five Great Lake to Lake Trails that reach from one Great Lake to another..." more
NYC - "Upper West Siders are demanding that the city create safe routes for bike riders through Central Park, citing a lack of crosstown infrastructure that led to the death of a cyclist last month." more
Boston, MA - "Two years ago, it looked like bike-shares would overwhelm the Boston area. Now, as 2020 begins, there are basically two systems left—and one operates only in the warmer months." more
Miami Beach, FL - "A cyclist who led group rides from a South Florida bike shop was murdered Sunday morning in the parking lot from where the rides started." more
U.S. - "...Speeding on our roads is linked to over 36,000 deaths each year in the U.S. That’s almost 700 deaths a week… 100 a day." more
Richland County, OH
Dublin, OH - "...Dublin officials are working to set a date for a public-opening celebration this month for the pedestrian bridge spanning the Scioto River..." more
Mt. Vernon, OH
Cincinnati, OH - "...The SPCA dog warden says three dog-like animals were left in a cardboard box near the park’s bike trail..." more
IL - Here's a common danger that every cyclist should be aware of: A driver stops at a road crossing along a trail to let a cyclist / pedestrian cross. When the trail user enters the crossing, one or more approaching drivers drive into the crosswalk without yielding. more
UT - "...E-bikes are regulated under Title 10 of the city’s municipal code. Pursuant to this code, riders 65 years and older, and 'persons with mobility disabilities,' are permitted to use Class 1 e-MTBs on trails..." more
NY - "...On Dec. 26, Cuomo vetoed legislation that would have given all classes of e-bikes, including those with throttle-control, the same rights of the road as traditional bicycles throughout the state. Only pedal-assist bikes are allowed in the city." more
Larimer County, CO - "Larimer County is among many Colorado counties which has chosen to allow e-bikes only on paved surfaces..." more
CA - "...The raised crosswalks force motorists to slow down and help make crossing cyclists and pedestrians more visible. Another cool feature of this project: the RRFBs don’t require pedestrians or cyclists to stop and push a 'beg button'.’ They are instead triggered by motion detectors..." more
Auglaize County, OH - Some photos of the lesser known (and less developed) towpath in NW Ohio.
To view another photo gallery, scroll down this page.
U.S. - "This New Year, encourage the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to resolve to build more separated bike lanes by telling them that this game-changing, proven, effective, simple, and yet under-utilized innovation should be part of the next Every Day Counts deployment." more
"...The idea of Vision Zero, which began in Scandinavia, has fittingly seen a real-life demonstration in Scandinavia." more
"10% increase in bike-availability levels increases ridership by 12%." more
CAN - "...The city plans to move the bike path to the east side of the street and is adding physical barriers. They will also widen the lane for cyclists to pass in either direction." more
PA - "...in the last decade, 5,467 people have traveled through the town from 49 states (every state except North Dakota) and 27 foreign countries." more
PA - "Twelve directional signs have been installed to get hikers and bikers onto the Susquehanna Warrior Trail, which runs along the Susquehanna River." more
"OurStreets reveals the often ugly history of irresponsible motorists and lets you report new misdeeds to the proper authorities." more
CA - "...UC Santa Barbara twice before, in 2011 and 2015, was rated at the Gold level. With the announcement today of 48 new and renewing BFUs across the country, UCSB cements its place in a cutting-edge group..." more
CA - "...If you’re wondering why San Diego has a backlog of at least 81,000 sidewalk repairs, those absurdly high fees are on the short list..." more
Franklin County, OH
Richland County, OH
Chardon, OH - "...the city, in October, was recognized as a Buckeye Trail Town by the Ohio Buckeye Trail Association during a ceremony at the city’s annual Fall Fest." more
Morgantown, WV - "... crews will be installing utility lines at the future site of Reynolds Hall [at West Virginia University]..." more
Edison, NJ - "A 44-year-old man riding a three-wheeled electronic bicycle was fatally struck by a tractor trailer in New Jersey Friday morning." more
CA - "A woman and a boy were injured in separate bicycling accidents Saturday in North Bay parks..." more
CAN - "Drivers are once again misusing a segregated bike lane to turn at the intersection of St. Laurent Boulevard and Donald Street, less than six months after flexible posts were installed to halt the same problems." more
Cleveland, OH - "Cleveland Metroparks police and the U.S. Marshals have taken into custody a man accused of beating and sexually assaulting a woman at Edgewater Beach on Dec. 29." more
Howard, OH - "...At present the only way to access Hellbender is to park at the Kokosing Gap Trail in Howard, walk the trail and the preserve is adjacent to the trail..." more
PA - "The Circuit Trails in Pennsylvania and New Jersey — one of the largest trail networks in the nation — just got a big funding boost, and nearby cyclists, joggers, and outdoors-lovers will soon reap the benefits." more
Chicago, IL - "...While the green bike lanes are largely clear, the encampments basically render the pedestrian portion of the sidewalk unusable..." more
Coral Gables, FL - "Bike lanes are a tough sell in Coral Gables. That’s putting it lightly." more
TX - "A new category allows people to report vehicles parked in bike lines. Austin Transportation can use this data to more easily identify hot spots." more
WA - "Starting this year, Washington state is telling drivers that if there's more than one lane going your direction, you must get into the left lane when passing a bicyclist — as you would when passing slower cars." more
Sacramento, CA - "A missing Carmichael teenager was found dead Thursday along the American River Bike Trail after his high school says he took his own life." more
Columbus, OH - "The Ohio Department of Natural Resources has awarded Clean Ohio Trails three grants to help fund projects in Columbus, Canal Winchester and Delaware County." more
Fulton County, OH - "Metroparks Toledo and the Northwest Ohio Rails-to-Trails Association are working to extend the paved section of the Wabash-Cannonball Trail six miles by next summer." more
Girard, OH - "... We have an extension by the court to continue to acquire the property necessary for the bike trail and to continue to make improvements at the former Ohio Leather site." more
New Albany, OH - "...Rose Run Park is part of the Rose Run stream corridor that runs mostly parallel to Dublin-Granville Road through New Albany..." more
Waters, MI - "The proposed Iron Belle trailhead project in Waters has been recommended to receive a grant from the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund." more
PA - "...PennDOT has historically treated bicyclists and pedestrians as squishy inconveniences to the awesome forward momentum of cars..." more
U.S. - "...As the 2010s built momentum, opportunities to maximize the power of these essential community assets became clear, and a new focus took hold at Rails-to-Trails Conservancy (RTC) and across the movement: that of regional connectivity and the potential to connect the country by trail like never before." more
Oslo, NOR - "...With a population comparable to Portland, Ore., Oslo recorded only one traffic fatality: a driver who smashed his car into a fence..." more
UK - "The province lifted a ban on electric scooters as part of a 5-year pilot." more
"...In 2020, an increase in different micro-mobility transportation methods will be seen, even though the bike share market crashed in 2018..." more
Cleveland, OH - "Advocates and supporters of the soon-to-be-built Red Line Greenway trail are upset with the Cleveland Metroparks after the early work done on the $6.4 million project included the removal of numerous trees..." more
Delaware County, OH
Cleveland, OH - "...The county also listed as a priority its proposed lakefront greenway project, which would create a walking trail and bike path from Euclid to Bay Village along Lake Erie..." more
Bolivar, OH - "...He actually was very, very important in getting the Towpath Trail through the Village of Bolivar..." more
NYC - "...State Senator John Liu, one of the few public officials who bikes regularly, was scraped up in a crash on Friday..." more
Seattle, WA - "Officials must comply with a subpoena for documents related to the bus routes, streetcar and other projects by next week." more
D.C. - "The U.S Trade Representative has granted tariff exclusions to two more categories of kids bikes from China. Combined with other exclusions granted late last year, now all bikes with wheels from 12-inch through 24-inch diameter are exempt from the tariffs..." more
"Mobike, a Chinese bike sharing startup which later rebranded as Meituan Bike, announced it lost more than 200,000 bikes to theft and vandalism in 2019..." more