Wakeman, OH - "...Volunteers completed the North Coast Inland Trail’s Wakeman Connector, totaling a bit more than 100 yards. It now provides one continuous passageway — for bicyclists, runners and the like — from Wakeman to Elyria." more
Westerville, OH - "A capital improvement project at the Hoover Reservoir dam/park area will begin soon. The construction will require some upcoming closures for safety and security, affecting pedestrian, bikeway and parking areas..." more
Wayne County, OH - Read the latest edition.
CA - "Drivers yielded to pedestrians 23 percent and to cyclists by 87 percent more, according to a newly published study of the protected intersections around the Lake Merritt BART station..." more
"When the citizens of Barcelona returned to the streets in mid-May after a 2-month lockdown, they discovered a changed city. Not only was it overgrown with plants and wildlife, but the streets had been transformed by 13 miles of bright yellow bike lanes painted over the old car lanes." more
"Just painting lines on the road isn’t sufficient to persuade most people to cycle – you need to separate them from motor vehicles altogether..." more
"The International Organization for Standardization published its 10th specification for e-bike manufacturing safety, this one addressing requirements and testing methods for motors and electrical systems." more
D.C. - "President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed into law the Great American Outdoors Act that will provide millions of dollars annually for trail maintenance and creation on federal lands." more
Dayton, OH - The Mad River bikeway will be closed 1/2 mile west of the Huffman Dam. Sewer construction is going to be taking place, and the bikeway will not be passable.
"The bikeway will be back open for pedestrian use and for bikers to walk their bikes through the construction site on 8/5/20."
Sunbury, OH
Muncie, IN - "Construction of the Muncie Central Levee Trail, which has resumed in earnest after a utility-related holdup, is expected to be finished by the end of this month..." more
IA - "...Vinton Parks and Recreation Director Matt Boggess says construction is starting on a glow trail this month..." more
CA - "Police in Davis are urging residents to be on alert after a woman reported an attempted sexual assault along a bike path over the weekend." more
UK - "A ‘Dutch-style’ roundabout giving priority to cyclists and pedestrians over drivers has just opened in Cambridge, a first for the UK." more
Leetonia, OH - "...Mayor Kevin Siembida said there is money available for marking bicycle trails and protecting riders from other traffic..." more
Montgomery County, IN - "Montgomery County has rejected a proposal to join the route of a cross-country bicycle trail, saying the planned course would be too dangerous for riders." more
NJ - "...With several canal parks and bike-ways in Little Falls, Woodland Park and Clifton, approximately four miles of trail is complete. Many more miles are in the planning stages as well." more
D.C. - "The Trump administration has given little indication that it intends to extend tariff exclusions granted to several key bike product categories imported from China..." more
"The Japanese industrial giant Yamaha may not yet be a prominent name in U.S. retail shops, but the company’s patent filings suggest strong interest in the e-bike market here..." more
Newark, OH - "...The bike path would be extended almost a mile from the Newark campus of Ohio State University and Central Ohio Technical College to North 21st Street." more
Columbus, OH
MA - "...Bruce Weber of Ace Wheelworks bike shop in Cambridge described this as an unrivaled “bike boom” in recent American history, trouncing the bicycling popularity in the 1970s." more
MA - "...First responders found a 68-year-old Great Barrington man injured after riding his electric bike in the southbound bike lane..." more
Fulton County, OH
Lakewood, OH
London, OH
Hopkinsville, KY - "A building contractor is preparing to install the Hopkinsville Greenway pedestrian bridge that will span Country Club Lane and LaFayette Road." more
NC - "...regional planners have devised a framework for connecting bike and pedestrian trails from Haywood to surrounding Western North Carolina counties." more
MA - "The statewide MassTrails program has announced the winners of its second annual round of grants, which will distribute about $4 million to 55 trail projects across the state." more
MT - "...Director of marketing and sales Matt Sawyer said if business keeps booming through the end of the season, they will break a record for the most visitors ever..." more
Monroeville, OH
Saybrook Twp., OH - "Ashtabula County Metroparks started construction this week on its new fully accessible 1.3-mile paved trail at Red Brook Metropark." more
Dayton, OH - "Link Bikes in Dayton were not available for the past several months while Bike Miami Valley worked to switch to an app-based program." more
Cleveland, OH
Urbana, OH
South Bend, IN - "The missing link in Michiana’s multi state hiking and biking trail system, is now under construction." more
Arcata, CA - "At least 15 bike shops in California have received emails and letters from a law firm threatening suits over their websites' compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and a California statute." more
UK - "Anti-cycling 'vigilantes' are said to have removed wands on a pop-up bike lane in Hove that was supposed to protect cyclists from motorists as part of coronavirus emergency measures." more
UK - "GPs will be encouraged to prescribe cycling as a way for patients to lose weight, as part of a new government strategy to tackle the nation’s obesity crisis..." more
UK - "...The latest YouGov researched, analysed by environmental psychologist Dr Ian Walker from the University of Bath, found that 77 per cent of Brits actually support measures that encourage people to walk and cycle in their local area." more
"Wheels have been set in motion that will prevent current ownership of Ohio Bikeways.net from continuing to manage and maintain the website. As a result, this Ohio trail resource will likely be shutting down in the near future." more
Youngstown, OH - "Diane M. Less has appealed a Mahoning County Common Pleas Court ruling that refused to dismiss the legal action filed by Mill Creek MetroParks, which wants the court to allow it to appropriate some of Less’s land for the third phase of its bikeway." more
Westerville, OH
Central OH
WV - " Martinsburg again will attempt to net state grant funding for the design of a creekside recreation trail in the city." more
MI - "...The study, which began in October 2019, was launched after Ann Arbor City Council passed a resolution in 2017 requesting that officials identify the resources needed to review and update previous studies of vehicular, transit, bicycle, and pedestrian traffic leading to and traveling through Lower Town." more
OR - "The Bear Creek Greenway is always a huge fire risk in the summer months. Four fires were extinguished in Medford this past weekend alone..." more
UK - "The new push to promote and fund active travel is as much about improving health as it is about curbing pollution." more
Knox County, OH
Fulton County, OH
Mentor, OH - "...The community already boasts nearly 20 miles of bike lanes and multi-use paths, and has just added another way to boost safe biking — sharrows." more
Richland County, OH
Liberty Twp.,, OH - "A nearly $1 million safety grant will pay to construct a multi-use path in Liberty Township’s central business district." more
Columbus, OH - "...The park is designed to complement a bike and pedestrian bridge – already approved by the commission – which will connect the Olentangy Trail to the western terminus of Nationwide Boulevard, where a new soccer stadium is currently under construction." more
Philadelphia, PA - "...32-year-old Will Lindsay is one of three cyclists in Philadelphia killed in the past 30 days." more
Empire, MI - "...This specific portion of the multi-use trail will be particularly spectacular, said Brian Beauchamp..." more
Columbus,, OH
Youngstown, OH - "With the city facing a budget crunch, some council members expressed their displeasure with a request to increase the cost by $202,000 of a bike trail connecting the West Side to downtown." more
Crawford County, OH - "...The new path, which is 10 feet wide and 0.8 miles long, begins at the Galion Wastewater Treatment Plant on Hosford Road and follows the Olentangy River north to Bucyrus Road,.." more
Rapid City, SD - "...While conducting park maintenance in a City pickup truck, the driver hit an individual who was lying in the bike bath in the tunnel area beneath the Fifth Street bridge..." more
"A used tire, a jigsaw, a drill, and a few bolts. Those are the basic components of a simple new barrier to separate car traffic from bike lanes." more
Toledo, OH - "Take a stroll through almost any residential neighborhood in Toledo and ask anyone you see there on foot and you’ll hear that cars speeding along past their homes and parks and playgrounds is among their biggest concerns." more
FL - "...The Florida Coast to Coast Trail is a continuous paved multi-use trail that will extend from the Gulf of Mexico to the Atlantic Ocean..." more
UK - "...The Glasgow Times took a trip around the city centre and key routes in and out, with cycling group GoBike to check out what’s changed." more
UK - "U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson is to tell overweight Britons they need to increase their activity levels to better fight against infection from the novel coronavirus..." more
Monroeville, OH
Columbus, OH
MI - "...A master plan for non-motorized travel in the county was passed by the Jackson County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday..." more
D.C. - "...'There are real discrepancies in bike lanes in Ward 7 and 8,' Adams told us before starting the tour. 'You’re taking your life in your own hands just to get to the 11th Street Bridge'.” more
CA - "Two people were hospitalized after they were reportedly bitten by a coyote along a trail in Mission Viejo, prompting the city to close the trail on the Jeronimo Open Space..." more
Cleveland, OH
Delaware, OH
Cleveland, OH
Zanesville, OH - "...Weather permitting, the City of Zanesville will be resurfacing one (1) mile of the bike trail from Zane’s Landing to Riverside Park starting Monday, July 27 through Friday, July 31." more
PA - "...the Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) grant would allow the 62-mile Pine Creek Rail Trail to grow into an 80-mile network of trails in the three counties and involve a number of safety improvements." more
Kendallville, IN - "Noble Trails volunteers recently put some muscle into installing the first of 13 'Beth’s Benches' along the Fishing Line Trail..." more
D.C. - "...A construction crew was trying to cut a hole, and their blades got stuck." more
UK - "...Shocking footage shows the barmy bike route in Limerick, Ireland take cyclists from the left-hand side of the road straight across the carriageway and inches away oncoming traffic." more
UK - "Bike share operator sees massive increase in two-wheeled transport during lockdown and sunny weather." more
Wooster, OH - "...The .35-mile path will connect to the existing trail that runs along Akron Road between Canal Road and Old Airport Road. It also will connect to the trail along Melrose Drive from Portage Road to Wedgwood Way." more
Columbus, OH - "The Scioto Trail between Scioto Mile & Scioto Audubon Metro Park (at the I-70 underpass) will be CLOSED on July 24th starting at 8am for several hours..." more
Cleveland, OH - See video.
Read the latest edition.
Howard, OH
IN - "...The money was granted to fund development of a Wabash River Greenway Corridor Master Plan, the first step in the process to develop a 90 mile Wabash River Greenway (Greenway) that will connect the WHIN region’s five river corridor counties..." more
WA - "Seattle saw dramatic reductions in crashes and injuries after installing 25 MPH speed limit signs..." more
"New studies of Lisbon and Toronto offer the latest evidence for the power of safe infrastructure to encourage more cycling in cities..." more
CAN - "The City of Toronto is in the midst of installing new bike lanes and cycle tracks throughout the city as a part of the accelerated cycling network expansion..." more
Dayton, OH - "Construction to replace the Deeds Point MetroPark pedestrian bridge [along the Great Miami River Trail] has begun. The goal is to complete construction by the end of 2020, although the construction schedule is highly dependent on weather, as well as river conditions and water levels.
The nearby Webster Street Bridge serves as a detour. Directional signage for the detour is posted at both the pedestrian and Webster Street bridges."
Columbus, OH - "...With such demand, people forget the supply chain was interrupted before we saw the health effects in the U.S., so supply has really been a challenge in the last four to six weeks." more
MA - "...Since Tuesday afternoon, Boston Transportation Department crews have deployed hundreds of orange construction barrels to delineate protected bikeways..." more
D.C. - "...In addition to funding trail maintenance and creation, the bill puts $2.8 billion per year to use to help parks and public lands. In also would fully fund the Bureau of Land Management." more
CA - "E-bike sales will extend the 2020 bike boom, the industry says." more
MN - "It's been in the works for several years, but the new St. Croix Crossing Bike Trail Loop project in Stillwater-- including the famous Lift Bridge-- has been completed." more
"...We looked at the total number of bike-share trips taken during the crisis, as well as how the locations that riders visited changed..." more
Knox County, OH - OB: Steel bollards are being removed from road crossings along the Kokosing Gap Trail. This is a major safety improvement for trail users and no small task for the volunteers who are doing the work, as these large steel bollards were installed throughout the entire length of the 13.4 mile of trail.
For those who may be oblivious to the bollard danger, read 'The Ongoing Trail Bollard Hazard.' Also, for trail managers and others who believe that Flex-Posts in the middle of a multi-use trail are safe, see 'Are Flex Posts Safer Than Stationary Bollards?
Kudos go out to the trail manager(s) for taking this action. It demonstrates that they are aware of the danger that trailside bollards pose, as well as the bollards that were placed directly on the trail -- which had already been removed years earlier.
Now that the Kokosing Gap Trail volunteers are taking this unprecedented step (unprecedented in Ohio, to my knowledge) to remove all trailside bollards, perhaps they will be given the greenlight to finish the job by removing the flex-posts at road crossings as well. It is the only deliberately placed hazard that remains at crossroads along the trail.
Valley View, OH - The Towpath Trail is closed today, July 22, between Stone Road and Rockside Road. The closure is from 7 am - 4 pm.
Dayton, OH - "...Dayton Bike Share recently redeployed the popular Green Link pedal bikes along with a new addition – eLink electric bikes..." more
OR - "...Some folks have told us they think it is neat to observe the beaver activity in the area, but we mostly heard that people are getting frustrated and concerned about how often the trail floods and can stay flooded over time..." more
MA - "Mayor Martin Walsh has released a request for information to find out how such bikes could fit into Boston’s delivery landscape..." more
UK - "A NEW map showing six e-bike trails through the Trossachs has been launched." more
Youngstown, OH - "Multiple parking lots and asphalt surfaces throughout Mill Creek Park will be temporarily closed for the MetroParks’ annual asphalt sealing and preventive maintenance project." more
Delaware County, OH - "...In addition, trail counting shows that three times more people are using the Sandel Legacy Trail in Sunbury than they were a year ago." more
Toledo, OH - "...Demand has skyrocketed nationwide but the supply hasn't kept up." more
MI - "...Local stakeholders were recently granted more than $1.9 million to boost efforts to complete the 54 mile Bridge to Bay Trail system in St. Clair Count." more
NYC - "...The milestone came last week, he said, more than seven years after the bike-rental program launched." more
NYC - "...Nina Kapur, 26, was a passenger on a Revel scooter being driven by a 26-year-old man who was not seriously injured..." more
UK - "...It works by giving walking directions to get to a nearby dock, cycling directions to get from one dock to another, and finally walking directions once more to get from the dock to your destination..." more
Cincinnati, OH
Related: New Trail Extension
Wauseon, OH
Wakeman, OH
CA - "...The $18.9 million East Bay Regional Park District project added a new mile-long segment to the trail behind the Golden Gate Fields racetrack, closing a gap in the trail between Berkeley and Albany." more
"Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands mapped out on Tuesday (14 July) how the humble bicycle could become king of the road and urged the EU to prioritise two wheels in the post-virus recovery." more
Wakeman, OH
Cincinnati, OH - "...A groundbreaking was held Saturday morning to kick off Phase 3. In 2019, Cincinnati received $6 million to extend Wasson Way east through Ault Park to connect to the Murray Path and west from Xavier University to Avondale." more
Richland County, OH - "...The $29 million plan called for a $1,142,211 investment in Middle Park, which spans 23 acres." more
Portage County, OH - "...Scheduled to open possibly as early as October... Trail Lake Park was so named because some believe it was the site of the 'Mahoning Trail,' a connector trail for Native Americans between Fort Pitt and Sandusky." more
NY - "...Shared Mobility plans to use many of those bikes to build out what it calls 'transportation libraries': free, community-led hubs that loan out bikes, e-bikes and scooters, essentially expanding the reach of public transit." more
Zanesville, OH - "The City of Zanesville will be resurfacing one (1) mile of the bike trail from Zane’s Landing to Riverside Park." more
Columbus, OH - "More people have been renting CoGo bikes this spring and summer compared to the last two years, a reversal of what had been a downward trend in ridership..." more
OH
PA - "...The Capital Area Greenbelt Fort Hunter 2-mile connector has been finished. The extension connects the 20-mile Greenbelt between Fort Hunter Park and the northernmost part of the Greenbelt at Lingletstown Road at Wildwood Park..." more
Harrisburg, PA - "Governor Tom Wolf announced that 27 highway, bridge, transit, and bike and pedestrian projects in 23 counties were selected for $30.2 million in funding through the Multimodal Transportation Fund." more
Harrisburg, PA - "Dauphin County commissioners are cutting the ribbon on a brand new part of the Capital Area Greenbelt trail." more
Philadelphia, PA - "Philadelphians in a survey favored a true transformation of Washington Avenue, the problematic and dangerous South Philadelphia street that has long prompted headaches for pedestrians, bikers, and drivers alike." more
Temecula, CA - "Two alleged assaults of females on Santa Gertrudis Creek Trail in Temecula were recently reported, and the sheriff's department has released a description of a potential suspect." more
U.S. - "...The pandemic has given bike rides new momentum." more
CAN - "An Edmonton-based cycling advocacy group is calling on the city to halt a $16.2-million road renewal project that will eliminate some protected bike lanes to accommodate on-street parking." more
Wakeman, OH
Mt. Vernon, OH
Canton, OH - "It doesn’t look like the typical bike trail, but the city of Canton does have a lengthy east-west bicycle corridor." more
New Richmond, OH - "...The idea of a major U.S. highway transforming into walking and biking trail is symbolic of a larger effort by officials like Gephardt, business owners and developers to turn New Richmond into a destination where visitors can park their car once and walk the whole village -- and where residents might not need their cars at all." more
Wayne County, OH - "Rails-to-Trails of Wayne County is participating in a national program that could lead to more jobs and better trails for the community..." more
Akron, OH - "The Ohio & Erie Canalway Association announced Thursday a round of grants totaling $603,830 for 16 Northeast Ohio organizations to support trail preservation, restoration and other improvements." more
Philadelphia, PA - "Three Philadelphians have been killed while riding bicycles in the past month." more
NYC - "...The process for obtaining a bike permit is onerous: There is no way to obtain one online or even at station machines..." more
MN - "The Duluth firefighter who has been charged with attacking a 65-year-old woman after she asked him to leash his dogs has been placed on paid leave pending an internal investigation..." more
OR - "...The contract means we can expect a major expansion that includes an all-new fleet of 1,500 pedal-assisted electric bikes with a top speed of 20-mph..." more
Stark County, OH
Fulton County, OH
D.C. - "The way Dave Wiens sees it, the Great American Outdoors Act could be the last chance to secure more trail funding for years to come." more
CO - "Weber Street in downtown Colorado Springs is getting a makeover in the coming weeks and will include bike lanes on the roadway..." more
"A pilot program in Bellevue, Wash. is using anonymized video and big data to stop crashes before they happen." more
CAN - "The City of Toronto, Toronto Parking Authority (TPA) and Canadian Automobile Association South Central Ontario (CAA SCO) have announced the formation of a new partnership to boost cycling across the region." more
Columbus, OH
Columbus, OH
Columbus, OH
Avon, OH - " Avon City Council will take more time to review concerns from residents before moving forward on a preliminary design for an asphalt bike trail on French Creek Road." more
Kent, OH - "Kent State will not offer a bike share program this academic year." more
Muncie, IN - "...Most of the portion that follows a new route will run parallel to the greenway spur between Macedonia Avenue and the main greenway." more
PA - "Area hikers and bikers will be asked to steer clear of the Hoodlebug Trail north and south of Homer City over the next three weeks while contractors perform the first major surface improvement project since the trail opened 20 years ago." more
Loveland, OH - A trail closure has been scheduled for the week of July 27 just north of Nisbet Park in Loveland. more
Bellville, OH
OH - "The Ohio Department of Transportation is updating their long range transportation plan, called Access Ohio 2045, and they are looking for your feedback..." more
Cleveland, OH - "...NACPRO awarded the Cleveland Metroparks with two awards—one award is for trail and corridor design on the Valley Parkway Connector Trail; the other is for top park programs with its annual First People Day." more
Ferndale, MI - "...Ferndale underwent it’s own road diet along 9 Mile Road to create bike lanes, wider side walks and more on street parking, the bike lanes connecting people to Oak Park." more
"...The nation recently authorized a fourth round of funding to the E-Bike Grant program, which provides a raft of financial incentives to get Scots to replace car and transit commutes with bike rides..." more
"...Riders were surveyed in the UK, Ireland, Germany and Austria, which showed 38% fewer insurance claims arose from riders on e-Bikes compared with traditional bikes..." more
Columbus, OH - "The Clintonville Area Commission is continuing to fight for upgrades to the North Broadway bridge as Columbus prepares to fill the gap in the Olentangy Trail." more
Howard, OH - "In 1874, the father-and-son team of Robert and William McKay were commissioned to construct a stone bridge over a rail line near Howard, Ohio." more
IN - "...We were selling 300-400 bikes a month..." more
NJ - "...It will be a nearly nine mile stretch of outdoor recreation space starting in Montclair, ending in Jersey City, and passing through 8 different municipalities along the way..." more
UK - "...We do not design helmets specifically to reduce chances or severity of injury when impacts involve a car..." more
PA - "... debate over the value of the project continues." more
"ND - "...having real-deal police officers check in once in a while didn’t help because motorists would drive through shortly after the officers had left." more
NZL - "...Last week, councillors Dawn Kiddie and Steve Morris rode what many call ‘the gauntlet’ on busy Totara St to get a first-hand idea of the challenges that cyclists face." more
PHL - "One problem with many bike lanes is that they were obviously designed by people who don’t ride bicycles." more
Delaware, OH - "...We went out to bid Monday for Lewis Center trail phase 2 (of which we received a $498,000 grant to build) from Bale Kenyon/Lewis Center Road to Lewis Center/Waukeegan intersection..." more
San Francisco, CA - "...the culprit behind the delay of this essential safety project is, again, the San Francisco Fire Department." more
Duluth, MN - "...Police say the woman asked the the man, identified late Friday as 48-year-old Conrad Sunde, to leash his dogs, which prompted the assault..." more
D.C. - "As the lone representative of not only the cycling industry but the entire outdoor industry, David Billstrom admitted to feeling some pressure addressing Congress on July 2." more
Boise, ID - "...The crew reported the helicopter flew within 10 feet (3 meters) of the ground near them, kicking up debris and blowing off one person’s hat." more
IRE - "Medics led a cycle-bus ride across Cork city today to present a petition to City Hall, signed by more than 3,000 people, calling for a protected bike lane between the city’s large hospitals" more
Wakeman, OH
Fulton County, OH
NY - "...In this last month alone, we had almost 3,000 rides..." more
San Diego, CA - "With restaurant dining restricted to outdoor only, businesses in San Diego County are doing anything they can to keep their doors open..." more
OR - "...Today a new volunteer program launched that wants to raise the profile of these streets and strengthen the impact of the program." more
DEU - "...The "bicycle zone" traffic sign, which makes its national debut in Bremen, applies the rules of a bicycle street to an entire neighbourhood..." more
Xenia, OH
Cleveland, OH - "...Third Federal joins local businesses, government agencies, and Fortune 500 companies in all 50 states and Washington, DC, in transforming the American workplace to be more welcoming to customers and employees who bike." more
Columbus, OH - "Access to rentable electric scooters in Columbus was taken away completely – at the request of the Columbus Division of Police – after multiple incidents in which police say protesters threw the devices at officers." more
Cleveland, OH
MA - "Since 2007, the City of Northampton has relied on Pedal People, a cooperatively-owned, bike-powered transportation company, to provide garbage and recycling hauling services for the city’s public trash cans." more
TX - "Two women found a man dead and 'tangled' in a bike while walking Wednesday on the Salado Creek Greenway..." more
CAN - "Metro Vancouver is embarking on an ambitious plan to create a gap-free network of greenways across the region." more
Athens, OH
Flint, MI - "A project 10-plus years in the making, the Grand Traverse Greenway — which will complete Flint’s portion of the Iron Belle Trail that extends from Belle Isle in Detroit to Ironwood in the Upper Peninsula — is back on track after the City Council approved the $525,000 sale to acquire the property." more
Wheeling, WV - "...Police say 90-year-old Jean Och was jaywalking in the intersection. The driver was not charged." more
VA - "...it appeared someone used a four-wheeler to pull over the large bike sculpture..." more
Tarrytown, NY - "...A young man, I think, it was so fast, side-swiped me and forced me into the wall because it was too crowded for him to get by..." more
TX - " Bike shops, suppliers and nonprofits across the industry — along with thousands of employees — have benefitted from the Paycheck Protection Program, which provides forgivable loans for organizations that maintain payroll during the COVID-19 pandemic." more
UK - "Dog-walkers allegedly threw logs into the path of cyclists and vicious 'nail traps' were planted in woods as tensions boiled over between riders and pedestrians during lockdown." more
EUR - "As thousands of Europeans turn to bicycling during the coronavirus crisis, our correspondents in Paris and London report on how those two cities have responded to the new demand." more
Wakeman, OH
Montpelier, OH
Greene County, OH - "...At the center of the debate was the way the city and the university would be connected. The city is annexing a 41-acre strip of bike trail along a former railway that connects to a 4.5-acre triangular plot of Central State land..." more
Columbus, IN - "...The phase contains a new 10-foot-wide, multi-use trail along Third Street and pedestrian scale lighting, among other items..." more
OR - "...Once inside, the thief stole a prototype bicycle off the showroom floor and then sped away." more
OR - "...The guardrail as previously installed made the roadway less safe for cyclists using this stretch of the Historic Highway, which was not our intent." more
UK - "...Installed as part of the Manchester to Chorlton cycling and walking route, the junction will act as a blueprint for future junction design as part of Greater Manchester’s Bee Network, a 1,800-mile joined-up walking and cycling network connecting every community across the city-region." more
Springfield, OH
Evansville, IN - "Officers are investigating a crash where police say a vehicle ran into a woman riding a bicycle on Saturday night." more
Austin, TX - "...The effort, led by the group Austin Outside, is focused on the call to improve sidewalks, bike lanes, urban trails and safety projects connected with the Vision Zero goal of greatly reducing motor vehicle accidents involving pedestrians." more
CO - "The Vail Town Council will discuss its preferences regarding the use of e-bikes on Vail Pass and bicycle dismount zones in the village pedestrian areas at its afternoon meeting on Tuesday..." more
UK - "...When roads are 'blocked' in this way, local newspapers describe them as 'closed.' This is not true. They are not closed to all users, only those in motorized four-wheelers..." more
Bowling Green, KY - "... The roughly $4 million project included new sidewalks, crosswalks, light poles, bike lanes and street fixtures..." more
AZ - "...Officials say Salgado Lopez had been hiking off-trail and taking photographs with family when she accidentally stepped off the edge." more
AUS - "A tradesman who fell ten metres down an unmarked mine shaft while trail biking with his son in a state forest is preparing to sue the Forestry Corporation of NSW." more
UK - "Cycling UK reports that at least 40 councils across the country have made changes to roads during lockdown(link is external) with over 10,000 people having supported the charity’s campaign by writing to their local authority calling for similar measures." more
Bucyrus, OH - "...Paving work has been completed, Mayor Jeff Reser said, and bicyclists can use the trail. Signage is expected be installed later this year..." more
Wayne County, OH
Knox County, OH
Xenia, OH
Evansville, IN - "...Rebecca Weaver and her partner, Steve Dean, have more than 100 e-scooters docked across the city, which can be found and rented on a smartphone app called Evil Corn Dogs." more
CO - "...A new law that went into effect Wednesday gives bicyclists the right of way in the bike lane. This is a concern among bicyclists, especially traveling through intersections." more
Springboro, OH - "A 7.8 mile greenway connecting bicyclists and pedestrians with six Springboro parks and the region’s 300-mile plus trail network is the centerpiece of a new plan in Springboro." more
Dayton, OH - "After closing in late March for system upgrades, a bike sharing program run by Greater Dayton RTA and Bike Miami Valley, Link, has reopened in time for the Fourth of July weekend." more
Vinton County, OH
Logan, OH - "Hocking Hills State Park reopened — cautiously — some of its most popular and picturesque hiking trails on Thursday." more
NYC - "An NYPD traffic-enforcement agent yelled and cursed at me on Thursday after I dismounted my bicycle in order to fix the barrels marking Manhattan’s temporary Second Avenue bike lane..." more
Tarrytown, NY - "A Westchester lawmaker is asking the New York State Thruway Authority to consider making safety changes on the new shared use path at the Mario M. Cuomo Bridge." more
OR - "...These guardrails narrow valuable space used by many bicycle riders and their dangerous placement increases odds of stressful passes and collisions." more
UK - "Swapfiets of the Netherlands is to offer its Netflix NFLX-style bicycle subscription service to renters in London, Milan and Paris..." more
UK - "...Bicycles are not likely to lead to reduced passenger car travel speed, despite their differences in performance capabilities..." more
Wayne County, OH
Mt. Vernon, OH
OH
Lewis Center, OH
Detroit, MI - "A major transformation of Conner Street on Detroit’s east side with $3.9 million in new public investments will add widened lanes, new bike lanes, and bus stops." more
Swartz Creek, MI - "...General Motors had notified the city that it was revoking its support for an easement to run the trail across its driveways on Miller and Bristol roads." more
CA - "...The dispute centres on the Mobility Data Specification (MDS), a data standard which facilitates the exchange of anonymised data between transport operators and municipal transport departments..." more
Medford, OR - "...the drones would be able to detect hotspots via infrared technology to spot out small fires. He said the technology could also be used to spot encampments along the Greenway to conduct sweeps (removing illicit homeless camps from the Greenway)." more
Boise, ID - "A federal judge has ruled that work can continue on a public trail on an easement crossing private land that connects the popular tourist destinations of Redfish Lake and Stanley in central Idaho." more
Stark County, OH - "The trail will be resurfaced between Butterbridge and Forty Corners during the week or June 29. Please follow the detour using the Olde Muskingum Trail. An ongoing levee project near the Tuscarawas River in Massillon..." more
Dayton, OH - "A few segments of trail are currently affected by construction in downtown Dayton..." more
Monroe, OH - "...The city council heard first readings last week on resolutions that would move the project forward. One would allow the city to enter an agreement with the Ohio Department of Transportation to construct the 2.3-mile section as part of the Great Miami River Recreation Trail..." more
Columbus, OH - "CoGo is adding electric bikes to its growing fleet of rentable bikes..." more
OH - Read the latest edition.
MO - "After a yearslong battle between local activists and the city that featured environmentalist Sutu Forté climbing a tree and refusing to come down for over a week, the Shepard to Rollins connector of the Hinkson Creek Trail formally opens Wednesday..." more
IL - "Oscar Martinez Guerrero allegedly hit Isaac Martinez with a work van..." more
Cleveland, OH - "... even though the project as proposed by the administration of Mayor Frank Jackson would include bike lanes on parts of the street, Cleveland Metroparks and other organizations would like to see the city crank it up a notch." more
Fulton County, OH
Knox County, OH
PA - "Construction officially started on Monday of a recreational trail spur that will connect Duman Lake County Park to the C&I Extension of the Ghost Town Trail." more
SC - "A plan to spend $362,000 to design bike paths in hope of future funding leaves out the route that Georgetown County Council lists as its top priority." more
Minneapolis, MN - "The motorcyclist died a day after the collision. The bicyclist survived his injuries." more
OR - "... The installation of guardrails reduces space for cycling and increases danger for vulnerable road users on a very popular route along the Sandy River." more
Wayne County, OH
Youngstown, OH - "Construction for Mill Creek MetroParks' parking lot improvements project will begin Monday (June 29)." more
IN - "...The trail, which will be called the 7-Line, will provide a safer, easier connection for all travelers between the IU campus, downtown, the B-Line Trail and surrounding neighborhoods..." more
Philadelphia, PA - "...The ultimate goal is to connect Bucks County and Philadelphia with a running and biking trail." more
NY - ",,,Hundreds of restaurants have been setting up tables for outdoor dining on the streets — but some were caught over the weekend putting their serving areas in painted bike lanes, a violation of city rules." more
RI - "Where a major highway once crossed a river in downtown Providence, Rhode Island, there’s now a pedestrian bridge that doubles as park space..." more
U.S. - "...I wondered, as e-bikes’ popularity mounts, will they become ubiquitous on our national park trails, and is that a good thing?" more
New Philadelphia, OH - "Work is likely to begin this year on a quarter-mile section of the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail to link Bolivar with Stark County, and efforts to build the New Philadelphia leg of the trail are in the early stages." more
Wayne County, OH
New Bremen, OH
OR - "It’s called the Bear Creek Greenway, but with all the trash being hauled out last week, it seemed anything but green." more
CAN - "...The new plan makes a series of broad recommendations, including adding new infrastructure, updating current lane systems, as well as increasing all-season options for those who ride their bikes in the colder months..." more
UK - "...Jude describes the new lanes as 'a godsend'. 'I wouldn't go on the roads if they weren't there,' she says." more
Dublin, OH
Richland County, OH
Knox County, OH
Warren, OH - "The Trumbull County MetroParks this week took the first step to place a 0.6-mill, 10-year operating levy on the November ballot to raise about $2 million for operations of the various metroparks venues..." more
Toledo, OH - "...ToleGO announced Friday it is allowing riders to use the bikes effective immediately. Social distancing guidelines will be enforced." more
PA - "Work began this week on a long-awaited connection designed to plug a gap in the Great Allegheny Passage hiking and biking trail between Point State Park in Pittsburgh and Washington, D.C." more
PA - "...Lincoln said the GAP seen a lot of first time users during the pandemic..." more
Gresham, OR - "An investigation is underway at the city of Gresham after complaints were filed against an employee who allegedly displayed a window sticker that read 'All Lives Splatter — Nobody cares about your protest' with a decal of a car running people over." more
MN - "Helena Howard says it's legal on non-Minneapolis Park Board roads and that women should be able to go topless on a hot day." more
NV - "Miguel Duhamel, who formally raced 500cc Grand Prix and MotoGP, was out on his road bicycle near Red Rock Canyon outside Las Vegas when the incident occurred." more
Freeport, NY - "...Companies with U.S. factories are ramping up quickly to meet demand while importers struggle with delays from their offshore suppliers." more
UK - "The United Kingdom bike industry says e-bike sales growth stalled in Q1 and during the country's COVID-19 lockdown..." more
Middlefield, OH - "...My wife, Elaine, and I love biking, but there was no place to park a bike in Middlefield..." more
Chicago, IL - "A crash involving a city-owned vehicle and a cyclist this week in Avondale points to larger problems within the city’s biking infrastructure, cycling advocates say." more
NY - "The City Council voted on Thursday to legalize e-bikes and authorize an e-scooter pilot program — ending a years-long struggle for food-delivery workers who were subject to constant police harassment simply for doing their jobs on the bikes." more
"The electric machine that wooed Uber into a $200 million sale and is now being discarded by the thousands." more
MYS - "...he claimed he had mistakenly selected the motorcycle mode on his Waze app." more
CAN - "...In the emergency department, I see patients who have been clipped and hit by cars swerving into unprotected bike lanes. Often, a white line of paint is all that separates the cyclist from a car." more
Wauseon, OH
Dayton, OH - "Link Dayton Bike Share had a soft launch of its new system on Tuesday that has let people try out new electric-assisted bikes that have taken other cities by storm." more
Columbus, OH - "CoGo Bike Share is adding dockless e-bikes and a reduced membership fee for low-income Columbus-area residents." more
Youngstown, OH - "... Improvements are being made at the East Golf Hike and Bike Trail parking lot (West Golf Drive) and the Flats parking lot.
"Valley Drive (at the Suspension Bridge) may have temporary closures over this time to accommodate construction activities." more
Columbus, OH - "A new, pedestrian-focused street that will run through the center of the new Scioto Peninsula development was approved by the Downtown Commission yesterday." more
Columbus, OH - "...Columbus hasn't completely transformed into a transportation innovation hub, but officials involved say it has made progress." more
KY - "...When activated by pressing the red HELP button, each unit’s blue strobe light will illuminate and connect callers directly with 911 dispatchers..." more
NYC - "...Bicycling has obtained a copy of the CIS file that documents the four-month investigation into the cause of Hightmlan’s death..." more
NY - "Robert Hammond has known two periods of stillness on the High Line." more
Summit County, OH - "The majority of the park district's restrooms have been reopened. Closures include..." more
Paducah, KY - "...Guess said she got the idea to do a mural on the Greenway Trail tunnel last fall, but the weather turned bad, so the project was moved to June." more
Pittsburgh, PA - "... It’s not just for bikes. The plan also focuses on other forms of mobility modes like pedal-assist electric bicycles, motorized scooters and skateboards." more
Colorado Springs, CO - "...We really wanted to be able to give them an option for single-passenger transportation..." more
CA - "If someone in the Bay Area wants to experience top-notch bicycle infrastructure in a suburban setting, they can get on a plane for twelve hours and visit the Netherlands. Or they can save time and ride BART to Fremont." more
CT - " Dorel Industries, which owns Cannondale, Schwinn, GT, and other brands, is re-launching its Charge brand in the U.S., with a line of affordable e-bikes to be sold online and through bike shops." more
PHL - "At least 40 motorists have been apprehended for using bike lanes as parking spaces as the Philippine National Police (PNP) started the crackdown against those who encroach on the portions of the roads allocated for bicycle riders." more
UK - "The lane in Timperley was installed over the weekend - by 9am this morning, it was gone." more
Madison County, OH
Cleveland, OH - "...Due to feedback gained from the original 6-month demonstration period, the reintroduction includes longer available hours, as well as higher speeds..." more
OH - "The city is ready to take the next step in protecting cyclists riding in its bike lanes, announcing Monday that it is looking to hire the firm Mannik Smith Group to conduct a safety study on the Lake Road corridor." more
IN - "Three miles of new walking and biking trails south of the city, serving fast-developing areas, are planned by Delaware County officials." more
PA - "Philadelphia has applied for a federal permit to build an extension to the Schuylkill River Trail with a bridge along the eastern bank of the Schuylkill that would allow runners, walkers, and cyclists to go over railroad tracks that have long blocked access to the river..." more
Knoxville, TN - "The Knoxville Police Department reports they’ve arrested and charged 22-year-old Kapryce Landers for sexual battery, attempted kidnapping, possession of drug paraphernalia and simple possession of a schedule II drug." more
AZ - "...Rangers responded to multiple search-and-rescue incidents after hikers and backpackers experienced heat illness and exhaustion, according to a park news release." more
WA - "While retailers scramble, wait and hope for the replenishment of popular-priced bikes, accessory supplies in similar low-tech, low-priced categories aren’t much better." more
Philadelphia, PA - "A teenage boy has died after police say he was struck and killed by a driver in Philadelphia's Roxborough section on Sunday afternoon." more
Indianapolis, IN - "...People are angry and upset after witnesses say Morris was pushed off his bike Saturday morning along the Monon Trail." more
MI - "More restaurants are pursuing outdoor space through an expedited city permitting process." more
CAN - "...Campbell (no relation) asked the City of Burnaby about nine months ago to fix what he called a dangerous problem on Lougheed Highway heading eastbound..." more
Fulton County, OH
Cleveland, OH - " Cyclists are running out of time to weigh in on two bike infrastructure projects in the City of Cleveland." more
PA - "...This trail project is just a part of a long term revitalization as PennDOT will be doing a complete rebuild of Wellsboro Street and North and South Main Streets in 2024." more
U.S. - "COVID-19 has created an economic downturn. Over 1,000 trail projects are waiting for funding to help put Americans back to work." more
OR - "Unhoused people living along the Bear Creek Greenway won’t be forced to move during an upcoming week of clean up, but local officials are proposing a much bigger relocation of people in the coming weeks." more
CA - "Richmond police are investigating the murder of a homeless woman on the Richmond Greenway." more
UK - "Broadcaster Jeremy Vine has posted footage of a couple of near misses suffered within moments of each other while riding home on a new pop-up bike lane this week." more
UK - "...The new feature will give riders the flexibility to make short stop-offs whilst being able to secure the bike for their ongoing journey." more
Licking County, OH
Fredericktown, OH
Brecksville, OH - "...Removing the dam will allow the river to flow freely through the Cuyahoga Valley National Park for the first time in over 190 years, improving natural conditions and recreational access..." more
Riverdale, IA - "In a unanimous vote, Riverdale's city council voted to close a bike path connector linking Mississippi River Trail to Duck Creek Path." more
IL - "...The Chicago Department of Transportation says it’s planning to install 25-30 miles of new bikeways this year, compared to only 13 miles in 2019..." more
VA - "...As Arlingtonians venture into nature for a social-distanced outdoors experience, a local group is hoping to legalize the natural trails and make them sustainable." more
CAN - "...After an emergency meeting was held, the Vancouver Park Board made the decision to allow some [motor vehicle] traffic back into Stanley Park, with some adjustments..." more
Cleveland, OH - "On June 13 Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency’s (NOACA) Board of Directors approved the reallocation of $550,400 of NOACA CMAQ funding for trailhead improvements at the northern terminus of the Towpath Trail, Canal Basin Park..." more
Cleveland, OH
Yellow Springs, OH - "The Village of Yellow Springs has become the first Ohio community to pass legislation requiring its residents and visitors to wear face masks." more
NY - "A group that supports bicyclists says a deadly crash last weekend on Bailey Avenue is not an isolated incident..." more
AUS - "Melbourne has had a troubled relationship with bike share schemes in recent years..." more
Huron County, OH - "The last link between Kipton and Wakeman is underway, specifically between Red Cap Park / State Route 60 and the east end of the Bruce L. Chapin Bridge..."
"Laylin to Townsend trail construction is back under- way now that things are drying out..." Learn more about both projects.
Columbus, OH
Richland County, OH
Cleveland, OH
Knox County, OH
Chicago, IL - "Chicago billionaire Ken Griffin, who gave $12 million in 2016 to create separate paths for pedestrian and bicycle traffic on the busy Lakefront Trail, is giving another almost $5 million to help repair storm and water damage along the route..." more
CAN - "Authorities in North Bay say they have resolved a 'dangerous situation' after reports of wires being strung across area bike trails." more
Summit County, 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. The Fairview Avenue parking lot will be closed as well.
Please note: As of June 17, this trail section is temporarily reopened until ODNR returns to complete their project.
Richland County, OH
Sandusky, OH - "Sandusky officials recently kicked their efforts into high gear as they continue developing the city’s only recognized bicycle path." more
Massillon, OH - An ongoing levee project near the Tuscarawas River in Massillon by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will impact travel during for an extended period. The summer 2020 work will cause intermittent closures of the Towpath Trail.
Weekday closures between the Lake Ave. Trailhead in Massillon and Cherry Rd. in Massillon will begin on July 8, 2020. Weekend access to this portion of the Towpath will be erratic. Please obey all construction and safety signs and be cautious of unpredictable trail conditions. This is a long term project that will affect various sections of the Towpath Trail in this area throughout 2020 and 2021.
Columbus, OH
OH - "A number of roads in Lawrence County will be designated as part of a bike route and provided with signage by the State of Ohio." more
KS - "A retired Topeka physician’s death earlier this month was due to a bicycle accident on the Shunga Trail, a spokesman for Shawnee County Parks and Recreation confirmed Tuesday." more
Portland, OR - "The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office says a Portland man was found dead Saturday on a dirt trail north of Highway 20 about 28 miles east of Bend..." more
U.S. - "As national parks around the U.S. begin a phased approach to reopening, visitors expecting the usual warnings to keep a safe distance from wildlife are now being encouraged to do the same with each other..." more
NY. - "U.S. cycling sales through all retail channels grew 75% in April to a total of about $1 billion in retail sales for the month..." more
IRE - "...Before the Irish general election in February, Ryan pledged that, if elected, he would massively boost what the country spends on cycling and walking. He has now come good on that promise..." more
Fulton County, OH - "... work has begun on a $2.2 million project to extend the paved section of the Wabash Cannonball Trail by six miles into Fulton County." more
Columbus, OH
Cleveland, OH - "...Electronic scooters and are slated to return to Cleveland streets as early as this weekend according to city officials." more
Chicago, IL - "...City Hall announced that the 18-mile trail will reopen to walkers, runners, cyclists and rollerbladers on June 22." more
"...Rising demand for bicycles (and disruptions in manufacturing caused by the coronavirus) have led to bicycle shortages from New York to North Dakota..." more
U.S. - "...The justices ruled 7-2 to reverse a lower court ruling that had thrown out the permit for the Atlantic Coast Pipeline..." more
UK - "Demand for motorbikes, scooters and mopeds has shot up as commuters look for alternatives to public transport to get to work." more
UK - "...In a report submitted to the UK’s Department for Transport, PACTS raises the following concerns..." more
PA - "...The PeopleForBikes Foundation’s latest ranking is 150 spots higher than the one it gave the city in 2019, when Pittsburgh landed No. 170 on the group’s city ratings system." more
NY - "A bike and pedestrian path makes its long-awaited debut on the Tappan Zee Bridge Monday — nearly three years after the new Hudson River crossing opened to cars." more
CO - "...Around 11:30 a.m. Sunday, hikers on the Creekside Trail reported that a man threatened them with a knife and slashed their bike tires before chasing them on the trail." more
IA - "Alittle bike-path connector has become a big divider in Riverdale, and continues to remain a contentious issue after the city council unanimously voted to close it last week." more
"...It's amazing how much has changed in just one year." more
EUR - "Coronavirus lockdowns improved air quality; urban dwellers want to keep the skies clear when the virus goes." more
AUS - "...By fast-tracking the delivery of bike lanes on key routes, we’re creating streets that people can feel confident riding along, which in turn will free up space on our roads, buses, trams and trains..." more
Richland County, OH
NW OH
Wayne County, OH
Abingdon, VA - "A Massachusetts man accused of killing an Appalachian Trail hiker and attacking another with a machete in Virginia last year has been declared competent to stand trial." more
IRE - "...Deputy Alan Dillon said Australia was the first country to introduce legislation, followed by New Zealand and Argentina, and he wants to add Ireland to this list." more
Dublin, OH - "...The city is entering the final phase of the Glick Road shared-use path, which connects Avery and Dublin roads with a path along the south side of Glick..." more
Oxford, OH - "...with direction from Greene and community development director, Sam Perry, Oxford Area Trails has secured levy in 2018 and grants for funding, as well as starting construction on some parts of the trail with over a mile completed. Greene said the target year for completion is 2028..." more
Muncie, IN - "More than a hundred volunteers participated in Erase The Hate, which was organized by the Muncie Police Department, on the Cardinal Greenway..." more
Related: Officers give back to city, wipe out graffiti.
UK - "A Council has been condemned for wasting taxpayer's money after painting 'very narrow' cycle lanes in Reading." more
Encinitas, CA - "...Installing a buffer zone between driving lanes and bike lanes would be safer than caging cyclists into a narrower area surrounded by wheel stops, Issakov said, compared to the current design, which only creates the illusion of safety." more
Whitehouse, OH - "...One particular spot on the trail has become the talk of the town. It's a magnet for graffiti artists to hone their skills." more
Knox County, OH
Knox County, OH
Cleveland, OH
PA - "The Ghost Town Trail has received its official marker naming the 46-mile trail system in Cambria and Indiana counties as Pennsylvania’s 2020 Trail of the Year." more
Philadelphia, PA - "An upcoming road resurfacing project will bring a protected bike lane to 22nd Street and add several safety improvements between Snyder Avenue and the Benjamin Franklin Parkway." more
NYC - " A week ago, on Wednesday night, the third night of a citywide curfew in New York, police officers were seen confiscating bicycles..." more
Atlanta, GA - "...an initiative through which the public proposes ideas and then votes on how to spend public dollars." more
FRA - "...a small army of street workers fanned out across Paris in the dark of night. They dropped traffic barriers along car lanes and painted yellow bicycle symbols onto the asphalt. By morning, miles of pop-up 'corona cycleways' had been laid, teeming with people heading back to work." more
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.
Please note: the bypass will be closed for paving for approximately two days beginning on Monday, June 15.
Delaware County, OH - "...ODNR officials say they're seeing a lot of this dangerous activity on social media." more
MI - "...The two-mile, 150-foot-wide trail would run southwest from Flesher Field to the township’s southern border..." more
PA - "Bridgeport has received a significant grant from the county that will improve walkability in the borough." more
PA - "...In a news release, Harrisburg Bike Share today said that it received notice that the operating company, Boston-based Zagster, is suspending all operations nationwide, citing the COVID-19 pandemic as the reason." more
PA - "...The business plan set a goal for Indego to grow to more than 250 stations from the current 140 by 2024." more
NJ - "Just a year after making a notable commitment to improving cycling infrastructure in a variety of neighborhoods, work will soon begin to bring new protected bike lanes to several of the city’s most prominent streets." more
"...The deal not only saved more than 100 bikes and 45 docking stations from the scrapyard, but gave the nonprofit an affordable opportunity to expand its bicycle network..." more
CAN - "The North Okanagan Cycling Society has seen some tampering and vandalism along the trails they maintain at Predator Ridge." more
KY - "...The project has created a sprawling trail system connecting multiple pieces of the county that, if phase four goes as planned, will range from Painted Stone Elementary to Red Orchard Park and cover five to six miles..." more
Peru, IN - "Construction is set to begin by this fall on the new Miami County YMCA, along with an extension of the Nickel Plate Trail..." more
WI - Several hours after publishing a blog post about its diversity programs, Trek Bicycle released a separate statement regarding police bikes..." more
U.S. - "...the League of American Bicyclists honors the communities across the country making biking better for everyone..." more
U.S. - "When measuring and scoring Ridership, PeopleForBikes looks at two main factors: How many people are riding their bikes in a city, both for recreation and transportation, as well as how often those people are riding..." more
"...I’m a civil engineer who has been researching traffic safety issues for 25 years. I found a different story when I read their release." more
Fulton County, OH
Ross County, OH
Mt. Vernon, OH - "The City of Mount Vernon has announced that the area of the Kokosing Gap Trail near the Mount Vernon Avenue access point will now be closed for the next 21 days..." more
"...Weinberg didn’t know what 'doxing' meant, but it was happening to him: Someone posted his address. Detective Lopez didn’t answer his call, but soon someone with the police department contacted Weinberg to let him know that officers would be patrolling the area around his home because he might be in danger." more
"...The whole premise of bike lanes is that giving cyclists a dedicated space will allow them to ride safely and coexist with vehicle traffic. And yet, bike lanes don’t always make cyclists safer..." more
CAN - "A prominent Kelowna realtor died this past weekend after apparently suffering a heart attack while mountain biking near Penticton, according to his wife." more
Warren, OH - "...the MetroParks system, which includes seven park locations, the Western Reserve Greenway Bike Trail and 13 other MetroParks properties, has no levy in place. It receives its funding from county commissioners’ annual budget..." more
Delta, OH
IN - "...When completed, the Veterans Memorial Trail will link Hebron to the City of Crown Point along the Veterans Memorial Parkway (U.S. 231)..." more
WI - "A former Sun Prairie mayor is aiming to rid Sun Prairie’s bike paths of an invasive species he added to the city’s noxious weeds list a decade ago by pulling them — one 30 gallon bag at a time." more
Columbus, OH - "...The body was located near the Boat House Restaurant at Confluence Park, according to police." more
Xenia, OH
Xenia, OH
FL - "...Her dad once had told her that their ancestors were buried at the now-forgotten New Hope Cemetery, but he passed away when she was a teen..." more
MD - "...after his arrest, 60-year-old Anthony Brennan III of Kensington, Maryland, said, 'I am sick with remorse for the pain and fear I caused the victims on the trail, and online'.” more
Related: More details regarding the bike trail incident.
CAN - "...Municipal governments across Canada are moving quickly to create clearly marked bicycle lanes in order for people to travel safely through cities..." more
Champaign County, OH
Columbus, OH - "State carpenters made an 'extravagant and grandiose' conference table illegally installed in Ohio Department of Natural Resources’ headquarters while $54,000 in personalized walking sticks were handed out to state officials and employees at taxpayer expense." more
NYC - "...a jogger was critically injured after a bicyclist hit her in the park on Tuesday." more
Philadelphia, PA - "BikeCo., the North American distributor of Fuji bikes, has suspended sales of bikes to police forces, citing recent reports of police bikes being used as weapons at protest marches." more
UK - "More than 100 major road changes have been made to accommodate a doubling of bikers during the pandemic, including miles of pop up cycle lanes and temporary traffic bans..." more
Dayton, OH - "... Five Rivers MetroParks its extending select closures, cancellations, limitations and restrictions through Sept. 30 or until further notice..." more
Danville, OH
MI - "More protected bicycle lanes. More room for pedestrians. Fewer travel lanes for cars." more
MI - "...The group expanded its system Thursday into northwest Detroit, Ferndale, Oak Park, Berkley, Huntington Woods and Royal Oak – adding 31 stations and 140 bikes." more
IL - "...all Chicago parks, beaches, walking, running and cycling paths, trails and other recreational facilities on and adjacent to the Lakefront, including those on the west side of Lakeshore Drive, and the Chicago Riverwalk and the Bloomingdale Trail, remain closed..." more
MD - "The altercation on the Capital Crescent Trail in Bethesda was caught on video." more
VA - "After people in Tysons noticed roughly 100 trees were cut down on the edge of an upcoming townhome and condominium development, a community Twitter account asked its followers who might be responsible." more
CA - "Funds were approved on Wednesday to build a $10-million, mile-long riverfront greenway on the site of a former rail yard on the border of Cypress Park and Glassell Park." more
Portland, OR - "...several downtown bike shop owners are still recovering from thefts that happened last week." more
Mt. Vernon, OH
OH - "...According to authorities, Joshua P. Osmar, 42, was traveling westbound in a car when he hit Shin Iisaka, 47, who was also traveling in the westbound lane on a bike." more
Bellville, OH
OH - "The Towpath Trail is closed between Lock 4 Trailhead and St. Helena Heritage Park in Canal Fulton until Friday evening. (June 5)." [No reason was given for the closure.]
Toledo, OH - "...TMACOG says their research shows more people hitting the trails this year..." more
Mt. Vernon, OH - "...Taylor's vehicle was found abandoned near the Kokosing Gap Trail May 24..." more
PA - " After receiving the much-anticipated approval from the Army Corps of Engineers, the Mansfield borough council can now begin to develop a walking and biking trail along the Tioga River and eventually connect it with Lambs Creek trail, Route 6 bike trail and the Mansfield High School." more
CAN - "More accurate assessment of cyclists’ comfort level could help city planners remove hidden barriers to wider use of dedicated lanes." more
CAN - "City council has approved a non-profit organization’s pitch to operate the program at no cost to taxpayers through the rest of this year." more
Ashland, OH - "As summer 2020 rounds the corner, Ashland residents and bike enthusiasts will have new recreational activities to do around the city with a new pump track." more
PA - "Penn State’s on-campus bike-share service, Zagster, announced Monday it is permanently suspending operations nationwide due to the coronavirus pandemic." more
WV - "Friends of Blackwater, received of a grant to create a Blackwater Loop hiking and biking trail that will safely and scenically connect the Towns of Thomas and Davis." more
Davis, CA - "...'Protected bike lanes … with lighter separation (e.g., parked cars, posts, low curb) had similar risk to major roads when one way and higher risk when they were two way,' according to the study." more
CAN - "It’s last call for residents to weigh in on an environmental assessment of Sarnia’s plan to extend the Rapids Parkway over what’s now the Howard Watson Nature Trail." more
Mt. Vernon, OH - "...On May 24, at approximately 12 noon, officers from the Mount Vernon Police Department responded to the Kokosing Gap Trail in reference to a suspicious vehicle." more
Columbus, OH
Knox County, OH
Cadillac, MI - "Bike trail improvements at the Cadillac Pathway are a little bit closer to being funded." more
Charleston, WV - "...These grants help towns and cities build and improve sidewalks, lighting, and rail trails." more
PA - "The 'reopening' of Bucks and Montgomery counties is about more than a relaxation of COVID-19 measures, but about development and opening of a former train corridor in Southampton as a trail to hike, bike and walk." more
OR - "A planned mountain bike ride turned into a nightmlare for Milwaukie resident Rachel Eggers." more
CT - "The victim of a horrific attack on the Derby Greenway has filed a lawsuit against the city, saying officials did nothing to protect people who use the popular walking trail." more
CA - "Some bicycle shops nationwide suffered theft and damage over the weekend in the wake of the George Floyd protests that flared into riots in some cities." more
Cincinnati, OH - "...Red Bike is reopening this afternoon (May 28) after submitting a detailed plan to the Cincinnati Health Department." more
Newark, OH - "...Organizers of the Horns Hill Park Improvement Fund have been working in earnest on repairing the four existing trails, opening two new ones and constructing three more for a total of nine when the project is over." more
Centerburg, OH
Wayne County, OH - Read the latest edition.
D.C. - "The District’s Capital Bikeshare stations closed Sunday evening under fear protests expected to last into the night could potentially cause damages to the bicycles." more
Middletown, OH - "City Council approved a contract on April 7 with the Ohio Department of Transportation to complete the final 1.4-mile connection of the Great Miami River Recreation Trail between Middletown and Franklin..." more
OH
Independence, OH - "What was formerly known as the Independence Bike Shoppe on Brecksville Rd. is under new ownership under the name Gear Up Velo, continuing the location’s over 40-year history..." more
AZ - "A new edition to Third Avenue and Church Street in Thatcher is causing a bit of confusion for motorists and bicyclists alike." more
MA - "When gyms and parks were restricted and shuttered by the coronavirus shutdown, cycling saw a surge as a means of exercise, recreation and transportation..." more
CAN - "SoBi riders flooded Hamilton City Hall with bicycles Saturday protesting the end of the popular bike sharing network." more
CVNP, OH
Galloway, OH
Cleveland, OH - "Scooters and a new and Improved Bike Share should be on Cleveland streets in June." more
Dayton, OH - "...The map will be available from local park districts, some local governments and libraries beginning in mid-June. Copies of the map can be requested through MVRPC’s website at mvrpc.org/bikeways-maps." more
Dublin, OH
Evansville, IN - "A second lawsuit is in the works alleging unsafe conditions on the Pigeon Creek Greenway Passage under the Franklin Street bridge caused serious injury to another bicycle rider." more
Carmel, IN - "Zagster is removing its bike share system in Carmel and several other communities as it deals with the fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic." more
San Francisco, CA - "A 30-year-old male cyclist was killed this morning after being 'doored' on the 600 block of Frederick Street." more
JPN - "Shimano, Inc.'s stock price closed at its highest price ever last week, and the 99-year-old component giant's stock continues to trade at historically high levels as investors anticipate growth in the bike market due to the COVID-19 pandemic." more
Akron, OH - "...Akron will receive $1.6 million to extend efforts to revitalize public spaces in the Summit Lake neighborhood, develop the new Ohio and Erie Canal Park and continue work downtown with Locks 2, 3, and 4." more
Columbus, OH - "...The ranking system weighs four main factors: park access, total acreage, investment in parks, and park amenities." more
MI - "...We have seen the most amazing increase in recreational cycling..." more
VA - "The case against a man accused of murder on the Appalachian Trail has had little movement since he was ordered to receive even more medical treatment." more
TN - "...Parking at Pollard Road Trailhead is limited and parking on the roadway is not permitted..." more
NY - "...On the red light, the car swung out of its parking spot to do a U-turn northbound and hit the northbound cyclist..." more
In Fort Collins, CO, Metro Atlanta, Bradley, IL, Salem, MA, Hamilton, CAN.
Delta, OH - "...this is Metroparks Toledo and NORTA project using a $2m grant from ODOT to enhance this section of trail w/ brush clearing, improving drainage, trail/road crossing enhancements, and finally asphalt paving.
"Projected completion is late fall 2020 w/ suggested detour around this section is Fulton Cty rd EF which is 1st road south of trail running parallel to trail." more
Mt. Vernon, OH
Jackson Twp., OH - "Investigators say the death of the young man whose body was found Sunday along the Ohio & Erie Canalway Towpath Trail was self-inflicted..." more
MI - "A man who police say lit up to 13 fires along the Clio Bike Path in Vienna Township over the past three months is facing faces three felony counts of arson." more
U.S. - "...I’ve never worked with a JUMP bike specifically, but I can say that [Uber’s reasoning for recycling its fleet] is the exact same line that Lime took with us in St. Louis — that these are specialized bikes that no one can work with. And I can also say that it’s ridiculous..." more
CAN - "...council opted to defer a similarly-revamped bicycle bylaw that would require cyclists to maintain a one-metre buffer when passing pedestrians — thought to be the first such rule in Canada." more
UK - "...Shift Active Media, a UK-based marketing and media company, recently surveyed over 4,000 cycling enthusiasts across Europe about their new habits..." more
Mt. Vernon, OH - "... Jason Wayne Taylor, 40, of Mount Gilead, is still missing as of Tuesday morning. Law enforcement officials searched the trail for him Sunday afternoon after learning he intended to harm himself." more
Columbus, OH
MA - "...One of the most prominent aspects of the plan is a citywide network of low-traffic “shared streets” where signage and barriers will discourage through-running motor vehicle traffic in order to create more space for people..." more
CA - "The City of Oakland announced today a new tool in the Oakland Slow Streets toolbox: Essential Places..." more
MT - "...The man, in his 60s, had likely surprised the bear after rounding a sharp corner on a trail on private property..." more
Manila, PHL - "...traffic chief Bong Nebrija clarified that while the agency supports initiatives to promote a cycling culture in Metro Manila during the “new normal,” bicycle lanes should be elevated and protected from vehicles and not just delineated with traffic cones..." more
Richland County, OH
Galloway, OH
PA - "...At the Bean’s trailhead, the parking area will be graveled and two accessible parking spaces will be paved..." more
NYC
East Baton Rouge, LA - "...East Baton Rouge Parish's Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan is headed to the Metro Council for approval after having been unanimously approved by the Planning Commission." more
Las Vegas, NV - "...Residents near Floyd Lamb State Park protested during the ribbon-cutting ceremony at the park saying proposed upgrades to a historic hay barn were illegal..." more
U.S. - "Those bike-share racks dotting the street corners of 50 U.S. cities actually work: They spike bike commutes by 20%, according to a new study..." more
U.S. - "...The COVID-19 pandemic is providing an interesting opportunity to reshape mobility in cities, and to do so specifically around electric bicycle-centered plans..." more
Stark County, OH - "...Brink declined to provide details about the person who was found, saying only that authorities are at the scene to conduct a death investigation." more
Austin, OH
Medina, OH - "...In the 17 open parks and on the three open multipurpose trails, the park district asks visitors to follow these guidelines..." more
TX - "...More space to allow for physical exercise for residents to walk and play is being opened up on select Austin streets through Austin Transportation’s Healthy Streets Initiative." more
IA - "The route was changed to go across US-67, which many bike enthusiasts are wary of." more
AUS - "A much-loved school principal and senior Education Department staffer was killed in an alleged hit-run on Sunday afternoon that has resulted in the arrest of a man." more
London, OH
Newark, OH - "...Bike Buckeye Lake's mission is to develop a multi-use trail around the lake..." more
Wayne County, OH
PA - "...Esposito was hit by the driver of a Toyota Corolla. The incident happened shortly before midnight..." more
NY - "An elderly Staten Island bicyclist was hit and killed by an unlicensed pickup truck driver, police said." more
FL - "...What I’m told is it was a padlock or some sort of a lock that was on the ground in the bike lane..." more
Madeira Beach, FL - "A 44-year-old bicyclist is in critical condition after a garbage truck entered a bike lane on Saturday morning and she struck its passenger side..." more
"There was a time when mountain bikers were the 'drunk uncle' at the outdoor buffet..." more
Columbus, OH
Brecksville, OH
Akron, OH - "...In addition, new portions of the Freedom Trail in Akron, Kent, Stow and Tallmadge will be created, and new sidewalks will be constructed, including on on North Cleveland-Massillon Road in Bath and Raber Road in Green." more
Logan, OH - "...select modified trails at Hocking Hills State Park will reopen on June 15. The park has been closed since April 3rd, due to the COVID-19 pandemic." more
CVNP, OH - "A new chapter in the Cuyahoga River’s history began yesterday as crews began demolition of the Brecksville Dam, located next to the Towpath Trail..." more
NY - "...After stating that this is the largest amount of protected streets in the nation, he assured New Yorkers that 'it won’t stop there'..." more
Portland, OR - "The Portland Police Bureau is still on the hunt for the man who shot a bicycle rider after an interaction on East Burnside." more
U.S. - "Across the country, trail use is surging. At its highest point since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of trail users spiked to rates nearly 200% higher than those during the same time last year, and have remained higher than average despite an unseasonably cold and rainy spring in much of the country." more
Columbus, OH
IN - "The City of Carmel will reopen the Monon Greenway and Midtown Plaza beginning at noon on Friday." more
LA - "...they're expected to create 11 miles of bikeways in Algiers by the end of June." more
CA - "Human Powered Solutions LLC launching a three-part consumer survey that will examine attitudes and intentions regarding bikes through the next year..." more
"...More than 1.35 million people die each year as a result of road traffic crashes, and more than half of all road traffic deaths are among pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists..." more
"...Streets for Pandemic Response and Recovery compiles emerging practices from around the world and includes implementation resources for cities and their partners..." more
GA - "The first remote-controlled electric scooters arrive at an office park in Georgia." more
Columbus, OH
Delaware, OH
Knox County, OH
MI - "MoGo, the bike-share system that launched a network of stations in Detroit in 2017, will launch its expansion into five northern inner-ring suburbs and northwest Detroit on June 4..." more
Providence, RI - "...Thefts were out of control, and audacious: Kids went right to the source, trying to take bikes directly from Jump’s warehouse. Riders complained that people tried to steal their bikes — while they were renting them..." more
"Bicycle-car accidents decreased after a bike share program was introduced in Philadelphia." more
"Overnight, slow streets transformed our neighborhood. Everyone should have access to the same opportunity." more
Columbus, OH
Columbus, OH - "The Olentangy Trail is heavily flooded in the Whetstone Park area. Please use caution if heading out to the trails as other trails could also be experiencing heavy flooding."
Dublin, OH - "Construction is planned for fall 2020 on a shared-use path connection along Glick Road between Carnoustie Drive and Muirkirk Drive..." more
Pittsburgh, PA - "Few things seem to blow up the Post-Gazette comments section like an article about bike lanes. The Penn Ave bike lanes Downtown seem to especially stir passions..." more
Houghton, MI - "...Only local riders are permitted and social distancing guidelines are in effect..." more
FL - "It started with the closing of bike shops." more
FL - "...The cargo bikes will come equipped with three wheels and a cargo container. They're capable of pulling up to 400 pounds or 60 cubic feet in volume." more
CAN - "Deemed 'tripping hazards,' modest mounds removed from dirt track at Brantwood Park." more
Akron, OH - The Towpath Trail will be closed in the rerouted section around the KB BioEnergy plant for repaving on 5/20 - 5/21.
Columbus, OH
Cleveland, OH - "Bike Match, first created by Transportation Alternatives in New York City, is a platform that connects people who need bikes with people who have a bike they are no longer using and can part with permanently..." more
Athens, OH
MI - "Users of the local segment of the popular Iron Belle Trail are going to be able to travel further east later this season as construction is expected to start next month..." more
Philadelphia, PA - "...Cars block traffic and treat its sidewalks like personal driveways, while tense cyclists navigate uneven asphalt alongside speeding motorists. It’s dangerous and in need of a major facelift. " more
"Some bicycle shops in Brooklyn are selling twice as many bikes as usual and drawing blocklong lines of customers..." more
Philadelphia, PA - "...Mayor Jim Kenney recently said traffic safety violations have 'increasingly become a dangerous side effect of the stay-at-home order'.” more
FL - "...The main controversy surrounds the addition of bike lanes on either side of the road that some residents believe are too intrusive..." more
CA - "The Encinitas Traffic and Public Safety Commission has unanimously endorsed a proposal to lower vehicle speed limits along the southern-most part of Coast Highway 101 to enhance bicycle and pedestrian safety..." more
CO - "Suzanne Morphew set out from her home in Maysville, Colorado, on a solo bike ride on Mother’s Day. Five days later, Morphew still hasn’t returned." more
UK - "Extinction Rebellion said that activists sprayed the bike symbols as part of a campaign 'to highlight the urgent need for more cycling space'." more
Youngstown, OH - "Sixteen Mill Creek MetroParks employees are feeling the effects of park cutbacks during the coronavirus crisis." more
Cleveland, OH - "Cleveland will get its next update on what used to be called the 'UH Bike Share' program at some point in June, according to CycleHop, the company that runs the program." more
Cleveland, OH - "...Cowan said doesn’t anticipate sales to stop anytime soon now that the weather has improved." more
WV - "Since the southern-most trailhead of the Allegheny Highlands Trail is at the Elkins Depot Welcome Center, Elkins is well on its way to becoming an even more bike-able community..." more
Wellsburg, WV - "The Harrison Run Bridge located on the bike trail in Brooke County just south of Beech Bottom has been damaged for the second time since last summer." more
CA - "...why are walking and running allowed but not biking? Should be a pretty simple question to answer, right?" more
CAN - "Cyclists are flocking to the wide roads in Vancouver's most famous park now that there are no vehicles." more
Parma, OH - "...This green corridor through dense residential and commercial development provides the future route of a paved, mixed use trail that will allow the people of Parma and Brooklyn Heights to connect to the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail." more
Cleveland, OH
Columbus, OH - "Lyft is now offering free rides on CoGo bikes for healthcare workers. The company, which has operated the local bike share system since late 2018, made the announcement yesterday." more
PA - "...Four streets near three parks throughout Pittsburgh will soon be closed or partially closed to vehicle traffic. This is to allow park-goers more room to recreate in anticipation that the warming weather could lead to trails becoming too crowded..." more
Portland, OR - "...the PPB says an officer on the task force responded to a burglary call on Wednesday and stumbled upon a large chop-shop operation..." more
Portland, OR - "...While I seem to agree that liberal policies don’t seem to alleviate the problem and seem blatantly naive, the conservative policies generally fall along the lines of ignoring the problem..." more
Long Beach, CA - "...Detectives are asking for the public’s help in identifying additional subjects who were present during the assault..." more
U.S. - "Today would have been Bike to Work Day, which in typical years is celebrated on the third Friday of May..." more
Nelsonville, OH - The City of Nelsonville announces that the Adena Bikeway will be closed from Rocky Boots to Polley Field, Monday, May 18, 2020 from 8:00AM until 4:00PM. The bikeway is being closed for tree trimming along the bikeway in that area.
Hilliard, OH
Xenia, OH
CVNP, OH - "U.S. Secretary of the Interior David Bernhardt, U.S. Rep. Dave Joyce and the Cleveland Area Mountain Biking Association on Thursday marked the reopening of the Cuyahoga Valley National Park’s East Rim Mountain Bike Trail System." more
PA - "Even while the county was shut down for the coronavirus, work has continued in the development of the Marsh Creek Greenway to connect the Pine Creek Rail Trail to Wellsboro." more
PA - "Saxton Borough is considering expanding Rails-to-Trails in Bedford County." more
Richmond, VA - "Richmond Police officers said they found a 22-year-old lying on a bike trail suffering from a gunshot wound Wednesday morning." more
NY - "This is the longest stretch since NYC began tracking pedestrian deaths in 1983." more
Denver, CO - "...Allowing e-bikes on non-motorized trails, as ordered by the secretary of the Interior Department last fall, is pitting traditional pedalers versus e-bikers as federal land agencies craft rules to implement the new order..." more
"A U.S. study has found that bike commuting increases by an average of 20 per cent in cities with bike share services, whilst car use decreases..." more
"Such is the demand for bicycles that Denver bike shop co-owner Phillip Brown and his colleagues can’t build them quick enough." more
Fulton County, OH
Mt. Vernon, OH
Columbus, OH
Cuyahoga Falls, OH - "Christian Stanley Ferguson, 20, of Cleveland, was arrested in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park on May 8, for planning to ambush, kill and rob federal law enforcement officers, the Cleveland FBI reports." more
MI - "Hundreds of rentable electric stand-on scooters, sit-down scooters and bikes will hit city streets in late summer." more
Normal, IL - "Bike retailer Chris Koos figured the best way to diffuse the protest of his shop was offering an exclusive sale." more
CA - "...I thought I knew almost everything about how to safely, legally, and effectively ride a bicycle out on the road. In 2014, I discovered I was wrong..." more
"The economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic has been intense:.." more
Athens County, OH
Columbus, OH
Youngstown, OH - "Mill Creek MetroParks is extending the cancellations of all previously scheduled programs, tours, events, lectures and indoor facility rentals through Aug. 31." more
Medina, OH - "Four more Medina County parks have been reopened to the public after having been temporarily closed due to the coronavirus pandemic." more
Cleveland, OH - "Thanks to a bike courier system, the local coffee chain now delivers whole coffee beans, pour-over equipment and more to your front door." more
Nappanee, IN - "The Board of Public Works members Monday approved specifications and authorized soliciting quotes for replacing concrete bricks on the bike path on the north side of U.S. 6 from North Clark Street to the First Mennonite Church..." more
Portland, OR - "Four north Portland neighborhood associations have issued a joint statement about homelessness..." more
CA - "Hardstreet, a motorcycle accessory company, is offering a variety of shatterproof counter shields for bike retailers looking to operate safely during the COVID-19 pandemic." more
"...Berlin, Paris, Brussels and Milan are among the major European cities rolling out both permanent infrastructure and pop-up ‘corona cycleways’, in a wave of investment that includes free bicycle repairs and even cycling lessons." more
Cleveland, OH - "We get the organization's new executive director's takes on the Towpath..." more
VA - "...Effective Friday, May 15, Garden City, Lick Run, Mill Mountain, and Tinker Creek Greenways will be back open. The Roanoke River Greenway is expected to open up on Tuesday, May 19." more
Philadelphia, PA - "...According to Philadelphians, construction areas & blocked sidewalks are causing the most problems..." more
Portland, OR - "... I still see a big split in behaviors when I’m out on the streets. I also have a hunch the masks-while-cycling issue is the new helmet debate..." more
U.S. - "...Across the country, people have sought places within a short walk or bike ride from their homes where they can safely be active and find solace..." more
SW OH - "Kettering and Centerville have taken many steps to improve their bike-friendly status, and both cities are touting those improvements during May, which has been proclaimed 'National Bike Month'.” more
Dayton, OH - "Downtown Dayton was experiencing tremendous business and residential growth at the beginning of this year..." more
SC - "...Greenville will close off a prominent portion of Main Street and reopen all parks — including its signature Falls Park downtown..." more
South Charleston, WV - "Officials in South Charleston are trying to make it easier for businesses get back up and running." more
PHL - "The University of the Philippines Bike Share has lent more than 90 bicycles to medical workers without transportation amid the Metro Manila lockdown." more
CAN - "Three projects are nearing completion, including an extention of the Valley Rail Trail." more
UT - "After closing amid the coronavirus pandemic, the National Park Service is testing public access at several parks across the nation, including two in Utah, with limited offerings and services...." more
PA - "...The project, which includes a roundabout, a new road under Route 228, sidewalks and bike lanes, is designed to reduce traffic jams by keeping interstate traffic headed to those sites off of Route 228." more
Portland, OR - "With the warmest days of the year upon us and lots of people out on bikes these days, the 100 or so temporary diverters installed by the Portland Bureau of Transportation last week couldn’t have come at a better time." more
UK - "The government is expected to unveil a £250m investment in UK cycle lanes to encourage commuters to ride to work instead of using public transport, as part of the effort to prevent a resurgence of coronavirus." more
AUS - "City of Melbourne will be the first place in Australia to install pop-up bike lanes as a response to the increased number of bike riders during COVID-19." more
UK - "On Monday a column in the Scotsman argued that when it comes to the construction of pop-up cycle lanes, cyclists somehow need to “do something in return”. Responding to the piece, Cycling UK has asked why people on bikes should need to meet special criteria before they are kept safe." more
Proctorville, OH - "...The bike path would start along Ohio 141, run down to Ohio 775, go through Proctorville and Chesapeake and South Point, onto U.S. 52 and then through Coal Grove, Ironton and Hanging Rock..." more
Commerce Twp., MI - "Crime Stoppers is offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of a male wanted in connection with an assault reported recently on a biking/walking trail in Commerce Township." more
D.C. - "... The exclusions apply to 'Front triangles of carbon fiber for bicycle frames,' 'Rear wheel swing arms of carbon fiber for bicycle frames,' and 'Bicycle wheel rims, of carbon fiber, with outer reinforcement around nipple holes, each valued at least $100'." more
U.S. - "...Within the next few years, 100 miles of trails are in the pipeline to be completed, representing nearly 6% of the gap miles on the trail. And by the end of 2020, new trail mileage is expected in eight of 12 states along the route, including Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, Iowa, Nebraska, Wyoming, Montana and Washington." more
CA - "The Shared Mobility Summit zeroed in on all the many ways urban mobility has been rocked by the novel coronavirus. The consensus among experts seems to be that the crisis will force long-term changes." more
Paducah, KY - "...It includes a separate Greenway Trail path for cyclists and pedestrians and an improvement to the roadway through Schultz Park for cars." more
Hobart, IN - "A northwestern Indiana couple allegedly used a car to force two teenage boys off a road, angered that the twin brothers were riding bicycles adorned with flags supporting President Donald Trump..." more
WI - "Folks traveling on N. Hawley Road can say hello to a new installation separating the car lanes and protected bike path..." more
WA - "Nearly 20 miles of Seattle streets will permanently close to most vehicle traffic by the end of May..." more
MN - "...eight local businesses took a proposal to St. Paul’s City Council seeking to postpone the development of bike lanes slated for construction near their storefronts this fall." more
CO - "For the second time in less than a year, an unofficial road signage campaign swept Boulder over the weekend." more
U.S. - "...This past Fall, we issued nineteen matching grants to organizations in 13 states in the areas of Trails, Youth Cycling Education, and Youth Rider Development..." more
"Cycling advocate John Forester died April 14th at the age of 90. Being a controversial figure who was often spurned by advocates today, unsurprisingly, Forester was not given a fond farewell." more
Cleveland, OH
Related: A more detailed post on Cleveland-area Towpath Construction.
New London, OH
IN - "...Phase two of the project within the town’s Stellar Communities Designation plan includes a one-mile extension of the trail from the Culver Park through the town..." more
Portland, OR - "...the incident started on East Burnside. Hilbrandt was bicycling along Burnside near 12th Avenue when he noticed an SUV in the bike lane..." more
"...Once flush with venture capital cash that encouraged growth at all costs, startups such as Lime, Bird, and Vol have all laid off employees as their scooters lay dormant during the coronavirus crisis..." more
U.S. - "Today, a coalition of transportation groups sent a letter to congressional leadership outlining four recommendations for how the federal government can fast-track transit and active transportation projects amid the COVID-19 crisis devastating cities and people across America." more
UK - "Funding and infrastructure projects could bring about a resurgence for the bicycle as commuters ditch public transport in favour of cycling." more
Dayton, OH - " Link Dayton Bike Share on Tuesday announced its new system will launch in about a month with 100 new electric bikes, adding to the city’s existing transportation options, which includes rentable pedal bikes, electric scooters and a free circulator shuttle." more
Columbus, OH - "A neighbor in German Village sparked a heated online debate after she requested that runners wear a face mask." more
MI - "...Tim Krone, owner of Pedal Bicycles, laughs about how many people are discovering biking during the pandemic." more
MI - "Ann Arbor officials are giving serious consideration to reconfiguring streets to allow pedestrians and cyclists to practice safer social distancing." more
Iron Mountain, MI - "Dickinson Trail Network will explore city property east of Park Avenue for the second phase of its Millie Hill mountain bike trail system, with construction tentatively slated for 2021." more
NYC - "... shot two weeks ago in Times Square features Streetsblog Publisher Mark Gorton showing off how much space is available to be repurposed from cars and given to pedestrians..." more
AR - "...A redesign of a stretch of the most frequently used trail in the city's network is in the works..." more
"... this year, we’re inserting ourselves into the debate. Along with launching our digital tool to track cycling fatalities through 2020..." more
MA - "Traffic has dropped by 50% on average in Massachusetts amid the coronavirus pandemic, but the rate of fatalities on the state's roads doubled in April..." more
Franklin, OH - "An investigation is underway after a body was found Monday morning on a Warren County bike trail." more
CVNP, OH
Updated on 5/5/20: The trail will not be open during the evening this week, as originally announced.
Wakeman, OH
Hilliar Twp., OH - "...Planning has begun for the 'Lytle Road Oasis,' a trailside amenity that will 'enhance access and experiences of Heart of Ohio Trail patrons'..." more
Toledo, OH - "Did you ever want to know where bike trails come from? Here’s the nitty-gritty." more
Prospect, OH
Columbus, OH - "Ohio drivers encountering fewer vehicles on the roads during the COVID-19 pandemic are responding by driving faster, a new Ohio State University analysis finds." more
Glasgow, KY - "...Weldon Park, along Glasgow’s Cleveland Avenue, was opened Monday alongside Beaver Creek Park. The Glasgow City Council moved at its April 27 meeting to open the park with limited amenities." more
TN - "A 28-year-old man was arrested on Sunday afternoon after police said 'he unlawfully touched' a woman walking on the Providence Trail greenway." more
"A lot of people are buying e-bikes instead of taking transit." more
"Wuhan has lifted lockdown and, predictably, air pollution has shot back up. The humble bicycle could save us from the same fate." more
Toboso, OH - The Blackhand Gorge Trail has reopened in the Blackhand Gorge State Nature Preserve in Licking County. Flooding damage had closed the trail, but a detour of the damaged portion has restored access to the full length of the 4.3-mile trail.
Delaware, OH
Columbus, OH - "...There aren’t many bikes to be had anywhere, they’re all sold out..." more
"From Germany to Peru, bikers are demanding a transition to more bike-friendly cities as virus wreaks havoc on economies." more
"Brussels, Paris among cities eyeing the Dutch model for post-coronavirus mobility." more
NW OH
Cleveland, OH - "...We’re seeing unprecedented demand on our local parks and trails and if you can’t ride your bike to access these spaces, we thought we’d share four suggestions on other parking locations where you can access the northern end of the Towpath Trail." more
Portage County, OH - "...Although traffic counters will soon be installed at some of its parks, currently the Portage Park District is unable to accurately tally visitors, but sensing volume is up, has wisely installed signage at its park entrances asking those using the trails to respect social distancing." more
TX - "Cyclists who are accustomed to traveling the scenic route across Transmountain are reminded to find alternate cycling routes as the roadway undergoes a nine-mile upgrade." more
CAN - "What do you call a town that claims to want to improve active transportation and make it easier for people to get around without a car, and then complain bitterly when that town institutes even the most minor of changes?" more
Tokyo, JPM - "...According to a major bike seller in the city, half of its customers who have come to buy cross bikes appropriate for city riding over the last month have said they're worried about the virus and want to use them to get to work." more
MI - "Argentine Township officials are hoping to begin construction on the Argentine path in June." more
MI - "State parks are often the fist to fill with visitors as the weather improves making it difficult to social distance." more
NY - "...The city will start taking 100 miles of roadway back from drivers for socially responsible recreation with about seven miles, focusing on parks beginning on Monday..." more
IA - "More than a dozen donated bikes were stolen Wednesday night from a Des Moines nonprofit which is donating 100 bikes to essential workers." more
OR - "PBOT has kept their promise: They just shared a map of the first 100 locations that will receive new temporary barricades to restrict driving in the name of their ‘Slow Streets Safe Streets‘ initiative." more
Sacramento, CA - "Californians weary of stay-at-home orders that have left millions unemployed staged displays of defiance Friday, with hundreds of flag-waving protesters gathering at the Capitol and along a famed Southern California beach..." more
Champion, OH - "...The trailhead is part of the 16.7-mile Western Reserve Greenway bike path that runs from Bloomfield to Warren..." more
Columbus, OH
CVNP, OH - With warm weather forecast for this weekend, the CVNP is looking to mitigate crows within the park.
Mahoning County, OH - "Mill Creek MetroParks cancellations, cClosures, and openings.." more
London, OH
GA - "...The default speed limit applies to any city road without another speed limit expressly posted." more
OR - "What does it take for people to stop when someone’s trying to cross the road?" more
U.S. - "...One of the earliest success stories of adapting streets came out of Philadelphia..." more
FRA - "France will contribute 50 euros per person towards bicycle repairs after a nationwide coronavirus lockdown ends on May 11, taking an innovative step to encourage cycling and keep cars off city roads." more
Galloway, OH
Cleveland, OH - "...construction crews have been busy working outdoors on several trails and connections. These are projects related to the Re-Connecting Cleveland Tiger Grant Projects that will be bringing significant changes to the trail network by 2021." more
CVNP, OH
Columbus, OH - "...The deployment comes along with a new policy that will offer free 30-minute rides for workers in the health care, public safety and law enforcement sectors" more
PA - "...the Commissioners announced a gradual re-opening of all seven parks owned by Chester County Government..." more
VA - "...Officials say greenways reopening will coincide with the governor’s plan to reopen the state, meaning the trails will remain closed until the stay-at-home order is lifted." more
San Francisco, CA - "New study analyzes crowd-sourced bike lane violation reports and highlights priority locations for protected bike lanes." more
MD - "...several Baltimore neighborhood groups, transportation advocates, local elected officials, and even health experts are now pressing to close at least parts of some of the city’s underutilized streets to cars and open them up to pedestrians for exercise..." more
FRA - "As the city prepares to end lockdown, Mayor Anne Hidalgo plans to use bike lanes, buses, and social distancing to keep more cars off the roads and reduce pollution." more
Maineville, OH - "Beginning April 27: Five culverts on the trail south of Old 3C Highway need maintenance work, which will require the trail to be closed temporarily on weekdays. The trail will be open on weekends. We anticipate this work will be complete by Memorial Day [May 25th].
Morrow, OH - Beginning April 30: Paving is scheduled for the trail near Morrow. Work should be compete within two weeks, but it is weather dependent.
Columbus, OH
Dunwoody, GA - "...The 'vulnerable road users' ordinance goes further than state law in giving additional protections to walkers, runners, bicyclists, road workers and others. It also stiffens the fine against drivers who threaten their safety..." more
Portland OR - "...The new strategy will repurpose streets, including closing them to car traffic, to make it easier and safer for Portlanders to practice physical distancing..." more
U.S. - "...Currently, U.S. vehicle manufacturers are only required to meet crash safety standards for the people inside their vehicles." more
Wayne County, OH - "A Wayne county cycling survey showed 30 percent of respondents cycled more in April 2020 than ove the same time period a year ago." more
Valley View, OH
Columbus, OH
Philadelphia, PA - "Seventeen people were killed by motor vehicles while walking on Philadelphia streets in the first three months of 2020..." more
NY - "...The Buffalo-Pittsburgh corridor trail will ultimately connect 20 cities, towns, and villages, and is expected to cost an estimated $100-$110 million." more
NYC - "...The mayor also said the city would look to 'expand sidewalks' and create more temporary bike lanes." more
NYC - "Injuries to Bronx cyclists are up nearly 30 percent this year despite massive reductions in car traffic since the beginning of the state’s coronavirus lockdown..." more
D.C. - "The U.S. Trade Representative's office has granted tariff exclusions to some more bike-related products. Meanwhile the industry is working to extend the exclusions..." more
Indianapolis, IN - "The city is celebrating the 6th anniversary of the Pacers Bikeshare Program this week." more
NY - "...Once the coronavirus pandemic hit, the timeline to stretch the trail got set back a few months, county Commissioner of Parks and Recreation James Brooks said." more
IRE - "...With cyclist injuries now at over 1,000 per year, we have spent the past two months taking a deep dive into cycling..." more
Cleveland, OH
Columbus, OH
Philadelphia, PA - "...If you have a Pennsylvania ACCESS card, you can sign up for $2.50." more
PA - "...The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources plans to resurface the existing trail from Fries Road to Hartstown Road and build a new section of trail from Hartstown road to South Chestnut Street." more
NJ - "A Metuchen man was arrested Tuesday after police said he was riding his bike on the Middlesex County Greenway, which is currently closed due to the coronavirus pandemic." more
"...Whether it’s around the block or on the trails, it certainly looks like far more people out riding bikes lately." more
Delaware County, OH
PA - "The shutdown of non-essential businesses and the implementation of stay-at-home orders has helped slow the spread of coronavirus around the globe. It’s also had a positive side effect: reductions in air pollution." more
NY - "The Brooklyn Bridge is one of the most famous bridges in the world, and one of the most heavily trafficked sites in New York. But in recent weeks, things have been different." more
Portland, OR - "...Portlander Zach Katz started a grassroots campaign on Facebook back in February to build what he called the 'Hawthorne Promenade'..." more
Portland, OR - "First installed in the mid 1980s, the Portland Bureau of Transportation once managed a fleet of nearly 200 fully-enclosed and secured bicycle lockers. Today about 80 lockers remain..." more
Cleveland, OH - "Growing numbers of bicyclists can be seen taking advantage of city streets and roadways that are free of rush-hour congestion..." more
PA - "The trail will be extended from Presque Isle State Park to the Tom Ridge Environmental Center." more
IN - "A raised bridge to carry the Monon Trail over 38th Street and extensions to the Pennsy Trail highlight the list of 2020 construction projects announced Wednesday morning by the Indianapolis Department of Public Works..." more
UK - "Anti-cycleway campaigner John Forester has died at the age of 90 in his adopted home state of California..." more
Related: Here's another post on this topic with a link to perhaps one of Forester's last interviews.
UK - "...650 kilometers of cycleways—including a number of pop-up “corona cycleways”—will be readied for May 11 when lockdown is eased in France." more
PA - "...Yes, we are doing our due diligence to sanitize bikes and sanitize the stations..." more
PA - "...Providing free bike-share memberships to people who rely on public transportation and are not able to telework would not only reduce the ridership volume and thus congestion of SEPTA trains and buses..." more
Boston, MA - "Police are investigating the killing of person riding a bicycle outside the Boston Medical Center Wednesday morning." more
Asheville, NC - "Cane Creek Cycling Components has resumed limited operations at their North Carolina headquarters after being designated as an essential business by the state. The company had previously suspended all operations at the facility in late March due to the COVID-19 pandemic." more
NY - "...On April 3rd, the 55-year-old died at Elmhurst Hospital, becoming one of the more than 13,000 New Yorkers who have been killed so far in the COVID-19 pandemic." more
"...Spin is sponsoring a global search for a safe, inexpensive, durable, beautiful, and all-around awesome alternative to the imperfect delineators that dominate bike and walking infrastructure across the country..." more
TX - "State parks reopened Monday in Texas as the state began what Republican Gov. Greg Abbott says will be a gradual unraveling of restrictions that were put in place to curb the spread of the coronavirus..." more
IL - "The latest edition of the National Sporting Goods Association's annual Sports Participation in the US report showed a 1.8% increase in participation in wheel sports (which includes bike riding) last year and a 4% increase in bike riding by women. " more
Memphis, TN - "Explore Bike Share is extending its free bike rental community campaign —“Let’s Ride This Out”— for 30 more days as a healthy response to COVID-19." more
Encinitas, CA - "...Curtis’ prior April 16 posts on Facebook and Nextdoor brought out hundreds to join her in voicing their opposition to the closure of Encinitas’ beaches, sidewalks, and the Coastal Rail Trail." more
ITA - "Milan is to introduce one of Europe’s most ambitious schemes reallocating street space from cars to cycling and walking, in response to the coronavirus crisis." more
Columbus, OH - "...A redesign of Hudson Street between I-71 and Cleveland Avenue is also moving forward. The project... calls for a new sidewalk on the north side of the street and a 12-foot-wide shared use path along the south side..." more
Roanoke, VA - "...While Roanoke’s greenways are closed, portions of greenways in Roanoke County and Salem remain open." more
MA - "After decades of planning, a proposed 60-mile bike trail stretching from the Cape Cod canal to Providence, Rhode Island is starting to take shape with help from the South Coast Bike Alliance." more
"...Reports from many cities indicate a surge in aggressive speeding, and with it, automobile crashes..." more
"Add fear to the list of reasons people ride bikes." more
In an effort to better organize our widespread news coverage, we're making some changes to the website. More specifically, changes to the News section. more
CAN - "...Daniel Rotsztain and Bobby Gadda, two members of the placemaking group the Toronto Public Space Committee, were fed up that their local government has been loathe to close streets to car traffic during the COVID-19 outbreak, so they decided to use the power of performance art to demand more space..." more
NY - "Shawn and Anna Maria Wolf, owners of two bike shops in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, have remained open throughout the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak that forced a city-wide shut down..." more
WY - "...Increased bicycle and pedestrian counts on Snow King Ave. and pathways have prompted Pathways officials to roll out the protected bike lanes as early as possible this year..." more
TX - "Some neighbors wanted a new way to get outside during a pandemic. Other neighbors saw a street closure proposal as yet another neighborhood giveaway." more
MN - "...Other 2019 projects that were postponed include the bike trail to the Day Farm, the Cedar Creek Park trail extension and the parking lot behind the Human Services building." more
Columbus, OH - "...the man was walking in the area of North 4th Street and Alden Avenue just before 3:40 a.m. when he was struck by a vehicle traveling northbound on North 4th Street." more
Knox County, OH
Dayton, OH - "Schools, malls, theaters and recreation centers are all closed for the time being, but there still is plenty of fun to be had for the entire family on local bike trails." more
MI - "...The 87 acres are in Georgetown Township, southwest of Grand Rapids. The acquisition is for the Bend Area park and adds land to the Grand River Greenway trail project." more
PA - "...The Susquehanna Greenway offers a host of opportunities to get outside. From unique neighborhoods and trails, to parks and state forests, the Greenway has plenty to entertain you during this time of social distancing." more
NY - "As the country shelters in place, these scenes from across New York City in April show some of the impact on the city." more
OR - "An effort to clean up the Bear Creek Greenway through Medford has lost ground as police face increasing issues with disorderly conduct, vandalism, trash, transient camps and combative behavior from some homeless people." more
OR - "According to a new study released by Portland State University’s Transportation Research and Education Center in Oregon, bicycle lanes and infrastructure can produce tangible economic benefits for cities." more
Cleveland, OH - "...While parks across Ohio enact restrictions or closures during the coronavirus pandemic, Governor Mike DeWine’s stay-at-home order encourages Ohioans to use the parks if they are safely able to do so." more
CVNP, OH
Maineville, OH - "Beginning April 27: Five culverts on the trail south of Old 3C Highway need maintenance work, which will require the trail to be closed temporarily on weekdays..." more
OH - Read the Spring 2020 edition.
U.S. - "Our web survey of over 600 shops shows that 21% are closed. We've told many stories of shops that remain open, here are four stories of shops that have closed..." more
"...Many urban cycling networks have seen a surge in traffic, including in China, Germany, Ireland, the United Kingdom and the United States..." more
U.S. - "Cooped up by COVID-19, Americans find solace in cycling." more
Warren, OH - "...Comments regarding the [Western Reserve Greenway extension] project, including environmental impact, right-of-way acquisition and access limitations during construction may be submitted by May 14..." more
Columbus, OH - "...The project will build a new 233’ long bridge crossing over to Nationwide Boulevard, as well as a new 3.4 acre park along the east bank..." more
NE OH - "The Ohio & Erie Canalway Coalition is asking community members to submit encouraging messages and pictures to be placed along the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail." more
Evansville, IN - "...access to the south end of the Greenway trail on the downtown riverfront will be closed for construction of Sunrise Cascade and Sunrise Overlook, which are part of major improvements underway at the East Wastewater Treatment Plant." more
IN - "...Each week, technicians will spray newspaper boxes, bike racks, parking meter keypads and other frequently-touched city surfaces with a 'certified American Chemistry Council Tier One disinfectant'.” more
East Lansing, MI - "...This stretch of road is currently closed so crews can replace catch basins and prepare to reduce the road’s car lanes from four to three." more
NY - "First responders in Delmar began to notice it was hard to reach people in emergency situations when they were using the Albany County Rail Trail." more
Golden, CO - "More and more bike brands are manufacturing PPE or making other donations to aid in the battle against COVID-19. Here are some of the reports we've received this week..." more
"The shared e-scooter services that proliferated in cities before the coronavirus pandemic now face a bleak financial outlook..." more
"...As we approach the 50th anniversary of Earth Day and e-riders become more ubiquitous in our region, a question comes to mind. Is this a fad..." more
Marshallville, OH
Dayton, OH - The North Park of Taylorsville MetroPark as well as the section of the Great Miami Recreational Trail between US Route 40 and Old Springfield Road remain closed for maintenance issue.
SW OH - A 4-mile trail section realignment north of Loveland is taking place this month. Also, a 2-mile section south of Morrow will be repaved in early May. more
Trumbull County, OH - "Plans continue for a new section of the Western Reserve Greenway Trail bike path." more
Lima, OH - "Even during Ohio's stay at home order, the Johnny Appleseed Metropolitan Park District is doing a lot on social media to keep people engaged." more
Paducah, KY - "...This phase includes a separate Greenway Trail path for cyclists and pedestrians and an improvement to the roadway for vehicles." more
PA - "Pittsburgh is planning to purchase a nine-block section of abandoned rail line in the Strip District for an extension of a riverfront trail that officials hope will someday run unobstructed from Point State Park to the Highland Park Bridge." more
GA - "Unlike cities around the world, metro Atlanta’s skies haven't noticeably changed in a time of much less driving." more
CA - "...The plan is to eventually open 74 miles of Oakland streets for local residents to go for a walk, bike, jog and generally avoid going stir crazy, all while maintaining six feet of distance from one another. It’s unclear what the timeline is for the full rollout..." more
Portland, OR - "...One of their newest tools to improve crossing safety at intersections just got a stamp of approval from new research from the nonprofit Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS)." more
"...Road crashes kill 1.35 million people and injure up to another 50 million people each year." more
U.S. - "...As of the time of this writing, 28 national parks have temporarily closed their gates and 10 park employees and two park police have tested positive for COVID-19..." more
Canton, OH - The trail will be closed between Martindale Rd. and Spangler Ave. for a bridge replacement project from May 1 to Oct, 31, 2020.
Urbana, OH - "Two months shy of his 16th birthday, Tearius Pettis was riding his bicycle south in the 1300 block of Philo Road in Urbana about 6:30 p.m. Saturday when at least one shooter — possibly two — directed a hail of gunfire at him." more
Columbus, OH - "Cities around the world have responded to increasingly crowded sidewalks, parks and trails by making changes to their street networks..." more
Petoskey, MI - "A football-field sized section of a popular bike trail has collapsed into Lake Michigan." more
Parkersburg, WV - "...The North Bend Rail Trail currently runs 72 miles, but ends at Happy Valley just inside Wood County. The goal is to extend that stretch three miles to Point Park." more
D.C. - "...The District joined the effort this week, closing three parkways to traffic to allow walking, jogging and scooter riding... But some residents and advocates say the city’s response doesn’t answer calls for more space in neighborhoods where people are crowding sidewalks." more
D.C. - "In an effort to provide more space for people outside while also adhering to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)’s social distancing guidelines, several DC residents are now placing traffic cones on neighborhood streets to effectively widen sidewalks." more
CA - "...Do you have an estimate of how many dealers are open?" more
Miamisburg, OH - A jogger running along the Great Miami River Trail reported the floating body to a 911 dispatcher. more
NE OH - "...We encourage everyone to follow the guidelines of the CDC while you are enjoying the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail, our parks and open spaces..." more
Knox County, OH
OH - Read the latest newsletter.
U.S. - "...Many national park sites across the country offer digital tours and experiences that you can access anytime, anywhere. From digitally diving under the sea to watching the cherry blossom trees bloom..." more
Austin, TX - "Austin's park department is taking new steps to curb the spread of COVID-19 as parks and trails re-open after the Easter weekend closure." more
VA - "Alphabet Inc.’s Wing unit is seeing a dramatic increase in the number of customers using its drone delivery service in rural Virginia during the Covid-19 pandemic." more
UK - "A robotic delivery service in Milton Keynes could prove to be the future of locked-down Britain, as miniature autonomous vehicles bring food deliveries to almost 200,000 residents of the town." more
Middletown, OH - "It’s been years in the making and this fall, construction will begin on the final 1.4 miles of the Great Miami River Recreation Trail between Middletown and Franklin." more
NYC - "...The city should have acted sooner in creating safe routes for cyclists through Central Park after a doctor was killed back in December while riding to work along one of the park’s dangerous transverses..." more
"German cities are redrawing road markings to create “pop-up” cycle lanes for the duration of the Covid-19 lockdown..." more
SGP - "The Singapore Cycling Federation (SCF) has warned of 'stricter laws to remove this privilege' after cyclists were spotted flouting safe distancing rules by riding in groups." more
Henry County, OH
Mt. Vernon, OH
Chicago, IL - "...the mayor indicated that the idea of reopening the shoreline path solely to bike commuters during the pandemic is a nonstarter, and she didn’t even address the topic of opening streets for car-free biking and pedestrian activity." more
NY - "When America's oldest bike shop opened, the Spanish flu was ravaging New York. More than a century later, it's helping residents work and stay sane as cycling takes on a vital role during the coronavirus pandemic." more
WA - "...The City of Seattle went so far as to close 15 of its most popular parks over the weekend..." more
"What is a safe distance when running, biking and walking during COVID-19 times? It is further than the typical 1–2 meter as prescribed..." more
Dayton, OH - "Following directives from Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, the Ohio Department of Public Health, Montgomery County Health Department and the CDC to limit public gatherings, all Five Rivers MetroParks events, programs, shelter and camping reservations, rentals and volunteer activities are cancelled until at least June 7..." more
Related: MoMBA Trails Now One-Way (scroll down link page to view post).
Columbus, OH - "...According to the city, people using Antrim Park and parts of the Olentangy Trail are not doing a good enough job at maintaining social distancing and that could cause them to restrict access to those amenities." more
OH - "...[the projects include] Construction of 5-foot bicycle lanes on both sides of state Route 416 from state Route 259 to the north end of the village of Tuscarawas. The total length of the bike lanes is 3.3 miles and the cost is $1.6 million." more
Kalamazoo, MI - "...The project will turn the road into a two-way street with one lane in each direction, plus a center turn lane and bike lanes..." more
KY - "Hopkinsville city officials have said city projects, such as the Rail Trail extension, are scheduled to continue despite concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic..." more
Macon County, NC - "...If I were a hiker, I would never in my wildest imagination believe that once I started out in Georgia to go to Maine that I would get stuck in Franklin, North Carolina..." more
HI - "...Bikeshare Hawai‘i Island will be offering a free three-month Unlimited 60 Minute Ride membership to Big Island residents who are not under quarantine and are 16-years-old or over..." more
"...They join brands including SRAM, Kitsbow, Osprey, Vermarc, De Soto, Santini, 3T, Industry Nine and others who are manufacturing or sourcing personal protective gear and other items for health care workers." more
New Orleans, LA - "From Louisiana to Long Island, Portland to Orlando, many retailers are reporting stellar bike sales and service during the COVID-19 pandemic." more
UK - "From Berlin to Bogotá there are new footpaths and bike lanes – but not in London." more
Cleveland, OH - "...Cleveland’s bike network is growing, with over 70 miles of bike lanes added over the past 4 years. But, while it is growing, it isn’t connected. The lack of connectivity lowers both ridership and safety of people riding bikes." more
Wayne County, OH - "...This section of future trail is quite rideable or walkable because it is mostly hard packed dirt & grass with a few short sections of gravel..." more.
CVNP, OH
OH
Ann Arbor, MI - "...Crews will repave the road between Murfin Avenue/Upland Drive and Nixon Road, replace the existing pedestrian islands and narrow lanes to make room for buffered bike lanes." more
MN - "Mobile bicycle repair business thriving during this difficult time." more
Portland, OR - "...According to the Portland Police Bureau Bike Theft Task Force, bike theft in March was up 25% compared to last year. Task Force leader Officer Dave Sanders says it’s 'very bad' out there right now." more
Portland, OR - "...Through April 30th, you can grab an orange bike share bike for just 1 cent per minute on their pay-as-you-go plan. If you’ve never used Biketown before, they’ve also dropped the sign-up fee to just 10 cents..." more
U.S. - "As the coronavirus crisis overtook life in the United States, it quickly became apparent that healthcare organizations, swamped with a surge of cases, lacked vital personal protective equipment (PPE)—masks, gowns, and eye protection—to protect health care workers." more
D.C. - "The Federal Reserve infused the Paycheck Protection Program and others with $2.3 trillion in loans Thursday to further support small businesses in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic." more
Lexington, OH
Fairlawn, OH - "...There will also be a 10-foot-wide walking trail from the roundabout to roughly Giant Eagle, just south of Route 18..." more
Columbus, OH
Knox County, OH
Philadelphia, PA - "...Rivers Casino (formerly SugarHouse) reversed course on Tuesday after pressure from several public officials, and says it will keep the path open from sunrise to sunset. But the brief closure was a bitter reminder that what looks like public space isn’t always public..." more
PA - "Radnor officials extended their state of emergency for the next two months. At the same time, they also decided not to open the Radnor Trail." more
CA - "On March 26, California released a call for projects for the next round of the Active Transportation Program (ATP)—the state’s largest single source of funding for trails and walking and biking projects." more
D.C. - "Following 60 days of feedback from the public and groups, the policy could become federal regulation." more
"The [bike] industry remains open, but how do businesses decide if they should?" more
"Ride hailing apps like Uber and Lyft provide users with a quick and easy way to get about town, but according to new research, they also lead to an increased number of crashes for motorists and pedestrians." more
CVNP, OH
Ashland, OH - "...According to Mayor Matt Miller, the primary reason for the structures to be removed is to restore the riparian corridor, or the area along Town Creek, which was called 'Center Run' on early maps..." more
Frankfort, OH
Athens County, OH
South Charleston, OH
OH - "In 2019, Ohio conducted its first survey about walking and biking in Ohio..." more
MI - "...Pontiac City Council wants to see the bike lane removed while MDOT wants to keep it in place to finish a study on transportation in the city..." more
NYC - "...no one is willing to go on the record about how the now legal bikes — including electric Citi Bikes, which have never been illegal — are now illegal to ride on the Hudson River Greenway, the nation’s most popular bike lane." more
Chicago, IL - "...While [closing the Lakefront Trail] was an understandable response to an emergency, it also eliminated key bike commuting routes, particularly the 18.5-mile Lakefront Trail, which many essential workers were using..." more
"Transportation leaders discuss how to protect people walking and biking in cities—and in a post-COVID-19 world." more
"...In this moment, micromobility options like e-scooters and bikeshare are a lifeline for people with few other travel options, and over the long term, they can be a crucial element of cities’ resilience and preparedness for public health crises and natural disasters." more
FRA - "Authorities in Paris have banned exercise outside during the day, as deaths from coronavirus continue to rise in France daily." more
Columbus, OH - "In response to the developing public health situation with COVID-19 and the Ohio Department of Health’s (ODH) Stay at Home Order, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) on March 24 closed..." more
Summit County, OH - View the list as well as other park alerts.
Holmes County, OH
Shaler, PA - "...Shaler police chief Sean Frank said the body was found around 6:30 p.m. by a man and his family walking along a trail off Marzolf Road Extension." more
MI - "...This measure includes the closure of all City parks, playgrounds, park parking lots, the skate plaza, and Tourist Park." more
NYC - "...We are disappointed that Mayor de Blasio is taking away this critically important program from New Yorkers who desperately need safe space for social distancing during this crisis in our city..." more
WA - "...REI's 162 stores have been closed indefinitely since March 16 because of the COVID-19 pandemic. All employees have been paid during the closure." more
IL - "...I’ve been bike commuting in Chicago almost every day for the last seven years. Over that time I’ve personally experienced almost every way a driver can hit you, and have learned a lot of things about staying safe and comfortable..." more
EUR - "Businesses within the cycling industry may be facing one of the biggest challenges of their lifetime, but the vast majority (95%) are optimistic and confident of survival, according to Cycling Industries Europe (CIE) Coronavirus Business Impact Survey." more
KY - "...With the Red Bike bike-sharing system directed to shut down in the City of Cincinnati, the non-profit says it’s made the “difficult decision” to shut down its Covington stations as well for the time being." more
Wauseon, OH
Cincinnati, OH - "After city health officials ordered the administration to suspend streetcar service during the coronavirus outbreak, they learned it might be more expensive not to run the streetcar than it would be to keep the empty vehicles on the tracks." more
Knox County, OH
GA - "...Some Gainesville cycleries are closed, but the shops that are open are busy..." more
UK - "The roads may be much quieter than usual at the moment, but there's still every chance of experiencing a close pass while out on the bike..." more
"Going outside is still a joy. But we all need to do more to walk and run while social distancing." more
Youngstown, OH - "Mill Creek MetroPark is extending the cancellations of all previously scheduled programs, golf clinics/programs, events, lectures and facility rentals through May 1." more
CVNP, OH
Scroll down this page to see the latest Cuyahoga Valley National Park closures list.
Independence, OH - " While parks with playground equipment have been closed to limit the spread of the coronavirus, the outdoor trails in Independence and surrounding communities remain open to the public." more
PA - "...On a weekday afternoon, an uncharacteristic 31 vehicles were in the trailhead parking lot for the rail trail and the Turkey Hill Trail." more
Roanoke, VA - "In Roanoke, greenways are closed this weekend to encourage social distancing, but that isn't stopping one man from getting outside, just like he has for years." more
Columbus, OH - "...At this time, Hocking Hills State Park is the only full park closure in Ohio’s state park system..." more
Columbus, OH - "...The vehicle is described as a white sedan that was traveling east on Agler Road. The car did not stop at the scene, the sheriff’s office said." more
Columbus, OH - "The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) has closed Hocking Hills State Park until further notice due to the coronavirus." more
Cleveland, OH
MN - "...This is a move being mirrored across the country as car traffic plunges during the coronavirus pandemic while bicycling and walking surges." more
"...We spoke with five cyclists on the front line of the pandemic: a bike shop owner, a bike-commuting ER doctor, a pharmaceutical bike messenger, an amateur racer infected with coronavirus, and the winner of the Iditarod Trail Invitational..." more
D.C. - "...most lending institutions were not prepared Friday morning to begin lending. Blake said some will come online in the afternoon." more
Portland, OR - "Portland Design Works and Chris King Precision Components have collaborated to publish an interactive map showing the hours and current status for hundreds of retailers in the U.S. during the COVID-19 pandemic." more
NE OH
Sandusky, OH - "With gyms closed, and warmer weather, hopefully, on the way, one outdoor recreation area welcomes all people to visit — so long as everyone keeps 6 feet away from one another." more
Licking County, OH
PA - "...What should Pittsburgh do to help people get around during the pandemic?.." more
SC - "...The Greenway has been an integral part of this community for 25 years, and closing it to our members and visitors is an unprecedented and painful action..." more
U.S. - "...We all need to follow the rules set by our local governments to keep ourselves and each other healthy and to keep our local trails open." more
UK - "Brompton of London wants to supply coronavirus-focused NHS staff with its iconic folding bikes and launched a crowdfunder on April 2 to build 1,000 machines, all to be painted in NHS colors. Within hours the crowdfunder had raised more than £40,000..." more
"Biking is suddenly the safest and most convenient way to get around a lot of cities—and cities are responding by making it easier to bike. But when people can start driving to work again, will everything go backwards?" more
Cuyahoga County, OH
Columbus, OH
Howard, OH
Central OH - "The Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission’s (MORPC’s) 2020-2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP) is nearing completion, and the draft version of the plan is available for public review and comment." more
The comment period for the Northeast OH Areawide Coordinating Agency also ends on April 13.
NY - "...The budget language, worked out among Gov. Cuomo and legislators, closely mirrored the governor’s January proposal, which legalized pedal-assist e-bikes, throttle e-bikes and e-scooters, but allowed municipalities to regulate their use to suit specific local conditions..." more
FL - "Greg Helms' family hopes someone will come forward with information leading to the driver who hit him while he was riding his bicycle along State Road A1A." more
Santa Fe, NM - "A local news source is reporting that New Mexico officials have relented and are now allowing bikes shops to operate, under stringent rules, during the state's COVID-19 response..." more
CA - "...As the spread of COVID-19 spreads across the world, hiking the Pacific Crest Trail, possibly putting hikers and as in the case above, emergency personnel in danger, is not advised." more
San Francisco, CA - "Advocate reflects on the weird calm of San Francisco's almost-car-free streets." more
U.S. - "...New York City’s speed cameras have been issuing about the same number of tickets since the Coronavirus crisis began, despite a 51-percent plunge in cars on the road..." more
For more news, visit the 2020 Archive.
