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June 25: Cycling News from Around the World

2008-06-25T10:18:00.002-04:00

Cool biking stuff happens in tons of places besides Toronto.

Here's some news, views, and inspirations that I've come across in the last week.

I post all interesting Elsewhere Links as well as lots of Bike News from Other Cities over on the Links Page.

Bikes + Buses in Chicago

Last Friday, at the end of Chicago's Bike to Work Week, Mayor Daley made an interesting proposition at the week's culminating rally; bikes should share the bus lanes on downtown streets to accommodate the surge in bike traffic.

Manhattan to Enjoy 6.9 Mile Temporary Car-Free Route

While the Mayor of New York Michael Bloomberg may have failed to get his plans for a congestion charge approved, he's not stopping the fight for liveable streets just yet. His latest plan is to create a temporary 6.9 mile car-free route from...

California: Bike Boulevards Coming to Long Beach

The Long Beach Press-Telegram reports that Long Beach officials are planning two new bike boulevards for the city. While the routes aren't set yet, we do know that there will be one north-south route and one east-west route.

Danish IKEA Intros Fleet Of Trailer Bikes To Get Those Flatpacks Home

After a survey found that 20 percent of its customers arrived by bike, the IKEA outside of Copenhagen has hooked up with the Danish Freetrailer service to offer (relatively free) Velorbis bikes with trailers to customers.

June 18: Cycling News from Around the World

2008-06-18T23:56:00.000-04:00

NYC: Mayor Bloomberg & Friends Announce "Saturday Streets"

Essentially the plan opens Park Avenue to pedestrians and cyclists from 72nd thru to the Brooklyn Bridge (using other connectors) on August 9th, 16th, and 23rd from 7 AM to 1 PM!

Obama: I'll Boost Funds for Bike-Ped Projects If Elected

Barack Obama, in a private 20-minute meeting with members of the Bikes Belong board of directors, told them if he were elected president he would increase funding for cycling and pedestrian projects. And the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee als

USA: Obama bicycle meeting was "a coming of age moment"

"I've been doing the bike policy stuff forever, but, in the last 30 days," he said, "I feel like more has happened than in the last 30 yrs."

Cycling Saves Australia $200 million in Health Costs

The study, Cycling: Getting Australia Moving, funded by the Australian government and prepared by Melbourne University and the Cycling Promotion Fund concluded that thanks to the increased health of cyclists, public health services are spared an estimated

NYC: Car-Free Saturdays Will Open Path For Peds and Bikes From City Hall to 72nd

On three Saturday mornings in August, the Department of Transportation will ban cars from nearly 5 miles of city streets to make way for cyclists, joggers and walkers.

Man on a bike is tackled, then tasered by Portland Police

A Portland man says he was tackled, pushed off his bike, and then tasered repeatedly by a Portland Police officer in Southeast Portland last night because he didn't have a front light on his bike.

June 11: Cycling News from Around the World

2008-06-11T20:17:00.002-04:00

NYC Bicyclists Get Their Own MapQuest

The good old New York City Bike Map is about to face some stiff competition. On Sunday, three enterprising cyclists launched "Ride the City," a web site that finds the safest and most efficient routes for those on two wheels.

Taking a Ride, with a Couple Thousand Friends, by the LA River

Yesterday marked the 8th Los Angeles River Ride. Thousands of cyclists, riders and even some Ridazz gathered at Griffith Park to go on organized rides of 10, 50, 70 or 100 miles.

Bells ring in Portland's first Blessing of the Bikes

In a respectful and poignant outdoor ceremony, St. Mary's Cathedral in Northwest Portland held their first-ever Blessing of the Bikes on Sunday.

CNN: "My Next Vehicle Will Be a Bicycle"

In the non-random sample of 42,275 respondents, more people said they are leaning towards a bike than a truck or SUV.

TreeHugger: Obama Wraps Up Nomination, Celebrates By Riding His Bike

This bit of news should erase any doubt left that Obama would be sympathetic to cause of cyclists. Then again, President Bush is known to be an avid cyclist, yet to our knowledge he hasn't gone out of his way to promote cycling for recreation or transport

Australia: Cyclists want protected bicycle lanes

Bicycle Victoria wants to see bicycle lanes with a higher level of protection than just a white line trialled on some routes in Melbourne

Governors Island to Serve as Testing Ground for NYC Bike-Share

Turns out the wait for free bikes will be a lot shorter. Starting this week, 250 bikes at the island's rental outfit, Bike and Roll, will be available to visitors at no charge on Fridays, thanks to sponsorship from Transportation Alternatives.

Kingston needs more bike lanes

While the City of Toronto is celebrating Bicycle Month and has plans to expand its 90 kilometres of bike lanes to 495 kilometres by 2011, city councillors in Kingston are delaying making decisions about this issue.

As gas prices soar, so does interest in bicycling in Massachusetts

Drivers clear a lane, bicyclists are taking to the road in record numbers in Massachusetts.

Cycle Fun Montreal: Bikes and local trains - the Montréal experience

Cycle Fun Montreal asks: The suburban train system: does it provide good access for urban cyclists to get to suburban/rural cycling destinations?

June 4: Cycling News from Around the World

2008-06-04T14:15:00.002-04:00

Cool biking stuff happens in tons of places besides Toronto.

Here's some news, views, and inspirations that I've come across in the last week.

I also post all the Elsewhere Links I find over on the Links Page.

Bikes go mainstream with Today Show coverage

In recent weeks, there's been an unprecedented barrage of bike-related news stories in the mainstream media.

CNN: Car crashes into bike race; one dead

A car plowed into a weekend bike race along a highway near the U.S.-Mexico border, killing one and injuring 10 others, police said.

Columbus, Ohio Unveils 20-Year Bicycle Master Plan

There are also plans for a bike share program, the installation of more bike racks, the creation of several bike boulevards and significantly improved signage. Looks like nowadays cities of all geographies, political landscapes, and socio-economic...

Downtown LA Critical Mass

When your average person thinks of Critical Mass, they usually picture hundreds of colorfully dressed cyclists swarming the streets of a big city disrupting motor vehicle traffic. That’s exactly what last Friday’s “Downtown Critical Mass” was...

Portland: Governor Kulongoski will bike to work on Monday

He walked to work on Earth Day, and now Oregon Governor Ted Kulongoski says he’ll ride his bike to the office on Monday.

UK: Higher fuel prices = cycling boom

A press release headed “Higher fuel prices = cycling boom” which boldly predicts that “an extra 1.25 million trips will be made by bicycle every day due to the rising price of petrol and diesel.”

Portland: Bikes, the ballet, and a best legs contest

The award for best event logo of the summer so far has to go to Bike to the Ballet — coming this June from the Portland-based Oregon Ballet Theater.

National Bike Bill passes U.S. House vote

The resolution recognizes the importance of bicycling to "enriching the nation's health, reducing traffic congestion and greenhouse gas emissions, and improving America's economic vitality and overall quality of life."

Springwise: Pedal-powered coffee retailer

Mobile coffee carts have been around for a while, including those from Dutch MobiCcino, which we covered back in 2006. But whereas most such carts are motorised, UK-based Bikecaffe has come up with a pedal-powered and eco-friendly alternative.

May 28: Cycling News from Around the World

2008-05-28T17:21:00.002-04:00

Cool biking stuff happens in tons of places besides Toronto.

Here's some news, views, and inspirations that I've come across in the last week:

Montreal: 100 kilometres of new Montreal bike path in 2008

Some of these are new paths on major traffic arteries, like on Cote Ste-Catherine road. Some are connections between existing bike paths. But we are promised 100 new kilometres.

The Latest Innovation From Paris: Cargocycles

So what's the delivery truck equivalent of the bicycle? Look no further than Paris, the home of 20,000 shared bikes, and there you'll find La Petite Reine, a delivery company that utilizes a fleet of 60 Cargocycles.

Streetfilms: Tour de Brooklyn 2008

This year's event was moved a week early to coincide with the anniversary of the Brooklyn Bridge's 125th birthday. Among the highlights of the jaunt was a ride thru the Evergreen Cemetery and a very rare visit behind the gates of the Brooklyn Navy Yar

How to Make LA Bike Friendly

Two of Los Angeles' better known bike advocates and bloggers were busy writing about how to make Los Angeles a better place for bicyclists.

League launches Bicycle Friendly States program

Similar to their successful Bicycle Friendly Communities program this new campaign will look to "rank and recognize states that actively support bicycling."

Announcing Oregon Manifest; an event to celebrate handmade bikes, Portland-style

"The most original, spirited, and spectacle-laden boutique bike show in the nation."

Ghost Bikes: A Memorial to Cyclists

Ghost bikes are a spontaneous memorial to lost cyclists; they are old bikes painted white and locked near the crash site, accompanied by a small explanatory plaque. They serve as a message to those who pass by and a reminder of the need for safe cycling.

7 Ways Cities Can Make Your Bike More Secure

"Both sorts of stands are designed to make it easier to lock your bike more securely by locking both wheels and the frame to the stand and more difficult to lock you bike insecurely."

In Afghanistan, Bicycle Courier Service Provides Work For the Wounded

Because Kabul's streets are often clogged with vehicular traffic, security barriers and military convoys, bike messengers can get from place to place faster--and with far less hassle--than an automobile.

Portland: New bike/ped bridge over I-5 will connect to South Waterfront

The City of Portland is moving forward with their plans to build a new bike and pedestrian bridge over I-5 that will connect the Lair Hill neighborhood with the South Waterfront district near the Aerial Tram.

Coming Soon: A Major Car-Free Event in NYC

Speaking at Tuesday's Fit-City Conference, Transportation Commissioner Janette Sadik-Khan announced that a Ciclovía-style car-free street event is in the works for this summer.

Portland Elects Cyclist Mayor; Obama Draws 8K Supporters on Bikes

On Tuesday, voters in Portland, Oregon elected Sam Adams as their next mayor. A former Congressional staffer and current Portland city commissioner, Adams -- who is a cyclist -- ran on a platform that emphasized environmental and progressive growth initia

Montreal's many bicycle co-ops

"I used to think that cycling was a solitary pastime. But lately I've come to realize, through taking long bike trips with roommates, watching gaggles of bike racers on TV, or working on my bike at a local bike co-op – that the best cycling experiences

Bike Boxes on (Brooklyn's) Broadway

Broadway now sports bike lanes, bike boxes, and pedestrian refuges with space for plantings. The changes have significantly narrowed the car travel lanes

Montreal: Six months on, de Maisonneuve bike path is going strong

"It's changed my life – or maybe at least preserved it… I'm talking about the newish (opened in November) bicycle path that runs along along de Maisonneuve Blvd. from the west end through downtown. After years of death-defying rides to work on Sherbro

285 Rides of Silence scheduled for today

Today marks the Ride of Silence that honors bicyclists who have died or been injured on public roads. It also raises awareness that we bicycle riders have a right to the road.

Portland, Beaverton will join annual Ride of Silence

They'll join nearly 300 cities worldwide taking part in the event which seeks to raise awareness of bicycles on the road by remembering those who have lost their lives on two wheels.

Sam Adams is Portland's next mayor

The big news is that bike-friendly Sam Adams has won the race for mayor with a decisive 52-34 victory over Sho Dozono.

Pedal-Powered Ecocabs Reach Streets Of Stockholm

The Ecocab, that jazzy three-wheeled improvement on the older pedicab/rickshaw idea, debuted the first of May in Toronto and has been seen in cities such as Dublin and in Berlin for last year's World Cup.

Bike Sharing Comes to America

A new bicycle sharing program in Washington DC provides subscribers with convenient, green rides. An annual $40 membership fee entitles SmartBike DC subscribers access to three hour blocks of emissions-free travel.

May 21: Cycling News from Around the World

2008-05-21T20:54:00.000-04:00

Cool biking stuff happens in tons of places besides Toronto.

Here's some news, views, and inspirations that I've come across in the last week:

StreetFilms » National Bike To Work Day

Posted: 20 May 2008 01:24 PM CDT

Today's Streetfilm features Bike-to-Work Day in Austin, San Francisco, New York City and Portland, Oregon.

Vélib - The Movie

Posted: 16 May 2008 11:40 AM CDT

What better way to wrap up Semaine du Vélib' here on Copenhagen Cycle Chic than with a little video tribute.

LA: Bikes on the 405

Posted: 15 May 2008 12:46 PM CDT

thirty cyclists and rollerbladers make the case that every day should be Bike to Work Day by cruising down the 405 during rush hour. This video has higher production value than the first one. Graphics spell out the difference in speed between those biking

Portland: Man-eating streetcar tracks ahead

Posted: 15 May 2008 12:39 PM CDT

LA: This Morning at the Bicycle Blessing

Posted: 15 May 2008 09:18 AM CDT

A group of bicyclists gathered this morning at the Good Samaritan Hospital for the Blessing of the Bikes (remember the Blessing of the Animals?). It was one of many events taking place for Bike to Work Week.

Democrats and Republicans to Have Bike-sharing at Conventions

Posted: 15 May 2008 09:17 AM CDT

Bike-sharing will be "bike-partisan" at both of this year's Democratic and Republican National Conventions, showing that bicycling is "neither left, nor right, but ahead" to quote the Green Party's motto.

The Birth of Bike Culture - Vive la Vélib

Posted: 15 May 2008 09:15 AM CDT

I just spent three days in Paris and two of them were on Vélib' bikes. It was an astounding experience, even after hearing so many good things about it from afar. I've lived in Paris and have been a regular visitor for years so I was not a little amazed

Vélib - Sociable and Sustainable

Posted: 15 May 2008 09:13 AM CDT

One of the best things we noticed about cycling in Paris was that Parisians have understood how sociable cycling is. Cycling in couples is a common sight in Copenhagen and by all accounts Parisians have embraced this sociability as well.

Portland: Why are bicycles key to the future of Portland (and other cities)?

Posted: 14 May 2008 02:44 PM CDT

"Bicycling is the most equitable and affordable form of transportation… All of Portland's citizens already live within a 20-minute bicycle ride of our existing Regional and Town Centers and Commercial Main Streets."

Kicking-Off Bike Month

Posted: 13 May 2008 02:53 PM CDT

If you haven't heard yet, it is bike month in New York. This year over 200 rides, tours, and events are planned. To help kick things off, City Commissioners & Transportation Alternatives held a bike ride down 9th Avenue's protected bike lane and a pre

Snackin' & Schwag for Cyclists in Queens

Posted: 13 May 2008 02:53 PM CDT

If it's Bike Month, then Transportation Alternatives must be hosting their annual commuter pit stops with help from NYC DOT and the five Boro President's offices.

Portland earns a Platinum rating from the League of American Bicyclists

Posted: 13 May 2008 02:51 PM CDT

The League of American Bicyclists has awarded Portland it's highest honor, a Platinum rating. The city is the first major metro area to get the recognition. Davis, Calif., is the only other city to have the rating.

NYC: 5 Borough Bike Tour Video

Posted: 13 May 2008 12:39 PM CDT

Guided Bike Tours in Montreal

Posted: 13 May 2008 08:05 AM CDT

Exploring Montreal on bike is a great way to get to know our city. But if you don't know where to go, or you don't feel comfortable doing this alone or independently, a guided tour is a great way to go.

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May 14: Cycling News from Around the World

2008-05-14T13:57:00.002-04:00

Cool biking stuff happens in tons of places besides Toronto.

Here's some news, views, and inspirations that I've come across in the last week:

NYC: Kicking-Off Bike Month

NYC: Snackin’ & Schwag for Cyclists in Queens

Portland earns a Platinum rating from the League of American Bicyclists

NYC: 5 Borough Bike Tour Video

Guided Bike Tours in Montreal

Helmets are in and the B:C:Clettes make them sexier than ever!

Portland: One Million Bicycles officially launches

Green bike lanes spread to Seattle

Portland: Gentrification, labels and the “privilege” of bike commuting

New York bicycle commuters face an uphill climb

Portland: Bike boxes not the only green on Portland's bikeways

Seen in Portland: “Dutch” on a tall-bike and lucky kids

The Bike-sharing Blog: Busy Day in Philly

NYC: Eyes on the Street: T.A. Rings in Bike Month

Paris: How Happy Are Parisians With Vélib?

Ohio: Is Columbus a Cycling City?

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May 7: Cycling News from Around the World

2008-05-07T16:45:00.002-04:00

Cool biking stuff happens in tons of places besides Toronto.

Here's some news, views, and inspirations that I've come across in the last week:

Baltimore Getting Serious About Bikes

Australia: A Pedestrian Paradise in Melbourne

Portland: Pedalpalooza update: Poster unveiled; more events than ever

Seattle's Bike to Work Day

New Jersey High School Students Protest Anti-Bike Policy

Can Red Hook Become NYC’s Most Bike-Friendly Neighborhood?

UK: New London Mayor Talks Up Buses and Bikes

New Bicycle Parking System Comes to Riverside, California

NYC: Ninth Avenue Bike Lane is 'Massive Scandal'

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Apr. 30: Cycling News from Around the World

2008-04-30T14:36:00.002-04:00

Cool biking stuff happens in tons of places besides Toronto.

Here's some news, views, and inspirations that I've come across in the last week:

The New York City "Sustainable Streets" Model

Portland: Magazine editor blames bike lanes for Portland fatalities

Montreal: Different spins on Tour de l'Île

Portland: Celebrate Free Cone Day by biking to all the Ben & Jerrys

Portland gets Platinum; becomes first major U.S. city to win the award

DC: Bicycle-Sharing Program to Be First of Kind in U.S.

NYC: Paco Abraham Turns Duane Reade on to Bike Racks

NYC: Memorial Ride Tonight for Two Manhattan Cyclists

LA: New Sharrows on Westwood Blvd.

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Apr. 23: Cycling News from Around the World

2008-04-23T14:39:00.002-04:00

Cool biking stuff happens in tons of places besides Toronto.

Here's some news, views, and inspirations that I've come across in the last week:

Edinburgh: Red Bikelanes Return

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Apr. 16: Cycling News from Around the World

2008-04-16T14:15:00.000-04:00

Cool biking stuff happens in tons of places besides Toronto.

Here's some news, views, and inspirations that I've come across in the last week:

LA: State Farm Discontinues Its “Humiliated Cyclist” Ad

LA: If You Build It with Less Parking, They Will Still Come

Sudbury: City bike racks being put on city buses for pilot project

LA: Finally, Parking Meters Where Bikes Belong

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Apr. 9: Cycling News from Around the World

2008-04-09T16:42:00.001-04:00

Cool biking stuff happens in tons of places besides Toronto.

Here's some news, views, and inspirations that I've come across in the last week:

Montreal Cyclists eager for all-clear

The Bike-sharing Blog: Rebirth of Bicycling in the U.S.

Bicycles Can Travel on the Eurostar Now : TreeHugger

Philadelphia Bicycle News: Philadelphia Bike Map Wiki

The Bike-sharing Blog: Bike-sharing in New Zealand

TheWashCycle: Rubber Traffic Chokers Don't Work

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Apr. 2: Cycling News from Around the World

2008-04-02T14:31:00.002-04:00

Cool biking stuff happens in tons of places besides Toronto.

Here's some news, views, and inspirations that I've come across in the last week:

DC: Biking out to the Ballgame

Philadelphia Bicycle News: Philadelphia Bike Map Wiki

The Bike-sharing Blog: Bike-sharing in New Zealand

TheWashCycle: Rubber Traffic Chokers Don't Work

Bike Pittsburgh: Pittsburgh Artist Launches Cyclist Portrait Website

Philadelphia Bicycle News: It's Official - Bikes Are Fastest In Center City!

NYC: Opposition Mounts to NYPD Assembly Rules

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Mar 26: Cycling News from Around the World

2008-03-26T16:40:00.003-04:00

Cool biking stuff happens in tons of places besides Toronto.

Here's some news, views, and inspirations that I've come across in the last week:

Santa Cruz: Bicycle Traffic School Starts

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Mar 19: Cycling News from Around the World

2008-03-19T15:02:00.002-04:00

Cool biking stuff happens in tons of places besides Toronto.

Here's some news, views, and inspirations that I've come across in the last week:

Miami Moves Forward With Bicycle Planning

USA: Big-city Councils pass new bike-friendly laws

First look inside Portland's new bike box

Boston: Planning a Bike Network with the Web

BikeSharing: DC First Out of the Gate

U.S.: Imagine a national bike route system...

NYC: Is an NYPD Bike Crackdown Underway?

Chicago: JCDecaux wants to Velib-icize the Windy City

UK: Brilliantly Simple Bike Parking

Portland Leading the Pack in Bike Sharing

LA: Secret Bike Parking at Dodger Stadium?

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Mar 5: Cycling News from Around the World

2008-03-05T13:08:00.002-05:00

Cool biking stuff happens in tons of places besides Toronto.

Here's some news, views, and inspirations that I've come across in the last week:

Portland: Bike rental bidder brings Paris to Portland

London’s Folding Bike Rental Service

The Easy Way To Bike Up A Hill

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Feb. 27: Cycling News from Around the World

2008-02-27T11:56:00.002-05:00

Cool biking stuff happens in tons of places besides Toronto.

Here's some news, views, and inspirations that I've come across in the last week:

Seattle: Serial Bike Thief Caught

Portland: ‘Cycling Circus’, ‘Urban Assault’, rides coming this summer

Portland: Photos from Mini Bike Winter

DC: Bike Route Signs to the Ballpark

Philadelphia: Combining Transit And Trails On Google Maps

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Feb. 20: Cycling News from Around the World

2008-02-20T13:53:00.001-05:00

Cool biking stuff happens in tons of places besides Toronto.

Here's some news, views, and inspirations that I've come across in the last week:

Austin: Lance Armstrong unveils his new commuting bike shop

Miami: Cyclists Court Death Daily

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Feb. 13: Cycling News from Around the World

2008-02-13T13:43:00.002-05:00

Cool biking stuff happens in tons of places besides Toronto.

Here's some news, views, and inspirations that I've come across in the last week:

LA: Bike Writers Draft Cyclist's Bill of Rights

Bike-Sharing Program Arrives in Tucson

Portland: New bike boxes and colored lanes will be green

The Time is NOW for a Bicycle Friendly Philadelphia

Portland: Carfree conference unveils logo

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Feb. 6: Cycling News from Around the World

2008-02-06T11:09:00.000-05:00

Cool biking stuff happens in tons of places besides Toronto.

Here's some news, views, and inspirations that I've come across in the last week:

Portland: Share the Road plate faces re-design

Can Bus Rapid Transit Encourage Bike Use?

World: Top 50 Biking Vacations

NYC: Congestion Pricing Plan Includes a “Livable Streets Lock Box”

Portland: More samples of the CRC's bike/ped design inspirations

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Jan. 30: Cycling News from Around the World

2008-01-30T17:25:00.000-05:00

Cool biking stuff happens in tons of places besides Toronto.

Here's some news, views, and inspirations that I've come across in the last week:

USA: Presidential Bike Plans

NYC: City Numbers Show Highest Cyclist Death Toll in Eight Years

SF: BART graduates to 'smart' bike lockers

Bike-sharing in Tel Aviv

DC: New Pedicab Company To Start Operations

Portland: The Re-Birth of Critical Mass?

Mexico City to Build 186 Miles of Bike Paths by 2012

Norway: Planning for "Bicycle Tube"

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Jan. 23: Cycling News from Around the World

2008-01-23T14:43:00.000-05:00

Cool biking stuff happens in tons of places besides Toronto.

Here's some news, views, and inspirations that I've come across in the last week:

Bike Share Philadelphia Forum an Astounding Success

Montreal: Michel Dallaire will design the new bike sharing system

Denmark: Are Bikes the Secret to Danish Bliss?

Promoting bike-sharing in Philadelphia

NYC: A Bikes-Only Parking Lot in Midtown?

NYC: Bike Parking Lot, With Attendant, Is Planned for Midtown

London: Bike station planned for City commuters

DC: Update on SmartBike Program

Australia: Bikes Outsell Cars Down Under

LA: City Workers get Bike Facilities

Portland schools win Safe Routes Grant

LA: Huffy vs. Hummer

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Cycling News from Around the World: Jan. 16

2008-01-16T09:47:00.000-05:00

Cool biking stuff happens in tons of places besides Toronto.

Here's some news, views, and inspirations that I've come across in the last week:

DC: Making Routes Safer for Cyclists

Wooden Bike Rental in NYC

USA: A bike box renaissance in America?

Portland: Bikes and the new race for mayor

DC: Councilman wants to improve bike lanes

NYC: How About Two Bike Lanes Per Street?

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Cycling News from Around the World: Jan. 9

2008-01-09T15:33:00.000-05:00

Cool biking stuff happens in tons of places besides Toronto. I try to link to this "Elsewhere" stuff in the sidebar of this page.

Here's some news, views, and inspirations that I've come across since the last "Elsewhere" post back on Dec. 19:

NYC: Ghost Bikes Memorial Ride Marks Another Year of Loss

World: What a Year for Bike-sharing

Denmark: Cycling Nurses Help Thwart Hospitalisation

Portland: Media notices Congressman Blumenauer's bike-friendly ideas

Milan introduces traffic congestion charge

NYC: Sleek Bike Parking Facilities Appear in Queens and Brooklyn

NYC: Bike Share Program for Governors Island

USA: UPS and Postal Christmas Deliveries by Bike

Louisville, KY adopts a Complete Streets policy

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Cycling News from Around the World: Dec. 19

2007-12-19T19:53:00.000-05:00

Cool biking stuff happens in tons of places besides Toronto. I try to link to this "Elsewhere" stuff in the sidebar of this page.

Here's some news, views, and inspirations that I've come across in the past week:

Oregon: New Share the Road license plates

Louisville, KY adopts a Complete Streets policy

Bogotá, Colombia: Ciclovia Video

NYC: The Transportation Head Is a Cycling Radical

Danish cities go high-tech for bike safety

NYC: Daily News to Deceased Cyclists: “Your Fault.”

Portland: Mayoral Candidate Adams wants to triple bike funding

Global: On-line Public Bicycle System Inventory

Philadelphia: Bike Sharing Forum

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