News and interesting stories from the blogs:
Portland Going For 25% Bicycle Mode Share Within 15 Years, San Francisco Bike Blog
Would you mind saying that one more time, please? I could have swore you just said ‘25% Bicycle Mode Share within 15 years,’ but I’m not stupid, and I’m not crazy – yet – but I just wanted to make sure…
Cycling up 35% in NYC, Bike Commute Tips Blog
It’s hard not to be impressed by New York City’s great strides to transform and humanize its streetscape, pushed by the effective advocacy of Transportation Alternatives, StreetsBlog, TimesUp!, and many others.
Obviously, if you have had an accident, and you are reading all of this advice, it may have been a few hours since the accident. However, if you ever have another accident, or if it’s only been a few hours since you were hurt, here’s what you should do from the start.
Fulton Mall on wheels of a dilemma, C.I.C.L.E.
A new era comes to downtown Fresno’s historic Fulton Mall on Sunday when the city’s nearly half-century ban on bicycle riding along the six-block pedestrian thoroughfare is permanently lifted.
Texas Governor Rick Perry Celebrates 18 Lanes of “Freedom” – StreetsBlog
The state has added 20 miles of interior lanes, including 12 miles of HOV lanes, which officials say will eventually be converted to variable-rate HOT use. The rebuilt Katy Freeway is 18 lanes wide.
City of Des Moines Passes Complete Streets Policy, Iowa Bicycle Coalition
On September 22, 2008, the Des Moines City Council passed a complete streets policy. The policy specifically states “Bicycle and pedestrian ways shall be established in new constructions and reconstruction of roadway projects…”
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