Last week, the New York Times published a remarkable story about some Dutch doctors that discovered individuals so afflicted with Parkinson’s Disease that they cannot walk still are able to ride a bike without any trouble. Apparently, they think cycling uses a different part of the brain than walking (which might explain why cycling is [...]
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Some see bicycles as savior for Detroit
For a century, Detroit was the center of America’s slow dismantling of non-automotive forms of transportation, but with the American auto industry reeling, some are seeing the bicycle as a possible tool of renewal. The New York Times recently wrote how the flat and relatively deserted center city of the Motown have made for a [...]
Bicycle News Roundup, 2/16/09
Rob D’Amico writes in support of the Lady Bird Lake Hike & Bike Trail extension at the Bicycle Austin Blog. We will have a bit on this soon too. The blog for cleaning product Grease Monkey Wipes posted a bit about Lance’s bike being stolen, just as we did on Sunday. Anyone else quite surprised [...]
NYT confirms LaHood as Transportation Secretary
Formal Announcement expected Friday This morning the New York Times confirmed earlier reports that President Elect Obama has chosen retiring Illinois Republican Congressman Ray LaHood to be his Transportation Secretary. Although he is a moderate Republican with a record of voting in favor of alternative transportation, I have to say I’m pretty disappointed with this [...]
Illinois Republican Ray LaHood Considered for Secretary of Transportation
Two news outlets today are reporting that retiring Republican Congressman Ray LaHood of Illinois’ 18th district is being considered for Secretary of Transportation under President Barack Obama. The New York Times’ Caucus Blog reports: One of the tasks awaiting the transportation secretary is helping to implement the vast public works projects that Mr. Obama has [...]
Austin Bike Blog Joins Streetsblog Network, David Brooks NYT Editorial on Community Building
A couple of things I wanted to tell everyone about: First, Austin Bike Blog joined the Streetsblog Network a month or so ago, which is “a national blog network focused on sustainable transport, smart growth and livable streets issues.” They have officially launched now, and already have 160 member blogs. We’re very happy to be [...]
