The victories keep piling up for the advocates, bureaucrats, and politicians fighting for more and better bike infrastructure.
People for Bikes has released its third annual list of 10 Best New Bike Lanes, and it displays how far bike infrastructure investment has come in the United States. As Michael Andersen explains in a post announcing the list, the gold standard of bike lane construction has shifted in recent years: "this month, as we set about making our third annual list of the country's best new bike lanes, we were overjoyed to realize that (with about 80 projects to choose from) almost every new lane on our list separated bike and auto traffic with some sort of permanent physical curb."
The post also takes a look at each of the projects that made the best of list. Leading the list is Western Avenue, in Cambridge, Massachusetts, followed by 200 West in Salt Lake City, Utah. The third place finish for Queens Boulevard in New York City even attracted the attention of Jeanmaire Evelly, who reported for DNAinfo about the street's transformation from "Boulevard of Death."
FULL STORY: AMERICA’S 10 BEST NEW BIKE LANES OF 2015
A Troubling Trend of Backlash to Bike Lanes
Some cities are going so far as to rip out protected bike infrastructure that took years of advocacy to build.
Austin Outlaws Blocking Bike Lanes
Drivers who park in bike lanes will receive citations of up to $300.
Proposed Pennsylvania Bill Encourages Parking-Protected Bike Lanes
Current state law prohibits cars from parking more than 12 inches away from a curb, but does not take into account bike lanes or pedestrian spaces placed between the curb and parking lanes.
National Parks Layoffs Will Cause Communities to Lose Billions
Thousands of essential park workers were laid off this week, just before the busy spring break season.
Retro-silient?: America’s First “Eco-burb,” The Woodlands Turns 50
A master-planned community north of Houston offers lessons on green infrastructure and resilient design, but falls short of its founder’s lofty affordability and walkability goals.
Delivering for America Plan Will Downgrade Mail Service in at Least 49.5 Percent of Zip Codes
Republican and Democrat lawmakers criticize the plan for its disproportionate negative impact on rural communities.
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Balancing Bombs and Butterflies: How the National Guard Protects a Rare Species
The National Guard at Fort Indiantown Gap uses GIS technology and land management strategies to balance military training with conservation efforts, ensuring the survival of the rare eastern regal fritillary butterfly.
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