Bike Infrastructure

What's Next for Bike Advocates?
Wondering what's on the agenda for bike advocates these days? The San Francisco Bike Coalition that just released a Strategic Plan that will direct political actions in 2018 and beyond.

The Best New Bike Infrastructure of 2017
PeopleForBikes surveys the best new additions to bike networks around the country, and finds a lot to celebrate.

A Call for Better Bike Infrastructure in Houston
It's been a deadly Autumn for bike riders in Houston, and bike advocates are pushing the city to make streets safer for all users.

Bikelash Reaches a Whole New Level
A Minneapolis bike lane protest sets a new bar for opposition to bike lanes—Godwin's law was definitely in play.

An Architecture Critic Lists 7 Reasons Bike Lanes Benefit All Road Users
People—on bikes, in cars, and on foot—should be able to agree that bike lanes are better for everyone.

Bike Ridership Outpaces Infrastructure in D.C.
D.C.'s bike-sharing programs are gaining popularity, but the city's infrastructure might not be enough to support the new riders.

Critiquing the Bike Friendliness of a City with a Reputation for Bike Friendliness
One opinion writer thinks Denver is getting more credit than it deserves as a bike friendly city, but to be fair, a lot of cities have gotten good at overselling their bike friendliness.

Montreal Wants to Lead North America in Biking Infrastructure
Montreal has a five-year plan to become an "international bike metropolis and cycling leader in North America."

Bike Fatalities Rising Quickly
The Governors Highway Safety Association, in partnership with State Farm Insurance, has released surprising data about bike safety.

Bike Advocates Form 'Human Bollards' to Protest Lack of Protected Lanes
Protestors are placing their bodies between bike paths and car traffic to make a point about transportation planning.

Portland Adds a New Nine-Mile Bikeway
The 20s Bikeway offers bike riders a new way to travel north and south through the city of Portland.
Take a Tour of the New 111th Street Protected Bike Lane in Queens
Streetfilms was on hand to celebrate a hard-fought win for the community.

More Than Infrastructure Needed for Minority Bike Adoption
Latino and black communities are more likely to cite racial profiling or crime as a deterrent to cycling, according to a recent study.

Imagine: A City Built for Cycling
Welcome to Velotopia.

New York May Require Bike Helmets
Advocates say the mandatory bike helmet proposal is a step in the wrong direction for traffic safety.

NYT: New York Inches Toward 'Bike Hegemony'
More people now bike to work in New York than in any other U.S. city.
Token Gestures Don't Attract Bike Riders—Connected, Safe Bike Infrastructure Does
A project touted as the "largest pop-up bike grid in the world" achieved rare levels of success on getting people on their bikes in Macon, Georgia.
Bike Lane Removed in Atlanta—Controversy Remains
The city of Atlanta received one of six grants totaling $100,000 from outdoor retailer REI to install a protected bike lane on Westview Drive. A year later the bike lane has been removed and the experience has inspired a lot of soul searching.

Oregon Bike Tax Attracts Interest of Influential Colorado State Senator
The Colorado legislature has been unable to agree on a transportation funding package, but the recent bill passed by Oregon has prompted one influential Republican senator to suggest that the state tax bicycle sales.
Study: Bike Lanes Raise Property Values in Brooklyn
New bike lanes in the Brooklyn neighborhood of Bushwick started raising property values within a year.
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