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Tag Archives: Bicycle Infrastructure
Building Sidewalks For Children
What have our societies become when local authorities are forced to apply for grants to build sidewalks for children? While this is a good thing, as it allows the children to engage in healthier options for traveling to school, it … Continue reading
Massachusetts Is Home To The Top Biking Community In The Northeast
Sometimes riding a bicycle in the Boston area can make one feel as if bicyclists are not welcome. It’s not just the drivers who create this environment, but the inconsistency in bicycle infrastructure. In some areas, there are decent bike … Continue reading
How Cars Affect The Lifestyles Of Certain Populations
Many things about cars are taken for granted. They have been part of our everyday lives for so many years, we can no longer imagine life without them. We see cars as making transportation easier. We see them as providing … Continue reading
Cyclists Inventing Devices To Overcome Inadequate Road Planning
Every so often articles are published about clever devices designed to make a cyclist’s life easier. Such an article appeared on citylab.com. City Lab is The Atlantic’s website dedicated to all things related to creating cities of the future. The … Continue reading
Quantifying The Amount Of Public Support For Investing In Bicycle Infrastructure
Unless people have been living under a rock, they are aware of the growing demand for bicycle infrastructure. How they perceive this demand, and whether they are in favor of it or against it, depends on many factors, some of … Continue reading
The Role Of Bicycle Tourism In A Community’s Acceptance Of Bicycling
Bicycle tourism, although growing in leaps and bounds, is not something we think about when advocating for bicycling or bicycle infrastructure. Bicycling is generally seen as a recreational activity or a mode of transportation. Consequently, arguments for its acceptance are … Continue reading
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Cycling Weather Around The Globe
The title of this post is slightly misleading because I have been unable to review this issue around the globe. But, an article I saw about riding in the rain in The Netherlands made me wonder about how cyclists react … Continue reading
Cycling In America Goes With Privilege Not With Necessity
The article on cycling elitism, which I wrote about a few days, ago piqued my curiosity about who is riding bicycles today and why. My research led me to several articles which confirmed that the majority of cyclists in America … Continue reading
The Ins And Outs Of Parking Rule Enforcement For Bicycles
One of the perks of riding a bicycle is not having to worry about finding a parking space. Bikes are small and can be brought onto the sidewalk, so once a cyclist reaches his or her destination, the main problem … Continue reading
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Tagged Bicycle Infrastructure, Bicycle Parking Rules, Traffic Laws
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Headstarts At Traffic Lights
Despite years of debate, there is still disagreement about where a cyclist should position him or herself when stopping at a traffic light. Different groups of cyclists have arrived at various conclusions about what constitutes the safest and most efficient … Continue reading
