Tag Archives: Bicycle Infrastructure

Bicycle Fundraising For Bicycling

Many charities use cycling as a way to raise funds. They chart a course and enlist cyclists to complete the course in exchange for pledges from donors. The more pledges a rider has, the more money he or she will … Continue reading

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Unjust Deaths Lead To Inadequate Gestures

Untimely death and injustice often go hand in hand. This is particularly true in societies where minority groups are assigned less value than their majority group counterparts. Cyclists, in American society, can be considered the former. As a distinct minority, … Continue reading

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People Who Know The Hidden Meaning Of Traffic Signs

A couple of weeks ago I wrote a post about an ambiguous sign which was placed at the entrance of a one-way street. The sign below a “do not enter” sign only said “except bicycles.” No explanation was given. Just … Continue reading

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Technology Makes Its Debut In Bicycle Infrastructure Planning

It had to happen. Someone had to make the first move towards automating and documenting cycling traffic patterns. That someone is San Diego State University’s Active Transportation Research Center. They recently implemented a bike-monitoring program called Bikes Count. As a … Continue reading

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Bicycle Accommodations: When The Left Hand Doesn’t Know What The Right Hand Is Doing

The City of Boston has committed itself to becoming more bicycle friendly. Many areas have seen an increase in the number of bike lanes, sharrows and other bicycle accommodations. Boston also has a bike share program to encourage the use … Continue reading

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The Relationship Between Bicycling Infrastructure and Public Transportation

    Cyclists have been struggling for a long time to convince leaders in American cities and towns to invest in bicycling infrastructure. They have also been fighting for respect, rights and an acknowledgment of bicycling as a legitimate form … Continue reading

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