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Tag Archives: Bicycling Advocacy
Turning The Loss Of Cycling Ability Into A Gain
Life starts with almost unlimited and unknown potential. A newborn is a mystery in that he or she might be anyone, might do anything and might even make a difference in the world we live in. But, the farther along … Continue reading
Posted in Cycling, Livable Cities
Tagged Bicycling Advocacy, Bicycling For All Ages, Helping The Elderly To Participate In Bicycling, Meeting The Needs Of The Elderly
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Motorcycle And Bicycle Interactions
Most discussions about bicycles on the roads revolve around their interactions with cars. Cars are the dominant and most abundant vehicles on the roads, and bicycles are the most vulnerable and least prevalent vehicles on the roads. So, naturally, given … Continue reading
Posted in Cycling, Other Modes Of Transportation
Tagged Bicycles Sharing The Road With Motorcycles, Bicycling Advocacy, Motorcycle Versus Bicycle Collisions, Sharing The Road, Traffic Laws
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Designing Affordable Bicycle Components For Transportation And Practicality
In the U.S., bicycle components are often seen as luxury items. All sorts of fancy, high tech designs have been created in the name of precision and shaving weight off of the bike. None of these components are designed with … Continue reading
Posted in Cycling
Tagged Bicycle Commuting, Bicycle Components Manufactured From Common Parts, Bicycles As Transportation, Bicycling Advocacy, Making Bicycling More Affordable, Sustainable Bicycle Transportation
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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
Posted in Livable Cities, Other Modes Of Transportation
Tagged Activities To Curb Childhood Obesity, Bicycle Infrastructure, Bicycling Advocacy, Encouraging Kids To Bike And Walk To School, Grant Money For Building Sidewalks, Livable Cities
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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
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Tagged Bicycle Infrastructure, Bicycling Advocacy, Imposition Of Street Fees, Support For Investing In Bicycle Infrastructure, Sustainable Businesses
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Has Increased Bicycle Use Changed The Way Drivers See Bicyclists?
At the beginning of the current bicycle era, whose exact date is unknown, but could be approximated as sometime in the early ‘90s, bicyclists were uniformly seen as a negative factor on the roads. They were assured by bicycle advocates … Continue reading
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Tagged Bicycling Advocacy, Cars Sharing The Road With Bicycles, Drivers' Perceptions Of Bicyclists, Stereotyping Bicyclists
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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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Tagged Bicycle Infrastructure, Bicycle Tourism, Bicycling Advocacy, Traveling By Bicycle
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Is The Rise Of Cycling Elitism A Result Of Individual Goals Or Infrastructure Evolution?
As I was scrolling through a list of links to current cycling news and blogs, I came across a headline which caught my attention. It was about the rise of an upper class cycling culture. The author of this article … Continue reading
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Tagged Bicycling Advocacy, Bike Culture, Changing Bicycle Cultures, Class Struggles In Cycling Advocacy, Cycling Elitism
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Reflections On Cyclists Using Cars Or Other Means To Protect Cyclists
A few days ago, I wrote a post about cyclist drivers running interference for cyclist bikers. The concept had been on my mind for quite some time. And I knew that my regular readers would be able to relate to … Continue reading
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Tagged Bicycling Advocacy, Cars Sharing The Road With Bicycles, Cycling Safety, Cyclists Protecting Cyclists, Drivers Protecting Cyclists, Reflections On Cycling, Starting New Cycling Trends
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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
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Tagged Assessing Traffic Patterns, Bicycle Infrastructure, Bicycling Advocacy, Cycling Safety, Giving Cyclists A Head Start, Timing Traffic Lights
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