Biking: Recent news and articles
A list of recent newspaper and other media articles related to bicycling
New bike commuters hit the classroom, then the road
The rush of new cyclists, created by high gas prices, is driving up demand for bike safety classes. Read more >
Columbus, OH passes complete streets resolution
COLUMBUS, OH - City of Columbus Council member Mary Ellen O'Shaughnessy was successful in passing a resolution in support of Complete Streets.
The resolution was approved unanimously by the city council and signed by mayor Michael Coleman in Columbus, Ohio on July 29. Read more >
University of Minnesota closes pedestrian walkway
More bridge problems plague Minneapolis, as the University of Minnesota announced this weekend that the Washington Avenue bridge may be unsafe for pedestrians and bicyclists. Bike and ped paths along the outside of the bridge have been closed until further notice, posing big problems for biking and walking students as they return to class this week.
[Email from University VP Kathleen OBrien follows...] Read more >
AARP Complete Streets Poll
AARP Poll: Fighting Gas Prices, Nearly A Third of Americans Age 50+ Hang Up Their Keys To Walk But Find Streets Inhospitable, Public Transportation Inaccessible Read more >
Ciclovia spreading across US cities
They danced the tango in Portland, Ore., they're doing the samba in New York, and by the end of this month, they'll be dancing in the streets of San Francisco. It's urban planning with a Latin twist, a simple idea imported from South America for transforming the cityscape. Temporary street closures, or ciclovias, are sweeping across the US, as cities take a new look at alternative uses for their streets. Read more >
MLB Players finding transportation alternatives in Baltimore
Fans are accustomed to the players' lot being filled with expensive rides - sports cars, HUVs, private jets. But you should check out the clubhouse sometime, or the weight room. There are enough bikes parked there to hold the Tour de France. Read more >
Do Electric Bikes Promise to Bring Bicycling to the Masses?
Here's a good review of the electric assist Gazelle bicycle from the Netherlands. Could bikes like this bring bicycles to a whole new groups of people? In other words, would my mother ride this bike? - You still need to pedal but the battery helps. The electric bike is all the rage on Dutch cycle paths this summer, and enthusiasts have nothing but praise for it. "This invention deserves a Nobel prize." Read more >
Strib: Midtown Greenway traffic running (and biking) at record levels
Greenway bike counts up 30%; new one-day record of 5,336 cyclists June 1 Read more >
Park Bugle: Bicycling Commuters Sound Off
2 profiles of St Anthony Park bike/walk commuters Read more >
SHARE THE ROAD, SHARE THE TRAIL - The truth about seven common bike safety myths
More people in Minneapolis take to the streets and trails on bicycles during summer. This year the cost of gasoline has made biking to work and biking for fun more attractive than ever.
But with more people on bikes on our City streets and trails, it’s really important to separate truth from myth when it comes to bike safety and laws. Some biking accidents can be avoided when you know the facts. Here are seven common myths about bike safety and laws — dispelled! Read more >
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