Biking Sites In Other Cities

posted by Joe on 7/04/2006 | 3 Comments |

I've been writing posts here for almost 6 months now, and while I do talk about biking in other cities periodically, I'm far overdue to have a post about Biking Websites from other cities.

I actually am quite addicted to reading these sites. Although they don't directly impact biking in Toronto, it's always really cool hearing about news and initiatives from other cities... not only for inspiration and assurance that there are people in other cities working for the same goals of encouraging sustainable transportation where they live, but also that they often have good ideas that could be imported here to Toronto. I'm working on setting up a couple of these ideas, actually. You'll find out more... don't worry. :)

Here's a list of 4 sites that I visit the most... I know there's more out there that I haven't become addicted to yet... if you know of some (I'm looking for sites that aren't run by governments, but rather individuals/groups who are in it to promote cycling) please leave details in the comments. I'll update this post with a more comprehensive list with the new ones.

BikePortland.org - I've mentioned this site a lot. Jonathan Maus has set up a fantastic resource of Portland Biking Information (including an awesome Stolen Bike Listing which has already resulted in a bunch of recovered bikes!) that seems to be the "go-to" place for cycling information in the "Rose City". The site is a little over a year old, and yet draws in thousands of visitors a day.

Transportation Alternatives (NYC) - I just discovered that "TA" has been around since 1973! It's mission is to "Encourage bicycling, walking and public transit as alternatives to automobile use, and reduce automobile use and its attendant environmental and social harms." They look like a great group, with lots of great cycling campaigns underway to make things better in New York (My 2nd favourite city ... Tracy and I visited a few years ago and loved it! I want to bike the Brooklyn Bridge the next time I'm there - I hear it's a great trip!).

San Francisco Bicycle Coalition - Ahhh, San Francisco. The origin of Critical Mass and a huge and vibrant cycling community despite being one of the famous hilly cities in the world. The SFBC aims "to transform San Francisco's streets and neighborhoods into more livable and safe places by promoting the bicycle for everyday transportation." Their campaigns page is amazing, especially since they've got campaigns in every single neighbourhood of the city that are pushing for bikelanes and integration of them into a comprehensive city-wide network.

TheWashCycle - Okay, I have to admit that the name sucked me into this website about cycling in Washington D.C. Beyond the name of this blog though, is great content about everything happening concerning cycling, including a great map of all the cycling trails in and around the city.

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