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Streetsblog » Rediscovering the Romance of the Bicycle in Paris
On July 15th, Paris will introduce a citywide system of public bike rentals called Vélib, intended to give pedal power to the people
Streetsblog » Permanent Congestion Pricing Gets Green Light in Sweden
The toll was operated on a trial basis last year and exceeded expectations of a 10 to 15 percent reduction of cars entering and leaving the capital, registering instead an average fall of between 20 and 25 percent.
Commute by Bike: It starts with us
The future of the American commute includes a lot less cars and a lot more bikes, however it takes a lot of work and resolve to make that happen and it has to start somewhere. So it starts with you and me.
Streetsblog » Free Bike Helmets for Delivery Workers Today
In anticipation of two new laws that take effect in July, DOT is handing out free helmets to commercial cyclists. One law requires businesses to provide helmets to employees who use bicycles as part of their work, and to make sure their workers wear them.
The Slowmotion Revolution: Bogata Traffic Taming
Enrique Peñalosa promoted a city model giving priority to children and public spaces and restricting private car use, building hundreds of kilometers of sidewalks, bike paths, pedestrian streets, greenways, and parks.
Cycle-Licious: Lindsay Lohan's tricycle
Apparently, bicycle and tricycle riding are part of her drug rehabilitation. We agree that exercise and sunshine are good for your mental health and well-being!
BikePortland.org » Master Plan intro sheds light on potential, challenges
The Office of Transportation has published the first bit of their Bicycle Master Plan online. It’s a draft of an introduction to the Existing Conditions Report and it sheds light on how the city sees Portland’s cycling future.
TheWashCycle: Bicycle commuters still uncommon
The U.S. Census reports that in 2005 0.4 percent of commuters used bikes, just as they did in 1990 and 2000.
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