Advocacy

Be heard: Convince Google Maps to help bike commuters

Friday, February 29th, 2008

Google Maps is a great tool for finding your way from point A to point B. When you’re looking for directions you have options to “Drive There” and “Take Public Transit”. The problem is, it’s not very bike friendly.
I’ve done a how to before on finding a bike route, however there’s a petition [...]

Is “Share the Road” sending the right message?

Tuesday, February 26th, 2008

UrbanVelo.org:
[Across the country] this is the signage of choice to alert drivers of cyclists on our roadways. This is a standard sign, approved in the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. It seems innocuous, even like a good idea. But what does this sign really say? What does it mean to people who see it? [...]

Change your view

Friday, February 22nd, 2008

The St. Louis Regional Bike Federation created a series “Change Your View” public service announcements to promote cycling as transportation.

These 30 second spots emphasize the positive aspects of cycling and commuting by bike — you can interact with people, feel the seasons, smell the smells, see the sights. They intentionally avoided a “Share the Road” [...]

Los Angeles Bicycle Master Plan Update

Monday, February 11th, 2008

Those of you in or around the Los Angeles, CA area may be interested in attending one of the Master Bicycle Plan Update public workshops starting this Saturday. According to their press release:
“The intent of the Bicycle Plan is to expand bicycle usage through further development of bicycle riding facilities, improvement of existing facilities, [...]

Bike Boxes in the Bike Lane

Tuesday, February 5th, 2008

Do bike boxes help? Have you ever used one? Do you even know what a bike box is? Here is a picture to help understand:

Pic is from the Seattle Times, who published this article on the subject. I also came across this video with a bit more of an [...]

Preparations for Bike To Work Week

Wednesday, January 30th, 2008

Earlier this week, a number of local bicycling, environment and pedestrian advocates joined up to start planning Bike To Work Week 2008. Several local bloggers were among them, myself included. The month of May is Bike Month, and The League of American Bicyclists recommends for 2008 that the week of May 12-16 [...]

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