| The "Tour de Ladd" Portland's first bike-a-thon [BikePortland] Posted: 03 Oct 2008 05:54 PM CDT Eager to ride.-Watch video below- (Photos © J. Maus) This morning, despite a steady stream of rain, hundreds of Abernethy Elementary School kids took part in a new spin on the the traditional... |
| Bike Republic development deal falls through [BikePortland] Posted: 03 Oct 2008 04:43 PM CDT The existing building, created by John Yeon, has architectural significance.(Photos © J. Maus) Negotiations between a private developer and the Portland Parks bureau that would have created a new... |
| Bicycle Commuter Act Passes Congress, Awaits President's Signature (10.03.08) [Bike Pittsburgh] Posted: 03 Oct 2008 03:06 PM CDT After seven long years, the bicycle commuter tax provision has finally passed both the House and Senate as part of the financial bailout package. President Bush has said that he is eager to sign the... |
| Weasel Alert: Republican organization says biking, walking is a "wacky" idea [BikePortland] Posted: 03 Oct 2008 01:10 PM CDT [via Treehugger and EarthFirst.] Riding bikes; a "wacky idea". In honor of Rep. Earl Blumenauer's call to "hold the weasels accountable" and taking a cue from the League... |
| House passes bailout bill; bike commuter tax benefit becomes law [BikePortland] Posted: 03 Oct 2008 12:45 PM CDT Blumenauer at the unveiling of his Gas Price Relief Act, one of manypieces of legislation that included a bike commuter tax break over the years.(Photo © J. Maus) What a long, strange trip it's... |
| Mark Your Calendars: October 25 Will Be First Tour de Ballona [Streetsblog LA] Posted: 03 Oct 2008 12:43 PM CDT After Streetsblog reported on a cyclist being attacked on the Ballona Creek Bicycle Trail, trail users contacted me asking, "what can we do?" In response, a Livable Streets Discussion Forum was... |
| Planetizen Takes a Look at Latino Urbanism [Streetsblog LA] Posted: 03 Oct 2008 11:11 AM CDT Josh Stephens has written an interesting and intelligent article over at Planetizen entitled, "Out Of The Enclave: Latinos Adapt, And Adapt To, The American City."Intentionally or not, the article... |
| Today's Headlines [Streetsblog LA] Posted: 03 Oct 2008 10:34 AM CDT Rand Traffic Study and Their Cool Charts Bring Debate (LAist) USC Professor Says Grade Crossings Are Largest Public Health Threat (Daily News) CRA Approves Funds for Downtown Trolley by 2014... |
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