| Cartoon Tuesday: Beware of the Ouchies [Streetsblog LA] Posted: 12 May 2009 04:31 PM PDT After reading about a new Pew Poll that found 88 percent of Americans believe they can't live without a car, I couldn't help thinking of this cartoon from John Akre -- who also gave us Cars for Hats.... (click through to website for more) |
| Tomorrow's All Bike Transportation Committee: Canceled! [Streetsblog LA] Posted: 12 May 2009 03:54 PM PDT For anyone planning to pedal to City Hall for tomorrow's "All-Bike" city council meeting, I just received email notice that it has been canceled. I'll have more on this later, but wanted to... (click through to website for more) |
| Bike Lanes on Forbes Ave in Squirrel Hill? [Bike Pittsburgh] Posted: 12 May 2009 02:04 PM PDT Sometimes even a little means a lot New shoulders were striped on Forbes Ave through Frick Park this weekend We've been getting a bunch of emails about Forbes Ave in Squirrel Hill in the past... (click through to website for more) |
| The congestion solution? Chill out and slow down [BikePortland] Posted: 12 May 2009 01:00 PM PDT Approaching the Hawthorne Bridge. (Photos © J. Maus) Since last Thursday, readers have left nearly 500 comments on our stories about a horrific crash on the Hawthorne Bridge between two bike... (click through to website for more) |
| How Mike Eng and the Auto Lobby Stalled on Safe Streets [Streetsblog LA] Posted: 12 May 2009 12:57 PM PDT Auto Club spokesman, Asm. Mike EngSo what happened? Despite the support of just about everyone in Los Angeles, A.B. 766 didn't muster the support to even come to a vote at the Assembly... (click through to website for more) |
| A Federal Transportation Bill Is Coming… But When? [Streetsblog NYC… But When?] Posted: 12 May 2009 12:44 PM PDT Speaking to members of the National Retail Federation earlier today, Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood sidestepped what's becoming one of the peskiest unanswered questions on the Hill: Will... (click through to website for more) |
| Friday May 15th is National Bike to (and from) Work Day! [Bike Pittsburgh] Posted: 12 May 2009 12:31 PM PDT This Friday is National Bike to Work Day. But let's face it, sometimes riding TO work isn't nearly as much fun as riding FROM work. Regardless of which end of your commute you most look... (click through to website for more) |
| Cartoon Tuesday: Beware of the Ouchies [Streetsblog NYC] Posted: 12 May 2009 11:46 AM PDT After reading about a new Pew Poll that found 88 percent of Americans believe they can't live without a car, I couldn't help thinking of this cartoon from John Akre -- who also gave us Cars for Hats.... (click through to website for more) |
| Food collection ride will help the hungry [BikePortland] Posted: 12 May 2009 11:05 AM PDT Detail from event flyer The Portland-based Ironclad Cycling Team and the Oregon Food Bank have teamed up for what organizers call a "unique food drive". Dubbed "Underpants and... (click through to website for more) |
| Coming Attraction: Teasers From Oberstar's Transpo Bill Outline [Streetsblog LA] Posted: 12 May 2009 10:55 AM PDT Rep. Jim Oberstar at the 2007 National Bike Summit. Photo by Bike Portland via Flickr.The details of Rep. Jim Oberstar's plans for the next federal transportation bill are starting to come into... (click through to website for more) |
| Good Sam's Blesses the Bikes [Streetsblog LA] Posted: 12 May 2009 10:42 AM PDT A multi-faith approach to bike blessings This morning Good Samaritan Hospital held one of the most popular events of Bike to Work Week, the Blessing of the Bicycles. This marks the sixth year... (click through to website for more) |
| Ride of Silence will roll through Northeast Portland [BikePortland] Posted: 12 May 2009 10:00 AM PDT A scene from last year's Ride of Silence. (Photo © J. Maus) For the fourth year in a row, Portland will take part in the national Ride of Silence event. The local edition of this ride —... (click through to website for more) |
| Streetfilms: Hal Grades Your Bike Locking 3 — The Final Warning [Streetsblog NYC— The Final Warning] Posted: 12 May 2009 09:59 AM PDT With Bike Month well underway and lots of new cyclists hitting the streets, we need a sage to remind us how easy it is to roll your bike. So, once again, I'm pleased to present immortal Bicycle... (click through to website for more) This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| 16th Pedal Pittsburgh this Sunday [Bike Pittsburgh] Posted: 12 May 2009 09:39 AM PDT The Community Design Center of Pittsburgh's 16th annual Pedal Pittsburgh Ride is this Sunday, May 17th. It is designed to highlight some of the defining architecture of the City. Ato this year,... (click through to website for more) |
| Finding Effective Arguments for Funding Mass Transit [Streetsblog LA] Posted: 12 May 2009 09:29 AM PDT How much should passengers pay for mass transit? What with the financial woes of transit systems around the country, it's been a hot topic. Today on the Streetsblog Network, we're looking at the... (click through to website for more) |
| Today's Headlines [Streetsblog LA] Posted: 12 May 2009 09:27 AM PDT Bike to Work Week Kicksoff with Bart, LaBonge, Huizar and the LACBC (Blogdowntown) Dude, Where's the Bike Master Plan? (Soap Box) Whittier Cop Talks Cyclists Rights and Responsibilities (Whittier... (click through to website for more) |
| Coming Attraction: Teasers From Oberstar's Transpo Bill Outline [Streetsblog NYC] Posted: 12 May 2009 09:08 AM PDT Rep. Jim Oberstar at the 2007 National Bike Summit. Photo by Bike Portland via Flickr.The details of Rep. Jim Oberstar's plans for the next federal transportation bill are starting to come into... (click through to website for more) |
| The Headlines: 5.12.09 [Bike Pittsburgh] Posted: 12 May 2009 08:21 AM PDT The Headlines In German Suburb, Life Goes On Without Cars NYT with SLIDESHOW Designs on Pittsburgh — memos to the next mayor PG AAA survey supports limits on teen drivers PG Suit Against... (click through to website for more) |
| Find Out More About DOT's Plaza Program [Streetsblog NYC] Posted: 12 May 2009 08:09 AM PDT DOT's plaza program emphasizes projects in neighborhoods where public space is scarce.If you're interested in reclaiming some asphalt in your neighborhood for a new public space, now's your chance to... (click through to website for more) |
| Finding Effective Arguments for Funding Mass Transit [Streetsblog NYC] Posted: 12 May 2009 06:55 AM PDT How much should passengers pay for mass transit? What with the financial woes of transit systems around the country, it's been a hot topic. Today on the Streetsblog Network, we're looking at the... (click through to website for more) |
| Today's Headlines [Streetsblog NYC] Posted: 12 May 2009 06:13 AM PDT MTA Board Makes Fare Hikes Official (NYT, News, Post, NY1, AP) Clyde Haberman: Transit Riders Aren't Out of the Woods Yet (NYT) Payroll Tax Blowback: Orange and Rockland Counties Want to Secede From... (click through to website for more) |
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