Bicycling
Basics
The Problem With EV ‘Acoustic Vehicle Alerting Systems’ That No One Is Talking About
Countless marginalized U.S. communities, though, are already being annoyed by car noise —and experts say that may not change even if every vehicle on the road were electrified overnight.
August 5, 2022
Why Cities Are So Bad at Counting Bicyclists — And Why it Matters
Until cities harness big data, they could remain in the dark about how to best support some of the most vulnerable users on the road, a new study argues.
July 27, 2022
How to Overcome Political Hurdles that Block Bike Lanes
A new webinar proposes that building bike lanes is fundamentally about political will - and explains how to build and harness it.
July 26, 2022
Education, infrastructure, and holding drivers accountable > bike helmets for cyclist safety
Stopping drivers from killing cyclists shouldn't be a matter of good fortune and a couple inches of Styrofoam and plastic. We need education, infrastructure, and laws to prevent crashes from happening in the first place.
July 26, 2022
STREETFILMS: Regardez Ces Pistes Impressionnantes Cyclables Parisiennes!
Clarence Eckerson of our sister site, Streetfilms, went to Paris ... and all you got was a stunning three-minute video that reminds you how shitty New York City bike lanes compared to the City of Light.
July 19, 2022
Video shows CPD officers confronting, striking teen on bike and fleeing the scene
This is the second disturbing incident this month in Chicagoland involving teens of color, bicycles, and alleged police violence.
July 15, 2022
A report from abroad: Barcelona transforms transportation—What it means for Chicago
"I believe Barcelona’s transformation would similarly change and improve Chicago in many instances, and I recommend that all those who are responsible for Chicago’s future transit come see and experience this promising example for themselves."
July 14, 2022
Chaos Reigned During GrubHub’s ‘Free Lunch’ Day in May, But Not on Streets
Once again, more evidence that e-bikes are not causing a "bloody battle" on New York City streets.
July 5, 2022
Commentary: Recent Tragedies Another Example of How Dangerous Motorists Threaten Everyone
The press acts as if trains and grade crossings are the problem.
June 29, 2022
Today: Insurance Committee to Consider Bill That Could Kill Bike-Share
The California Senate Insurance Committee will consider a bill that would kill bike- and scooter-share systems in California.
June 22, 2022
