Bicycling Archives — Page 57 of 115

Divvy in the time of coronavirus: What the bike-share system is doing to protect riders, workers

More people are opting to bike instead of ride transit to reduce viral exposure, and Divvy ridership is up 26 percent over last year.

John Greenfield

March 23, 2020

Divvy in the time of coronavirus: What the bike-share system is doing to protect riders, workers

Streetsblog Chicago |Bicycling

Illinoisans can and should get physical activity and have fun outside during “Stay at Home”

We'd argue that it's your civic duty to go outside and have a good time on a regular basis during the pandemic.

John Greenfield

March 21, 2020

Streetsblog NYC |Andrew Cuomo

In NYS, Bike Shops Are ‘Essential’ Businesses

Gov. Cuomo's office apparently came to realize that bike shops that provide repairs are indeed vital when so many people and delivery workers are using bikes.

Gersh Kuntzman

March 21, 2020

Streetsblog Chicago |Bicycling

San Francisco is Ordering Residents to ‘Shelter in Place’

It's probably only a matter of time before Chicago does the same thing, and all other big cities should follow suit.

John Greenfield

March 16, 2020

Streetsblog Chicago |Bicycling

If you need to ride transit during the pandemic, do it. If you don’t, avoid it.

If you don't need to use public transportation during the pandemic, do the right thing and avoid riding it, which will make conditions safer for those who have no other option.

John Greenfield

March 16, 2020

Streetsblog NYC |Bicycle Safety

Why NYC is Responding to Coronavirus with Group Rides

If you're skipping the regular train, but your boss is still insisting you head to the office, take some advice and jump on a bike train this week.

Dave Colon

March 16, 2020

Streetsblog Los Angeles |Bicycling

Yes, You Can Bike During the Coronavirus Pandemic

Yes, you can do it. Yes, you should be careful.

Joe Linton

March 13, 2020

Streetsblog Chicago |Bicycling

How To De-Prioritize Driving and Create Child-Friendly Streets

Decision-makers worry about inconveniencing motorists, but we should instead focus on making it safer to transport children without driving, and creating streets where kids can safely spend time.

Courtney Cobbs

March 13, 2020

Streetsblog NYC |Bicycling

When Your Mayor Is Afraid to Bike In Your City

“Mayor de Blasio is failing to lead by example and show New Yorkers that no one should be afraid to bike on their own streets,” said one activist.

Julianne Cuba

March 11, 2020

Streetsblog NYC |Bicycling

Bikes Help Beat Coronavirus. Make Streets Safe For Them.

"It's kind of infuriating for elected politicians, who get driven everywhere, to say, 'Yeah, take a bike!' Well, we have a lot of kids who can't do that and don't feel safe," one rider said.

Gersh Kuntzman

March 10, 2020

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