Bike Lanes
Basics
Dutch Suburbs Are Like America’s, and Protected Bike Lanes Work Fine There
This post is part of The Green Lane Project, a PeopleForBikes program that helps U.S. cities build better bike lanes to create low-stress streets.
January 15, 2015
Three Street Design Pros on the New Golden Age of Traffic Engineering
Michael Andersen blogs for The Green Lane Project, a PeopleForBikes program that helps U.S. cities build better bike lanes to create low-stress streets.
January 12, 2015
Vote to Decide the Best Urban Street Transformation of 2014
If you're searching for reasons to feel positive about the future, the street transformations pictured below are a good start. Earlier this month we asked readers to send in their nominations for the best American street redesigns of 2014. These five are the finalists selected by Streetsblog staff. They include new car-free zones, substantial sidewalk expansions, superb bike infrastructure, awesome safety upgrades, and exclusive transit lanes.
December 17, 2014
In Austin, Posts and Paint Bring a New Bike Bridge From Good to Great
Michael Andersen blogs for The Green Lane Project, a PeopleForBikes program that helps U.S. cities build better bike lanes to create low-stress streets.
August 29, 2014
After Cyclists Protest, Toronto Will Protect Downtown Bike Lanes
In a victory for bike safety in Toronto, officials have agreed to add protective posts to three new downtown bike lanes.
August 13, 2014
Study: To Keep Bicyclists Outside the Door Zone, You Need a Buffer
A new study has found that bike lanes with a buffer next to the parking lane are better than conventional bike lanes at encouraging bicyclists to ride outside the door zone.
July 30, 2014
Study: People Living Near Biking and Walking Paths Get More Exercise
People who live near safe, high-quality biking and walking infrastructure tend to get more exercise than people who don't, according to a study published last week in the American Journal of Public Health.
July 21, 2014
Denver’s Big Opportunity for World-Class Streets
Just a few months ago, Denver opened its first protected bike lane on 15th Street. But was that a one-off project or will the Mile High City change the way it designs streets citywide?
July 11, 2014