Protected Bike Lanes
Basics
Should We Stop Calling Bike Lanes ‘Bike Lanes’?
"Bike lanes" and "bike-friendly policies" can slow dangerous car traffic, give walkers more space to move, and save lives across all modes by getting would-be drivers into the saddle instead. Is it time for a rebrand?
October 1, 2024
Report Shows — Again — Why Cities Must Build Safe Bike Lanes
"We need more protected, low-stress infrastructure," says the bike manager for a major Midwestern city. A report shows he's right.
September 25, 2024
What Happened When Streetsblog Chicago Accepted a Skeptic’s Challenge to Count Vehicles on a Protected Bike Lane
Spoiler: they won, but that's not all they learned.
September 10, 2024
Friday Video: New York City Has a ‘Concrete’ Plan for Better Bike Lanes
Curbs, diverters, and jersey barriers, oh my!
September 6, 2024
Commentary: ‘Concrete Now’ is a Chant All Advocates Need to Repeat
A tragedy in Philadelphia underscores the same safety and policy deficiencies seen in San Francisco... and a lot of other places, too.
August 8, 2024
Philadelphia Demands More Than ‘Flex-Post’ Protected Bike Lanes After Motorist Kills Cyclist
Pediatric oncologist Barbara Friedes was struck while biking on a "protected" path. Now, advocates are arguing that flex posts should be replaced with something far better.
July 22, 2024
Riding on Chicago’s new all-green protected Clark Street “brat lane”
“Fancy.” “I Love It.” Those aren’t just hits featuring British dance music singer-songwriter Charli XCX. They were also my reactions to Chicago’s nearly completed Clark Street protected bike lane.
July 6, 2024
After Marathon Meeting, Cambridge City Council Narrowly Votes to Delay Street Safety Projects
“The longer we wait on safe infrastructure, the greater the chances of deadly crashes."
April 30, 2024
Check Out ‘America’s Best New Bike Lanes’
These are the best of the best in America. We wish there were 1,000 entries on this list, but, alas only 20.
January 26, 2024
