Bicyclists

Friday Funny: Pedestrian Haiku

NPR reports on NYC's new set of hilarious Haiku traffic street signs, that are meant to make drivers, bicyclists, and pedestrians more aware when sharing the street.

16 December 2011 - 2:00pm

NPR

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The Myth of the Elitist, Gentrifying Bicyclist

Will Doig asks, "Are urban bicyclists just elite snobs?" Turns out the answer is, basically, no.

5 December 2011 - 10:00am

Salon

Another Look at Bicycle Advocacy

Blue argues that bicycle advocates need to consider the economic perspective of all individuals that use bicycles as transportation. Not all who bicycle do it by choice, says Blue.

19 September 2011 - 7:00am

Grist

The Boon in British Cycling

A new report from the London School of Economics looks at the “cycling economy” that is taking the United Kingdom by storm and the economic benefits generated by individual cyclists.

25 August 2011 - 5:00am

TheCityFix.com

On the Bicycle as Transportation

Accompanying a bike commuter on his 50-mile ride to work, this article from Outside looks at the state of bicycle transportation today.

18 February 2011 - 9:00am

Outside

Aiding the Immigrant Bicyclists of Los Angeles

For many immigrants in Los Angeles, bicycling is the only viable way to get around. A group of activists is trying to make that transportation reality safer and more reliable.

14 January 2011 - 12:00pm

Good

Bicycle Activists Become Major Political Players

A one-time fringe bicycle activist group in the Pacific Northwest has turned into a major player in mainstream politics.

2 November 2010 - 7:00am

The Seattle Times

Streets Improved, And Now the Bill

A variety of road and streetscape improvement projects in San Francisco are reviving the city's streets. But now, the city has to ask itself whether it wants to keep paying for these improvements.

16 May 2010 - 7:00am

San Francisco Bay Guardian

Google Gets Bike-Friendly

The latest addition to Google Maps is a bicycle service, helping cyclists plan routes, find bike trails, and avoid hills.

10 March 2010 - 12:00pm

Chicago Tribune

Vetoed State Bike Safety Law Passes in Austin

The Austin City Council has approved a bill that requires motorists to keep a three-foot distance from bicyclists on the road. The same bill was vetoed by Texas Governor Rick Perry four months ago.

26 October 2009 - 6:00am

The Houston Chronicle

The Cup of Coffee Cycling Incentive

Birdbath Bakery in New York has found popularity, and a niche, by offering a 25% discount to cyclists. As New York's bicycling infrastructure grows, businesses that cater to them may thrive.

21 September 2009 - 11:00am

The Village Voice

Speed Cameras May Save Lives

There are some arguments against speed cameras, but one says bicyclists are one of the major hazards on roadways.

23 June 2009 - 8:00am

Wash Cycle

Danish Police Hug Bicyclists

In this video, police in Denmark stop cyclists without helmets, hug them, and give them new helmets.

29 April 2009 - 12:00pm

Boing Boing

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Israeli Bicyclists Decry Auto-Oriented Planning

Bicycle activists in Tel Aviv call for better infrastructure for bicyclists, skaters and pedestrians. "The central question is: Who is the city for - for the car or for the people?" says one.

19 January 2009 - 1:00pm

Haaretz

Parks May Allow Bikes on Trails

The Interior Department is proposing a rule change for National Parks that would open thousands of miles of park trails to mountain bikes. Conflicts between bikers and hikers are expected.

26 December 2008 - 9:00am

The New York Times

Better Streets Called a Top Reason to Love New York

New York Magazine's list of reasons to love New York includes a nod to the city's streets and their recent renovation into pedestrian- and bike-friendly thoroughfares.

17 December 2008 - 5:00am

New York Magazine

London Becoming a Bike City

Cycling is on the rise in London, where thousands of commuters fill the streets every morning and the number of trips has more than doubled since 2000.

26 November 2008 - 9:00am

The Times

Mike Lydon

There are three types of bicyclists: Advanced Bicyclists, Intermediate Bicyclists and Beginner Bicyclists. We need to plan and build facilities to accommodate all of them. Those cities that do are experiencing ridership numbers far above the national average.