The effort to build better bike infrastructure in U.S. cities remains an uphill battle, but there are bright spots.
It’s the end of National Bike Month, and what have we learned? Chicago saw a higher growth in cycling than any other city, Cincinnati bike share rides again, and LA Metro lures riders with free bike share and transit rides. But bike infrastructure in the United States, by and large, remains largely absent or inadequate in many communities, often putting the most vulnerable and underserved residents at disproportionately high risk. Bike share systems continue a slow revival, but a lack of safe and connected infrastructure often keeps people from getting on two wheels.
Here’s a roundup of bike-related May posts:
- Indianapolis to Offer Free Bike Share Passes to All Residents
- Chicago Leads Nation in Biking Growth
- Study: Lack of Safe Infrastructure Keeps People Away From Active Transportation
- Twin Cities Suburbs Look to Improve Bike Facilities
- Book Review: Shifting Focus from Car-Free to Car-Lite Cities
- Cincinnati Bike Share System To Relaunch May 13
- Anchorage to Install First Protected Bike Lane
- It’s National Bike Month — Is Your City Safe for Cycling?
- LA Metro Celebrates Bike Month With Free Rides, Discounted Bike Share
Paris Bike Boom Leads to Steep Drop in Air Pollution
The French city’s air quality has improved dramatically in the past 20 years, coinciding with a growth in cycling.
Chicago Leads Nation in Biking Growth
Cycling as a mode share grew faster in the Windy City over the last five years than in any other major U.S. metropolis.
It’s National Bike Month — Is Your City Safe for Cycling?
Getting more people on bikes requires safe, comfortable bike infrastructure and connectivity to transit.
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DARTSpace Platform Streamlines Dallas TOD Application Process
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Bikeshare for the Win: Team Pedals to London Cricket Match, Beats Rivals Stuck in Traffic
While their opponents sat in gridlock, England's national cricket team hopped Lime bikes, riding to a 3-0 victory.
Amtrak’s Borealis Exceeds First Year Ridership Expectations
205,800 passengers have boarded the St. Paul to Chicago line, well above initial MDOT projections.
Study: 4% of Truckers Lack a Valid Commercial License
Over 56% of inspected trucks had other violations.
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