Bike Infrastructure

Person on bike rides onto sidewalk on curb cut in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Las Vegas is building its first protected bike lane

The new lane connects Henderson and the Las Vegas Raiders headquarters via Starr Avenue.

August 3, 2026 - LV Sports Biz

Concrete barrier separating bike lane and street in Nashville, Tennessee.

Nashville installs concrete barriers to protect bike lanes

The new 'Toronto barriers' provide a physical buffer between cars and bike lanes.

July 27, 2026 - WKRN

Two people on bikes in puffer jackets riding on street next to row of parked cars.

Op-ed: True bike safety requires more than the 'Dutch reach'

Making roads safe for all users takes policy and cultural changes that go beyond small behavioral interventions.

July 26, 2026 - Streetsblog Chicago

people riding bikes in street in Paris, France.

Biking in Paris grew by 240% in 5 years

The city saw a significant rise in bike use thanks to data-driven policy changes.

July 20, 2026 - Momentum Magazine

White bike logo on cracked asphalt.

30 of the world's worst bike lanes

A visual tour of uncomfortable, useless and downright dangerous 'bike infrastructure.'

July 18, 2026 - Momentum Magazine

Transportation secretary Sean Duffy and President Trump.

USDOT secretary plans to pull $1.73B from 'DEI bike lanes'

The move jeopardizes dozens of road safety projects around the country.

July 10, 2026 - The New Republic

A bike lane next to a walkway by the Estadio Azteca stadium in Mexico City.

Tensions flare over bike lane in Mexico City red light district

A new bikeway separates cars from the sidewalk, posing a problem for workers who typically engage in curbside negotiations with clients.

June 25, 2026 - Momentum Magazine

Three people ride green bike share bikes on London street in front of red double-decker bus.

Bike use in London grew by 43% since 2019, but car use remains roughly the same

The city's efforts to reduce car use have stalled despite ambitious programs like congestion pricing and low-traffic neighborhoods.

June 16, 2026 - Yale Climate Connections

People ride bikes on street in San Francisco, California.

San Francisco's dissolved bike committee holds its last meeting

The bicycle advisory committee has been advocating for safer streets for over 35 years.

June 14, 2026 - Streetsblog San Francisco

Person riding in green painted bike lane in New York City.

Study: Protected bike lanes increase Citi Bike rides by nearly 400 rides a month

An analysis of millions of NYC bike share rides reveals that only protected bike lanes have a 'statistically significant' increase in ridership.

June 9, 2026 - Bioengineer.org

Blue bicycle-shaped bike racks on sidewalk in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Where's the nearest bike rack? This Las Vegas map shows you.

Because bike parking is often on private property, it's difficult for cyclists to know where they can find it.

June 4, 2026 - Streetsblog USA

Former NYC transportation commissioner Janette Sadik-Khan at a pro-bike event in New York City.

NYC 'bicycle visionary' Janette Sadik-Khan returns to public service with appointment to MTA board

The former DOT commissioner is known for her efforts to make NYC streets safe for people biking and walking.

June 3, 2026 - Gothamist

Man riding in painted bike lane next to child riding bike with smaler child in bike trailer in Chicago, Illinois.

Chicago bike lane projects spark backlash from businesses, gentrification fears

A battle is brewing over Chicago's street space.

June 1, 2026 - Governing

A bike lane protected by concrete barrier on bridge in Salt Lake City with colorful public art running alongside.

Salt Lake City opens protected bike path on viaduct trail

The 400 South Viaduct Trail features the state's longest continuous piece of public art.

May 31, 2026 - The Salt Lake Tribune

Woman in pink sweater rides a beach cruiser bicycle on a paved trail next to the beach in Seaside, Oregon.

Oregon updates coastal bike map for the first time in a decade

The printed guide helps cyclists navigate the coastal region where cellular service can be unpredictable.

May 30, 2026 - AASHTO Journal

Worker in orange vest installing plastic bike lane separator as man rides past on bicycle in background.

Philadelphia adds new safety measures to 13th Street bike lane

The city is piloting plastic, modular bike lane separators that buffer cyclists from the adjacent vehicle lane.

May 25, 2026 - Philly Voice

People on bikes and joggers on Atlanta Beltline.

Atlanta could add dedicated bike lane to Beltline

A city councilmember says a dedicated lane would prevent conflicts between cyclists and pedestrians, but others worry it would impede efforts to build transit along the Beltline.

May 10, 2026 - Atlanta News First

Wide main street with five-story red brick building on left in downtown Saratoga Springs, Florida.

Saratoga Springs bike advocates say city is ignoring its Complete Streets plan

Despite a commitment to improving its multimodal infrastructure, the city has no plans to install bike lanes or curb cuts as part of repaving projects on two streets.

May 6, 2026 - Times Union

People with bike stand on lawn as part of rally to save 15th Street bike lanes in Washingotn, D.C.

Judge saves DC bike lanes

A federal judge ordered the Federal Highway Administration to stop a planned removal of bike lanes, saying the government provided no evidence that they would have a negative impact on traffic or safety.

April 28, 2026 - The Washington Post

Green painted and protected bike lane in Seattle, Washington.

Seattle's transportation levy had a fruitful first year

The city repaired over 17,000 potholes, completed close to 21,000 sidewalk projects, and planted over 1,100 trees with revenue from an eight-year levy approved by voters in 2024.

April 10, 2026 - The Seattle Medium

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