Bike Infrastructure

Aerial view of downtown Jacksonville, Florida skyline with bridge in foregorund at dusk.

Jacksonville Takes Action on Vision Zero

The city is implementing its first-ever Vision Zero Action Plan in an effort to reduce pedestrian and cyclist deaths and serious injuries.

November 12, 2024 - First Coast News

Group of children with backpacks and bike helmets going to school.

How Seattle Achieved Safe Routes to School Goal

SDOT has installed safety improvements at more than 260 public schools since 2015.

November 7, 2024 - Office of Mayor Bruce Harrell

Bike lane delineated with white paint and orange bollards.

Study: Bike Lanes Improve Road Safety

Bike lanes delineated with bollards or traffic cones are most likely to slow drivers and reduce crashes between cars and bikes.

November 6, 2024 - Next City

Washington state capitol dome in Olympia, Washington.

Olympia Draft Transportation Plan Zeroes in on Complete Streets, Bike Infrastructure

The city’s comprehensive plan update could signal a shift in transportation planning priorities to a more comprehensive approach that ensures safer roads for all users.

October 30, 2024 - Journal of Olympia, Lacey & Tumwater

Person on bike rides in marked bike lane with brownstone homes in background in Phialdelphia, Pennsylvania.

Philly Council Wants to Crack Down on Bike Lane Parking

The city council passed a bill that would raise penalties and eliminate a grace period for drivers who stop in bike lanes.

October 30, 2024 - Philly Voice

Blurry person in bike riding quickly in bike lane with Big Ben in background in London, UK.

Over and Over, Studies Show Bike Lanes Don’t Cause Congestion

Bike infrastructure tends to make vehicle travel faster, improve road safety, and bring more revenue to local businesses.

October 25, 2024 - CBC

People, cars, bikes and buses traveling through a busy intersection on 5th Avenue and 23rd Street in New York City with shining sunlight background.

How Much Does the President Influence Transportation Funding?

Whether it’s a preference for highway expansion, passenger rail, or bike infrastructure, different administrations can shift grantmaking priorities at the federal level.

October 13, 2024 - Smart Cities Dive

Woman pressing beg button at crosswalk about to cross street.

California Governor Signs Complete Streets Bill Into Law

The state’s transportation agency will be required to prioritize multimodal transportation infrastructure and improve transparency.

September 30, 2024 - Streetsblog California

Woman stands next to a bike with one hand on handlebar holding her mobile phone.

Transit App Adds Safety-First Bike Routes

Users of the mobile travel planning app can now prioritize safe bike infrastructure when trip planning.

September 13, 2024 - Streetsblog USA

Woman rides a bike in green painted bike lane in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Philadelphia Could Start Citing Drivers for Blocking Bike Lanes

City officials will consider several road safety bills that include higher penalties for stopping in bike lanes and an assessment of the city’s Vision Zero funding.

September 11, 2024 - Philly Voice

Wide shot of group of people with bikes standing in plaza near U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.

Biking Outpaces Transit Use in DC

D.C. residents and visitors take as many as 30 million trips on bikes or shared mobility, yet bike lanes cover just one quarter of one percent of the District’s streets.

September 4, 2024 - Greater Greater Washington

Low close-up of yellow flowers and pedestrians walking on New York City's High Line linear park.

Pedestrian-Friendly Cities: The Impact of Walkability Grants

Explore how walkability grants are transforming cities into pedestrian-friendly environments, enhancing urban livability, boosting local economies, and improving public health.

August 22, 2024 - Devin Partida

Close-up of white sign with black text; line drawing of bike and 'BIKE LANE'

Denver Could Add Bike Lanes to Major Streets

City planners say limiting protected bike infrastructure to smaller streets isn’t enough to create a safe, connected bikeway network that reaches all parts of the city.

August 15, 2024 - Denverite

Close-up of white pedestrian and bike symbols painted on concrete path.

California Bill Promotes ‘Quick-Build’ Road Safety Solutions

The bill is part of an effort to reverse entrenched patterns in traffic engineering and speed up the adoption of safer infrastructure for people walking and biking.

August 13, 2024 - CalBike

Philadelphia Bike Lane

Philly Road Safety Advocates Call for Action From the City

Mayor Parker’s administration is proposing massive cuts to the city’s Vision Zero program while pedestrian and cyclist deaths remain high.

July 29, 2024 - Billy Penn

Cyclist and runner on paved bike and pedestrian path in a park in Boston with fall colors on trees.

Boston’s Bike Network is Growing More Connected

More people are choosing to bike as the city focuses on filling gaps in its bike infrastructure.

July 25, 2024 - Boston Globe

Bike lane marked with white paint on asphalt street.

Zeroing in on California’s Incomplete Streets

A report highlights the lack of enforcement of Caltrans’ Complete Streets policy in projects around the state.

July 24, 2024 - Streetsblog California

Bike bridge in Boise, Idaho.

‘Data Bikes’ Help Governments Understand Bike Path Conditions

Sensors on specially equipped bikes can collect information on trail accessibility and pavement conditions to prioritize maintenance projects.

July 18, 2024 - Route Fifty

Aerial view of freeways and downtown Houston skyline

Houston Residents Respond to Mobility Questions

What could the city look like if budget and bureaucracy were no object?

July 9, 2024 - Houston Public Media

Aerial view of Spokane, Washington with river in foreground.

Spokane Launches Safe Streets Initiative

The Washington city received a $9.6 million federal grant to fund quick-build traffic calming and bike and pedestrian infrastructure projects.

July 3, 2024 - KREM

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