Bike Infrastructure

Portland Introduces 'Crossbikes'
It's like a crosswalk, but for bikes.

Safety Got Worse Before it Got Better on Cincinnati's Central Parkway Bike Lane
The controversy over a protected bike lane along Central Parkway in Cincinnati continues. The latest grist for the mill comes from a report finding that crashes increased in the first complete year of the lane's operation.

On Bike Infrastructure, Cities Can Do Better
Urban bike infrastructure is plagued by three related problems: design, politics, and security.

Study: More Bike Infrastructure Leads to More Bike Riders
File under "build it and they will come."
Bike Parking: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
have you ever found bike parking hidden behind a dumpster?
Getting to Know the Bike Lanes of Detroit
Where they are, what they're like, and what they mean for the city.

Washington, D.C. Has New Contraflow Bike Lanes
Sometimes small additions can make a big difference when it comes to bike infrastructure.

Final Advice for the Houston Bike Plan as it Nears the Finish Line
Bike advocates are hoping that the Houston Bike Plan can achieve full council approval in July. The Houston Chronicle hopes the bike plan will be for everyone (not just hipsters).
Tampa Has a New Protected Bike Lane
The new Cass Street bike lane is the latest example of a city making unprecedented progress in bike infrastructure.

Downtown Portland Moves Forward on Bike Lanes
Portland, Oregon is known for its transit and pedestrian advantages. But many cyclists say protected bike lanes would make it easier for the two-wheel crowd to get around. After some delays, it looks like the project is on course.
Minneapolis Puts Pedestrians First in Adopting New Complete Streets Policy
Expanding on the complete streets policies that have come before it, the new Minneapolis complete streets policy prioritizes users: first pedestrians, then bikes, then transit, and, finally, cars.

A Chicago Bike Path Goes Underused
While a federally-funded network of bike paths is in the works elsewhere in the city, the Major Taylor Trail gets little use from Chicago residents. The main problems are a lack of awareness and the South Side's fearsome reputation.

New Ten-Year Bike Plan Proposed in Toronto
Toronto planners have proposed a new ten-year bike plan that focuses on connecting and improving the city's current network of bike infrastructure.

Bicyclists on Sidewalks: Why They're Not Going Away, and What We Can Do About It
Simply banning bikes from riding on sidewalks does more harm than good. A better understanding of why people choose to ride bikes on the sidewalk will be necessary to create safer environments for all users.

Report Ranks the Cities With the Most Active Commuters
A benchmarking report by the Alliance for Biking and Walking reveals Boston as the nation's leader in active commutes.
Street Fighting Woman: New Book by Janette Sadik-Khan Details Time at NYC DOT
The media response to Janette Sadik-Khan's new book has been at scale with the New York-sized ambitions of her tenure as commissioner of transportation.
In Defense of Sharrows
A response to recent research that cast doubt on the effectiveness of sharrows.
Houston Releases Ambitious Bike Plan Aimed Toward Casual Riders
The newly revealed Houston Bike Plan targets an estimated $300 million to $500 million in investments into the city's bike infrastructure.
Political Support Coalesces Around Protected Bike Lanes in Philadelphia
Bike advocates have high hopes for the leadership of newly elected Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney. Among Mayor Kenney's campaign promises: to add 30 miles of protected bike lanes.
Survey Reveals Mayoral Support of Bike Infrastructure
The U.S. Conference of Mayors recently released the results of the 2015 Menino Survey of Mayors, which finds political support for bike lanes has reached the highest ranks of local government.
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