Bike Lanes
Why Sadik-Khan Succeeded in Making NYC's Streetscape Safer
A review and summary of Janette Sadik-Kahn's "Street Fight: Handbook for an Urban Revolution," by Bay Area architect and environmentalist Todd Jersey.
Checking in on Two of Seattle's Bike Infrastructure Plans
The city of Seattle is moving through the planning and design stages on two important bike infrastructure projects located at the south end of Downtown.
The Best New Bike Lanes of 2016
The annual list of the best new bike lanes from around the country is brought to us by PeopleForBikes.
'Bikelash' Over Downtown Pittsburgh Bike Lanes
Business owners in Downtown Pittsburgh are speaking out in opposition to a proposed, and funded, bike lane project on Fort Pitt Boulevard, raising concerns about parking and access to businesses.
New 'Peanutabout' Reinvents the Roundabout for Diagonal Streets
Diagonal crossings can be the most dangerous for pedestrians and bikers, the "peanutabout" could protect bikers and drivers alike.
Bike Lanes For Who? Johannesburg's Bike Lanes Prove Divisive
The placement of new bike lanes in the city of Johannesburg has become yet another symbol of inequality between rich-white and poor-black residents.
Portland Beefing Up its Buffered Bike Lane Network
The Portland Bureau of Transportation recently put the finishing touches on 5.6 miles of improvements to the city's bike infrastructure.
A Plan to Revolutionize Biking in Berkeley
The city of Berkeley, California released its new Bicycle Plan in October. The plan includes a cycletrack network that would look right at home in Denmark.
Ottawa Learns Street Design Can't Please Everyone
The city of Ottawa's plan to make improvements to Elgin Street has elicited conflicting opinions between businesses, residents, and commuters on what should be prioritized in order to make a better street.
An Economic Assessment of the Public Health Benefits of Bike Lanes
Bike lanes are considered a social intervention, and not directly medically related. But they are also proving to have an obviously positive effect on public health outcomes.
Pittsburgh Planning Two Big New Bike Lane Projects
A city already known for its livability is ready to add new bike lanes in high profile locations.
New York Ponders How to Stop Cars from Parking in Bike Lanes
You can write all the tickets in the world but you can't stop drivers from parking in bike lanes.
Pasadena Eases Into Bikeshare, Complete Streets
Located northeast of downtown Los Angeles, Pasadena is a "destination city" of its own. A recent push to make its streets more bike-friendly coincides with the upcoming arrival of bikeshare.
Conventional Bike Lanes Left These Cities Wanting More
A case is made in the Orange County, California, city of Garden Grove for protected bike lanes. And a new protected bike lane opens in Southern California's bike infrastructure capital, Long Beach.
Friday Fun: Portland Bike Lanes Pay Tribute to David Bowie and Prince
Biking is very rock and roll. Portland just turned up the volume.
On Bike Infrastructure, Cities Can Do Better
Urban bike infrastructure is plagued by three related problems: design, politics, and security.
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.
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.
Barcelona 'Superblocks' Aim to Cut Down on Cars
Seeking relief from noise, pollution, and incessant traffic, the city of Barcelona has a bold plan to repurpose street space. "Superblocks" will route cars around the perimeter, leaving interior streets open for walkers and bikes.
FREE Course: Walkable City 1: Why Walkability?
After describing his path towards focusing on walkability as the essence of good planning, Jeff Speck marches through his five principal reasons for making more walkable places.
Reinventing Malls: Planning Alchemy—Turning Gray Fields Into Gold
The course focuses on the opportunities and imperatives that shape reinvention of mall sites.
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The Urban Renewal Agency of the City of Pocatello
