Bike Lanes

Bike Lanes Become Parking Spots in New York

New York City has been expanding its stock of bicycle lanes throughout town, but as many cyclists are finding, the lanes that are supposed to be dedicated to bikes only are often overtaken by parked cars.

May 6, 2008 - The New York Times

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April 4, 2008 - Nate Berg

New Bike Lanes Proposed in San Francisco

Officials in San Francisco are floating a plan that would add 34 more miles of bike lanes to the city, nearly doubling its current stock. The addition would require the removal of street parking and could take over some traffic lanes.

March 27, 2008 - The San Francisco Chronicle

Simple Cycling Solutions

Now that the weather in Los Angeles has gone from pleasant to perfect with the subtle advent of spring, I've been spending more time risking my life atop my bicycle as I wend my way to meetings and errands. As a faithful urbanist I have little trouble convincing myself of cycling's merits, which, as former California State Health Officer Dr. Richard Jackson likes to say, can "improve your life span, lower your blood pressure, make you better looking, improve your sex life, and save you money." Sounds good to me.

March 26, 2008 - Josh Stephens

Tempe Colors its Bike Lanes

The city of Tempe, Arizona, is experimenting with brightly colored bike lanes to try to improve bicycle safety.

March 24, 2008 - East Valley Tribune

Biking In Indianapolis Like 'Russian Roulette'

High rates of accidents and few bike lanes make Indianapolis a dangerous place to ride a bike, according to this article.

March 21, 2008 - The Indianapolis Star

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