Biking

Man wearing helmet rides e-bike in separate bike lane in Carlsbad, California net to white SUV.

Carlsbad, California Could Set Age Limits for E-bikes

Some California jurisdictions say a minimum age limit is necessary for high-powered e-bikes due to the high number of injuries in recent years.

December 3, 2025 - ABC 10 News San Diego

People on bikes on a cobblestone street in Utrecht, Netherlands.

2025's 30 Most Bike-friendly Cities

Copenhagenize has released its list of top cities for cyclists. Spoiler alert: the United States doesn’t make the list.

November 23, 2025 - Momentum Magazine

Group of people on bikes stopped at red light on street in Stockholm, Sweden.

Cyclists may be Right to run Stop Signs and Red Lights. Here’s why

One researcher argues that the Idaho stop might not be such a bad idea after all.

November 20, 2025 - Steve Lorteau

Two cyclists on road with red rocks of Capitol Reef National Park in background.

Utah Unveils 'Ambitious' 3,100-mile Bike Network

The complete network would put a paved bike trail within one mile of 95% of Utah residents.

November 13, 2025 - Bike Mag

Young man and woman on bike share bikes riding in city.

7 Ways Cyclists are Winning in the AI Revolution

For individual cyclists and transportation planners, AI offers some useful tools for understanding bike riders’ behavior and assessing gaps in a city’s bike infrastructure.

September 2, 2025 - Momentum Magazine

Bike Parking Utrecht Centraal Station

Supporting Cycling Takes More Than Just Bike Lanes

Safe, protected bike lanes are a key part of a city’s bike infrastructure — but secure parking, e-bike charging, and other amenities can also influence people’s shift to cycling.

June 11, 2025 - Cities Today

Bike Commute

The Rippling Effects of Bike-to-Work Subsidies

A European movement to incentivize people to commute by bicycle is changing travel patterns and making mobility more sustainable.

May 7, 2025 - Momentum Magazine

Two people on bikes riding down paved Burke-Gilman bike trail in King County, Washington on a sunny day.

Washington State Plans Ambitious ‘Cycle Highway’ Network

The state is directing funding to close gaps in its existing bike network and make long-distance trips more accessible.

April 8, 2025 - Momentum Magazine

Man wearing black bike helmet changing battery on black e-bike outdoors.

Pilot Project Offers E-Bike Rebates in New York State

The program will start in the Village of Ossining with plans to expand in the greater Hudson River region.

March 25, 2025 - River Journal

Group of people being led in yoga by two instructors on large public lawn.

The Panacea of Outdoor Human Movement

Humans relish in over-complicating things, but the sweetest and healthiest things in life are the simplest.

March 20, 2025 - April Economides

Two-way protected bike lane on wide street in downtown St. Petersburg, Florida with high-riise buildings in background.

St. Petersburg’s Bike Infrastructure Efforts Pay Off

New bike infrastructure is encouraging more people to take to the streets on two wheels, but advocates say safety challenges remain.

February 16, 2025 - The Crow's Nest

Two cyclists on a paved bike path overlooking the Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, California.

San Francisco Reveals New Bike Plan

The draft plan targets improvements on 385 road segments.

January 21, 2025 - San Francisco Chronicle

Close-up of person on bike wearing backpack riding on city street.

Research Affirms Safety of ‘Idaho Stop’

Allowing cyclists to treat stop signs as yield signs does not negatively impact safety and can help people on bikes more effectively navigate roadways.

January 14, 2025 - Streetsblog California

Large group of cyclists on city street.

Bike Resolutions for the New Year

A list of ways people can enhance their biking experience, appreciate the joy of cycling, and support safer bike infrastructure.

January 1, 2025 - Momentum Magazine

Man riding e-bike pulling trailer with small dog in it on paved path.

California E-Bike Rebate Demand Far Exceeds Supply

The queue to apply for California’s new e-bike incentive program, which only offered 1,500 vouchers, reached 100,000 people.

December 23, 2024 - Streetsblog California

Close-up of person on road bike riding on protected bike lane separated by concrete curb from street.

Southeast LA Road Safety Advocates Call for Improved Infrastructure

Streets in southeastern Los Angeles County have a severe lack of protected bike lanes and traffic safety measures, leading to high numbers of fatalities in a community where many residents depend on walking and biking for daily needs.

December 11, 2024 - LA Public Press

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

Lime rental bike on sidewalk in Denver, Colorado with Christmas lights in background.

Denver Micromobility on Track to Break Ridership Record

Denver’s shared bikes and scooters will provide as many as 6 million rides in 2024.

November 4, 2024 - The Denver Gazette

View from back of woman and child walking on London street wearing warm clothes with a black cab visible in background.

London Low-Emissions Zone Prompts Shift to Active Modes

More children are using active transportation modes to get to school in the wake of a policy that charges drivers to enter a low-emissions zone in central London.

September 24, 2024 - Grist

Fast paced scene with people bike and cars at the busy intersection of 14th Street and 5th Avenue in New York City.

Research: Bike Rolling-Stop Laws Don’t Lead to Unsafe Behavior

Rolling stops by bicyclists get a bad rap, particularly among motorists who perceive them to be breaking the law. But new research shows laws that allow for rolling stops for cyclists do not lead to unsafe behavior by either group.

August 29, 2024 - Oregon State University Newsroom

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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