Protected Bike Lanes
Las Vegas is building its first protected bike lane
The new lane connects Henderson and the Las Vegas Raiders headquarters via Starr Avenue.
Nashville installs concrete barriers to protect bike lanes
The new 'Toronto barriers' provide a physical buffer between cars and bike lanes.
Op-ed: True bike safety requires more than the 'Dutch reach'
Making roads safe for all users takes policy and cultural changes that go beyond small behavioral interventions.
Study: Protected bike lanes increase Citi Bike rides by nearly 400 rides a month
An analysis of millions of NYC bike share rides reveals that only protected bike lanes have a 'statistically significant' increase in ridership.
Lawsuit Delays DC Bike Lane Closure Until at Least April
Crashes on 15th Street dropped by 46% since the bike lanes were added.
Midtown Atlanta Bike Lane 16 Years in the Making Now Open
The protected lane spans a roughly one-mile segment of Juniper Street.
Judge Orders Removal of Queens Bike Lane on One of NYC’s Most Dangerous Corridors
A group of local businesses and a school sued the city, arguing that NYCDOT didn’t follow appropriate procedures and failed to address safety concerns before going ahead with the project.
Atlanta’s ‘Walking Dead’ Bridge Gets People-Friendly Makeover
A bridge known for its skyline views is getting a new cycleway, pedestrian walkways, and ADA upgrades.
Silicon Valley ‘Bike Superhighway’ Awarded $14M State Grant
A Caltrans grant brings the 10-mile Central Bikeway project connecting Santa Clara and East San Jose closer to fruition.
Cleveland to Boost Bike Safety With New Bike Lanes, School Programs
The program, using curriculum created by Cleveland Bikes, is part of a broader effort to improve safety along school routes.
Judge Halts Brooklyn Bike Lane Removal
Lawyers must prove the city was not acting “arbitrarily, capriciously, and illegally” in ordering the hasty removal.
With Protected Lanes, 460% More People Commute by Bike
For those needing more ammo, more data proving what we already knew is here.
DC Backpedals on Bike Lane Protection, Swaps Barriers for Paint
Citing aesthetic concerns, the city is removing the concrete barriers and flexposts that once separated Arizona Avenue cyclists from motor vehicles.
Downtown Cleveland Gets First Ever Protected Bike Lanes
The $200,000 “quick build” lanes are the first of 50 planned miles over five years.
Houston Mayor Promises Dedicated Austin Street Bike Lane After Public Backlash
Although the one-way bike lane won’t be protected by physical barriers, the proposal is an improvement over the mayor’s initial plan to only include sharrows on the Austin Street project.
A Troubling Trend of Backlash to Bike Lanes
Some cities are going so far as to rip out protected bike infrastructure that took years of advocacy to build.
Austin Outlaws Blocking Bike Lanes
Drivers who park in bike lanes will receive citations of up to $300.
Cleveland To Build First Protected Downtown Bike Lane
The city is taking steps to build out a more comprehensive bike lane network to connect downtown destinations.
Winter Cyclists Test Out New Chicago Bike Lanes
A new protected bike lane in the Logan Square neighborhood is seeing significant use, even in below-freezing temperatures.
San Antonio Approves New Downtown Cycletrack
The city will install a one-mile, protected two-way bike lane connecting Flores Street to Interstate 37.
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