Bicycling
Guest Column: Europe’s Bike and Transit Systems Are a Marvel, But Only For Some
European cities have built exceptional infrastructure for the dominant culture, and that is much of what American tourists experience on their visits.
August 10, 2022
OPINION: How To Use the Money Available for Safe Streets
With roadway deaths at a historic high, it is time to stop accepting excuses — and start operating from the knowledge that all road deaths are preventable.
August 9, 2022
The Problem With EV ‘Acoustic Vehicle Alerting Systems’ That No One Is Talking About
Countless marginalized U.S. communities, though, are already being annoyed by car noise —and experts say that may not change even if every vehicle on the road were electrified overnight.
August 5, 2022
Why Cities Are So Bad at Counting Bicyclists — And Why it Matters
Until cities harness big data, they could remain in the dark about how to best support some of the most vulnerable users on the road, a new study argues.
July 27, 2022
How to Overcome Political Hurdles that Block Bike Lanes
A new webinar proposes that building bike lanes is fundamentally about political will - and explains how to build and harness it.
July 26, 2022
Education, infrastructure, and holding drivers accountable > bike helmets for cyclist safety
Stopping drivers from killing cyclists shouldn't be a matter of good fortune and a couple inches of Styrofoam and plastic. We need education, infrastructure, and laws to prevent crashes from happening in the first place.
July 26, 2022
STREETFILMS: Regardez Ces Pistes Impressionnantes Cyclables Parisiennes!
Clarence Eckerson of our sister site, Streetfilms, went to Paris ... and all you got was a stunning three-minute video that reminds you how shitty New York City bike lanes compared to the City of Light.
July 19, 2022
Video shows CPD officers confronting, striking teen on bike and fleeing the scene
This is the second disturbing incident this month in Chicagoland involving teens of color, bicycles, and alleged police violence.
July 15, 2022
A report from abroad: Barcelona transforms transportation—What it means for Chicago
"I believe Barcelona’s transformation would similarly change and improve Chicago in many instances, and I recommend that all those who are responsible for Chicago’s future transit come see and experience this promising example for themselves."
July 14, 2022
Chaos Reigned During GrubHub’s ‘Free Lunch’ Day in May, But Not on Streets
Once again, more evidence that e-bikes are not causing a "bloody battle" on New York City streets.
July 5, 2022
