February 3, 2011
by julie
Comments Off on Safety, Fear & Bike Education
One of the greatest barricades to the success of bicycle education in this country is that the core value proposition marketed for it is ‘safety.’ Nothing is wrong with safety. Effective bicycle drivers exhibit behaviors that add to their safety. … Continue reading
February 2, 2011
by julie
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Many novice cyclists believe bicycle trails are safer than riding on the road. The core reason for this? Cars. Unfortunately, there are a lot of reasons this is potentially misguided – from the unpredictable behavior of trail users to the … Continue reading
February 2, 2011
by julie
Comments Off on Thoughts on Bikeway Planning
Regular readers of this site will know that I can be a bit of a crank about certain types of bicycle facilities: Signage alone doesn’t make a route ‘bicycle-friendly.’ Paint jobs sometimes just indicate what the knowledgeable already know. Bike … Continue reading
January 28, 2011
by julie
Comments Off on Education & Children’s Cycling Behavior
Via the League of American Bicyclists’ LCI group, I recently learned of this study from the UK that examines the impact of a cycling training program on the bicycling behavior and perceptions of children who have gone through the program. … Continue reading
January 28, 2011
by julie
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Update on the Jefferson Avenue bicycle boulevard project. Continue reading