March 12, 2008
by julie
Comments Off on Chicago Cyclist Ordinance Update
Per the Chicago Tribune, the Chicago City Council approved the proposed cyclist protection ordinance without debate today. I remain wary of the need and the enforcement probability of this ordinance. It also increases complexity of differences between various jurisdictions as … Continue reading
March 10, 2008
by julie
Comments Off on Tom Harkin Introduces Complete Streets Legislation
Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) introduced a bill last week designed to promote roadway design to create facilities appropriate for all users of the streets. Continue reading
February 5, 2008
by julie
Comments Off on Bike Lane Hazards
Bicycle lanes are often poorly placed on roadways, resulting in right-hook collisions that can injure cyclists. Education and better engineering are two solutions for such issues. Continue reading
December 31, 2007
by julie
Comments Off on Mandatory Bicycle Registration?
A good Seattle article on mandatory bicycle registration presents facts around such proposals to counter oft-propagated mythologies. Continue reading
December 14, 2007
by julie
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Many advocates focus on the construction of bicycle lanes and trails as preferred bicycle facilities. These segregated and separated routes have many issues, and do not support a goal of sharing the road or creating a sustainable transportation infrastructure. Continue reading