A week to remember
This week, National Bike Week, has been marked by all kids of amazing, unprecedented bike-friendly announcements, events, and facility unveilings around the country. Here is a small sampling.
Philadelphia: The city announced a new proposed bicycle network that will roughly double the miles of marked bike lanes to 400. Read more
Madison: This Tuesday, Madison city engineers began installing European-style red pavement markers intended to minimize conflicts between motorists and bicyclists at busy intersections. Read more
Seattle: Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn joined transportation advocates Tuesday to announce a multi-year initiative designed to get people out of their cars and onto bikes, transit or back on their feet. Read more
Washington D.C.: A new two-way bicycle lane has been placed in the center of Pennsylvania Avenue, and soon will open for riding from the White House to the Capitol. Read more
Wondering what the United States could look like once we become truly bike-friendly? Check out this video of a typical rush hour in Utrecht, Netherlands where 33% of all trips are made by bike.
Sign the pledge, and let’s get there together!
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