The Results are In: The US Outdoor Industry is an Economic Powerhouse
September 27, 2018
Just how big is the outdoor industry? In 2016, the outdoor recreation economy represented $412 billion, 2.2 percent of the U.S. gross domestic product and 4.5 million jobs. It’s a big economy — and it’s getting bigger. ...
For Many States, Budget Mismanagement Blocks Bike Projects
September 26, 2018
Bike infrastructure delays tend to be blamed on a lack of funding, but there’s often more to the story. Even when funds are made available, states must follow through to ensure that the money is actually used. ...
New Orleans’ Growing Bike Culture
September 18, 2018
New Orleans is known more for its beignets than its biking. But that could soon change. The city is making strides toward building out a connected network and engaging citizens in a burgeoning bike culture that’s as colorful as a Mardi Gras parade. ...
Amidst Trade War, Some Good News on Tariffs
September 18, 2018
Despite newly implemented tariff increases on e-bikes imported from China and recently confirmed tariff increases on Chinese bicycle products, there’s good news on the trade front. ...
America’s Best Large Cities for Biking
September 14, 2018
What does it take to stand out as one of the nation’s best biking cities? We looked at our top-scoring large cities in the PlacesForBikes City Ratings — Portland, Oregon; Tucson, Arizona; San Diego, California; Madison, Wisconsin; and Washington, D.C. — to find out. ...
Every Kid Outdoors Act Passes House of Representatives
September 13, 2018
Our public lands are some of the best venues for children to experience the outdoors and outdoor recreation. A new program may soon be available to help more kids visit and experience our public lands — including exploration by bike. ...
Giant USA Rides with Rep. Mike Thompson
September 10, 2018
U.S. Representative Mike Thompson (D-CA-5) isn’t just a bike supporter — he’s a rider, racer and enthusiast. Last week, Rep. Thompson arrived at Giant USA offices north of Los Angeles “with an eagerness and excitement we’ve all felt entering a cool bike shop — eager to see the latest and greatest mo ...
How E-Bikes are Changing the Active Travel Business
August 22, 2018
Nothing beats exploring new places from the seat of a bicycle. But when health issues made it difficult for my wife to bike, we thought our bike touring days were over. Then we discovered e-bikes. They’ve been a total game changer, opening the door to active travel opportunities that otherwise would ...
Long Island Bike Path Will Be a Science Lover’s Dream Ride
August 20, 2018
In 2012, cartoonist Matthew Inman, creator of The Oatmeal, heard that a nonprofit organization in Suffolk County, New York, was raising money to buy Serbian-American scientist Nikola Tesla’s last remaining laboratory. If the organization could raise $850,000, New York State would match the funds, gi ...
Providence Uses Creative Outreach to Build Support for Better Biking
August 10, 2018
How can a city build community support for a sweeping overhaul of its streetscape that spans eight diverse neighborhoods, crosses private property and lays down a network of protected bike lanes? ...
Rep. Boyle talks tariffs with Advanced Sports Enterprises
August 7, 2018
On Thursday, Aug. 7, U.S. Representative Brendan Boyle (D-PA-13) visited Advanced Sports Enterprises (ASE) headquarters in Northeast Philadelphia. His timing was perfect. Rep. Boyle’s visit came just days after the Trump administration announced they are considering increasing a proposed tariff on ...
Bikes Score in Baltimore
August 6, 2018
After recent bicycling infrastructure setbacks, Baltimore scored a big win for accessibility and connectivity. ...
Becoming a Bike Town: Modesto’s Cruising Culture Redefined
July 23, 2018
In 2015, Streetsblog asked if Modesto, California — the inspiration for “American Graffiti,” George Lucas’ celebration of cruising culture — could become a model for a bicycle-friendly city. ...
Could Northern Missouri Become the Midwest’s Next Great Bicycling Destination?
June 28, 2018
Brent Hugh couldn’t quite believe what he was seeing. ...
Proposed Tariff Increases Mean Bad News for E-bikes
June 28, 2018
E-bikes are the fastest-growing segment of bicycle sales in the United States. During the last 12 months, e-bike unit sales jumped 112 percent.* Ridership and engagement is increasing, and people across most demographics are using e-bikes to replace motor vehicle trips or augment existing bicycle tr ...
More Great Places to Read about Dutch Biking Wisdom
June 11, 2018
All good things come to an end. Last week’s study tour is done and almost all of us have headed home. ...
California Congresswoman Julia Brownley visits Giant USA
June 11, 2018
This May, U.S. Representative Julia Brownley (D-CA-26) and members of her staff visited Giant Bicycles’ United States headquarters in Newbury Park, California. Brownley, who sits on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, toured the Giant facility with An Le, global marketing director ...
The Best-Kept Secret of Dutch Biking: The Dutch Hardly Bike at All
June 11, 2018
Here is perhaps the most shocking chart in all of Dutch transportation: ...
Bike and Transit Together Tackle Cars
June 8, 2018
If you’re not putting transit connections at the heart of your bike planning, you’re not doing it right. ...