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Bike Advocacy: Issues and Developments Facing CyclistsThere are many issues that can affect cyclists. From "complete streets" road design that includes consideration for bikes, to environmental issues, to simple requirements for bike racks as a part of new commercial construction, there are certainly things going on that affect you and your rights and priviledges as a rider and taxpayer. Find out more about them here.
Blumenauer's Comments to Congress in Support of Bike-Friendly Legislation
Rep. Earl Blumenauer (Democrat, Oregon) made these comments to Congress in support of enacting bicycle-friendly legislation during the National Bike Summit. If you Ride a Bike, You' re Either Poor, a Drunk, or Just Plain Weird
Society's bias is that you cycle to get places because you have to. You're either poor, a drunk who has lost your license, or just plain weird. Check out these statistics that give a better look at just who is out there riding a bike. John Forester on Vehicular Cycling
An interview with John Forester, the creator of the Effective Cycling program Bikes Are Not Transportation, Says U.S. Transportation Secretary
U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Mary Peters said that "bikes are not transportation" in a PBS interview. Find out more about her comments, and the reaction from the cycling community. Wait! Bikes Really ARE Transportation, says USDOT Secretary.
U. S. Department of Transportation Mary Peters tried to explain her way out of an earlier mess where she said in an interview that "bikes are not transportation." Find out more about her clarifying comments, and the part II reaction from the cycling community. |
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