Archive for July, 2009

10 things motorists should know

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July 31, 2009
10 things motorists should know

Mighk and Metroplan have provided a one-page handout for motorists. This came about from a post on the forum: Educating Bubba, by Biker Rick. Print your own copies and give ‘em to all the Bubbas in your life EDIT 7/31, 10 PM: For those of you who live in other cities, states or countries,...
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Contrast and Compare

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July 31, 2009
Contrast and Compare

two newspaper stories published less than a year apart by the same newspaper because they happened in the same area. Cell phone use cited in death Cell phone cited in cyclist’s death And in other news: I am certain that everyone will be startled to hear that Text Messaging And Driving Are Hazardous To...
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The Auto and its Enemies

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July 29, 2009
The Auto and its Enemies

Ten years on, reprinting this book review seems appropriate if just to see how his predictions are holding up. So far, they are holding up very well. Written By: review by Ken Orski Published In: Environment & Climate News > September 1999 Publication date: 09/01/1999 Publisher: The Heartland Institute Driving Forces: The Automobile, Its...
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Advocacy – What Comes First?

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July 28, 2009
Advocacy – What Comes First?

Why is there always so much acrimony whenever anyone starts talking about creating/using bike lanes?  And why are there so many cries of  “you’re crazy” and “you’ll never convince new riders” whenever Vehicular Cycling is mentioned?  And we all know that many motorists would just prefer that we disappear and stay out of their...
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Asheville Firefighter Shot Bicyclist

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July 28, 2009

Saw this on the Roadies’ site. Yikes! Officers Say Pair Argued Over Child Safety Michael Bean, WYFF News 4 Producer 7:37 am EDT July 27, 2009 ASHEVILLE, N.C. — A driver, now identified as an Asheville firefighter, shot a bicycle rider because he was angry the man was riding with his child on a...
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2030 Transportation Plan Public Hearing

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July 24, 2009

METROPLAN ORLANDO is holding a public hearing to seek input on future transportation plans in Orange, Osceola, and Seminole Counties.  The hearing includes highway, transit, bicycle and pedestrian projects that make up the region’s proposed 2030 Long Range Transportation Plan. Tuesday, July 28 2030 Long Range Transportation Plan Lynx Central Station, 2nd floor 455...
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Park & Ride

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July 22, 2009

I never drive into downtown Orlando anymore. The meter maids are way too efficient  — there is never any good place to park — just a big hassle. So I park about one mile, or less, east of the downtown area, where there is free all day parking and ride my bike into downtown....
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It Can Happen Here, Too

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July 17, 2009
It Can Happen Here, Too

From The Columbine (CO) Courier: Amid the controversy over a proposed charity bicycle event on Deer Creek Canyon Road, the Jeffco commissioners will propose state legislation that would give them more authority to bar cyclists from some county roads altogether. Conflict between motorists and cyclists is nothing new on the canyon roads west of...
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Lake County Bicycle Alliance

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July 16, 2009
Lake County Bicycle Alliance

If you live and/or ride in Lake County, you know it is one of the most scenic and enjoyable places in Florida to ride. People come from all over the US to train and tour here in the winter—the USAT training center attracts triathletes from around the world. Cycling offers a tremendous economic opportunity...
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Your Roads — Your Rides: Lake County

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July 16, 2009

The Lake County Bicycle Alliance is hosting a BARBQUE at our next “Your Roads – Your Rides” meeting at Sun Cycle Center in Tavares, on Monday, July 27th at 6:30pm. 100 W Burleigh Blvd (US 441), Tavares, 32778 - Phone 352-343-4181 more info
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