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Posted by Keri on Aug 30, 2011 in Featured Community Activities | 6 comments

First Anniversary of First Friday!

On the First Friday of the month we roll out onto the streets of Orlando as an eclectic group of friendly, civil, law-abiding bicyclists. Ride leaves from Loch Haven...

Posted by Keri on Aug 29, 2011 in General | 8 comments

Facepalm

From Australia. Here’s the ironic caption for the photo on the right: Cr Tim Laurence negotiates cross traffic on St George’s Rd in his high-visibility...

Posted by Diana on Aug 28, 2011 in Uncategorized | 43 comments

Getting Groceries

This morning I needed to make a trip to the grocery store for provisions. The store is a couple of miles from my house. Less than two years ago, there was only one...

Posted by Keri on Aug 24, 2011 in Uncategorized | 0 comments

Good Works

San Diego Police Department to Train Officers on Cyclists’ Rights and Laws Within the next two weeks, all patrol officers in the City of San Diego will receive training...

Posted by Keri on Aug 18, 2011 in Uncategorized | 5 comments

Low Speed Vehicles in the City

What might happen if we introduced a variety of low-speed, electric vehicles into cities? Might it reduce noise pollution? Air pollution? Speeding? Crashes? Injuries to...

Posted by Eric on Aug 16, 2011 in General | 4 comments

Orlando Pedestrians Make the NYT

on the front page of the New York area edition. The oft heard blame the tourist argument is always a nice, ironic touch. To them, it sounds like, “If you are dumb...

Posted by Eric on Aug 11, 2011 in Uncategorized | 7 comments

Honesty takes a holiday

This case came across my radar today. It involves the case of a LEO driving a patrol car and striking a pedestrian. Apparently, Brevard County uses two people patrol...

Posted by Eric on Aug 11, 2011 in General | 3 comments

Cycling safety educator gives tips for bikers in Helena

Education for cyclists and motorists alike helps foster a culture of respect for cycling, professional biker educator and advocate Mighk (pronounced “Mike”) Wilson...

Posted by Eric on Aug 8, 2011 in General, Transit | 0 comments

A business model for SunRail?

About 25 years ago, I was in a German city visiting some friends, when the issue of a forgotten birthday came up. It was a Sunday night, and after 7, but there was no...

Posted by Keri on Aug 6, 2011 in Uncategorized | 8 comments

Going to the Sun

Mighk, Lisa & I are in Montana. The vacation part is ending (sorta). Tomorrow we’re off to Helena to teach a CyclingSavvy class, attend an education...