Here’s the news that caught our eye this week:
– The latest US export? The federal government’s campaign against distracted driving is being talked up internationally.
– “Entrepedalers” are finding a market niche delivering food by bicycle in San Francisco.
– Land use, walkability, and anything to reduce car dependence look like they’re set to become the next big issues in public health circles.
– Case in point: Seniors are at much greater risk than others when crossing the street. A new report outlines what we can do about it.
– Are separated bike paths really safer than riding in the street with cars? Of course they are, says a commentator in the Netherlands, where they should know.
– Carpool lane users in the Bay Area will be charged a $2.50 toll starting July first, potentially complicating the culture of casual carpooling.
– It started in San Jose and is spreading to the East Bay—the Bike Party is described as an alternative to Critical Mass, where participants let themselves be separated by red lights and regroup every few blocks at impromptu parking lot parties.
– In Bangladesh, “infoladies” with laptops travel by bicycle around rural areas helping people with their information needs.
– Check out photos and stories, ranging from the inspiring to the scandalous, from a cycling nonprofit in Lesotho.
– Bikesharing is coming to London!
– In Southeast Portland, an urban farmer runs his business by bike. Meanwhile, in Brooklyn, a community garden is in its last days.
– In Hungary, protests against a large underground parking garage slated to be built under a public square are escalating.
– A new service in Switzerland drives your luggage between hotels so that you can vacation without your car.
– A couple of new entries into the useful bicycle invention playbook: An Xtracycle canopy that can hold solar panels to charge an electric assist, and a new, multi-pedaler bike bar.
– Finally, some useful guerrilla pavement markings in New York City.