Here’s the news that caught our eye this week:
– In Eugene, Oregon, the city is evaluating the expansion of its Urban Growth Boundary as developers seek to increase sprawl.
– Car registration numbers are decreasing across Oregon.
– The CEO of Lloyds of London warns investors that the world is staring down a “period of deep uncertainty” over the decline of fossil fuels.
– U.S. auto industry representatives say that the industry is rebounding, thanks to ample support from the federal government.
– One of the founders of a major bicycle components company is promoting bicycle-oriented development in Sri Lanka and Zambia by building and selling affordable, location-appropriate bicycles and setting up the infrastructure to maintain them.
– In Manhattan, parking garages are now required to install bike parking; but are allowed to charge market rates for would-be bike parkers, which can add up to $200 per month.
– In Seattle, church parking lots could be the next urban homesteads, providing urban density, homes for people who have none, and, like food carts, alternative uses for auto infrastructure.
– In Pittsburgh, another radio DJ is called out for advocating violence against people riding bikes.
– In Brussels, Belgium, 50 riders turned out for the World Naked Bike Ride, braving cold and rain and unfriendly authorities.
– Volvo is promoting a line of childrens’ bike helmets; critics claim “bikewashing.”
– One way to go carfree that doesn’t get touted much: Passengerism. There’s no shame in that way of life, says one Canadian.
– And finally: is it time to take off your bicycle fenders yet? This handy chart helps you decide.