Here’s the news that caught our eye this week:
– In Baltimore, a 30 year old woman who was running as the Green Party candidate for the U.S. Senate was struck and killed while bicycling last week.
– One more obstacle to an important bicycle trail connection in Seattle has been overthrown in court.
– A tragedy in Tampa has some calling for better bicycle infrastructure and more awareness.
– NYC has cut some bus service and is now planning to fill in the gaps with private van shuttles, resulting in a few concerns.
– A Vancouver newspaper makes a compelling case for the return of the streetcar.
– Could “ergonomic crosswalks” improve the experience and safety of walking in the city?
– In Portland, a project aims to determine whether or not the city has an equity gap in who is served by transit.
– Last Friday, San Francisco celebrated the 18th anniversary of Critical Mass.
– World Carfree Day was last Wednesday, with many cities celebrating—some with greater impact than others.
– In case you haven’t yet seen it, here’s a story about the two men who are traveling across South Africa photographing people with their bicycles and recording their stories.
– A U.S. based business has donated 50,000 euros to support cycling advocacy in Spain.
– Some interesting thoughts about cycling fashion and what your clothing choices communicate.
– How do you design intersections so people on bikes can make left turns safely? This video from the Netherlands shows some good and bad examples.