[Via Paul Dorn’s Bike Commute Tips Blog] Rep. John Boehner thinks Americans don’t wantspending on bike paths.-Watch video below- House Minority Leader John Boehner (R-OH) weighed in on Obama’s big economic stimulus bill during an interview on the CBS News show “Face the Nation” (his comments were also picked up by TheHill.com). Saying that the … Read more
[This is a dispatch from Elly Blue’s East Coast Tour. Read more here.] Parker and Sturgis-Pascale catch up with their former intern, Reed College student (and New Haven native) Rose Vickery. (Photos by Elly Blue) New Haven, Connecticut is the birthplace of pizza, hamburgers, and the lollipop. It has the highest rate of public housing … Read more
Whitney Avenue, shown here atNew Haven’s northern border, is ready for a Complete Streets makeover(Photos by Elly Blue) New Haven, Connecticut, which has never been known for progressive transportation initiatives, is now home to a Complete Streets law — one of only a handful in the country, and one of the most comprehensive. When I … Read more
Eric Gilliland, seen here at the 2008 National Bike Summit in D.C., is executive director of WABA.(Photo © J. Maus) With hundreds of thousands of people expected to flock to the National Mall for the inauguration of President-elect Barack Obama later this month, the Washington Area Bicyclist Association (WABA) wants to make it as easy … Read more
“Whether you drive a hybrid or an SUV, your car is a cash-guzzler. Families trying to save real money should consider going without.” It may be a true sign of change when the Wall Street Journal suggests that giving up your car could be good for your personal finances and the economy as a whole. … Read more
[BikePortland.org’s Managing Editor Elly Blue is currently on an East Coast Tour. This is the latest dispatch from her trip.] The Devil’s Gear is a focal point for New Haven biking.(Photos by Elly Blue) When I lived in New Haven a decade ago there wasn’t much of a bike scene. People biked, as did I … Read more
Cover of 2009 Summit brochure. The League of American Bicyclists has announced details of the workshops that will be presented at their annual National Bike Summit that will take place in Washington D.C. on March 10 – 13th. The event is both an educational and networking opportunity for bike advocates across the country as well … Read more
[This story was written by BikePortland.org Managing Editor Elly Blue. She’s on an East Coast Tour. Follow her adventures here.] New Haven Mayor John DeStefano (in center) about to cut the ribbon on a new bridge over a newly paved section of the Farmington Canal Trail.(Photos by Elly Blue)
Alice’s ghost bike at 20th and R Street in Washington, DC (Photos by Elly Blue)
“He has not only helped rebuild our landscape, he’s helped beautify it by creating opportunities for bikers and runners to enjoy our great outdoors.” — Obama on LaHood Congressional Quarterly has the full transcript from today’s press conference where President-elect Obama introduced his choice for Transportation Secretary, Ray LaHood. Below are some key excerpts interspersed … Read more
Introducing Ray LaHood, your next Transportation Secretary. On Friday, President Elect Obama is expected to make the formal announcement that Ray LaHood, a retiring seven-term Republican congressman from Peoria Illinois, will be his Transportation Secretary. LaHood is a long-time friend of Obama and has worked closely in the past with Obama’s Chief of Staff Rahm … Read more
The winning design in action.(Photo: NYC DOT) The New York City Department of Transportation has picked a winner in their City Bike Racks Competition. It’s an elegant and simple hoop design created by a team from Copenhagen (which is quite fitting). The NY Times City Room blog has the story: A simple circle, resting on … Read more
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