Separated cycleways save cyclists: Study – Local News – News – Central Cycle lanes that are not shared with pedestrians could help reduce injuries among cyclists, new Australian research has found.
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Links of the day – March 22, 2012
March 22, 2012 – 12:01
At Bicycle Habitat, Welcoming the Famous and Just Folk – NYTimes.com In its 35 years in operation, Bicycle Habitat, on Lafayette Street, has not merely ridden the ebb and flow of New York City’s complicated relationship with bicyclists, it has tried to change the culture — its advocacy evolving from street protests in the 1980s [...]
Links of the day – March 21, 2012
March 21, 2012 – 12:00
Pedal on Parliament: Scotland’s Push for Safer Cycling – European Cyclists’ Federation Scottish cyclists are planning a “Pedal on Parliament” this April, joining the recent wave of European advocacy groups calling for safer conditions for all cyclists Biking is a way of life in Copenhagen – chicagotribune.com COPENHAGEN, Denmark — First a guitar player passes, [...]
Links of the day – March 20, 2012
March 20, 2012 – 12:00
The future of cycling: Vancouver vs Copenhagen Copenhagen, one of the world’s most bicycle-friendly cities, has so many cyclists there’s often gridlock on its bicycle paths. Privatising roads could worsen tax row between motorists and cyclists | Peter Walker | Environment | guardian.co.uk Current taxation means motorists have no greater entitlement to roads than cyclists [...]
Links of the day – March 15, 2012
March 15, 2012 – 12:01
Going Dutch (and Danish) – NYTimes.com Ask a Dutch or Danish cyclist about the biking subculture back home, and she is liable to give you a quizzical look: “Subculture?” Bicycles are so entrenched in day-to-day life in the Netherlands and Denmark, the countries have official cycling embassies. “I’m inspired by cities like Copenhagen and Amsterdam,” [...]
Links of the day – March 14, 2012
March 14, 2012 – 12:00
„Wir wollen fahren, womit wir wollen – www.automotive.co.at Sollen Radfahrer Nummerntaferl haben und Helm tragen müssen? Brauchen wir eine Neuauflage der Öko-Prämie? Sterben urbane Autohändler aus? Die KFZ Wirtschaft lud zum Streitgespräch. DI Martin Blum (Radverkehrsbeauftragter der Stadt Wien) und BGO KommR Burkhard Ernst kreuzten die Klingen. To be a cycling nation again – Edinburgh [...]
Links of the day – March 13, 2012
March 13, 2012 – 12:00
‘Bike Thief’ – NYTimes.com Solutions to the bike theft problem are hard to find. More bike racks in better-lit areas, stronger locks and bike garages all help. But ultimately, greater public awareness may be the only way to substantially curb theft. If someone saw a car being stolen, they would surely call the police. Why [...]
Links of the day – March 12, 2012
March 12, 2012 – 12:00
European Cyclists’ Federation – Why Bother With 30 Kph Zones? ECF Policy Talk Will 30 Kph zones actually work? ECF policy officer Ceri Woolsgrove takes a closer look at the pros and cons of getting cars to slow down. European Cyclists’ Federation – Megatrucks by the end of the month? The saga of whether larger [...]
Links of the day – March 10, 2012
March 10, 2012 – 12:00
Cycling fines a big moneymaker in co-ordinated crackdown | The Copenhagen Post | The Danish News in English Police should allow law changes that “make sense” rather than increase the fines, cyclist union argues
Links of the day – March 7, 2012
March 7, 2012 – 12:01
Driver jailed for using bus ‘as weapon’ against cyclist | UK news | The Guardian The incident, which happened just off the St James Barton roundabout in Bristol, left the 43-year-old cyclist with fractures to his left wrist and leg, which needed to be plated, and to his thumb.
Links of the day – March 6, 2012
March 6, 2012 – 12:00
In New Copenhagen Suburbs, Aim Is Sustainable Living – NYTimes.com COPENHAGEN — How does a city expand and, at the same time, reduce car use and emissions? Officials in Copenhagen believe part of the answer is to build and extend a modern mass transit network while trying to eliminate the need for commuting altogether.
Links of the day – March 3, 2012
March 3, 2012 – 12:00
Cooler Cycle-Chic: Pfau fährt Rad – SPIEGEL ONLINE – Nachrichten – Kultur Paul Smith mag’s gern klassisch. “Classic with a twist”, lautet das Motto des britischen Modeschöpfers. Und klassisch sind nicht nur die Herrenanzüge, die er entwirft, sondern auch die Fahrräder, für die er schwärmt. Smith zeigt sich gern auf seinem schwarzen Fixie, ein auf [...]
Links of the day – February 29, 2012
February 29, 2012 – 12:00
4 ways Denmark ruined the US for me | Matador Network When I was living in Copenhagen, I had a love affair with my light-blue, Føtex bike. It took me places I’d never been before; it carried my groceries; it escorted me home safely from Meatpacking District dance parties at 4am. I practiced my graceful [...]
Links of the day – February 25, 2012
February 25, 2012 – 12:00
The five wise men: how to achieve lasting change | The Times Before Thursday’s parliamentary debate The Times brought together five experts in cyling policy to discuss how the campaign should progress Bicycles Belong Would you prefer to live in a community where you had to drive everywhere for everything, or would you prefer to [...]
Links of the day – February 23, 2012
February 23, 2012 – 12:00
Congestion charge battle ends with proposal in rubbish bin | The Copenhagen Post | The Danish News in English Solution to Copenhagen’s traffic and air-pollution problems pushed off until next year
Links of the day – February 22, 2012
February 22, 2012 – 12:00
Cycling in a City like New York – Eltis – Interviews David Byrne, musician, actor, photographer, multi-media artist and mastermind of Talking Heads spoke to Austrian journalist Christian Lehner about how he discovered the bicycle as a mode of transport. Listen to him on how his perspective on cycling in a City like New York [...]
Links of the day – February 21, 2012
February 21, 2012 – 12:00
The Hindu : Life & Style / Society : Pedal pushers Newer cars and motorcycles flood the market. Financial institutions offer attractive loans to buy them. As a result, the odds are against the humble bicycle. But the good news is there are still some people who love it. A small number of them even [...]
Links of the day – February 20, 2012
February 20, 2012 – 12:00
Cycling is unsafe in UK urban areas, says poll | Life and style | The Guardian Research by Sustrans finds 56% of people believe cycling in built-up areas is dangerous and 70% seek a 20mph speed limit
Links of the day – February 18, 2012
February 18, 2012 – 12:00
European Cyclists’ Federation – EU Parliament To Study Benefits of EuroVelo and Cycling Tourism The European Parliament has commissioned a second study into the benefits of cycling tourism. ECF Cycling Tourism Policy Officer, Ed Lancaster reports.
Links of the day – February 17, 2012
February 17, 2012 – 12:00
Congestion Charge Is Traffic-Cutting Magic in Milan : TreeHugger Now Milan is giving congestion charging a try, and though it’s early, results are positive. Milan’s system runs from 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. each weekday and requires a car to purchase a ticket for 5 Euros (about $7.50) to enter the central city zones. Forty [...]
