Cycling

St. Petersburg’s Bike Infrastructure Efforts Pay Off
New bike infrastructure is encouraging more people to take to the streets on two wheels, but advocates say safety challenges remain.

San Francisco Reveals New Bike Plan
The draft plan targets improvements on 385 road segments.

Chicago Sees Record Shared Bike, Scooter Use
Riders took over 11 million bike share and scooter trips in 2024.

Cycling Doubles in Paris After Infrastructure Improvements
The city’s efforts to improve its bike infrastructure are paying off in spades.

Bike Resolutions for the New Year
A list of ways people can enhance their biking experience, appreciate the joy of cycling, and support safer bike infrastructure.

California E-Bike Rebate Demand Far Exceeds Supply
The queue to apply for California’s new e-bike incentive program, which only offered 1,500 vouchers, reached 100,000 people.

The Most Bike-Friendly States in the Nation
The League of American Bicyclists ranks states based on bike infrastructure and safety efforts.

Indy Bike Share Sees Sharp Growth Thanks to Free Pass Program
A new fleet of e-bikes and free access for Marion County residents are getting more people on bikes.

Fort Worth To Relaunch Bike Share System in January
Trinity Metro shuttered its current system at the end of November and plans to relaunch with a mostly-electric system.

California E-Bike Rebate Program Launches — Again
After a series of fits and starts, CARB says the program will begin accepting applications this month.

Montreal Bike Share Breaks Ridership Record With 13 Million Rides
The Bixi system introduced a winter pilot project last year, leading to a rise in winter cycling.

Research: Bike Rolling-Stop Laws Don’t Lead to Unsafe Behavior
Rolling stops by bicyclists get a bad rap, particularly among motorists who perceive them to be breaking the law. But new research shows laws that allow for rolling stops for cyclists do not lead to unsafe behavior by either group.

Low-Traffic Neighborhoods Are Reclaiming London’s Streets From Cars
A controversial but effective policy is keeping residential streets quiet, getting more people walking and reducing pollution.

How Social Infrastructure Gets More People on Bikes
Bike infrastructure isn’t just about bike lanes: safe, supportive spaces where adults can learn to ride and repair bikes are a key component.

Bike Month Is Over — But the Work Continues
The effort to build better bike infrastructure in U.S. cities remains an uphill battle, but there are bright spots.

Chicago Leads Nation in Biking Growth
Cycling as a mode share grew faster in the Windy City over the last five years than in any other major U.S. metropolis.

It’s National Bike Month — Is Your City Safe for Cycling?
Getting more people on bikes requires safe, comfortable bike infrastructure and connectivity to transit.

California Cyclist Maps Animals Through Rides
The La Jolla resident plots local bike rides that, when viewed on a map, outline the shape of animals or seasonal items.

Promoting Cycling as Public Health Measure
An argument for better bike infrastructure from a healthcare perspective.

Biking in London Grew by 20 Percent Since 2019
Pandemic-induced changes and improved bike infrastructure have contributed to the impressive growth of cycling as a mode share.
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