Bicycle Coalition of the Ozarks

Rep. Earl Blumenauer just introduced a piece of legislation that would create a $2 billion grant program to fund safe networks for biking and walking.  It takes less than five minutes to make a difference, so please go to this website and send a message to your senators.

The Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning staff is taking bicyclist input on the Regional Transportation Plan.  You can view NWAR maps on-line and make comments by email.
Go To NWAR Bike Ped Network
Under the heading "Off-Road and On-Road Trail Maps"  are listed 3 maps of NW Arkansas.

A new video from urban design website Streetfilms reveals some of the thinking that’s gone into New York City's cycle lanes, and could help transport departments around the world plan their own networks.

The city's Department of Transportation has installed 200 miles of bike lane in the past three years – during which time there has been a 45 percent increase in commuter cycling – and is on track to meet its goal of 1,800 miles by 2030.

See

http://www.bikeradar.com/news/article/video-new-york-city-bike-lanes-explained-23737

for whole story

The City of Fayetteville is poised to adopt a Bicycle Friendly Community Action Plan which will dramatically boost that city's chances to earn a Bicycle Friendly Community Award.  Text of the Action Plan is attached.

Attachments:

File	File size
Action Plan Resolution	26 Kb

Do you have an unused bicycle?  Or are you looking for an affordable, refurbished bicycle?  Or, would you like to know more about how to fix up your old bicycle?

Check out Fayetteville's Bike City Recyclery for a contact info and a host of resources.  Located right on the Frisco Trail.

546 W Center St Studio C
Fayetteville, AR 72701

Bike Lanes are Coming to Fayetteville!
To create a active transporation network, a city must create the sort of On-Street Linkages  that encourage cyclists to brave mixed traffic.

This map  http://bconwa.com/images/On-Street.pdf  shows streets that are already ready for bicycle-specific improvements.  If you'd like to see the priorities changed, or recommend other routes, please let Matt Mihalevich know at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  

Registration is now required in order to park your bicycle on the U of A campus without risk of impoundment. It’s free.

Each registered bicycle represents demand for another Bike Parking Loop on campus.

You will need to know your bike’s Serial Number, which is engraved on the bottom of the bottom bracket—between the pedals.

You can print the form in advance, Bicycle Registration_Form.pdf , or pick it up when you register.

You can REGISTER online or at the following locations:

Transit and Parking Department in the Administrative Services Building
M-F, 7am-5pm

Parking Office in the Harmon Avenue Garage
M-F, 9am-4:45pm

Outdoor Connection Center (HPER 102)
T-TH, 12-6pm

Morning News Oct 1st coverage of a bicycle parking Input Session:

Cycle Trails!  The Fayetteville Trails System currently features 16 miles of trails, and the number is constantly growing!  Here is the City of Fayetteville's Trails Page with the full Master Trails Plan.

Download the individual trail routes:

Attachments:

File	File size
Lake Fayetteville Trail	3510 Kb
Mud Creek Trail	240 Kb
Scull Creek Trail	230 Kb
Fayetteville Master Trail Plan	516 Kb

Bike recycler: Dave Miller

It’s the greener way to go, but it seems bicycling can tackle everything from health issues to homelessness.