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IS YOUR WORKPLACE BICYCLE-FRIENDLY?

The League of American Bicyclists has developed a system to award the bicycle-friendly nature of businesses. The Bicycle Friendly Business (BFB) Program offers a clearly described method for achieving bronze, silver, gold or platinum status.

 

Last Updated on Tuesday, 20 July 2010 10:38
 

Walking and Bicycling Increase in the US

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Report notes nationwide increase in biking and walkingCover of Report

Posted by Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor) on June 16th, 2010 at 10:12 am

New data released today by the U.S. Department of Transportation and the Federal Highway Administration shows that biking and walking have increased by 25% in America since 2001.

Choose the "read more" link to see graphs and report conclusions.

Last Updated on Thursday, 24 June 2010 10:08
 

Bicycle Dreams the Movie

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See:  http://bicycledreamsmovie.com/ for reviews and DVD order info.   

Amazon.com says:    "Bicycle Dreams comes the closest I've seen to capturing the essence of the human heart. The drama, the pain, and the incredibly intimate moments captured on camera make for a documentary of stunning insight. The film isn't about cycling, it's about the human condition."

 

Detroit Turns to Two Wheels

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TWO SEPARATE and related stories of note:  More Bicycles sold last year than Automobiles in the US.  Detroit is turning to two wheels. 
 

New York City hits 200 miles of Bike Lanes

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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

 

 

Bike Summit

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Fayetteville's own Trails Coordinator, Matt Mihalevich attended this year's National Bike Summit in Washington DC.

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Last Updated on Thursday, 04 June 2009 13:09
 

Bicycle Commuting Law Passed

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You could be paid to bike to work! Ask your employer about the Bicycle Commuting Reimbursement plan.
For information on how to claim the reimbursement for bicycle commuting expenses, see:  http://bicycling.about.com/od/advocacy/tp/bike_commuter_benefit.htm

Last Updated on Friday, 02 October 2009 14:58
 


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