Cyclists v motorists Nov 23, 2009
However, none of the bicycle strategies in my view have properly addressed the future of bike commuting and what infrastructure investment is required for mass bike commuting in metropolitan regions ... My concept for the investment in public health, the environment and building communities lies in the investment in new infrastructure for bicycle commuting. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Customizing Electric Cars for Cost-Effective Urban Commuting Nov 19, 2009
The project is exploring how electric vehicles can be customized to cost-effectively meet an individual's specific commuting needs and how an electric vehicle's efficiency can be boosted and its battery life extended by using artificial intelligence to manage power ... "Our goal is to revolutionize urban commuting by taking a different approach -- by first analyzing the needs, conditions and habits of the daily commutes of actual people and then using this 'commute ecology' to develop electric... (Science Daily)
Vicious cycle Nov 12, 2009
The commuting labourers dont wear helmets. Some drivers are courteous to cyclists, perhaps remembering that they were among them not long ago. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
* FEATURE : Cycling in Chinese cities is anything but a leisurely ride Nov 2, 2009
The commuting -laborers dont wear helmets. Many of the people behind the wheels of the shiny new cars just got their licenses, and their driving sometimes reminds me of my own in high school. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Roads are for cars, not Lycra louts Oct 30, 2009
However, what non-cyclists (and you it seems Miranda) do not understand is the heightened level of awareness and defensiveness (which I admit becomes aggression at times) required of a cyclist to survive the streets of Sydney, particularly when commuting. I have been run off the road by buses, hit by a car, and dodged enough opening car doors to justify in my mind a change in my usual demeanor (of a generally mild mannered accountant) into an aggressive cyclist. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
More Iowans drawn to 'fun' of cyclocross Oct 26, 2009
If they like it enough they buy a cyclocross bike, which is also good for commuting. Bike shops report a steadily growing market for cyclocross bikes but not enough yet to create several price points. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
On the move in 2007 (2) Oct 18, 2009
Commuting each day took its toll, and now Shah says he couldn't think about living anywhere but Lodi. His pastimes these days involve the Xbox 360 game "NBA Live" and watching the local basketball league play. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Get onya bike, but don't let the road lobby 'greenwash' you Oct 15, 2009
Ive been cycling for 20 years, both racing and commuting, and cyclist who disobey road rules really annoy me. Cyclist cant expect to gain respect from motorists when they flaunt the law. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
GU Pays D.C. Firm Over $1 Million To Lobby for Boathouse Oct 1, 2009
The proposed boathouse would encroach on the canal and the entrance to the Capital Crescent Trail, which is a major cycling commuting route, causing these areas to be congested with trailers, pedestrians, vehicles, et cetera, that will impede the safe progress of cyclists, said Sigrid Haines, as member and former chair of the. Although the University has been working on the proposed boathouse plan for over 20 years, the end is not in sight. (The Hoya, Washington DC)
Ranks swell as Sydney's cyclists take to the streets Sep 5, 2009
It also offers free courses for those new to city commuting and it maintains a fleet of 15 bicycles for staff to use. The NSW Government should follow suit, according to Greens MP Lee Rhiannon. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
GREAT OUTDOORS: Free spirit finds cycling again Aug 30, 2009
Teachers and professionals would desire to live there instead of commuting from Tucson. The border could be considered a great asset as the border culture is very interesting. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Bicyclist struck, injured in College Terrace Aug 26, 2009
A friend of mine starting bike commuting from Palo Alto to Menlo Park. Going up Laurel Street and at the crossing with Ravenswood she was continuing on up to Oak Grove. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Court rejects Seattle law that led to conviction in car-bicycle fatality Aug 19, 2009
Wilson was devastated by the Sept. 27, 2006, accident that claimed the life of Scaringi, a cycling enthusiast who was commuting from her West Seattle home to her job downtown at the time of the crash, said his attorney, Bob Goldsmith. It s been very tough on him -- he s a nice man in his 50s and he had a perfect driving record until the accident, Goldsmith said. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Honolulu has plans, lacks funds to add 40 miles of bike paths Aug 16, 2009
Pattie Dunn, who started commuting to work at the University of Hawai'i-Manoa from Kahala every day by bike a year ago, said the new plan is worth getting excited about. "I know a lot of people are discouraged and look at this plan as, 'Well, here's another one that's probably not going to be carried through.' But I'm hopeful," Dunn said. (Honolulu Advertiser)
• The best biking bags for riding in the great outdoors with Aug 13, 2009
They ride well on the rack and can function to carry copious loads for long distances on the open road or commuting in a city with cargo in tow. Stephen Regenold writes about outdoors gear at. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Scofflaws just trying to protect themselves Aug 10, 2009
When I discussed cycle commuting with my co-workers, most of them informed me that they would never consider biking in Boston. Based on my experiences, I cannot blame them. (Boston Globe -- Editorial)
* EDITORIAL: Potholes in Taipeis bicycle plans Aug 3, 2009
Most of these routes, however, are for tourism, not commuting. For example, bicycle routes on each side of the Tamsui River (He) are popular with cyclists on weekends and on weekday evenings, but their isolation makes them impractical for commuting or shopping. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* Bicycle paths have hidden dangers Aug 2, 2009
The report defines three categories of routes: leisure cycling paths, race tracks and routes for everyday travel and commuting. The council provides subsidies for local governments and departments to construct cycle routes and provide related services, with the total budget for such projects coming to NT$1. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Feeling the heat Aug 1, 2009
A cooling in consumerism and commuting ... Staley said the heat also alters commuting practices. (Austin Business Journal, TX)
Rules of road apply to cyclists Aug 1, 2009
d wrote on Jul 31, 2009 1:24 PM:" He did not move to the right. That is my point. He stayed in the middle of the lane all the way up the hill and I had to pull around him swerving into the other lane. As did the cars behind me. He was completely in the wrong as he had plenty of room to move over but didn't. As I said he acted like he owned the road. My guess is he was only going about 10 mph or less. He backed up a lot of traffic just because of his assinine ways. I ride my bike around town... (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Bicycling through Quebec Jul 20, 2009
The network exists largely because of a Montreal group called Vlo Qubec, which organizes multiday biking trips, encourages bicycle commuting and runs a great little bike-centric shop and cafe on Parc Lafontaine. Jean-Franois Pronovost, executive director of the organization, pushed hard for what is today the 40 percent dedicated bike path/60 percent on-road Route Verte, persuading the Quebec government and the Ministry of Transport to jump on board. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Walking, Biking to Work Pays Off Jul 16, 2009
7 percent of the participants walked or cycled to work (active commuting), and those men and women appeared to be more fit ... "Public support for policies that encourage active commuting has been shown, particularly for individuals with experience using active commuting and with positive attitudes toward walking and biking," they wrote ... "Furthermore, increasing active commuting will have the dual benefits of increasing population health and in reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.... (MEDLINEplus)
Bikers getting in way of drivers Jul 15, 2009
westcoastliberal wrote on Jul 14, 2009 10:32 PM:" If the worst thing that happens during your commute is that you have to wait 5 minutes to pass a few cyclists then you should take a look around at the other 100 million Americans out there commuting to work and realize that you are better off than 98million of them. You have nothing to complain about. Be thankful. " ... Bluto wrote on Jul 14, 2009 11:22 PM:" Right on Pete,Maybe bike registrations or toll paths.If not for automobiles, we would... (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
SUPPORT: Companies push biking to work Jul 14, 2009
A growing number of companies across the USA are offering incentives to their employees to promote bike commuting ... Data from local studies suggest an increase in bike commuting. (USA Today)
Popular bike store Ace Wheelworks wins national award Jul 5, 2009
Paige said over the course of Wheelwork s existence, biking has really taken off, not only because biking is practical for commuting, but it s also an affordable recreation. We used to make the joke that people would just buy bikes and let them sit in their garage, but now people buy the bikes and they actually use them, Paige said. (Somerville Journal, MA)
Cycling has become serious senior leisure Jul 5, 2009
In some California cities, more people bike to work than drive, and even crowded New York has an estimated 100,000 commuting cyclists a day more than any other city in North America. There are lots of Green Valley cyclists who will tell you how few miles they put on the cars anymore because a recreation center, tennis court, or even the store is only a short bike ride away. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Climb to Kaiser an endurance test Jun 26, 2009
ON THE WEB Cold-weather bike commuting Web address: www ... Think cold-weather bike commuting is only for men and women who sleep in lycra. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Bike beats car, train in commuter race May 29, 2009
Cycling contestant Rachel Myers finishes the Great NYC Commuter Race a full 15 minutes before the next contestant (Queens Chronicle, NY)
Rustic retreat at Bukit Tinggi May 27, 2009
Commuting between Kuala Lumpur and Penang during the weekends was pretty tiring and I called it quits after four years. This time around, it is going to be harder to find suitable employment should I decide to go back to work. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
/R E P E A T -- Media Advisory - Smart Commute at Metrolinx celebrates 'Bike to Work Day'/ May 25, 2009
TORONTO, May 22 /CNW/ - Metrolinx is encouraging commuters to participate in the third annual 'Bike to Work Day', Monday, May 25, 2009 (Canada Newswire)
GUEST COLUMNIST: Cyclists on the road again May 23, 2009
Personally, it s great that my wife and I are commuting to work on our bikes again after a long winter. That being said I would like to point out a couple of things to those who ride and those who don t, at least not yet, but who will be sharing the roads in their cars with cyclists. (Easton Journal, MA)
#6 ATLANTIC CITY, NEW JERSEY May 15, 2009
STAY HERE If you intend to balance your fun with relaxation -- highly recommended -- then you really shouldn't look further than the Marina District when considering where to stay, even if it means commuting to the Boardwalk. Over here, you've got three options. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
REGION: Cycling environment improving May 14, 2009
Organizers of Friday's Bike to Work Day are hoping that, through the event, the idea of commuting by bicycle will catch on with more people as well. For more information about the event, call Colleen Windsor at the San Diego Association of Governments at (619) 699-1960 or visit. (North County Times)
Juneau recognizes Bike to Work week May 13, 2009
Whether it's riding the bus, walking, biking or commuting with a large group of friends or co-workers, it counts. With the forecast calling for sun most of this week, the weather could help the event. (Juneau Empire)
Your Say: Is the city's new cycleway a flop? May 8, 2009
And although the King St path is better designed than many other bit of cycling infrastructure, it is clear that Australian traffic and road engineers and urban planners don't yet have a lot of experience in designing cycling infrastructure designed for serious, high-volume cycle commuting, as opposed to bike paths intended for low-volume, leisurely weekend recreational riding ... It's taken ages to build (during which time a lane was lost to all vehicles), is ridiculously narrow) and still... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Ping Pong Nights: Ipswich Table Tennis Club still growing 10 years into existence May 7, 2009
I had been commuting to Beverly for 18 years, but when the company moved to Ipswich, it became a little bit too far of a commute. I found this ping pong club, and it s great, he said. (Ipswich Chronicle, MA)
Pedal power to the people - ride on! May 4, 2009
Last year, the New York City department of transportation reported that, in 2007-08, bicycle commuting went up by 35 per cent. London is reporting a similar increase in the wake of the inner-city traffic congestion charge that was introduced a couple of years ago. Today, an estimated quarter of a million Londoners travel to and from work by bike. (Globe and Mail)
Anchorage could use Bike Plan May 2, 2009
Some people ride bikes for pleasure, some for competition, and others for commuting. For a growing percentage of Anchorage's population, cycling is their only mode of transportation, either for personal or economic reasons. (Anchorage Daily News)
Wheels are turning across the Columbia Apr 28, 2009
Bicycle commuting is gaining ground nationwide, with ridership jumping in New York, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Minneapolis and Pittsburgh ... But it's a safe bet that the next time a government agency surveys bicycle use at the Interstate Bridge or measures the number of companies with bike-commuting employees -- something last done in 2007 -- they're going to see an uptick. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
Cyclists, please stay on roadway Mar 25, 2009
As an active bicyclist who uses the roadways for recreation as well as commuting, I know I am much safer out in traffic making myself visible and making drivers aware of my intentions. If a bicyclist is riding down the sidewalk and approaching an intersection they need to be operated as if they were a pedestrian and not a motor vehicle. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Downtown ideal for safe sidewalk cycling Mar 24, 2009
BobBayn wrote on Mar 23, 2009 9:55 PM:" I don't actually believe that the occasional, slow bike rider on Main Street sidewalks is a real problem. What I do see as a problem is local policy makers and opinion leaders who try to present downtown sidewalk cycling as a safer alternative for commuting and other utilitarian cycling. All the research and incident analysis and transportation principles lead to the opposite conclusion. If you want to get where you are going on a bike (at whatever speed... (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Rising from the ashes of defeat Mar 22, 2009
The long hours and regular commuting on the bus took its toll and Chew developed a thyroid problem. Her weight plummeted from 63kg to 55kg. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Sustainable travel plan for city Mar 11, 2009
Director Lee Waters said: "Thirty years ago Copenhagen had the same levels of cycling that Cardiff has today. "Now, over a third of all commuting journeys in the Danish capital are by bike. Cardiff has the potential to achieve the same. (BBC News -- UK)
New series planned for amateur cyclists Feb 23, 2009
But, Dixon said, biking in general has gotten a boost from the down economy as people look for ways to save on their commuting costs. Bike sales boomed last year when gas reached $4 a gallon, he added. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Hello, blizzard. My bike shall defeat you Feb 21, 2009
Everyone in Winnipeg seems to understand the difficulty of commuting to work on days when the snow comes down thick and the wind won't let up. Whether you frequent public transit, walk or take your own vehicle, a blizzard will find some way to disrupt your morning routine. (Globe and Mail)
New law provides cash incentive for pedaling commuters Feb 16, 2009
People weren t necessarily buying new bikes but racks, lights and other accessories to make commuting easier ... The commuting scene here is big, Curran said. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
