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This post originally appeared on the Alliance for Biking and Walking’s blog. The very first issue of the Bike Cleveland News thanked the more than 125 participants who attended a two-day Strategic Planning Summit in September: “As a participant you did something mighty. You gave birth to an organization that will be a force for…

This story originally appeared in the Plain Dealer by reporter Thomas Ott. A group of cycling enthusiasts plans to open a banked oval bicycle track next year on the former site of St. Michael Hospital in Cleveland. The nonprofit Fast Track Cycling Inc. hopes the track eventually will grow into an $7.5 million complex that…

This past week, many cyclists sat in solidarity with the parents of Sylvia Bingham during the trial of Herschel Roberts, the truck driver who was ultimately found guilty of aggravated vehicular homicide in the death of Ms. Bingham. Over the past two years, we have come to know Francoise Blusseau and Stephen Bingham and have…

I want to start by thanking all 125+ participants who gave their time and energy at the Bike Cleveland Summit back in September. As a participant you did something mighty. You gave birth to an organization that will be a force for positive change for cycling in our region. If you were unable to attend…

Bicycle and pedestrian connections to Cleveland’s lakefront are in jeopardy. The City of Cleveland and the Ohio Department of Transportation are discussing ways to cut-costs on the West Shoreway project, and the multi-purpose trail along the lakefront is on the choppipng block. Bike Cleveland is encouraging you to attend a public meeting to hear about…

More good news for Cleveland cyclists: Bike Cleveland has been awarded a $60,000 grant from the Gund Foundation. The grant, our first major award, will make it possible for Bike Cleveland to begin seeking a staff person who will be fully devoted to our mission to advocate for and support Cleveland’s cycling community. The existence…

Bike Cleveland will post meeting minutes following approval by the board. That means that, after a meeting is held, the secretary prepares the minutes, then presents them at the following board meeting. One of the first agenda items for each meeting is for the board to review the record of the previous meeting, offer feedback,…

This post originally appeared on Streetsblog. Monday night was a big moment for sustainable transportation in Cleveland. With a small group of helmet-toting onlookers in the wings, the City Council finally gave their nod to a complete streets ordinance — the culmination of more than five years’ struggle. Finally, there was a sense that change…

It is time to Celebrate…Why? On Monday, September 19th Cleveland City Council voted to adopt a Complete and Green Streets Ordinance that will become effective in January of 2012. A “complete street” is a street built to a human scale and not simply an automotive scale. When pedestrians, cyclists, motorists and transit users can safely…

Article provided by Green City Blue Lake. Bike advocacy has been around for years in Greater Cleveland, so why does it feel as though the last few have been so much more energizing? Perhaps it can be attributed to a massive culture shift taking place in America today? Is social media amplifying the cause, giving…

A number of great cycling events are happening locally this week: Cleveland City Council introduces Complete Streets legislation Cleveland City Council is now considering Complete Streets legislation, which would mandate that every redesigned and reconstructed street in Cleveland include accommodations for pedestrians, cyclists, and transit and incorporate green features. Many cities throughout the United States…

A number of great cycling events are happening locally this week: Cleveland City Council introduces Complete Streets legislation Cleveland City Council is now considering Complete Streets legislation, which would mandate that every redesigned and reconstructed street in Cleveland include accommodations for pedestrians, cyclists, and transit and incorporate green features. Many cities throughout the United States…