Posts by Jacob VanSickle
Share your ideas for improving biking and walking
The City of Cleveland is set to receive over $500 million through the American Rescue Plan Act. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to make real, thoughtful, and transformative investments in our residents and our city. With so many bike and pedestrian projects planned in Cleveland, we want to hear from you how you would prioritize…
Read MoreAction Alert: Franklin Blvd
The City of Cleveland is seeking feedback for Franklin Blvd (from W. 25th to W. 85th) ahead of construction in April 2022. The project will include the following components: Complete asphalt resurfacing, including full and partial depth pavement repairs where needed. Realignment of West 85th Street intersection adding ADA-compliant curb ramps Mini roundabouts at several…
Read MoreSt. Clair Community Bike Ride
Join us for a fun casual bike ride through the neighborhood. When: Saturday, May 15th at 10am Where: Willson School (1126 Ansel Rd., Cleveland, OH) The ride will be 3-5 miles in length and we will ride in groups of 10 or less. Face masks are required. We will also be providing minor bicycle repair…
Read MoreSt. Clair Bicycle Rodeo
Join us on May 12th from 4-6pm for a bicycle safety rodeo*. We will be giving out free helmets to youth participants and teach you how to ride your bike safely. While you’re there we’ll be seeking feedback on how you get to the Lakefront Parks in the neighborhood as part of a community engagement…
Read MoreACTION ALERT: Feedback Needed on Chard Pedestrian Bridge
As part of an Ohio Department of Transportation’s (ODOT) I-77 pavement replacement project ODOT is seeking feedback on the Chard Avenue Pedestrian Bridge. The Chard Avenue Pedestrian Bridge does not meet current design standards and will be impacted by the I-77 Pavement Replacement project. ODOT is seeking feedback from the community about removing the bridge…
Read MoreACTION ALERT: Help End Distracted Driving
Ohio Governor Dewine announced on Feb. 8th, 2021 that he is reaffirming his commitment from over a year ago to improve the safety of Ohio’s roads by including Hands Free Ohio provisions in his state budget proposal. Hands Free Ohio would make driving while handling any electronic wireless device a primary offense for adult drivers…
Read MoreWorld Day of Remembrance
Today, on Sunday, Nov. 15th, we join families of traffic crash victims, street safety advocates, and city leaders from across the world to commemorate World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims. The World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims (WDR) is commemorated on the third Sunday of November each year. It is a…
Read MoreRandom Acts of Brightness – Nov 9, 2020
Since 2012, Bike Cleveland and volunteers have been giving away hundreds of free bike lights annually through our Random Acts of Brightness program. On Monday, November 9th from 5pm-8pm Bike Cleveland will host a modified Random Acts of Brightness event through a pop-up event (with an opportunity for folks to ride around and distribute lights…
Read MoreJoin the Board or a Committee
As a membership-based advocacy organization, Bike Cleveland depends on the guidance of committed volunteers who will take leadership positions on our Board of Directors and Committees. As a Board Member or Committee Member, you will ensure that Bike Cleveland remains true to our mission of “creating a region that is sustainable, connected, healthy, and vibrant…
Read MoreRandom Acts of Brightness
Since 2012, Bike Cleveland and volunteers have been giving away hundreds of free bike lights annually through our Random Acts of Brightness program. On Tuesday, October 27th from 6pm-8:30pm Bike Cleveland will host a modified Random Acts of Brightness event through a pop-up event (with an opportunity for folks to ride around and distribute lights…
Read MoreRide for Sylvia – 2020
Join friends of Sylvia Bingham, who was tragically killed riding her bicycle to work on September 15th 2009, for a memorial bike ride to promote safe streets. Cyclists will gather at 9:30am on Sunday, September 13th at the corner of W. 11th and Fairfield (near Loop Coffee) in Tremont, near where Sylvia lived. The ride…
Read MoreACTION ALERT: Support Complete Streets
The streets of Cleveland are an important part of the livability of our neighborhoods. They ought to be for everyone, whether young or old, motorist or bicyclist, walker or wheelchair user, bus rider or shopkeeper. Our streets should connect the places we need and want to visit, not serve as barriers because they are unsafe.…
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