Posts by Jacob VanSickle
ACTION ALERT: Contact Ohio House Opposing HB 288
Ohio House Bill 288 (HB 288) would prohibit the use of eminent domain by any agency for the purpose of constructing recreational trails. It is currently in the Ohio House Civil Justice Committee. HB288 threatens the ability of future generations to improve and expand trail systems by hindering the government’s ability to assemble the property…
Read MoreFulton Rd./W. 28th – Phase 2 Public Meeting
Join City Councilman Kerry McCormack and guests for this public meeting to inform residents about the new design features for Phase 2 of the Fulton Road/West 28th Street Rehabilitation Project. At this meeting, meet the city’s construction team members and view a brief presentation about Phase 2. Attendees can view display boards, ask questions, and…
Read MoreRide for Sylvia – 2019
Join Francoise Blusseau and Stephen Bingham, the parents of Sylvia Bingham who was killed riding her bicycle to work on September 15th 2009, for a ride to promote safe streets for people riding bikes. Sylvia’s family and friends will gather at 10:30am on Sunday, September 15th at the corner of W. 11th and Fairfield in…
Read MoreCouncil Bike Ride: Ward 6
On July 18th, Cleveland City Councilman Blaine Griffin and Bike Cleveland took a tour of the Ward 6 neighborhood on two wheels as part of our ongoing Professional Development rides with city leaders. The ride included neighborhood stakeholders from Burten, Bell, Carr Development, Inc., Fairfax Renaissance Development, and Union Miles Development Corporation as well as Cleveland City…
Read MoreDetails for 2018 Strategic Summit Attendees
Let me start first by saying “thank you.” Thank you for committing your Sunday afternoon to help shape the work of Bike Cleveland. This email contains important details for our Strategic Planning Summit this Sunday, please take a moment to read it all so you will be prepared for a fun and productive afternoon. Some…
Read MoreRandom Acts of Brightness
Lightless riding is risky, and whether people are simply unaware or they cannot afford lights, we want to be sure that they are covered. That’s why, every year in the Fall as the days get shorter, we hold Random Acts of Brightness. Random acts of Brightness is our program to install front and rear bicycle…
Read More2018 Fundo Rider Information
Fundo Rider Information Thank you for supporting Bike Cleveland by riding the Fundo taking place on Saturday, September 8th during NEOCycle! Read down for some useful information. Please take a moment to read all of the instructions to ensure your ride goes smoothly. If you have additional questions please contact – info@bikecleveland.org GETTING TO EDGEWATER…
Read MorePublic Square: Temporary Condition?
Wednesday afternoon, an article was published on cleveland.com in reference to a new plan for Cleveland’s iconic Public Square – an article discussing a plan where the temporary jersey barriers would be replaced by permanent bollards. Good news for sure, except for one big issue. Still no bikes through Public Square in this plan. Now,…
Read MoreShow Your Support for the Solon to Chagrin Falls Trail
The City of Solon has applied for Clean Ohio Trail Funding to support the development of Phase I of the Solon to Chagrin Falls multi-purpose trail. Completion of this project would significantly advance the long-standing goal of achieving a continuous trail connection between Solon, Bentleyville, Chagrin Falls Village and the larger region, utilizing the former Chagrin Falls…
Read MoreHouse Bill: Lower Speed Limit and Add Stop Signs
Currently, to lower the speed limit on the street in front of your house requires an act of legislation in the Ohio Legislature. There is a bill in the Ohio House, known as HB436, that would change that. The bill, if passed will: Authorize a person who resides on a street with a speed limit of…
Read MoreBike Cleveland at the Bike Summit – Deltrece’s Story – Fun times for bike advocacy
Educational, Informative, and Most Importantly, FUN. Sunday, Day One The adventure began Sunday morning hoping on an early morning flight from Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, to Reagan Airport outside of Washington, DC to the 2018 National Bike Summit. Landed safely, and look what I found parked at the airport, A BIKE!!! And I’m ready to…
Read MoreBike Cleveland Annual Meeting and Social
Join us for our 2018 Annual Meeting! Hang out with fellow members, make new friends, and bask in cycling love with a room full of people like YOU that are powering the movement in Cleveland. Come check out what we have been up to in 2017, and what our plans are for 2018. Local bike…
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