Posts by Jacob VanSickle
Midway – Protected Bike Lane Plan – Public Meetings
Bike Cleveland and others have been working on The Midway for years now, and after a long push, Cleveland is on the verge of accepting protected bike lanes as a viable and desirable way to promote biking and protect people. If you’re not sure what protected bike lanes are, or why they’re good, check this…
Read MoreUPDATED – TAKE ACTION: HB154 is waiting on the Senate
UPDATE: October 3rd: Thanks to your calls and emails to your Ohio State Senate representatives HB 154, the statewide 3ft passing law, has been referred to the Transportation, Commerce and Labor Committee. This is the first step in bringing it to the full senate floor for a vote. But our work is not done until this bill…
Read More2016 MCPc Fundo Pictures
Thanks to everyone who came out for the MCPc Fundo.
Read MoreLetter to CBS Radio and 92.3 The Fan re: The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima
September 23rd, 2016 Mr. Andy Roth Program Director 92.3 The Fan Dear Mr. Roth: My name is Jacob VanSickle and I serve as Executive Director of Bike Cleveland, the bicycle advocacy organization in Cleveland, Ohio. In partnership with public and private partners, Bike Cleveland works to build livable communities by promoting all forms of…
Read MoreCLE 2 SEA – Shelli Snyder – In Our Thoughts
Bike Cleveland is Hiring an Events and Communications Manager
Be our Events and Communications Manager! The Events and Communication Manager position is best for someone who is highly organized, likes to be in charge of their own projects, can manage many logistics at once, enjoys working with people and creating memorable experiences for others, connects the importance of events and community-building to carrying out…
Read MoreBike Cleveland is Hiring an Outreach and Membership Manager
Be our Outreach and Membership Manager! The Outreach and Membership Manager position is best for someone who is highly organized, likes to be in charge of their own projects, can manage many logistics at once, enjoys educating and working with others, connects the importance of engaging all people in our programs to carrying out our…
Read MoreClevelanders for Public Transit Town Hall – June 23rd
A great public transit system can help support are strong connected bike network. Greater Cleveland RTA buses and trains all accommodate bikes as part of their Rack-n-Roll Program. That is why we want to make you aware of an upcoming Town Hall meeting being organized Clevelanders for Public Transit. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss…
Read MoreThursday Throwdown
Where: Meet outside Phoenix Coffee/Bike Cleveland’s offices in Ohio City (3000 Bridge Ave) When: 3rd Thursday of the month (May 19th, June 16th, July 21st, August 18th, September 15th) @ 6:30pm What: Group rides of approx. 30 miles with a couple of hills. Looking to stretch your legs with a fun but challenging mid-week ride?…
Read MoreVan Aken District: Connections Plan Public Meeting – June 20th
Shaker Heights is undergoing a massive planning study to reinvent the Van Aken District and they are hosting a public meeting on Monday, June 20th form 7pm-9pm to discuss among other things how to make the district bicycle-friendly. The meeting details are: When: Monday, June 20th, 7pm-9pm Where: Stephanie Tubbs Jones Community Building (3450…
Read MoreBe a Bike Marshall for VeloSano
Bike Cleveland has joined forces with VeloSano for a unique and fun Volunteer opportunity taking place this July. VeloSano, Latin for “swift cure”, is an annual community fundraiser and bike ride that starts and finishes in downtown Cleveland. Every dollar raised by participants benefits cancer research at Cleveland Clinic. If you are a proficient rider…
Read MoreHB154 Passes the Ohio House; Take Action for the Senate to Pass
****UPDATE**** May 26th, 2016 Word is that the Ohio Senate just went to recess and did not act on SB192/HB154. Watch for a push in the fall after recess encouraging them to bring the 3ft passing bill to a vote. In the meantime if you have a chance to meet with your Ohio Senate Representative…
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