Posts by Jacob VanSickle
ACTION ALERT: Statewide 3 ft Passing AND Distracted Driving
UPDATE: The Ohio House passed HB154 on Tuesday, May 24th. Now we need your help getting it through the Ohio Senate before recess. Two action alerts both directed towards the Ohio House of Representatives. Ohio 3ft Passing Bill – HB154 We recently learned that the Ohio House will finally be taking HB154 to the floor for…
Read MoreMay 17th Enews – Ride, Repair Events, Take Action and More
There’s a lot to share this week. To start we need you to stand up for biking by telling the Federal Highway Administration not to ignore biking and walking; found out why and how to be heard here. There are a couple opportunities to get out on your bike this week, including Bike to Work Day…
Read MorePut us over the top! Leverage the match!
Things have been ramping up here at Bike Cleveland with the arrival of prime riding season, and we’re well on our way to reaching our goal of $3,500, and fully leveraging the dollar for dollar match our board is offering you! Double your donation by giving to our Spring fundraising campaign! We just finished…
Read MoreShare Your Draft – a Bike Cleveland Fundraiser
You Are Invited To Join Us For Bike Cleveland’s 3rd Annual Share Your Draft! When: Friday, June 10thTime: 5pm-9pm Where: Dunham Tavern Museum (6709 Euclid Ave) Price: $50 ($40 tax deductible) Mix and mingle with some of Cleveland’s most civically engaged professionals, local funders, non-profit leadership, and advocates at our third annual “Share Your Draft Fundraiser.” The evening will feature…
Read MoreTimothy Wolf Killed Two People – Found Not Guilty
It has been a sobering experience sitting in on the trial over Timothy Wolf, the driver charged with two counts of vehicular homicide, and one count of wanton disregard of public safety over the deaths of Matthew Billings and Jim Lambert in Brecksville last September. Today, the Jury returned a not guilty verdict on the…
Read MoreCold Outside? Catch a Great Bike Movie Showing Near You
With winter finally upon us, the next couple of months are a great time to take in some special film screenings around town! Check out the following three events – On January 28th, we are excited to be bringing the thought provoking film “Bikes vs Cars” to theCapitol Theaterin the Gordon Square Arts District.Learn more…
Read MoreACTION ALERT: W. 25th Street Bike Lane
Why buffer a bike from the curb? That is what we were left wondering when we went out to see the planned bike lane for W. 25th Street. See it for yourself below in the photo showing the pre-markings for a bike lane on W. 25th from Bridge Ave. to Detroit Ave. Buffers are great…
Read MoreMidway cycle track, Center Ridge Road freshening, get nod from regional planners
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Bike lanes at the center of those wide Cleveland avenues where streetcars once chugged have gotten a friendly reception from regional planners. A Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency committee has voted in favor of planning grants for the Midway Cycle Track and six other ideas to improve bike and pedestrian links in neighborhoods…
Read MoreMCPc Fundo p/b Bike Cleveland
In the cycling world, a gran fondo is a mildly competitive, massive group race/ride encompassing all ages and ability levels. The MCPc City Fundo removes any racing aspects from the ride, but keeps all the cycling fun, making it a ride for everyone. The MCPc Fundo, taking place September 13th as part of NEOCycle, is a casual,…
Read MoreHealthy Cleveland: Bike Awareness Ride
May is Bike Month, and bike safety is a key component! On May 3rd, join us for the second annual Bike Awareness Ride. Participate in a 4-mile or 10-mile ride on the open roads of Cleveland. This ride reminds bicyclists and motor vehicles that they need to co-exist safely on our busy streets!Registration begins at…
Read MoreAction Needed: Lorain Avenue Public Meeting – UPDATED
Lorain Avenue from W. 117th to W. 150th is planned to be reconstructed this year. The newly paved street will include a dedicated bike lane from W. 129th to W. 150th. BUT for some reason the plan is to install a shared lane with sharrows from W. 129th to W. 117th. There is a public…
Read MoreMarvin Randalson: Moving on to new adventures
Almost exactly 15 months after I began my career with Bike Cleveland it comes to an end this Friday. On November 17th of 2013 I started my position as volunteer and outreach coordinator of Bike Cleveland and became the second staff person in the organization’s young history. We have laughed and cried together and engaged in…
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