Posts by Jacob VanSickle

Rider Alert: Opportunity Corridor opens on Saturday, Nov 13th connecting E. 55th St. to E. 105th. One component of the corridor that we advocated for, a protected bike lane – which includes separate space for bicyclists and pedestrians – will be complete and open between E. 105th and E. 64th. However, a short section connecting…

Find out where the Mayoral and Council Candidates stand on biking, walking and transit issues Biking and walking are political issues. When you choose to get around by foot or by bike, you are addressing critically important issues: personal health, air quality, oil dependence, economics, infrastructure, and safety. Each election cycle, we want to make sure…

Every two weeks, 13 people on average are seriously injured or killed on Cleveland roadways. This is unacceptable. That is why we are working in partnership with the City of Cleveland, Cleveland City Council, and community organizations to develop a Cleveland Vision Zero Action Plan. Vision Zero Cleveland’s action plan will guide stakeholders towards eliminating serious…

On August 29th over 1,000 bicyclists participated in the 8th annual Bike Cleveland Fundo powered by Knabe Law Firm. The ride is Bike Cleveland’s biggest fundraising event of the year and donations from riders and event sponsors help Bike Cleveland continue to advocate for safe streets through advocacy and education. This year’s event looked a…

Last year Bike Cleveland released a statement that reiterated that “Safe streets for all” means more than building a connected bike network and safe pedestrian environments. It means creating an environment where all people, but especially African Americans and other persons of color, feel safe and comfortable using our city streets as public spaces for recreation, transportation, protest,…