Posts by Jacob VanSickle
RAISE: Morgana Run Extension Bike Ride
Join Bike Cleveland and community partners for a bike ride to share feedback on future trail connections in Slavic Village. The 2023 RAISE East Side Trails project advances implementation of four priority trail projects identified during 2019 Cuyahoga Greenways planning process. To gather feedback to inform the project we are hosting a bike ride on…
Read MoreHiring: Community Organizer
Bike Cleveland is in search of a Community Organizer to develop and win support for key biking and walking infrastructure improvements across Greater Cleveland. Deadline: Open until filled. Posted on August 16th, 2023. Interviews expected to begin the week of September 11th. Status: Full-time, exempt salary Reports to: Executive Director Location: 3000 Bridge Ave, Cleveland,…
Read MoreYes, Cleveland does need a new Bike Plan
The City of Cleveland recently released an RFP to hire a consultant to complete a Citywide Mobility Plan to guide improvements for people walking, biking, and taking transit over the next five years (2024-2028). You can view the RFP here. We all know the City of Cleveland loves plans, studies, and pilots. It’s a running…
Read MoreThe Future of Biking in Cleveland: What We Can Learn from Other Cities
In this summer blog series, we will be examining the intersectionality of multiple issues related to mobility and the need to expand protected bike infrastructure. This week’s post will discuss high-quality bike infrastructure in North American cities, and how these places can guide Cleveland to making bicycling more popular. Sign our petition calling on the…
Read MoreRoll to the Polls
Join us for a bike ride to the Board of Elections on Thursday, August 3rd at 5:30pm. We will roll out from both Zone Recreation Center & the MLK Tennis Courts for early voting! The ride from both locations will be about ~5 miles at a casual pace. Make sure your voice is heard in…
Read MorePUBLIC MEETINGS: NOACA Climate Action Plan
NOACA is in the process of creating a regional climate action plan that will serve as the foundation for transformative action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, build resilience, and enhance equity in our region. The plan will design and carry out a climate action strategy that integrates local initiatives and identifies opportunities to develop programs…
Read MoreCleveland Introduces Legislation to Advance Mobility
In this summer blog series, we will be examining the intersectionality of multiple issues related to mobility and the need to expand protected bike infrastructure. This week’s post will discuss transportation demand management and the ways in which bikes can be an essential part of reducing traffic congestion in commercial areas. Cleveland Introduces Legislation to…
Read MoreLeague Cycling Instructor Seminar
Do you have a desire to make cycling safe and accessible for others? Become a League Cycling Instructor with the League of American Bicyclists! League Cycling Instructors (LCI’s) are ambassadors for better biking through education. After earning certification through a 3-day, League Coach-led seminar, LCIs teach Smart Cycling classes to children as well as adults.…
Read MoreTraffic Skills 101 (Smart Cycling) Class
Join us for Smart Cycling (Traffic Skills 101), a class for bicyclists who have some cycling experience but want to improve their skills. The workshop will start in the classroom for discussion about safe riding techniques, then we head to the parking lot to practice some on-bike skills. We will finish the workshop with a…
Read MorePublic Meeting: Lake & Clifton in Rocky River/Lakewood
Join Cuyahoga County Public Works and the Cuyahoga County Planning Commission, in partnership with the cities of Lakewood and Rocky River, tonight (Tuesday, June 27th at 6pm at Memorial Hall (21016 Hilliard Blvd) to hear the latest updates on the transformational project to improve connections on Lake Road and Clifton Boulevards between the cities of Lakewood…
Read MoreBike GardenWalk 2023
Bike Cleveland is proud to partner with GardenWalk Cleveland for the 2023 GardenWalk taking place July 8th and 9th from 10am-5pm. As part of our partnership we’ve created a series of curated route maps for touring 2023 garden locations by bike. GardenWalk Cleveland is a 501c(3) nonprofit organization that offers free, self-guided tour of gardens,…
Read MoreRiverSweep: Morgana Run Trail
We are proud to be participating in the 34th annual RiverSweep on May 6 with Canalway Partners. On Saturday, May 6 from 9am-11am, we’re partnering with Canalway Partners and The Boy Scouts of America Lake Erie Council to clean up a section of the Morgana Run Trail and the Morgana Bluffs. Bike Cleveland and…
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