Posts by Jacob VanSickle
ACTION ALERT: NOACA Climate Action Plan
The Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency (NOACA) has been working for the past six months on a 5-County Climate Action Plan. This Climate Action Plan will improve our environment and quality of life. Unfortunately, a well-organized campaign of climate change deniers overwhelmed five public listening sessions and an online channel with negative comments and disruptive…
Read MoreACTION ALERT: Save The Midway
Update 2/22: Rep. Patton is removing the amendment in HB23 that would have ended the long-awaited Superior Midway. Thank you to all of our partners who emailed, called, and submitted testimony. Now the real work begins in engineering and constructing a world-class bikeway in Cleveland. Learn more about the Midway and sign-up to get email…
Read More20 Miles of Smiles Black History Month Edition
Join us for a SundayFunday 20 Miles of Smiles on Sunday February 19, 2023 from 12:00-3:00 p.m. Meeting at the Cleveland Public Library Langston Hughes Branch we will travel the neighborhoods of Glenville, Hough, Fairfax and Buckeye-Shaker in honor and celebration of those who have capsulated Cleveland’s Black History. During this ride participants will have…
Read More23 Miles of Smiles: New Year Edition
This year Bike Cleveland was able to host a variety of bike rides and in 2023 we plan on doing the same. Grab your cold weather gear, your bike and roll into 2023 with a new year bike ride led by our very own Education and Outreach Manager Diana “Devah D” Hildebrand. 23 Miles of…
Read MoreCleveland wins funding, coaching to fast-forward mobility network build-out
Cleveland wins funding, coaching to fast-forward mobility network build-out Fighting climate change by increasing transportation options among stated goals A national nonprofit, City Thread, has selected Cleveland among a diverse cohort of cities to participate in the Accelerated Mobility Playbook technical assistance program designed to help fast-forward the build-out of their mobility networks. The application…
Read MoreWinning Campaigns Advocacy Training
Winning Campaigns Training, the only professional campaign training for mobility advocates, is coming to Cleveland! This training is designed for anyone who wants to make their community a better place to bike and walk. This action-oriented workshop gives novice and veteran advocates the tools to create and manage powerful campaigns to increase biking and walking…
Read MoreACTION ALERT: Support Strong Distracted Driving Laws
Last week, The Ohio House passed an amended version of a distracted driving bill that would make using a phone while driving a primary offense rather than a secondary offense. Under the current law, officers are not able to stop a driver for texting or using their mobile device while driving, nor issue a citation, unless local…
Read MoreACTION ALERT: Support Better Bike Lanes on North & South Moreland
South and North Moreland Boulevard from Griffin Avenue to Larchmere Boulevard are set to be reconstructed starting in January of 2023. This $7 million project will redesign the intersections and roadway in this essential economic district connecting Shaker Square to the surrounding neighborhoods. You can learn more about the project at NorthandSouthMoreland.com. In its current…
Read MoreRandom Acts of Brightness – November Edition
Random Acts of Brightness is Bike Cleveland’s initiative to install front and rear bicycle light sets for riders with unlit bikes by intercepting cyclists while they are riding around in the dark. Since 2012, Bike Cleveland and volunteers have been given away over a thousand free bike lights through our Random Acts of Brightness program.…
Read MoreRandom Acts of Brightness – October Edition
***Rain Update: It might be a little drizzly so bring your rain gear. If you don’t have rain gear or aren’t up for riding around in some rain you can come to both meet-up locations and pick-up some lights to hand out on your own later this week.*** Random Acts of Brightness is Bike…
Read MoreSupport Cleveland Metroparks – Yes on Issue 5
Bike Cleveland fully supports the Cleveland Metroparks levy, up for approval on your ballot this November. “Issue 5” is a replacement levy that will be critical for the Metroparks to continue their valuable work in Greater Cleveland. Cleveland Metroparks is an important partner to Bike Cleveland and has been paramount to improving safe access to…
Read MoreJoin a Committee or Apply To Be On Our Board
As a membership-based advocacy organization, Bike Cleveland depends on the guidance of committed volunteers who will take leadership positions on our Board of Directors and Committees. As a Board Member or Committee Member, you will ensure that Bike Cleveland remains true to our mission of “creating a region that is sustainable, connected, healthy, and vibrant…
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