Posts by Jacob VanSickle
Random 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…
Read MoreACTION NEEDED: North & South Moreland
The City of Cleveland is seeking public feedback as they prepare plans to repave North and South Moreland Boulevards. You can learn more on the project website: NorthandSouthMoreland.com. The current plan being proposed is: Repair and resurface the roadway. Reconfigure Intersections (including bump-outs and realigning intersections to reduce pedestrian crossing distances) at: Livingston Road Ashwood…
Read MoreMobility Conversation w/ County Executive Candidates
UPDATE: If you missed the forum, you can review the candidate responses here. Join Bike Cleveland, Clevelanders for Public Transit, and the candidates for County Executive for a conversation about the future of mobility. When: Thursday, October 13 | 6:30pm Where: Goldhorn Brewery | 1361 E 55th St, Cleveland Chris Ronayne & Lee Weingart will…
Read More2022 Ride for Sylvia
Join friends of Sylvia Bingham for a memorial bike ride to promote safe streets. Sylvia Bingham was tragically killed while riding her bicycle to work on September 15th 2009. Cyclists will gather at 8:30am on Thursday, September 15th at the corner of W. 11th and Fairfield (at the Bike Box) in Tremont, near where Sylvia…
Read MorePublic Comment: Shared Scooters and Bikes
Cuyahoga County, in coordination with the City of Cleveland, Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency (NOACA), Bike Cleveland, and a number of partner cities throughout the region, is looking to expand the existing network of public bicycles and scooters to reach a broader community of users across the City of Cleveland and Cuyahoga County. In addition to expansion the program is…
Read MoreComplete & Green Streets Ordinance Passes
After over 3 years of advocacy on June 6th Cleveland City Council passed an updated Complete & Green Streets Ordinance (Ord. 370-2022). Shortly after being elected, @JustinMBibb declared “people over cars.” His words were put into action last night. After 3+ years of advocacy, @CleCityCouncil approved an updated Complete & Green Streets (CGS) Ord. which…
Read MoreComplete Streets Support – City Council Public Comment
Over the past few months City Council heard from advocates supporting an updated Complete & Green Streets Ordinance. This is an inventory of all the public comment received in support of Complete & Green Streets at Cleveland City Council meetings. The updated Complete & Green Streets Ordinance (Ord. 370-2022) was passed on 6/6/2022. Bike Cleveland…
Read MoreHow We Roll: Confident City Cycling – Group Riding
Confident City Cycling: Group Riding | Riding with confidence comes with learning and putting what you learn into practice. From leading rides to riding with others. This session will show you how to ride safely with others from passing to maintaining the group pace. This is a two part session with 1 in class session…
Read MoreHow We Roll: Ready to Ride – Getting Started
Ready To Ride: Getting Started | Let’s learn how to prepare for the upcoming biking season. For many getting prepared for the biking season is easy but for others it may be challenging. Join Diana Hildebrand, Bike Cleveland Education and Outreach Manager as she shows you how to prepare for the riding season with simple…
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