Posts by Jason Kuhn
Introducing the Safe Routes to School Communication Toolkit
Safe Routes to School conversations often focus on infrastructure: sidewalks, bike lanes, crossings, traffic calming, and intersection design. But infrastructure is only part of the picture. The messages families receive from schools, districts, cities, PTAs, and community organizations also shape how students travel to school. Communications influence expectations, reinforce safety behaviors, normalize transportation choices, and…
Read MoreBook Bike Storytime Returns for Summer 2026
This summer, families around Lakewood can spot Miss Emily’s Book Bike rolling into parks and community events with stories, songs, and free books for children. Created by librarian and longtime storytime presenter Emily Lindberg, the Book Bike is Emily’s personal cargo bike transformed into a traveling storytime space, bringing books and literacy directly into the…
Read MoreMeet Tommy – our new Advocacy Manager!
The team at Bike Cleveland has grown again! We’re excited to add Tommy Oddo to the mix as our Advocacy Manager. In this new role Tommy will be dedicated to developing and winning support for key biking and walking infrastructure improvements in Cleveland. Tommy will be working closely with our Better Street Committees and elected…
Read MoreMay is National Bike Month!
May is National Bicycle Month, and along with the League of American Bicyclists we urge you to get outside and spend some quality time on your bike! Here’s a quick roundup of what’s going on: Multiple Dates: Slow Roll Cleveland | More Details | With multiple rides in May, and a schedule that runs the…
Read MoreOperation Clean Sweep
We all know that at times, Cleveland’s bike lanes can gather some serious crud. The City makes it’s best efforts to remove debris – but we see this pedal-powered sweeper as a way to help bridge the gap and keep common routes cleaner and safer more often. Our social media followers have been sending us videos of…
Read MoreBike to Work Day – May
Celebrate National Bike to Work Day in May at multiple locations! Yes – you can do more than one if that works for your route and schedule! We even have hybrid and work-from-home folks that ride out in the morning to enjoy the hot coffee and delicious snacks we have ready for bicycle commuters on…
Read MoreSpring Hike & Bike Week – May 11–15
Students in preschool through fifth grade across Lakewood are invited to walk or bike to school during Spring Hike & Bike Week! Organized by Bike Lakewood, the City of Lakewood, and Lakewood City Schools, this citywide biannual event is designed to build excitement around walking and biking to school—not just for one week, but as a regular part…
Read MoreRide of Silence + “Changing Lanes” Film Screening
On Thursday, May 21st – 2026, join people from across Greater Cleveland (and the world) for the most important event of the year. Local cyclists will join others across the globe in a silent slow-paced ride in honor of vulnerable road users who have been injured or killed on our public roadways. Our recent Crash…
Read MoreHelping New Drivers Navigate a Changing Street Environment
If you’ve spent any time on Lakewood’s streets lately, you’ve probably noticed things are changing. New bike lanes. Updated intersections. More people choosing to walk or bike for everyday trips. With those changes can come uncertainty—especially for new and soon-to-be drivers who are still learning how to navigate real-world situations behind the wheel. Questions like:…
Read MoreSEMINAR | Cycling Instructor Seminar (LCI Certification)
Registration for the 10/9 – 10/11, 2026 LCI seminar in Cleveland, OH is now open! The courses cover topics such as performing a bicycle safety check, how to operate and bicycle safely and legally, motorist education, evasive maneuvers, group riding, and more. After successful completion of the 3-day, League Coach-led seminar, participants will receive League…
Read MoreAction Alert: Don’t Delay the Midway
The Superior Midway project has finally completed public engagement, detailed design, and is fully funded. Now, the Ohio Department of Transportation’s highway expansion plan is threatening the long overdue groundbreaking of Cleveland’s Superior Midway project. ODOT is requiring further traffic analysis to see how the project will interact with a planned highway expansion project, which…
Read MoreCelebrate Trails Day | Cleveland
Weather: The rain has passed – and we’re looking forward to celebrating trails! Come Celebrate Trails in Cleveland on April 25th with this opportunity to go for a casual bicycle ride or walk! This free event is an outstanding chance to experience both finished projects and learn about what is underway with the local leaders…
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