Posts by Jason Kuhn
Action Alert: Lorain Avenue
The City of Cleveland is seeking feedback on five options for bicycle facilities on Lorain Avenue. The section under consideration runs from W20th (at the western end of the Lorain-Carnegie Bridge) to W65th Street. After public processes back in 2013-2015, it was determined that a 2-way Cycle Track was the preferred facility along the length…
Read MoreRolling Bike Smarts: Afternoon & Evening Sessions
Increase Your Confidence on the Roadway with 1PM and 5:30PM sessions! You’ll enjoy a casual ride through Cleveland neighborhoods that prepares you to safely and confidently navigate traffic by bicycle. There will be stops along the way to discuss the pertinent subjects relating to that safety and confidence. Topics include bicycle traffic law, proper lane…
Read MoreAction Alert: NOACA eNEO2050
NOACA is currently seeking feedback on their long range transportation plan (LRTP), called eNEO2050, through June 2nd, 2021. This plan will guide transportation investments and priorities across the region that aim to build an equitable future for Northeast Ohio. We shared some of our concerns with the eNEO2050 plan at the NOACA Bicycle & Pedestrian…
Read More2021 Bike Cleveland Fundo
Come Tour Cleveland on Fantastic, Fully Supported Bicycle Routes! The 2021 Bike Cleveland Fundo p/b Knabe Law Firm returns for riders on Sunday, August 29th! We will be back at beautiful Edgewater Park on the shores of Lake Erie! The Fundo is a ride for all ages and abilities through the best of Cleveland’s expanding bike…
Read MoreBike to Somewhere Day – May
We are still in a period where the pandemic is altering our lives in so many ways. Offices are still empty while people work from home, gatherings are still limited, safety precautions continue – and these realities force us all to be more flexible. May is Bike Month worldwide, and we traditionally celebrate the 3rd…
Read MoreRide The Civil Rights Trail
In October 2019, the Cleveland Restoration Society (CRS) announced they received a $50,000 grant from the US Department of the Interior, National Park Service, to begin planning its project to develop an African American Civil Rights Trail in Cleveland. The CRS has identified the first three of ultimately ten historical markers for the trail: Cory…
Read More2021 Cleveland Ride Of Silence
The pandemic has bought about so many changes in our lives, but it has not changed the need to honor those injured or killed while riding public roadways. On Wednesday, May 19th, join Cleveland cyclists and those across the world on the most important date of the year. What will change this year is how…
Read MoreGet To Know Your Bike Shop
Join Bike Cleveland staff for a virtual social featuring our local bicycle shops. Tune in to learn about some of our local bicycle shops and discover tips to make your ride safe and enjoyable for the 2021 riding season. Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEqceqrpzoiGtE97eVeVLG342YQ3B1mGJwh ————————————————————————— Join Bike Cleveland every 3rd Tuesday for informative classes on a wide…
Read MoreThis Pack Gives Back
1% for the Planet is a global movement inspiring businesses and individuals to support environmental solutions through annual memberships and everyday actions. Bike Cleveland has been a Nonprofit Partner of 1% for the Planet for many years, and we’re excited to announce a new collaboration with MadTree Brewing that will help bring another way for…
Read MoreDouble Action Alert: MUTCD and Transportation Alternatives
Action One: In the United States, a technical document called the Manual for Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) is used to create “uniformity” in the look of our road signs and symbols, including traffic lights, crosswalks and all kinds of street markings. Unfortunately, while it’s presented as a neutral and scientific document, it is…
Read MoreAction Alert: Old Lorain Road
There is a new proposed connector trail to the Cleveland Metroparks Rocky River Reservation that will traverse Old Lorain Road‘s steep topography to create a new park connection, and ease access for a broader range of park users. If you climb or descend this hill as it is now, you know the challenge the grade…
Read MoreBike Cleveland Equity Statement
In June 2020 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…
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