Posts by Jason Kuhn
The Majority Rules
Last December, the American Heart Association polled 600 registered Ohio voters (including over 200 cell phone users) about their opinions on healthy living and desires for proper infrastructure to support it. Given how divided things tend be be in society as of late, one wouldn’t expect a strong majority to evolve out of the data.…
Read More2017 Annual Meeting Recap
We were pleased to welcome a huge crowd of current members, businesses, and about 2 dozen NEW members at our annual gathering this year. The event was held at The Nash for the second year in a row because the historic space is well suited for an event like this, and well … there is…
Read MoreCrossroads of Change
The report from Smart Growth America, Dangerous by Design, keeps bubbling up to the surface in discussions about road safety and it’s effects on pedestrians. At the same time, the Federal Highway Administration has come to some exciting conclusions after a long project of determining what defines a successful road design. From Dangerous by Design:…
Read MoreWelcome New Staff Members!
Bike Cleveland is excited to announce new staff members for 2017! Building a movement for cyclists in the Greater Cleveland area requires a team dedicated to fighting every day for the rights and safety of cyclists on our streets. As you can imagine, much of what we accomplish would never be possible without our amazing…
Read MoreBike Lane Guidelines for Cars & Cyclists
Questions about the how cars should interact with bike lanes, and how cyclists can make the most of them are common. The questions persist because both driver and cyclist education on the subject has not kept pace with the expansion of the infrastructure itself. Let’s begin with Cleveland City Law on the subject, and pay…
Read MoreWIN! 3-Foot Passing Law Becomes Reality
After a long fought advocacy battle, Ohio now joins 27 other states to enact a 3 Foot Passing Law to help protect cyclists. The new law officially goes into effect on March 21st of this year. A measure of this nature is not only important to protect riders, but it serves as a very prominent…
Read MoreBike Smarts Educational Series
Join Bike Cleveland every 3rd Tuesday for informative classes on a wide range of cycling topics. All are meant to bolster your cycling knowledge, enhance your safety and enjoyment, and encourage you to spend more time on 2 wheels. Each class is $10 (FREE to Bike Cleveland members with code) and they are all held…
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