In this summer blog series, we will be examining the intersectionality of multiple issues related to mobility and the need to expand protected bike infrastructure. This week’s post will focus on our infrastructure’s role in improving the health of Cleveland residents. Sign our petition calling on the City of Cleveland to upgrade our bike network […]
Bike Cleveland is excited to welcome Connor Brentar onto our team! He joins us as a Cleveland Foundation summer intern and will be supporting a myriad of advocacy & education projects. Connor is attending Cleveland State to obtain his Masters of Urban Planning & Development and is also President of the CSU chapter of the […]
Jennings Road south of Harvard closed recently, and will remain closed to motor vehicles until late-August. The partners involved have kept passage open for bicycles and pedestrians (with possible limitations) and the details are below. If you are traveling on the Towpath trail, you will see the construction, but your route will remain unaffected. If […]
Old Brooklyn Pedal for Prizes is back and returns to its original format on Saturday, May 20, 2023 during Cleveland Bicycle Month. Win great prizes, including brand new bicycles, simply by exploring local businesses and other points of interest while riding your bicycle throughout Cleveland’s Old Brooklyn neighborhood. This year the ride will start at […]
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: All Month: Gohio Commute CAR(bon) FREE and Bike Month Challenge – More Details – The Gohio Commute Challenge is BACK […]
Van Aken Bikeway Plan: Open House and Walk & Bike Audit Join members of the Shaker Heights Planning Department for a second round of community engagement for the Van Aken Bikeway Plan. Earlier this year, residents shared ideas for the future Van Aken Bikeway. Come hear about the concept created from the community’s vision and […]
Help us fulfill one of our 2023 policy priorities! At the beginning of the year, Bike Cleveland recognized that limited capacity at the City of Cleveland was holding us back. That is why in our policy priorities we urged the City to staff up and demonstrate that mobility is a priority. We are excited to […]
Girls in Gear (GIG) is a girls-specific, bicycling program designed to teach life skills through bike skills to help riders build confidence and self-reliance on and off their bikes. We believe in inclusive, mentorship-based bike programming as an extraordinary tool for change in ourselves and our communities. We use bikes as a conduit for lessons […]
Bike Cleveland is committed to making bicycling accessible and enjoyable for all Clevelanders. As part of this commitment we are developing an Equity Action Plan, in partnership with Equitable Cities, to help shape our current and future work for safe streets. We need your help to create a plan that is responsive to the needs of […]
Speed is deadly. Since 2018, there have been over 58,000 speed related crashes in Ohio. 912 of those crashes resulted in fatalities, and in 3,798 someone was seriously injured. There’s been an alarming increase in speeding and reckless driving during the pandemic, and it’s getting worse. This trend is impacting people who we love–parents, children, […]
South and North Moreland Boulevard from Griffin Avenue to Larchmere Boulevard are set to be reconstructed starting in April 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. The City of […]
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 […]