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Rider Update: Franklin Boulevard
After a long construction closure, Franklin Boulevard between W85th and W50th reopens today (December 20th, 2022) to two-way traffic. Riders should be aware that mini-roundabouts have replaced traffic signals at most intersections, which should work to slow motor vehicle movements at these locations. The implementation of these mini-roundabouts also permitted the City to lower the…
Read MoreCleveland wins funding, coaching to fast-forward mobility network build-out
Cleveland wins funding, coaching to fast-forward mobility network build-out Fighting climate change by increasing transportation options among stated goals A national nonprofit, City Thread, has selected Cleveland among a diverse cohort of cities to participate in the Accelerated Mobility Playbook technical assistance program designed to help fast-forward the build-out of their mobility networks. The application…
Read MoreRider Alert: Center Street Swing Bridge | Updated
Updated 12/2022: The opening date for the historic Center Street Swing Bridge has been pushed out to summer of 2023. While originally scheduled to open in October 2022, additional needed repairs have delayed the project. While the bridge undergoes a renovation, riders and pedestrians will have to consider detour options in order to connect between…
Read MoreWinning Campaigns Advocacy Training
Winning Campaigns Training, the only professional campaign training for mobility advocates, is coming to Cleveland! This training is designed for anyone who wants to make their community a better place to bike and walk. This action-oriented workshop gives novice and veteran advocates the tools to create and manage powerful campaigns to increase biking and walking…
Read More2023 Annual Meeting and Social
We’re excited to welcome our members (and those soon-to-be) back for an in-person Annual Meeting & Social! After a few years of COVID-induced virtual gatherings, we invite you join us at the historic Sokol Greater Cleveland for a night of catching up – and looking forward! Spend some time chatting up riders you haven’t seen…
Read MoreACTION ALERT: Support Strong Distracted Driving Laws
Last week, The Ohio House passed an amended version of a distracted driving bill that would make using a phone while driving a primary offense rather than a secondary offense. Under the current law, officers are not able to stop a driver for texting or using their mobile device while driving, nor issue a citation, unless local…
Read MoreWinter Cycling Learning Circle
On December 17th at 3pm, come learn with experienced winter cyclists the dos and don’ts of riding your bike in the sleet, snow, and cold! Online registration is required, donations are encouraged but not required! Winter is an inevitable reality when you live in Cleveland, Ohio – but that doesn’t mean the joy of bikes…
Read MoreAdd Your Gift To Our Year End Fundraising Goals
As the end of another year approaches, all of us at Bike Cleveland sincerely thank you for supporting the work we do to make biking and walking safer in all our communities. While progress and change never come at the pace we desire, momentum for safe multimodal streets is building and many key pieces are…
Read MoreWorld Day of Remembrance: Cleveland
Today, we are joining together with Families for Safe Streets, street safety organizations, community members, and elected officials from across the country to mark the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims and to demand change. We all have the right to safe mobility, and we can prevent these tragic incidents. We are calling…
Read MoreElection Day 2022: Bikes & Voting
Happy Election Day-Eve! Tomorrow is an important day across the country, with many significant races happening locally. It’s essential to vote all the way down the ballot and make sure your voice is heard on the local level. Polls will be open from 6:30am to 7:30pm. Find your polling location here. Make sure to bring…
Read MoreACTION ALERT: Support Better Bike Lanes on North & South Moreland
South and North Moreland Boulevard from Griffin Avenue to Larchmere Boulevard are set to be reconstructed starting in January 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. In its current…
Read MoreRandom 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.…
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