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Cleveland Bike Plan – 80 miles in 4 years
The City of Cleveland recently announced an aggressive plan to install 80+ miles of bike facilities by 2017. The 70 miles will be funded through the City’s capital improvement plan. In addition the plan calls for 82.5 miles of additional bikeways that will complete a network of connected bicycle facilities. These additional miles will installed…
Read MoreBike Cleveland Annual Meeting – Recap
On Sunday, January 19th over 150 Bike Cleveland members and supporters filled the Beachland Ballroom to celebrate Bike Cleveland’s 2013 successes and hear plans to make Greater Cleveland more bicycle-friendly in 2014. The presentation outlined what we accomplished in 2013 including: Increased the number of bike lanes in the City of Cleveland 30% Attracted over…
Read MoreDenison Avenue Resurfacing – Public Meeting
Denison Avenue between SR176 and Ridge Road is going to have underground utility upgrades, and as a result will be resurfaced this year. There is a public meeting taking place on Thursday, January 9th at 6:30pm Sachsenheim Hall (7001 Denison Ave.) We have heard that the new striping plan for Denison Avenue includes bike lanes.…
Read MoreBike Cleveland 2013 Accomplishments
Like what we do? Help us do more in 2014 by becoming a member and making a donation. Here is a snapshot of our plans to improve bicycling in Greater Cleveland in 2014: Better Bikeways – We continue to develop and promote a vision for better bikeways that are interconnected, safe, attractive, and appeal to…
Read MoreAnnual Members Meeting
Join the board and staff of Bike Cleveland on January 19th from 1:30pm-5pm at the Beachland Ballroom for our annual members meeting and social. Come learn firsthand what Bike Cleveland has accomplished in 2013 and what we have planned for 2014. After a brief meeting about the direction of the organization stay to socialize, sing…
Read MoreUpcoming Public Meetings for December
Show your support for Livable Complete Streets in Cleveland.
Read MoreDetroit and Superior bike lanes are on the ground
After months of waiting the City of Cleveland has finally striped bike lanes on Detroit Avenue (from W. 29th to Lake Ave.) and Superior Avenue (from E. 30th to E. 55th). This is the beginning of a east-west connected bikeway we would like to see complete in 2014. To see the history, timeline and advocacy…
Read MoreBike Sharing – Cleveland
Bike Cleveland is advocating for a city-wide bike sharing program. Bike sharing programs provide networks of public bikes that people can rent and use. Cities as diverse as Washington DC, Minneapolis, and Chattanooga have implemented bike sharing programs successfully, getting more people on bikes across the country. Bike sharing programs can: provide greater access to…
Read MoreCranksgiving Last Minute Details
We hope to see you at Cranksgiving at West Park Station Saturday morning. Here are some last minute details: Event Schedule: 10:00am – Doors Open 10:15am – Registration begins and breakfast (while it lasts) 11:00am – Brief program, distribution of maps/manifests, send-off 2:30pm – Return to West Park Station to donate food and for brief program and raffle – We…
Read MoreDetroit Avenue Bike Lanes
PROJECT UPDATE NOVEMBER 1st 2013 After much anticipation, many emails and postcards sent to the City of Cleveland, and countless discussions on unexpected delays the paint is finally making it to the pavement for the Detroit Avenue bike lane. Here is the most recent update from the City of Cleveland Commissioner of Streets that was…
Read MoreSupport Cleveland Metroparks – Yes on Issue 80
As you may know Cleveland Metroparks has a levy, also known as Issue 80, on the ballot for November 5th. Issue 80 is a renewal of an existing levy with an increase. If you use Cleveland Metroparks you know that their reservations are a true asset for biking in Greater Cleveland. Through their new strategic…
Read MoreCranksgiving Cleveland – Saturday, November 23
Join the Northeast Ohio cycling community in raising more than $2,000 in food to provide meals to disadvantaged families in Cleveland that may not have one during the Thanksgiving season. Here’s how: 1) Be a part of Cleveland’s second annual Cranksgiving at West Park Station, 17015 Lorain Avenue on Saturday, November 23 (time TBA). Cranksgiving…
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