Introducing the Safe Routes to School Communication Toolkit
Safe Routes to School conversations often focus on infrastructure: sidewalks, bike lanes, crossings, traffic calming, and intersection design. But infrastructure is only part of the picture. The messages families receive from schools, districts, cities, PTAs, and community organizations also shape how students travel to school. Communications influence expectations, reinforce safety behaviors, normalize transportation choices, and…
Read MoreHiring: Education Assistant
Bike Cleveland is seeking a Part-Time Education Assistant to support hands-on bicycle education and community programming across Greater Cleveland. This is a unique opportunity for someone who is passionate about education, youth engagement, and creating healthier, more connected communities through active transportation. The Education Assistant will work closely with Bike Cleveland’s Education Director to help…
Read MoreBook Bike Storytime Returns for Summer 2026
This summer, families around Lakewood can spot Miss Emily’s Book Bike rolling into parks and community events with stories, songs, and free books for children. Created by librarian and longtime storytime presenter Emily Lindberg, the Book Bike is Emily’s personal cargo bike transformed into a traveling storytime space, bringing books and literacy directly into the…
Read MoreMeet Tommy – our new Advocacy Manager!
The team at Bike Cleveland has grown again! We’re excited to add Tommy Oddo to the mix as our Advocacy Manager. In this new role Tommy will be dedicated to developing and winning support for key biking and walking infrastructure improvements in Cleveland. Tommy will be working closely with our Better Street Committees and elected…
Read MoreGet Ready to Ride: Join the Bike Rocky River Monthly Social Ride!
Looking for a fun way to get active, meet your neighbors, and help build a stronger community? Join us for the new Social Ride: Bike Rocky River! This isn’t a race, and it’s definitely not for hardcore training. Our goal is simple: get out together, be seen on the roads, make new friends, and…
Read MoreMay is National Bike Month!
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: Multiple Dates: Slow Roll Cleveland | More Details | With multiple rides in May, and a schedule that runs the…
Read MoreOperation Clean Sweep
We all know that at times, Cleveland’s bike lanes can gather some serious crud. The City makes it’s best efforts to remove debris – but we see this pedal-powered sweeper as a way to help bridge the gap and keep common routes cleaner and safer more often. Our social media followers have been sending us videos of…
Read MoreBike to Work Day – May
Celebrate National Bike to Work Day in May at multiple locations! Yes – you can do more than one if that works for your route and schedule! We even have hybrid and work-from-home folks that ride out in the morning to enjoy the hot coffee and delicious snacks we have ready for bicycle commuters on…
Read MoreSpring Hike & Bike Week – May 11–15
Students in preschool through fifth grade across Lakewood are invited to walk or bike to school during Spring Hike & Bike Week! Organized by Bike Lakewood, the City of Lakewood, and Lakewood City Schools, this citywide biannual event is designed to build excitement around walking and biking to school—not just for one week, but as a regular part…
Read MoreRide of Silence + “Changing Lanes” Film Screening
On Thursday, May 21st – 2026, join people from across Greater Cleveland (and the world) for the most important event of the year. Local cyclists will join others across the globe in a silent slow-paced ride in honor of vulnerable road users who have been injured or killed on our public roadways. Our recent Crash…
Read MoreHelping New Drivers Navigate a Changing Street Environment
If you’ve spent any time on Lakewood’s streets lately, you’ve probably noticed things are changing. New bike lanes. Updated intersections. More people choosing to walk or bike for everyday trips. With those changes can come uncertainty—especially for new and soon-to-be drivers who are still learning how to navigate real-world situations behind the wheel. Questions like:…
Read MoreBLOG | Education in Motion
Human Awareness Month – Youth Opportunities – Turning Your Passion Into Action April Focus: Human Awareness Month As the weather begins to shift and Northeast Ohio comes back to life, more people are walking, biking, and rolling throughout our communities. April serves as an important reminder: People are outside more. Awareness matters. Safety matters. …
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