NOACA Seeking Guidance for Long Range Transportation Plan
The Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency (NOACA) are developing a long range transportation plan (LRTP) for their five-county service area in Northeast Ohio. NOACA are bound by federal law to develop a 20 year outlook on the needs of the region’s transportation system. The LRTP is a fiscally constrained budget, meaning it needs to consider the…
Read MoreMidway Public Meetings
Our Midway concept continues to develop, and we’re at a point where we need public input! If you don’t already know, The Midway is designed to reclaim some of the excess capacity of our road network, and create a network of fully protected bike lanes that would connect the city. A formal planning process is underway…
Read MoreJune 20th E-Newsletter
First Things First Last night….was….amazing! Before the E-News, we need to first acknowledging the sheer awesomeness that is the Cleveland Cavaliers! We’re big fans of this great city, and like you, to bear #witness to a major Cleveland championship…well…you know the feels. We all have them! Ok, with slightly bleary eyes after a realllllly late…
Read MoreClevelanders for Public Transit Town Hall – June 23rd
A great public transit system can help support are strong connected bike network. Greater Cleveland RTA buses and trains all accommodate bikes as part of their Rack-n-Roll Program. That is why we want to make you aware of an upcoming Town Hall meeting being organized Clevelanders for Public Transit. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss…
Read MoreThursday Throwdown
Where: Meet outside Phoenix Coffee/Bike Cleveland’s offices in Ohio City (3000 Bridge Ave) When: 3rd Thursday of the month (May 19th, June 16th, July 21st, August 18th, September 15th) @ 6:30pm What: Group rides of approx. 30 miles with a couple of hills. Looking to stretch your legs with a fun but challenging mid-week ride?…
Read MoreVan Aken District: Connections Plan Public Meeting – June 20th
Shaker Heights is undergoing a massive planning study to reinvent the Van Aken District and they are hosting a public meeting on Monday, June 20th form 7pm-9pm to discuss among other things how to make the district bicycle-friendly. The meeting details are: When: Monday, June 20th, 7pm-9pm Where: Stephanie Tubbs Jones Community Building (3450…
Read MoreBe a Bike Marshall for VeloSano
Bike Cleveland has joined forces with VeloSano for a unique and fun Volunteer opportunity taking place this July. VeloSano, Latin for “swift cure”, is an annual community fundraiser and bike ride that starts and finishes in downtown Cleveland. Every dollar raised by participants benefits cancer research at Cleveland Clinic. If you are a proficient rider…
Read MoreHB154 Passes the Ohio House; Take Action for the Senate to Pass
****UPDATE**** May 26th, 2016 Word is that the Ohio Senate just went to recess and did not act on SB192/HB154. Watch for a push in the fall after recess encouraging them to bring the 3ft passing bill to a vote. In the meantime if you have a chance to meet with your Ohio Senate Representative…
Read MoreSt. Clair Corridor Study Community Meetings
The Cleveland City Planning Commission is undergoing a study of the St. Clair Corridor and is hosting a series of community meetings. The community meetings will take place the following days/times/locations: St. Clair-Superior Neighborhood <-Cancelled Tues, May 24th, 2016 at 6-8pm Goodrich-Gannett Neighborhood Center, 2nd Floor 1400 E. 55th St Flyer here. Collinwood Nottingham Villages…
Read MoreACTION ALERT: Statewide 3 ft Passing AND Distracted Driving
UPDATE: The Ohio House passed HB154 on Tuesday, May 24th. Now we need your help getting it through the Ohio Senate before recess. Two action alerts both directed towards the Ohio House of Representatives. Ohio 3ft Passing Bill – HB154 We recently learned that the Ohio House will finally be taking HB154 to the floor for…
Read MoreShaker Heights Awarded Bicycle Friendly Community Status
Bike Cleveland would like to congratulate the City of Shaker Heights for earning official League of American Bicyclist Bicycle Friendly Community status at the bronze level! Shaker Heights joins a cutting-edge group of 372 communities across the United States, and only 13 communities in Ohio that are transforming the American landscape. Locally, they join Cleveland, Cleveland Heights, Lakewood,…
Read MoreMay 17th Enews – Ride, Repair Events, Take Action and More
There’s a lot to share this week. To start we need you to stand up for biking by telling the Federal Highway Administration not to ignore biking and walking; found out why and how to be heard here. There are a couple opportunities to get out on your bike this week, including Bike to Work Day…
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