Cleveland Safe Routes to School Plan
Few things excite us at Bike Cleveland more than improving facilities and safety for kids. So, we are pleased to be part of a committee working with the Cleveland Metropolitan School District (CMSD) to help them develop a comprehensive Safe Routes to School (SRTS) travel plan. The committee is made up of individuals representing agencies…
Read MoreEditorial: Get With It Already! Bikes Are Good For Everyone; Not Just Cyclists!
You hear a lot about the personal benefits of bikes. What they can do for you; the individual. Live longer! Be fitter! Save money! Shame your friends who drive everywhere! All of this is true, but it isn’t enough of a draw to make cycling mainstream, thus the benefits of bikes are never fully realized.…
Read MoreTIGER Program: Popular Funding Mechanism at Risk
An important bill has been introduced to the Senate and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Senate Bill 1748 is a bill to continue the “Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery” (TIGER) program. TIGER’s purpose is the funding of multi-modal transportation projects, and are particularly useful for projects that cross multiple jurisdictions. Over the last seven…
Read MoreMCPc Named Title Sponsor of NEOCycle Fundo Event
Technology Solutions Provider Sponsoring the MCPc Fundo presented by Bike Cleveland CLEVELAND, OH – Bike Cleveland is proud to announce the title sponsor of the 2015 NEOCycle, presented by Ohio Savings Bank, Fundo event is MCPc; the region’s leading technology solutions provider. Formerly the “Forest City Fundo,” in reference to Cleveland’s industrial-era nickname, the 2015…
Read MoreOhio 3-Foot Passing Law Clears Committee
Progress continues on the statewide 3-ft passing law for the State of Ohio. House Bill 154 (3 feet passing clearance and proceeding with nonfunctioning traffic signals) had been assigned to the Ohio House Armed Services, Veterans Affairs, and Public Safety Committee and was unanimously approved by a 12 to 0 vote! The bill will now…
Read MoreSHARE YOUR DRAFT FUNDRAISER
We look forward to seeing you on Tomorrow, June 4th at Bike Cleveland’s Share Your Draft Fundraiser! The event will take place at the Dunham Tavern & Museum (6709 Euclid Ave.). If you haven’t purchased your ticket yet you can do it online below until the event starts. We will also sell tickets at the door.…
Read MoreEditorial: Bicycles and Equity
Whether it’s cruising between local establishments with friends, exploring the city on two-wheels, blasting through the Metroparks on your mountain bike, or leaning into a corner at 30mph during a race: bikes are great for everyone! Bicycles grant children feelings of freedom and independence, and offers grownups a portal to their youthful experiences of carefree…
Read MorePearl Road – Past or Future? Two Possibilities.
***UPDATE – 5/21/15*** After a huge turnout last night at the community meeting it became clear that the residents are adamantly against the proposed plan to widen Pearl Road rather than adopt the community approved 2009 Transportation for Livable Communities Initiative (TLCI) Plan. The 2009 TLCI would make this section of Pearl Road much friendlier…
Read MoreBike Cleveland Social At Eddy’s North Olmsted
As part of our Bike Cleveland Business Member Series we will be having a Bike Cleveland Social on Saturday, June 13th @ 6pm – 8pm. Come and hang out with us and the Eddy’s crew; drink some beers, eat some food, and check out their North Olmsted location (25140 Lorain Rd. North Olmsted, 44070) We will…
Read MoreBikes and Rights
WHERE: Happy Dog at the Euclid Tavern – 11625 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, Ohio 44106 WHEN: Thursday, May 28th @ 6:30pm WHAT: Join us for a few beers and hear about your rights as a cyclist from local bike lawyers Joe Dunson of Dunson Law, LLC and Ken Knabe of Brown and Szaller Co., LPA. Learn what you should…
Read MoreLungevity Breathe Deep Cleveland 5K Run/Walk
LUNGevity’s Breathe Deep Cleveland is a grassroots 5K fun run and walk brought to Cleveland by Cara McManus, a Bike Cleveland member and Super Volunteer. Cara was diagnosed with Stage IV ALK+ non-small cell lung cancer in August, 2013, at the age of 34. Like many of us, Cara was surprised to discover that 60% of…
Read More3-foot passing law reintroduced as HB154
Ohio House Representatives Henne and Sheehy have introduced HB154 which reintroduces the 3′ passing law and the malfunctioning signal laws for cyclists to the state legislature. Several other representatives have signed on as co-sponsors. That means now if the perfect time for you to call your state representative and tell them that you want them…
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