Upcoming Public Meetings for December
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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 MoreWard 14 – Brian Cummins Responses
Bike Cleveland Cleveland City Council Candidate Questionnaire Candidate Name: Brian Cummins Council Ward 14 Candidate Q. What roles do you think city council can play in making cities safe, accessible and friendly for biking? A. To provide strong oversight of the City Administration in funding and implementing the Complete and Green Streets ordinance passed in…
Read MoreWard 1 – Terrell Pruitt Responses
Bike Cleveland Cleveland City Council Candidate Questionnaire Candidate Name: Terrell Pruitt Council Ward 1 Candidate Q. What roles do you think city council can play in making cities safe, accessible and friendly for biking? A. Cleveland city council has an unique role in setting policy that create a move bike friendly city. Q. Funding for…
Read MoreWard 12 – Roz McAllister Resposnes
Bike Clevleand Cleveland City Council Candidate Questionnaire Candidate Name: Roz McAllister Council Ward 12 Candidate Q. What roles do you think city council can play in making cities safe, accessible and friendly for biking? A. There should be properly marked bike lanes that provide safety for bikers, and still maintain good traffic flow. Q. Funding…
Read MoreWard 5 – Phyllis Cleveland Responses
Bike Cleveland Cleveland City Council Candidate Questionnaire Candidate Name: Phyllis Cleveland Council Ward 5 Candidate Q. What roles do you think city council can play in making cities safe, accessible and friendly for biking? A. City Council can create and or pass legislation to make safe, accessible and friendly for biking. City Council can also…
Read MoreWard 8 – Michael Polensek Responses
Bike Cleveland Cleveland City Council Candidate Questionnaire Candidate Name: Michael Polensek Council Ward 8 Candidate Q. What roles do you think city council can play in making cities safe, accessible and friendly for biking? A. By continuing to support bike friendly road reconstruction projects and continuing education for both bicyclists and motorists. Q. Funding for…
Read MoreWard 15 – Matt Zone Responses
Bike Cleveland Cleveland City Council Candidate Questionnaire Candidate Name: Matt Zone Council Ward 15 Candidate Q. What roles do you think city council can play in making cities safe, accessible and friendly for biking? A. The Council monitors the operation and performance of city agencies, makes land use decisions and has sole responsibility for approving…
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