RE: Bike Cleveland Position Statement- Lorain Avenue Streetscape Plan Bike Cleveland’s board of directors reviewed the Living Lorain Streetscape plans presented at the May 28th public meeting (which can be viewed online here) and approved the following position statement regarding the project on June 4th at our monthly meeting of the board of directors: The goals of Living…

Join Bike Cleveland, Famicos Foundation, University Circle Inc., Ohio City Bicycle Co-op, and Joy Machines Bike Shop for a FREE bicycle Fix-a-thon in the Glenville/University Circle neighborhood. Mechanics will be on hand to help cyclists with minor repairs that will ensure bikes are in safe, working condition and are ready to ride.  The first 25…

No plans Wednesday, June 5th? Join Bike Cleveland, along with other civic leaders, advocates, and decision makers as we provide a forum for a robust exchange of ideas, challenges, successes, opportunities, and best practices to truly advance active transportation in our regoin.The forum, serving as a learning exchange centered around Active Transportation with leaders from Detroit and…

The Shoreway is closed for two weeks, starting Friday May 31st, for filming of “Captain America: Winter Soldier.” Bike Cleveland and the Cap encourage everyone to avoid the traffic and ride your bike. Here are some pointers for getting around by bike. Spread the word and ride safe! All those miles pedaled will go a long way towards…

Sponsored by Bike Cleveland and the Northeast Ohio Sustainable Communities Consortium you are invited to participate in a discussion titled “Transportation as a Civil Rights Issue.” The discussion will outline ways in which our transportation policies reinforce segregation and exacerbate inequality in Ohio. Speakers will explain how minority groups, the elderly and people with disabilities…

Bike Cleveland is troubled to learn that chef Jonathon Sawyer was struck by a Greater Cleveland Regional Transportation Authority (GCRTA) bus while cycling down the Euclid Avenue bike lane this afternoon. Sawyer’s collision is one in a recent spate of collisions involving cycling, and with the warming weather, the chances of these occurrences will increase.…

Join community activists, Councilman Brancatelli and the City of Cleveland for a public meeting to discuss the Fleet Avenue Streetscape on Thursday, May 23rd at 6pm at St. John Nepomucene Church (3875 Independence Blvd). Here is the public meeting flyer. According to Slavic Village Development’s website the Fleet project includes street and sidewalk improvements to…

\Kicking off National Bike to Work Week, the League of American Bicyclists today announced its latest round of Bicycle Friendly Communities (BFC). Cleveland, Ohio made the list this year receiving a bronze level designation. Read the League of American Bicyclists press release about all the designations this round. It is an exciting time to be…

The Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordiating Agency (NOACA) is updating the regions priority bikeway plan and are seeking public feedback. This plan will guide future federal investments in bike facilities across Northeast Ohio. Take a moment and read through the presentation below. Any and all feedback is needed to ensure the Regional Bike Plan is prioritizing…

Cleveland Touring Club is donating $2.50 from each rider who registers for their 37th annual Sunday in June bike ride to Bike Cleveland’s upcoming “Ride Together” bike safety awareness campaign for Northeast Ohio. The 37th edition of the annual recreational bike ride, taking place June 9th from Century Village in Burton, is expected to attract…

On Wednesday May 15th at 5:30pm Cleveland cyclists will join others across the globe in a silent slow-paced ride in honor of those who have been injured or killed while riding a bicycle on our public roadways. Check out the event and spread the word on Facebook. Like in past years Cleveland’s Ride of Silence…

<p style=”text-align: center;”><img alt=”” src=”http://bikecleveland.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/NOACA_volunteer-enews.jpg” width=”389″ height=”367″ /></p> Bike Cleveland and NOACA need your help counting people on bikes May 7-10th. The data you help collect will be used to improve biking conditions in our community. In addition to knowing that you are helping make riding a bike an enjoyable experience for people of all…