20 Miles of Smiles Black History Month Edition
Join us for a SundayFunday 20 Miles of Smiles on Sunday February 19, 2023 from 12:00-3:00 p.m. Meeting at the Cleveland Public Library Langston Hughes Branch we will travel the neighborhoods of Glenville, Hough, Fairfax and Buckeye-Shaker in honor and celebration of those who have capsulated Cleveland’s Black History. During this ride participants will have…
Read MoreACTION ALERT: I-490 Trail Connection
Once the longest span in the country, the Clark Pershing bridge (also known as the Clark Avenue bridge) was removed from service in 1980 and replaces with a larger structure nearby that serves as I-490 today. The original bridge was built as a key link across the valley, and the I-490 bridge serves the same…
Read More2023 Annual Meeting Recap
After a few years of doing our Annual Meetings on Zoom, we were pleased to bring one back in full force at Sokol Greater Cleveland! Our members, local partners, and bike shops filled the room at this historic venue. The opening hour of the event was a social hour, with beer from Great Lakes Brewing…
Read More2023 Bike Cleveland Fundo
Come Tour Cleveland on Fantastic, Fully Supported Bicycle Routes! The 2023 Bike Cleveland Fundo p/b Knabe Law Firm returns for riders on Saturday, August 26th! We will be back at beautiful Edgewater Park on the shores of Lake Erie! The Fundo is a ride for all ages and abilities through the best of Cleveland’s expanding bike network. With clearly signed courses of…
Read MoreBicycles and the Law Forum
Join us at The Happy Dog for a Bicycles and the Law forum with Ken Knabe from Knabe Law Firm! We have an amazing local bicycle attorney as a business supporter, and he is dedicating the night to YOU! Come learn your rights and responsibilities when on the bike, behind the wheel near bikes, and…
Read MoreWinter Social at Century Cycles
It’s time for a winter social at Cleveland’s newest bike shop! Shake off the winter cold with some hot food, cold refreshments, and the camaraderie of fellow bike enthusiasts! Century Cycles is a longtime business supporter, and we’re going to get social at their new location in Shaker Heights. Bike Cleveland’s winter socials are a…
Read MoreMobility Platform For Cuyahoga County Released
As part of a coalition of mobility-focused organizations, Bike Cleveland submitted a set of policy recommendations to the new County administration. The platform, put together by Bike Cleveland, Clevelanders for Public Transit (CPT), ADA Cleveland, Maximum Accessible Housing (MAHO), Youth Challenge, and Northern Ohioans for Budget Legislation Equality (NOBLE), includes policies related to land use,…
Read MoreTake Action: Support Our 2023 Policy Priorities to Maintain, Protect, & Invest in Safe Streets
Bike Cleveland believes that 2023 is the year to rapidly implement low-cost bicycle network improvements and city-wide traffic calming. We believe that now is the time to fix past wrongs and fundamentally change our built environment for the better. Cleveland has an opportunity to learn from other cities like Pittsburgh, Austin, Denver, Boston, and…
Read More23 Miles of Smiles: New Year Edition
This year Bike Cleveland was able to host a variety of bike rides and in 2023 we plan on doing the same. Grab your cold weather gear, your bike and roll into 2023 with a new year bike ride led by our very own Education and Outreach Manager Diana “Devah D” Hildebrand. 23 Miles of…
Read MoreRider Update: Franklin Boulevard
After a long construction closure, Franklin Boulevard between W85th and W50th reopens today (December 20th, 2022) to two-way traffic. Riders should be aware that mini-roundabouts have replaced traffic signals at most intersections, which should work to slow motor vehicle movements at these locations. The implementation of these mini-roundabouts also permitted the City to lower the…
Read MoreCleveland wins funding, coaching to fast-forward mobility network build-out
Cleveland wins funding, coaching to fast-forward mobility network build-out Fighting climate change by increasing transportation options among stated goals A national nonprofit, City Thread, has selected Cleveland among a diverse cohort of cities to participate in the Accelerated Mobility Playbook technical assistance program designed to help fast-forward the build-out of their mobility networks. The application…
Read MoreRider Alert: Center Street Swing Bridge | Updated
Updated 12/2022: The opening date for the historic Center Street Swing Bridge has been pushed out to summer of 2023. While originally scheduled to open in October 2022, additional needed repairs have delayed the project. While the bridge undergoes a renovation, riders and pedestrians will have to consider detour options in order to connect between…
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