This post originally appeared on Streetsblog. Monday night was a big moment for sustainable transportation in Cleveland. With a small group of helmet-toting onlookers in the wings, the City Council finally gave their nod to a complete streets ordinance — the culmination of more than five years’ struggle. Finally, there was a sense that change…

It is time to Celebrate…Why? On Monday, September 19th Cleveland City Council voted to adopt a Complete and Green Streets Ordinance that will become effective in January of 2012. A “complete street” is a street built to a human scale and not simply an automotive scale. When pedestrians, cyclists, motorists and transit users can safely…

Article provided by Green City Blue Lake. Bike advocacy has been around for years in Greater Cleveland, so why does it feel as though the last few have been so much more energizing? Perhaps it can be attributed to a massive culture shift taking place in America today? Is social media amplifying the cause, giving…

A number of great cycling events are happening locally this week: Cleveland City Council introduces Complete Streets legislation Cleveland City Council is now considering Complete Streets legislation, which would mandate that every redesigned and reconstructed street in Cleveland include accommodations for pedestrians, cyclists, and transit and incorporate green features. Many cities throughout the United States…

A number of great cycling events are happening locally this week: Cleveland City Council introduces Complete Streets legislation Cleveland City Council is now considering Complete Streets legislation, which would mandate that every redesigned and reconstructed street in Cleveland include accommodations for pedestrians, cyclists, and transit and incorporate green features. Many cities throughout the United States…

Hey cyclists! There’s a lot of bike-related events and activities going on this weekend. Wednesday 2 Wheels & Heels Ladies Bike Night: Local bike hero Crank-Set Rides attracted nearly fifty female cyclists and drew media attention at its 2 Wheels & Heels inaugural ride last month. This month’s edition of the ladies-only ride will hit…

Article courtesy of Cleveland.com and Plain Dealer reporter Thomas Ott. Cleveland City Council could vote Wednesday on legislation that would require city road projects to take the safety of bicyclists and pedestrians into account. Design would have to be friendly to the environment as well. Read more ».

Hopefully you had the chance to learn some new repair skills, discover neighborhoods that may not be familiar to you by bike, ride for charity, or simply get around and have fun on two wheels. If you attended one of the many Cleveland bike events last weekend, please leave a comment and tell us about…

There’s a lot to do on two wheels this weekend. Here’s what’s coming up: • On Thursday, August 11, Phoenix Coffee is hosting The Bike Biz. The event is billed as the first of a series of monthly discussions about different bicycling topics. This month, Renato Pereria-Castillo from Joy Machines Bike Shop will perform a…

Article provided by Fresh Water Cleveland. Although it has faced more delays than a cyclist in a lake-effect snowstorm, the new downtown bike station finally is set to open by mid-August. And when it does, it will be the first of its kind in Ohio. The new facility, called The Bike Rack, will offer 50…

Article provided by Fresh Water Cleveland. For more than a year, advocates of multi-modal transportation have lobbied the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) to add bike and pedestrian lanes to the new Innerbelt bridge. They lost that fight, yet ODOT agreed to fund a $6 million renovation of the Lorain-Carnegie bridge. Read more »

Article provided by Fresh Water Cleveland. Cleveland City Council is considering “Complete and Green Streets” legislation that would require all infrastructure and roadway redevelopment projects to be designed, operated and maintained for all users, including pedestrians and cyclists. Read more ».