A 19-year-old cyclist was killed in Saugerties, NY on October 14 possibly while trying to turn off a major roadway…
Politics, Policy and the Law
Bike Sales Outstrip Car Sales in Spain
For the first time on record, bicycles have outsold cars in Spain. “Last year, 780,000 bicycles were sold in the…
California Adds “Three-Foot” Law, then Frets About it
California recently passed a Three-Foot safe passing law to protect cyclists and other vulnerable users on the road. This means…
GOV SHUT DOWN! Time to Ride Your Bike
October 1, 2013–By Jen Benepe–Opinion Now that the Republicans have officially shut down portions of the United States government, it’s…
New “Texting Zones” Announced in New York
Sept. 23, 2013–New York, NY–By Jen Benepe In his continuing drive to reduce traffic crashes due to texting, Governor Andrew…
Female Bike Racers Quit Giro Della Toscana Due to Traffic Dangers
Sept. 20, 2013–By Jen Benepe Officials Overheard saying “These are good enough conditions for women.” Female professional bike racers registered…
Occupy Love Film Screening in Brooklyn Tonight
The following is thanks to Peter Meitzler.Sept. 12, 2013–New York City Time’s Up! Movie Night celebrates the two-year anniversary of…
Route 35 Rebuild Won’t Include Bike Lanes
New Jersey–September 5, 2013–By Jen Benepe A popular New Jersey beach route that was severely damaged during Hurricane Sandy last…
Lyin’ Himon Cabbie Blames Cyclist for his Own Scofflaw Ways
August 24, 2013–By Jen Benepe–Editorial It’s not bad enough that the New York City cab driver, operating his one-ton motor…
Bike Lanes Meet Competition from Pedestrians
In the News–August 19, 2013–Thanks to Jym Dyer for sending this along. In a recent article from AMNY, journalist Sheila…