Bike Erie

Bike parking ordinance developed for communities in Illinois October 2011

Information about a relatively large bike swap.

This is a list of sites across the US for bicycle friendly benefits

When the mayor took the mic he touted the economic benefits of protected bike lanes, which he argues will attract technology companies to the city. "Two facts in the last year," he said. "Coincidence? I think not. One, the city of Chicago moved from tenth to fifth of most bike-friendly cities in the country [according to Bicycling magazine] in one year… In the same year the city of Chicago moved from fifteenth to tenth worldwide in startup economy… You cannot be for a startup, high-tech economy and not be pro-bike." "Now I think it's self-evident that I am a competitive, let alone an impatient person," Emanuel quipped. "So when my staff gave me this headline from Portland, it did bring a smile. The editorial from a magazine in Portland [the blog BikePortland.org] read, 'Talk in Portland, Action in Chicago,' as it reflected on Dearborn Street. The Seattle Bike Blog wrote, 'Seattle can't wait longer. We're suddenly in a place where we're envious of Chicago bike lanes.' So I want them to be envious because I expect not only to take all of their bikers but I also want all the jobs that come with this."

Here are some ideas of how park and ride or carpool lots could be catapulted into the 21st century, attract more users, promote healthier lifestyles, and offer more intermodal connections. Additional suggestions are always welcome. Add bicycle parking racks (preferably covered) and bicycle lockers. Even if one cannot bike commute the entire distance to work, adding bike parking racks and lockers to carpool lots allows cyclists to ride part of the way and then safely secure their bicycles. Whenever possible, locate the park and ride lots along or near mass transit routes. Add EV (electric vehicle) charging stations. These lots are perfect place to re-charge your EV while carpooling. Provide shelters for those who are waiting for their carpool group or for mass transit. No need to get drenched when you don't have too. Add some landscaping. Let's show some community pride by making them attractive amenities instead of simply another sea of asphalt and/or stone. Security lighting that is also dark-sky friendly. There is no need to light up the entire interchange (or neighboring homes) when properly installed and designed lighting can accomplish the job and be environmentally friendly. Lease some space to car-sharing organizations like ZipCar and donate space to local, non-profit bike-sharing programs if they exist. This would produce some income for maintenance of the carpool lot and provide a greater range of intermodal services. Include an area for taxis to pick up and drop off people. Include emergency phones.

A nice comparison to the four modes of travel that we have. I tried the map out on my route to work and it is relatively accurate.

Guest Blogger Adonia E. Lugo is an anthropologist and activist who uses ethnographic research on bicycling to advocate for social justice in urban sustainability. A doctoral candidate at the University of California, Irvine, she is currently writing a dissertation about human infrastructure for bicycling in Los Angeles, where she co-founded City of Lights/ Ciudad de Luces (now Multicultural Communities for Mobility) and CicLAvia.

They have been working on becoming bicycle and pedestrian friendly for 20 years. 15% of their road funds go to pedestrian and bicycling projects. A transportation system is not complete without bicycle and pedestrian elements. These travel options provide essential connections to the region's transit system and are particularly important to create walkable communities. A strong bicycle and pedestrian program gives Central Floridians an option for travel beyond one person in one vehicle. It creates a community where it is possible to live, work, and play in the same area.