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Do you get around in #WillCounty by walking, biking, or transit? Local agencies are looking for feedback about problem areas on the road. Where is there a need for safer infrastructure for walking and biking? 📰 Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/gWNiN4kD #SafetyActionPlan #ActiveTransportation

Current Challenges and Areas for Improvement Chicago's cyclists face daily challenges like disconnected bike lanes and high-risk zones, particularly on Milwaukee Ave, Halsted St., and others. These dangers can result in devastating accidents, leaving cyclists with serious injuries and mounting medical bills. However, there's hope on the horizon! Mayor Johnson's plan to lower speed limits and expand protected bike lanes is a crucial step towards a safer future. If you've been injured in a cycling accident, Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers can help you navigate the legal complexities and secure the compensation you need to recover. https://bit.ly/3X7gQQb

A nice article in ASCE to support cycling and bike friendly communities. Give it a read!

Our board member, Bruce Tretter, sheds light on Hickory, NC's recent PeopleForBikes ranking. Unfortunately, Hickory placed 2154 out of 2300 US cities/towns for bike safety and connectivity, scoring just 7 out of 100 for networked bike routes. This article highlights the challenges we face and underscores the urgent need for improvement. 📉 Read Bruce's full article to understand the current state of biking in Hickory and why we must take action: #BikeSafety #PeopleForBikes #HickoryNC #CallToAction

I am an avid cyclist and try to get in a ride every day, weather permitting. Poor road surfaces from wear and tear and gas line installations (followed by poor paving restoration), no dedicated bike lanes and cars that often get a little too close by choice or necessity lead to less-than-ideal bicycling conditions. Kingston, NY, has done a really good job of roadway design with its Broadway bike lane, which is separated from traffic by parking spaces for cars. When we lived in Florida, bike lanes were poorly designed and the Naples area was, sadly, one of the worst locations in the country for bicycle fatalities. Europe and Asia do a much better job of providing space for bicycles, an economical, more environmentally-friendly and healthier way of commuting, as well as recreation. This article focuses on Winnipeg, which has a strong bicycling community pushing for change that favors bikes while respecting the needs of drivers. Let's hope this can be replicated in more municipalities. Bicycling can be a lifelong and life-extending sport, as long as road designers and users "share the road." #bicycling #planning #UrbanPlanning #commuting #recreation #downtowns

Despite heavy opposition, Seattle completed a bike trail gap with an on-street bikeway. It doubled bike traffic at the expense of one second of motor vehicle travel time. As with all Seattle bike infrastructure, it has some wonky design that result from compromises in favor of motor vehicle traffic and being cheap, so I wonder what would happen if we started designing infrastructure first for pedestrians and cyclists, then transit… with all the compromises coming at the expense of the remaining modes. https://lnkd.in/gDS-VtCv

As city planners, we must promote and advocate for safe and effective transportation options. This article highlights what three cities are doing to facilitate moving around by bike. Following are a few starters for your city: - If your city hasn’t adopted a complete streets ordinance, promote one. - Push for a Vision Zero policy to eliminate traffic deaths (not restricted to cycling). Here’s to good reading and better biking, Brett

This story demonstrates the challenges government agencies face in decision-making. In this case influential people, businesses, and special interests opposed changing road design despite both traffic data and safety outcomes demonstrating both feasibility and improved conditions by repurposing an excess lane of vehicle travel for a protected cycle track.

Are you a Colorado resident? The Colorado Department of Transportation wants your help in updating the Statewide Active Transportation Plan! The Plan will help to develop a "comprehensive process for evaluating and prioritizing projects which will improve safety, equity, mobility, connectivity, and sustainability across our transportation system." Give CDOT your input at the link below! #activetransportation #walking #biking

California Building Code is set to include new bike parking requirements. Providing convenient and secure bike parking can significantly influence individuals to choose biking as a regular transportation option. Check out more details here: [Link to Article] #California #BikeParking #Transportation #BuildingCode