Biking is the New Black
NYtimes: “The number of adult female cyclists is growing faster than that of men […] Some of these women seem to view their bikes, equipped with high-end saddle bags and bells, as a stand-in for a car […] ‘A bike in New York City is sort of what a convertible is in Los Angeles,’ said Bonnie Morrison.”
Rule-Breaking Riding in Berkeley
For a college town like Berkeley, it can be pretty dangerous to bike, walk, and drive anywhere. A lot of rule-breaking seems to be at the root of this road anxiety.
AC Transit’s Third Major Service Cut of the Year
Grand Opening of Pleasant Hill BART’s Bike/Pedestrian Bridge
Photo source: http://www.ebbc.org/?q=node/7402
Muni Frustrations
According to a recent survey conducted by the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, only 52% of polled Muni riders have rated service as good or excellent. This percentage is the lowest approval rating in almost a decade.
Oakland Awarded “Bicycle Friendly Community” Title
Source: http://www.insidebayarea.com/news/ci_16091784
Map My Ride – “Empowering Active Lifestyles”
Map My Ride combines technology with exercise. In this modern age, cyclists can record and share interesting bike paths in their local areas for other exercise enthusiasts with the ease of clicking a mouse.
AC Transit swaps paper tickets for Clipper cards
Source: http://www.insidebayarea.com/news/ci_16125213
Walk to School Day – October 6th, 2010
The Safe Routes to Schools (SRTS) movement is holding its second year of Walk to School Day this upcoming October 6th.