‘Crossbike’: Tucson’s newest bicycle amenity for crossing streets
Cyclists using the Third Street Bikeway now have a better way to cross Swan Road. (See the video of the crossbike in action at the end of the post) The…
Link roundup: January 31
Post any interesting links in the comment section. National This Is Not a Drill: Highway Lobby Trying to Push Transpo Bill Thru Congress Rails-to-Trails Conservancy Busts Myth That “Nobody Walks”…
Bike & Ped funding under threat…again
Once again bicycle and pedestrian funding is under threat from federal legislators. Here’s an excerpt from the League of American Bicyclists post about the latest threat. For the past 20 years, the federal…
More bike corral locations waiting in reserve
Editor’s note: This post was written by Colby Henley one of Tucson Velo’s newest contributors. Henley is a daily bicycle commuter and advocate. The City of Tucson installed its first bike corral…
Link roundup: January 30
Post any interesting links you find in the comment section. State Phoenix-area bus, light-rail use up, reflects U.S. trend Wall to Wall ride raises awareness for vets across the country…
Bicycle yield bill and texting ban advance in legislature
Two bills that could have a major effect on riding bikes in Arizona advanced through the state’s House Transportation Committee yesterday. A bill allowing cyclists to treat stop signs as…
Link roundup: January 27
Post any interesting links in the comment section. Local 2 Wheelin’ in Tucson: Safe Routes to School Program gets kids on bikes UA tackles bike, pedestrian crowding State Bicycle and Pedestrian Funding (still)…
Stolen Bike: Santa Cruz Heckler
REWARD! for information leading to the recovery of my dark green Santa Cruz Heckler was stolen on 1/22. Bike is size XL. Parts include Fox 36 TALAS fork, Mavic Crossline…
Stolen bike: Sun cruiser
Make: Sun Model: [model] Color: Blue Serial # :k05d17400 Purchased: Swap meet Where stolen: Tucson, AZ Time: 3:30-6:30 Date: 1/22/2012 Type of lock: U-Lock Report #: Unique traits: Wobbling back…
Stolen bike: Balance AL 750
Make: Balance Model: Balance AL 750 Color: Polished Aluminum w/ Saphire Fade Serial # :W41100915 Purchased: Tempe Bikes Where stolen: Residence — Near Swan and River Roads Time: Before 5:30…
Stolen bike: Bianchi S.A.S.S.
Make: Bianchi Model: S.A.S.S Color: Chrome Serial # :H5E00026 Purchased: Tucson Where stolen: Residence — Near Swan and River Roads Time: Before 5:30 AM Date: 01/24/2012 Type of lock: cable…
Hearing for AZ version of Idaho Stop law this morning
Once again Arizona Legislators have introduced the “Bicycles, Yield at Stop Signs” bill and it gets it’s first hearing in the House Transportation Committee this morning. The hearing takes place…