City will have contractor widen bike lanes on Anklam
Soon cyclists like Andy Suter won’t have to choose between riding in the dirt and hugging the painted line separating the bike lane and the car lane on Anklam Road.…
Map collaboration: Inadequate bicycle parking
View inadequate bike parking in a larger map I wrote a while back about the inadequate bicycle parking at the El Con movie theater. I also posted a piece last…
Link Roundup: October 1
Post any interesting links you find in the comment section. What a Congestion Charge Could Mean for Cycling With an assist, e-cycles could boost ridership Tempe looks for next Bike…
UA extends free trial period for bike valet
The University of Arizona Parking and Transportation Services department has extended the bike valet’s trial period. The bike valet will remain free to try until October 15. According to one…
Business community seeks flexibility in bike parking rules (updated)
Proposed changes to the City of Tucson’s bicycle parking regulations are raising concerns in the business community. The bicycle parking rules are being moved from the city’s development standards document…
Link Roundup: September 30
Post any interesting links you find in the comment section. Bike thieves riding high in Flagstaff Positive Test for Contador May Cost Him Tour Title Bicycle Chic Gains Speed Chester…
PAG seeking volunteers for bike count at 100 locations
The Pima Association of Governments wants you… to volunteer to count bikes. Ann Chanecka, a PAG planner and the bike count point person, said they hope to count at 100…
Tucson no longer a top 10 bike-commuting city
The Tucson region is no longer in the top 10 for bike commuters. Based on data released by the census’ American Community Survey on Tuesday, the percentage of people commuting…
Bike planners pushing to add automatic counters in region
Figuring out just how many people are riding around the region might get a little easier is local bike planners have their way. Planners from the City of Tucson and…
UAPD to follow up with enforcement of their own
Cyclists hoping for a respite from increased enforcement against bicycle violations will have to wait another month to relax. Following in Tucson Police Department’s footsteps, the University of Arizona Police…
Tucsonans and their bikes: Cat 2 racer
Category Two bike racer Sherry Curtis said the 2007 S-Works Ruby Pro is the best bike she has ever owned. She’s gone through 20 bikes in the last several years,…
Fairwheel Bike Shop gets national publicity
Fairwheel Bike Shop got national attention from an international cycling news site for their demo mountain bike that uses electronic shifters at this year’s Interbike. Here is a snippet from…