Congresswoman Giffords talks bikes
Please check azstarnet.com for updates on Rep. Giffords status. Editor’s note: I ran into Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords at a local coffee shop where she was having breakfast with her husband…
Changes coming to two UA bike programs
The University of Arizona is making changes to two of its most prominent bicycle programs on campus. According to Charles Franz, the UA Parking and Transportation’s alternative transportation program manager,…
Update: New commuter bike shop opens
Update: There and Back Bikes officially opened its doors Thursday morning. Vihel said for now the hours are Monday-Saturday 10 a.m. -7 p.m. and Sunday noon-5 p.m. Those hours may…
Rider of the week: Studio art student
The only thing that made the cut from Sarah Zidonik’s old bike when she moved from Gainesville, Florida to Tucson, was the milk crate. Zidonik said she wanted to move…
City hosts open house about bike boulevards in Grant Road area
Nearly 100 residents, cyclists and city officials met Thursday night for an open house to discuss the proposed bike boulevards along the Grant Road corridor. The bike boulevard routes would…
TPD wraps up enforcement; receives money to extend campaign
The Tucson Police Department wrapped up their month-long bicycle and pedestrian safety campaign, but additional funds from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety will allow them to continue the campaign…
New program aims to get middle schoolers on the road
Some local middle school students may soon get a dose of driver’s ed on two wheels. A new program, backed by an $850,000 transportation stimulus grant, will bring bicycles, helmets…
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…
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…