PAG produces bike commuter map using Census data
How many of your neighbors are commuting to work by bike? A new map produced by the Pima Association of Governments uses census information from 2000 to detail the percentage…
UA’s bike valet free for 3 weeks starting Tuesday
Editor’s note: I’ve had a few little updates that weren’t worthy of their own post and I’ve collected them in this notebook. The University of Arizona’s bike valet is scheduled…
TPD to speak at Tuesday Night Bike Ride
Tucson Police Department officers skipped last week’s Tuesday Night Bike Ride because of the rainy weather, but are planning to speak to the riders this evening. According to an email…
UA scientists ride to raise money for Alzheimer’s research
Editor’s note: This story was submitted by Jeff Harrison. If you would like to submit a story, email me at tucsonvelo@gmail.com. Two University of Arizona scientists are among nearly five…
Tucsonans and their bikes: Campus chic
Lauren Bouton rides her Clubman bicycle to the University of Arizona for her classes in the Political Science department. Bouton said she bought it from an older man on Craigslist,…
Police a no-show at Tuesday Night Bike Ride
The rain and potential police action may have kept some people away from the Tuesday Night Bike Ride — including the police. Although the police were invited and said they…
TPD to work with cyclists to curb bike ride’s lawlessness
In an effort to avoid targeted enforcement of the Tuesday Night Bike Ride, Tucson Police Department officials met with members of Pima County’s bike ambassador program on Monday night. The…
Bike valet opening soon on UA campus
The University of Arizona is on the verge of opening a bicycle valet service for students, employees and guests. According to Bill Davidson, the UA Parking and Transportation Services marketing…
No action at meeting means BAC will continue boulevard support
No action was taken on bike boulevards during Wednesday night’s Tucson Pima County Bicycle Advisory Committee meeting. The lack of action essentially solidifies the BAC’s stance supporting equal standing for…
Bike boulevard fight may come to a head at tonight’s BAC meeting
The debate about bicycle boulevards again takes center stage at the Tucson Pima County Bicycle Pedestrian Committee meeting tonight. At issue is the BAC’s March decision that suggested bicycle boulevards…
Strict bicycle enforcement starts today; will focus on dangerous riding habits
Update: TPD will also be using plain-clothes officers and unmarked cars to find motorists who are violating the “three-foot law.” Read a little more about it here. Starting today, Tucson…
UA repositions bike lane and pedestrian walkway to minimize conflict
The University of Arizona is trying to make the path between 2nd Street and Campus Drive more friendly to cyclists and pedestrians. The Parking and Transportation department recently completed a…