If you are a Savannah State University or Armstrong Atlantic State University student, think of this as the Core Curriculum. If you’re a SCAD student, this is the stuff of Foundation Studies. So let’s start here:
John Bennett
John Bennett is Safety Education Programs Manager at Georgia Bikes.
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Midnight Garden Ride FAQs
Presented by New Belgium Brewing, the event will attract hundreds of cyclists for a nighttime ride through the streets of Savannah and a post-ride party and concert in Telfair Square.
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Of shopping carts & parking lots
Some 20 percent of Savannahians live in what the Census Bureau calls “Zero-Vehicle Households.” Overlay a map with census data and you’ll see Savannah neighborhoods in which up to 50 percent of households don’t have cars. This fact escapes lots of folks.
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Why to care about bike share
“The proximity of colleges to downtown and thus the use of the bicycles moves the system from recreationally-based to transportation-based. College students seem like the ideal group to lead this effort.”
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Building a better bike lane
The dichotomy between the protection of off-road paths and the convenience of on-street bike lanes is being proven false across the country. New types of bicycle facilities do not require people to choose between safety and accessibility.
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Surprising trends in transportation
One study found that bicycling among ages 16-34 was up 24 percent, walking was up 15 percent and transit miles travelled were up 40 percent.
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Summer’s a chance to see sights, imagine possibilities
Unfortunately, in many parts of our community, riding outside of bicycle friendly areas forces cyclists to contend with roads engineered to maximize motor vehicle speed and capacity.
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Bicycles make Savannah best
It’s no surprise that so many successful and popular businesses have made bicycling part of their business plans.
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Georgia in middle of pack for bike friendliness
Neighborhood streets are where the rubber meets the road for cyclists who use bicycles for transportation and recreation, which is why these policies are vital at the municipal level. Savannah and Chatham County do not have Complete Streets policies.
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National Bike Challenge: Savannah’s up for it
The Challenge is a free online program, with a companion smartphone application, designed to encourage biking for transportation, fitness and recreation.
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A cycling spin on Earth Day
Reduced carbon emissions are the most easily recognizable benefit of replacing car trips with bike trips. But it’s not just about burning fossil fuels. Providing parking for cars carries an environmental cost.
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Good news about cyclists & drivers
There are plenty of theories to explain why cyclists draw such disproportionate ire.