People stood up and spoke about the critical need for sidewalks, bike lanes, and traffic calming in their neighborhoods.
John Bennett
John Bennett is Safety Education Programs Manager at Georgia Bikes.
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Our problematic parking preoccupation
The desire for cheap and easy parking causes otherwise thoughtful people to betray causes they normally support. It’s magical, truly.
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Trail fever is spreading everywhere but here
I’VE BEEN thinking about alligators a lot lately. Haven’t we all? There’s the video of a scuffle between a wild horse and an alligator at a state park in Florida. […]
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Needed: More ‘oddball plans’ to reduce collisions
Protected bike lanes across the country have delivered economic benefits along with safety improvements. What’s dismissed as “oddball” in Savannah is best practice in many communities.
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Bicycle infrastructure isn’t just about bicycles!
So ubiquitous are these “other users” of the bike lane, that it’s easy to forget what they tell us about our city
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Biking into downtown for St. Patrick’s? Get prepped!
Savannah Bicycle Campaign will offer a free bike readiness check on Wednesday, March 15 from 7-9:30 p.m. at 1301 Lincoln St.
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The real American carnage and how to stop it
MY WIFE’S parents visited from New York last year and they learned an important lesson that is second nature to many of us who live in Savannah: Green does not […]
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Economic benefits of bike trails are passing Savannah by
Our lack of modern multiuse trails prevents us from welcoming more of a very desirable type of visitor to our city. Bicycle tourists, as a demographic group, are better educated, spend more money, and stay longer than average visitors.
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When the future is uncertain, go by bike
Riding a bike or walking is a personal declaration of independence. But it can also be an act of resistance.
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Season’s wishes for the less privileged and less mobile
Going to work, to school, to the store, to the doctor, and to other destinations can be difficult and sometimes impossible without a car.
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Protected bike lanes help everyone
Protected bike lanes are safe, as confirmed by multiple studies, including a report published in the American Journal of Public Health that shows a 90 percent reduction in injury risk. They also persuade people to ride.
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Wanted: More political will on cycling issues
It’s been almost five years since the last bicycle infrastructure project in Savannah was completed.