THE CORRIDORS of Connect Savannah were abuzz last week. What was causing all the commotion? The fourth anniversary of the News Cycle column! Or maybe everyone was excited about the […]
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Cautionary tale of an accident survivor
Would I wear a helmet? No, of course not. What use would I have for the fuddy-duddy’s buddy?
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Matt’s Moon River Cruise continues focus on safer streets
The event is named for Matt Kohler, who was hit from behind and killed by a driver in Bloomingdale in 2012.
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Earth Day events highlight art & science of bicycling
Earth Day Wheelie was first major Savannah Bicycle Campaign event
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The car doesn’t have to be the ruler of Pooler
The crime card is frequently played, not just to argue against transit, but also to ward off bike trails and even sidewalks.
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Safer streets aren’t just about fighting crime
The details of crashes that kill and injure people on bikes or on foot differ, however, there is a common denominator. Most occur on streets configured to maximize motor vehicle speed and throughput.
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Bicycles and Sidewalks: What’s the deal anyway?
While it’s illegal for those over 12 to ride on the sidewalk, we receive mixed messages. One Savannah resident told me she was ordered onto a sidewalk by a law enforcement officer, who used his patrol car’s loudspeaker to issue the command.
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Pedal Medal Award Celebration honors those who make Savannah better for bicycling
‘We can count on citizen advocates and right-minded transportation professionals and elected officials to push for better bicycling,’ Brent Buice says.’But we’ll only see meaningful change happen quickly when business leaders start demanding safer cycling opportunities for their employees and customers.’
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Finding cycling inspiration in an unlikely place: Atlanta
The most recognizable and celebrated innovation is the Atlanta BeltLine, a network of public parks, multi-use trails and transit along a historic 22-mile railroad corridor.
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Double standards on bicycle safety?
The victim of the hit-and-run on Highway 21, who has not been publicly identified, was also a man in his 70s. But the response to his death has been much different.
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Clocking neighborhood speed – and opinion
In discussions with parents and teachers, speeding is identified as a major factor that prevents students from walking or riding their bikes to school.
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New Standard Cycles helps make cycling accessible
IN ITS annual “Your Driving Costs” study released in May, AAA reported the average cost of operating a car is $8,876 per year. That’s a serious financial burden for many […]