The reference to the broader cycling community being ‘mostly affluent and white’ is indicative of how bicycling is often viewed around our state and especially in rural and suburban areas where bikes are used mostly for recreation. And it shapes the way many white Georgians think about what and who bicycling is for
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‘Go for it’: The cycling message of Stuckey’s CEO Stephanie Stuckey
While her primary clientele travels on four wheels and sometimes 18, the CEO gets around on two.
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Returning to ‘normal’ isn’t always a good idea
We must recognize that what was normal before — when it comes to the way we configure and use our streets — was not so good
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Adjusting to a new reality
Launched in January, OurStreets was originally designed to serve as a ‘community-driven data platform through which users can report dangerous driving and shared mobility issues’
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‘Rebalancing’ streets for the new reality
With motor vehicle traffic down some 40 percent nationwide, many cities are opening traffic lanes and even entire streets to people as a means to relieve pressure on increasingly crowded sidewalks, trails, and parks
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Thoughts on cycling’s place in a social-distancing, lower-traffic world
Riding a bike and social distancing are not mutually exclusive, at least for now. Still, it’s critically important for people to stay at least 6 feet away from others when exercising
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Clean transit is part of a clean energy plan
Residential and commercial solar, offshore wind farms, and energy efficient lightbulbs were all offered as tools to reach the 100 percent clean energy goal
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Bike-friendly agenda meets legislature
‘The bicycle breakfast gives me the opportunity to meet face-to-face with the lawmakers who are making the big decisions about how to fund and build our streets’
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Small victories, big challenges are hallmarks of local trail efforts
The Truman Linear Park Trail — or at least part of it — exists! Additional progress is visible on the east side of the Truman Parkway. Construction will likely be completed later this year.
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Bicycle tourism: Deeper connection, more representation, less gentrification
According to the Adventure Cycling Association, bicycle tourism contributes $83 billion annually to U.S. economy
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Fight against distracted driving must take place on many fronts
More than half of drivers report having driven while talking on a handheld phone at least once in the past 30 days
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Complete Streets and the myth of ‘free’ parking
Call me when City Council votes to spend $10 million on bike racks