Debbie Kohler’s leadership as an advocate for improving road safety benefits countless people who ride bikes and walk in Georgia, including the recipients of the bikes John Arney refurbishes
Savannah Bicycle Campaign
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Can Savannah catch up?
THE NEWS that Atlanta is purported to be a serious contender for Amazon’s second headquarters sparked an interesting discussion on Facebook last weekend. Lou Phelps, publisher of the Savannah Business […]
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Happy Cranksgiving!
The local event not only helps feed hungry people through Emmaus House, it also demonstrates how bikes can be used for chores which we might assume would be possible only by cars
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Cycling never sleeps
For one boy, it ended in disappointment. He was sad to learn Midnight Garden Ride doesn’t happen every Saturday night.
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Get on your bike and ride!
The roughly hour-long ride goes through many of the Savannah’s historic district’s squares for a fun-filled evening and a rare opportunity to enjoy a completely relaxed, safe ride after dark
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Let there be (bicycle) light
Savannah Bicycle Campaign volunteers have been doing their part to light the way for people, who by choice or necessity, ride bikes at night
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Distracted drivers and victim-blaming
While I’ll continue to be careful while I’m out walking and bicycling, I can’t get on board with scolding my neighbors for listening to music or walking on the streets where they live.
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Widening roads isn’t always a good idea
IF SAVANNAH is “the New Brooklyn” as hinted in a widely circulated Vogue magazine piece, is it reasonable to conclude Tybee is the New Coney Island? Last week Tybee Island […]
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Pedestrians are our native species
Savannah is like Disney World to many Americans who spend their lives in increasingly homogenous suburban landscapes
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Bicycles as a necessity
There’s a persistent myth that bike lanes, multiuse trails, and even sidewalks are extravagances that we can’t afford
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Prioritizing our priorities about transportation and quality of life
The five priorities identified by Savannah Forward’s retreat can be achieved by placing a focus on walkable, bikeable streets and well-connected neighborhoods
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The public has spoken. They want safe, accommodating streets.
People stood up and spoke about the critical need for sidewalks, bike lanes, and traffic calming in their neighborhoods.