by terrymcafee | Jul 2, 2009 | Bike Facilities, commuting
Today’s question: “Do I ride through this sand and glass along the curb or pull out into the traffic in the hope of avoiding a flat tire or a nasty fall?” Here is a list of contacts for street sweeping at each of the local jurisdictions in northern...
by terrymcafee | Apr 10, 2009 | advocacy, Bicycle Laws, Bike Facilities, bikes, commuting, Safety
The so called “Bike Bill” made it out of the NV Assembly Transportation Committee and now moves on to the Senate Energy, Infrastructure and Transportation Committee, thanks to the efforts of Assemblyman David Bobzien. The Nevada Bicycle Coalition authored the bill to...
by terrymcafee | Jan 12, 2009 | Bike Facilities
The League of American Bicyclists recently published a list of $2.18 billion worth of proposed projects for bicycle facilities to be potentially funded by the economic stimulus package. To my mind, these kind of projects fit perfectly because they are both a way to...
by terrymcafee | Jan 12, 2009 | Bike Facilities, bikes, Uncategorized
A new interstate road map especially meant for bicyclists has been produced by a coalition of groups, including the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials and the Adventure Cycling Association, which chose routes and established a route...
by terrymcafee | Aug 29, 2008 | Bike Facilities, Uncategorized
Four things need to happen to make Mayberry’s 3 lane design a success: RTC needs to finish the paint and signage. Some curbs need to be painted red around Roy Gomm Elementary School and a few signs need to be installed. The flashing caution sign near Edgewater needs...
by terrymcafee | Aug 15, 2008 | Bike Facilities, Uncategorized
Reno’s most popular bike route is about to get a makeover. Mayberry Drive is by far the most popular bicycle route in the Washoe Valley. Hundreds of bicyclists use it every week, both to commute to and from work and shopping and for recreational rides to lovely...
