by terrymcafee | Mar 7, 2013 | Uncategorized
Wheelchairs in the bike lanes, Cyclists on the sidewalks, are all symptoms of a car-centric universe that is finally being recognized as the road to poor human health and erosion of community. Let’s take back our streets and return to human-centric design. AB145 – the...
by terrymcafee | Feb 2, 2013 | Uncategorized
Much of the work of the NBC is about talking to government. That’s the path to better bicycling facilities, better laws and better law enforcement. The more members we have, the louder our voice and the more respect we get from government. So join the Nevada...
by terrymcafee | Oct 4, 2012 | advocacy, Bike Facilities, bikes
The conventional wisdom assumes that massive transportation projects are far more economically strategic than bike lanes. But the release of two studies from two very different cities – Portland, OR and New York City – reveals that bicyclists and...
by terrymcafee | Jul 14, 2011 | Bike Facilities, commuting, law enforcement, Uncategorized
Light rail is coming to Reno! Well, almost light rail. This is light rail on rubber wheels and paved roads. Kind of “light-rail-lite”. The Washoe Country RTC is introducing an express bus service between the downtown 4th Street station and Meadowood Mall, named “RTC...
by terrymcafee | Jul 8, 2011 | Bike Facilities, commuting, law enforcement, Safety, Uncategorized
Bike lanes are great for bicyclists and that’s were I feel the safest. But it can be frustrating when the bike lane is full of debree, construction signs and parked cars. Not to mention being surprised by a Vespa going twice my speed. This is an amusing video...