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On the ADA’s 30th Anniversary, Remember: Bikes are a Mobility Assistive Device, too

On the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disability Act, a Seattle-based group reminds the world how essential cycling can be for Americans with non-normative bodies.

July 27, 2020

Streetsblog USA |Bicycling

STEAL THIS IDEA: States Should Imitate This Scottish E-Bike Program

Subsidizing e-bikes is a no-brainer in the best of times — and in a pandemic, it could be a life-saver.

July 8, 2020

Streetsblog USA |Bicycling

Closing Public Restrooms During COVID Hurts Mobility

The lack of public restrooms available during the pandemic is a major challenge for families with young kids, pregnant people, delivery workers, and others. How can we address that?

June 2, 2020

Streetsblog USA |Bicycling

We Must Act Now to Prevent a Post-COVID Spike in Driving

We need to make walking, biking, and transit safer and more appealing, or we're going to see an increase in driving, congestion, pollution and crashes once the Stay at Home order is lifted.

April 29, 2020

Streetsblog USA |Bicycling

COVID ‘Sidewalk Wars’ Think Pieces Miss the Point

The reason people die of coronavirus is because others are breathing and coughing and sneezing near them in close quarters. But cities have lots of space — if they just took some away from cars.

April 12, 2020

Streetsblog USA |Bicycling

Oakland Opens 74 Miles of Streets for Safe Recreation

The city of Oakland is planning to open 74 miles of streets for cyclist and pedestrians so people can get outside and get some exercise with ample space for social distancing. The news was first announced via a town-hall meeting held yesterday evening with Oakland officials. During the meeting, officials presented the map below, taken […]

April 10, 2020

Streetsblog USA |Bicycling

Janette Sadik-Khan: Car Crashes Are an Epidemic We Can Solve

"Government and public health officials routinely face problems that exceed their capacities and powers. Traffic deaths are not one of them," says the transportation aide to presidential candidate Mike Bloomberg.

February 18, 2020

Streetsblog USA |Bicycling

Naysayers: You Can’t Do THAT On A Bike!

(Psst: You totally can.)

February 14, 2020

Streetsblog USA |Bicycling

Local Leaders Can Fight Climate Change Right Now

You don't have to wait for a more planet-friendly administration in Washington if you want to curb transportation-related emissions. Here's how.

February 12, 2020

Streetsblog USA |Bicycling

How to See Every Driver As A Future Cyclist

Editor's note: This personal essay originally appeared on Streetsblog Chicago, but we thought it had a great message for national readers. Be sure to read until the end for an exercise that can help you make any city a little more sustainable-transportation-friendly. I've had many beautiful and joyful memories of biking around the city this city.

February 12, 2020

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