bikes

Santa Monica residents are voting with their little motorized wheels.

House members propose a bill that would fund pedestrian- and cycling-safety efforts.

Surprisingly, there was nothing on the books to stop the dangerous practice. Now, police will be able to issue a ticket for it.

B-cycle, Denver’s bike sharing nonprofit, rolled out nine new electric bicycles for testing today at Union Station.

To be successful after the free 5280 program, Denver B-Cycle will need to bolster up its fleet of mechanics while trying to find ways of slashing costs if it hopes to survive in the post-scooter landscape.

As Denver and Front Range farmer's markets open this weekend or soon after, Streetsblog Denver Twitter followers shared the bike setups they use to get to and from farmers markets, even with a week's worth fresh veggies in tow. But several readers added that it's not all about the gear: A backpack or shoulder bag will do. Check out photos from our readers with a list of farmer's markets and their opening dates.

As Streetsblog Denver reported last week, Colorado DOT and the Department of Public Works are adding space for car traffic on Federal Boulevard in the name of safer walking and biking. The premise that widening a street will improve safety goes against a mountain of evidence and experience. And in fact, if you dig a little deeper into … Continued

The Denver area is lucky to have a host of academics who prove the need for complete streets with research, and you can add the University of Colorado’s Kevin Krizek to the list. Colorado Public Radio’s Ryan Warner interviewed the environmental studies professor from Boulder about his nascent research project, a three-year study aimed at helping other … Continued

Colorado Public Radio aired an enlightened story this morning that’s worth a listen (or read) for its treatment of the bicycle-versus-car narrative that permeates the Denver transportation discussion. Reporter Nathaniel Minor interviewed CU Denver Civil Engineer Professor Wesley Marshall, who is researching why people on bikes sometimes break traffic laws. Here’s a snippet: “Not all … Continued