Issue #6: Critical Infrastructure

Sharing the Road

Critical Mass, the leaderless rolling protest born in San Francisco, recently celebrated its 30th anniversary. What used to be a slow-moving and occasionally combative statement about road use now has morphed into something more benign, reflecting changes wrought upon the built environment. In the same year it turned 30, voters soundly rejected attempts to reverse cyclist and pedestrian wins and slow streets became permanent in many places. Are active transportation wins rooted in Critical Mass activism? One cannot deny the movement electrified ridership and let drivers know roads are not theirs alone.

In this issue we examine the politics of road use, the progress that has been made, and the challenges going forward. We also celebrate efforts to combat food insecurity while having fun at the same time with the 15th running of the Supermarket Street Sweep. Finally, we hear from Zachary Morvant, who talks about his experiences and provides pointers on getting the best out of the five-day Oregon Trail Gravel Grinder stage race.

Hoping you keep the rubber side down,
Miles B. Cooper, Maryanne B. Cooper, Bob Mionske,
and everyone at Bicycle Law

Photo: Nancy Botkin