St. Louis Public Radio: Cycling advocate calls 2011 “fabulous” year for bikes By Rachel Lippmann With average gas prices reaching their highest level in 2011, more and more people began…
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One of the most egregious violations of our right to the road is the “buzz,” when a motorist passes a cyclist perilously close—so close that buzzes frequently become rear-end collisions….
Minnesota Public Radio: Advocates tout increase in Twin Cities cyclists by Sasha Aslanian, Minnesota Public Radio December 17, 2011 St. Paul, Minn. — Organizers of Bike Walk Twin Cities say…
The New York Times: U.S. Safety Board Urges Cellphone Ban for Drivers By MATT RICHTEL Published: December 13, 2011 A federal agency on Tuesday called for a ban on all…
The Lehigh Valley News: Cyclist Patrick Ytsma’s death has dark irony Paul Carpenter 6:02 p.m. EST, December 13, 2011 “Life is unfair,” President John F. Kennedy said at a press…
The Philly Post: The Cyclist and the Damage Done By Brian Howard, 12/13/2011 Why the tragic death of a Lehigh Valley man should lead to a change in the vehicle…
The Los Angeles Times: NTSB recommends ban on driver cell phone use Associated Press December 13, 2011 States should ban all driver use of cell phones and other portable electronic…
The Los Angeles Times: Cellphone ban while driving? The tragedies behind the issue December 13, 2011 Eleven texts in 11 minutes from behind the wheel — then two were dead…
Road.cc: Following Denmark’s example on cycling could help EU meet a quarter of its CO2 reduction target, says ECF Study shows potential impact of people elsewhere in EU cycling same…
Streetsblog Capitol Hill: Brilliant Reader Comment: The Double Standard on Bike/Car Behavior by Angie Schmitt Streetsblog commenters are, in general, really, really smart. I learn a lot by reading the…