December 6, 2010 at 3:39 pm
(Source: Copenhagenize via Treehugger)
Image courtesy: Mikael Colville-Andersen via Copenhagenize.com
This one image says a thousand words, and many of them indicate how a society is thoughtful, accommodative, encouraging and appreciative of its citizens’ efforts to use alternative modes of transportation, even during the punishing winter weather conditions. Our beloved bike blogger, Mikael Colville-Andersen at Copenhagenize.com, writes about the snow-removal practices in Copenhagen, Denmark, where the focus is also given not only to travel lanes for cars and trucks but also for those bike lanes in the city. Copenhagen, as many of us know, has one of the highest number of bicycle commuters, who regularly use these bike lanes to get around the city. You may ask but why snow-removal for bike lanes is a priority in the winter? Here is what Mikael has to say on his blog about this:
The result? Clear channels on which the bicycle traffic can move. Prioritizing the bike lanes is, of course, a great and necessary way to encourage people to ride bicycles all through the year. On the other hand, it is also a practical necessity. If the bicycle lanes weren’t cleared, a whole lot of people on the day after a snowstorm wouldn’t ride.Tens of thousands. They would seek alternatives. Cars, perhaps, but mostly public transport. Imagine the complications of having tens of thousands of people suddenly show up at train stations and bus stops. A logistical nightmare. So keeping the bike lanes clear is an important factor in keeping Copenhagen moving.
Hope other cities, especially the ones in the US (DC/NYC) realize the importance of keeping the snow off the bike lanes. Click here to read Mikael’s blog post and a few more awesome pictures from his collection.
October 20, 2010 at 11:45 pm
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America is a land of long distances, of thousands of virtually empty square miles of prairie, farmland and baking desert and frozen tundra.
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US cities sprawl on a level unseen in Europe, Canada, and Australia, a consequence of transport priorities that have long favoured motor vehicles. And in all but a handful of US cities, it is virtually impossible to get by without a car.
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But in recent years, amid widespread concern about US dependence on foreign oil, high petrol prices, signs of global warming and an obesity epidemic, a number of US cities have taken steps to increase bicycle usage.
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These cities hope that by adding relatively low-cost bicycle lanes, bike parking and bike sharing programmes and making other city plan adjustments, they can lessen traffic congestion, reduce the strain on public transport, and promote healthier citizens.
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Jim Sebastian, head of Washington DC’s bicycle and pedestrian programme, says his goal is to make the nation’s capital “one of the most bike friendly cities in the country”.
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- Portland – 5.96%
- Minneapolis – 4.27%
- Seattle – 2.94%
- Sacramento – 2.72%
- San Francisco – 2.72%
- Washington – 2.33%
- Oakland – 2.15%
- Tucson – 2.04%
- Albuquerque – 1.75%
- US – 0.55%
Read more at www.bbc.co.uk |
October 20, 2010 at 11:37 pm
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America is a land of long distances, of thousands of virtually empty square miles of prairie, farmland and baking desert and frozen tundra.
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US cities sprawl on a level unseen in Europe, Canada, and Australia, a consequence of transport priorities that have long favoured motor vehicles. And in all but a handful of US cities, it is virtually impossible to get by without a car.
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But in recent years, amid widespread concern about US dependence on foreign oil, high petrol prices, signs of global warming and an obesity epidemic, a number of US cities have taken steps to increase bicycle usage.
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These cities hope that by adding relatively low-cost bicycle lanes, bike parking and bike sharing programmes and making other city plan adjustments, they can lessen traffic congestion, reduce the strain on public transport, and promote healthier citizens.
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Jim Sebastian, head of Washington DC’s bicycle and pedestrian programme, says his goal is to make the nation’s capital “one of the most bike friendly cities in the country”.
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- Portland – 5.96%
- Minneapolis – 4.27%
- Seattle – 2.94%
- Sacramento – 2.72%
- San Francisco – 2.72%
- Washington – 2.33%
- Oakland – 2.15%
- Tucson – 2.04%
- Albuquerque – 1.75%
- US – 0.55%
Read more at www.bbc.co.uk |
October 20, 2010 at 11:28 pm
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America is a land of long distances, of thousands of virtually empty square miles of prairie, farmland and baking desert and frozen tundra.
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US cities sprawl on a level unseen in Europe, Canada, and Australia, a consequence of transport priorities that have long favoured motor vehicles. And in all but a handful of US cities, it is virtually impossible to get by without a car.
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But in recent years, amid widespread concern about US dependence on foreign oil, high petrol prices, signs of global warming and an obesity epidemic, a number of US cities have taken steps to increase bicycle usage.
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These cities hope that by adding relatively low-cost bicycle lanes, bike parking and bike sharing programmes and making other city plan adjustments, they can lessen traffic congestion, reduce the strain on public transport, and promote healthier citizens.
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Jim Sebastian, head of Washington DC’s bicycle and pedestrian programme, says his goal is to make the nation’s capital “one of the most bike friendly cities in the country”.
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- Portland – 5.96%
- Minneapolis – 4.27%
- Seattle – 2.94%
- Sacramento – 2.72%
- San Francisco – 2.72%
- Washington – 2.33%
- Oakland – 2.15%
- Tucson – 2.04%
- Albuquerque – 1.75%
- US – 0.55%
Read more at www.bbc.co.uk |
October 20, 2010 at 11:20 pm
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America is a land of long distances, of thousands of virtually empty square miles of prairie, farmland and baking desert and frozen tundra.
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US cities sprawl on a level unseen in Europe, Canada, and Australia, a consequence of transport priorities that have long favoured motor vehicles. And in all but a handful of US cities, it is virtually impossible to get by without a car.
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But in recent years, amid widespread concern about US dependence on foreign oil, high petrol prices, signs of global warming and an obesity epidemic, a number of US cities have taken steps to increase bicycle usage.
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These cities hope that by adding relatively low-cost bicycle lanes, bike parking and bike sharing programmes and making other city plan adjustments, they can lessen traffic congestion, reduce the strain on public transport, and promote healthier citizens.
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Jim Sebastian, head of Washington DC’s bicycle and pedestrian programme, says his goal is to make the nation’s capital “one of the most bike friendly cities in the country”.
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- Portland – 5.96%
- Minneapolis – 4.27%
- Seattle – 2.94%
- Sacramento – 2.72%
- San Francisco – 2.72%
- Washington – 2.33%
- Oakland – 2.15%
- Tucson – 2.04%
- Albuquerque – 1.75%
- US – 0.55%
Read more at www.bbc.co.uk |
October 20, 2010 at 11:15 pm
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America is a land of long distances, of thousands of virtually empty square miles of prairie, farmland and baking desert and frozen tundra.
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US cities sprawl on a level unseen in Europe, Canada, and Australia, a consequence of transport priorities that have long favoured motor vehicles. And in all but a handful of US cities, it is virtually impossible to get by without a car.
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But in recent years, amid widespread concern about US dependence on foreign oil, high petrol prices, signs of global warming and an obesity epidemic, a number of US cities have taken steps to increase bicycle usage.
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These cities hope that by adding relatively low-cost bicycle lanes, bike parking and bike sharing programmes and making other city plan adjustments, they can lessen traffic congestion, reduce the strain on public transport, and promote healthier citizens.
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Jim Sebastian, head of Washington DC’s bicycle and pedestrian programme, says his goal is to make the nation’s capital “one of the most bike friendly cities in the country”.
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- Portland – 5.96%
- Minneapolis – 4.27%
- Seattle – 2.94%
- Sacramento – 2.72%
- San Francisco – 2.72%
- Washington – 2.33%
- Oakland – 2.15%
- Tucson – 2.04%
- Albuquerque – 1.75%
- US – 0.55%
Read more at www.bbc.co.uk |
October 20, 2010 at 11:10 pm
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America is a land of long distances, of thousands of virtually empty square miles of prairie, farmland and baking desert and frozen tundra.
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US cities sprawl on a level unseen in Europe, Canada, and Australia, a consequence of transport priorities that have long favoured motor vehicles. And in all but a handful of US cities, it is virtually impossible to get by without a car.
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But in recent years, amid widespread concern about US dependence on foreign oil, high petrol prices, signs of global warming and an obesity epidemic, a number of US cities have taken steps to increase bicycle usage.
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These cities hope that by adding relatively low-cost bicycle lanes, bike parking and bike sharing programmes and making other city plan adjustments, they can lessen traffic congestion, reduce the strain on public transport, and promote healthier citizens.
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Jim Sebastian, head of Washington DC’s bicycle and pedestrian programme, says his goal is to make the nation’s capital “one of the most bike friendly cities in the country”.
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- Portland – 5.96%
- Minneapolis – 4.27%
- Seattle – 2.94%
- Sacramento – 2.72%
- San Francisco – 2.72%
- Washington – 2.33%
- Oakland – 2.15%
- Tucson – 2.04%
- Albuquerque – 1.75%
- US – 0.55%
Read more at www.bbc.co.uk |
October 20, 2010 at 11:07 pm
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America is a land of long distances, of thousands of virtually empty square miles of prairie, farmland and baking desert and frozen tundra.
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US cities sprawl on a level unseen in Europe, Canada, and Australia, a consequence of transport priorities that have long favoured motor vehicles. And in all but a handful of US cities, it is virtually impossible to get by without a car.
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But in recent years, amid widespread concern about US dependence on foreign oil, high petrol prices, signs of global warming and an obesity epidemic, a number of US cities have taken steps to increase bicycle usage.
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These cities hope that by adding relatively low-cost bicycle lanes, bike parking and bike sharing programmes and making other city plan adjustments, they can lessen traffic congestion, reduce the strain on public transport, and promote healthier citizens.
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Jim Sebastian, head of Washington DC’s bicycle and pedestrian programme, says his goal is to make the nation’s capital “one of the most bike friendly cities in the country”.
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- Portland – 5.96%
- Minneapolis – 4.27%
- Seattle – 2.94%
- Sacramento – 2.72%
- San Francisco – 2.72%
- Washington – 2.33%
- Oakland – 2.15%
- Tucson – 2.04%
- Albuquerque – 1.75%
- US – 0.55%
Read more at www.bbc.co.uk |
October 20, 2010 at 11:05 pm
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America is a land of long distances, of thousands of virtually empty square miles of prairie, farmland and baking desert and frozen tundra.
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US cities sprawl on a level unseen in Europe, Canada, and Australia, a consequence of transport priorities that have long favoured motor vehicles. And in all but a handful of US cities, it is virtually impossible to get by without a car.
|
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But in recent years, amid widespread concern about US dependence on foreign oil, high petrol prices, signs of global warming and an obesity epidemic, a number of US cities have taken steps to increase bicycle usage.
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These cities hope that by adding relatively low-cost bicycle lanes, bike parking and bike sharing programmes and making other city plan adjustments, they can lessen traffic congestion, reduce the strain on public transport, and promote healthier citizens.
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Jim Sebastian, head of Washington DC’s bicycle and pedestrian programme, says his goal is to make the nation’s capital “one of the most bike friendly cities in the country”.
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- Portland – 5.96%
- Minneapolis – 4.27%
- Seattle – 2.94%
- Sacramento – 2.72%
- San Francisco – 2.72%
- Washington – 2.33%
- Oakland – 2.15%
- Tucson – 2.04%
- Albuquerque – 1.75%
- US – 0.55%
Read more at www.bbc.co.uk |
August 25, 2010 at 6:34 pm
| If you’ve ever paid to have your bicycle serviced or repaired, you know a bicycle is worth more than the sum of its parts. Over the eight years I had my last bicycle, I probably paid for it three times over in tune-ups, tires and, most recently, a new drive train and other service that set me back significantly, even after my discount for being a member of the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition. |
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If you have ever felt inadequate when taking your bike in for repairs, you are not alone. Fortunately, San Francisco has a wealth of resources for people looking to learn bicycle maintenance skills. Between sporting goods stores and your neighborhood bike shop, it’s easy to find classes and seminars that fit your schedule – for free or on the cheap – including:
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This nonprofit storefront provides employment and job training for at-risk youth and offers free in-store clinics – including a lecture and demonstration – geared to the experience and needs of the participants. Clinics cover basic topics such as flat repair, bike maintenance, bearing adjustment and wheel repair. 3085 21st St. (415) 641-1264, www.pedalrevolution.org.
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The Bike Kitchen is a do-it-yourself bicycle resource run by volunteers. On the second and fourth Fridays each month from 6-9 p.m., the group offers classes for “women, trans/gender queer folks, femmes, or anybody else that has had gender be a barrier to learning mechanics.” No one is turned away. The Bike Kitchen also has basic and advanced classes for nominal fees. 650H Florida St., (415) 647-2453, www.bikekitchen.org.
Read more at www.sfgate.com |
