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Tag Archives: cycling
Stunning art along Detroit’s Dequindre Cut
We had the pleasure of biking the length of Detroit’s wonderful Dequindre Cut Greenway in both directions today. The murals and graffiti art are magnificent. Here are some photographs of just a few of these amazing works. Enjoy!
Posted in archaeology, architecture, art, bicycling, Biking, Cities, civility, culture, diversity, downtown, economic development, entertainment, fitness, fun, health, hiking, historic preservation, history, humanity, inclusiveness, infrastructure, land use, landscape architecture, pictures, placemaking, planning, recreation, revitalization, spatial design, third places, topography, tourism, trails, Transportation, Travel, urban design, urban planning, walking
Tagged biking, cycling, Dequindre Cut, Detroit, fun, Michigan, travel
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When Pickup Trucks Weren’t Killing Machines…
Before pickup trucks became supersize killing machines on steroids, they were useful, practical, utilitarian, and in many cases downright stylish. Today, they, along with supersize SUVs, are contributing to the tragic rise in pedestrian and cyclist deaths due to dangerously … Continue reading
Posted in bicycling, Biking, civility, classic vehicles, health, historic preservation, history, pictures, product design, transportation, Transportation, Travel, walking
Tagged bicycling, biking, Chevy, classic vehicles, cycling, Dodge, Ford, GM, historic trucks, pedestrian safety, pickup trucks, Studebaker, trucks
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America’s original bicycling paradise
Numerous reports, stories, and studies tout Portland, Oregon; Boulder, Colorado; Minneapolis, Minnesota; Davis, California; and other communities in the United States as the most bikeable or bike-friendly. What they often overlook is the one and only community in the country … Continue reading
Posted in Active transportation, Advocacy, architecture, bicycling, bike sharing, Biking, cities, civics, commerce, culture, economic development, environment, fitness, fun, geography, health, hiking, historic preservation, history, infrastructure, land use, North America, pictures, placemaking, planning, sailing, spatial design, States, Statistics, sustainability, third places, topography, tourism, traffic, trails, transit, transportation, Travel, urban planning, walking, zoning
Tagged bicycling, bikeable, cities, cycling, hiking, Lake Huron, M-185, mackinac Island, Mackinac Straits, Michigan, planning, resorts, tourism, trael, transportation, walkable, walking
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Michigan needs a Car Czar like a hole in the head
It was recently announced that Michigan’s Governor has appointed a new Car Czar. Really? In a state that is already far too over-dependent on the automobile, we need a Car Czar to tip the scales even further towards one industry? … Continue reading
Posted in Active transportation, Advocacy, Alternative transportation, bicycling, Bus transportation, Cars, climate change, culture, economic development, economic gardening, Economy, entrepreneurship, environment, government, health, history, planning, product design, Railroads, Renewable Energy, Small business, sustainability, transit, transportation, walking
Tagged autos, aviation, bicycling, buses, car culture, Car Czar, cars, cycling, economics, environment, health, mass transit, Michigan, obesity, planes, rail, walking
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States that most (or least) like bikes
The lists (above and below) show the League of American Bicyclist’s 2014 state rankings for bike friendliness. Congrats to those states that made the top 10, which are shown in bold. Those states ranked near, but not in the top … Continue reading
Posted in Active transportation, Advocacy, bicycling, bike sharing, Biking, civics, commerce, culture, environment, fitness, fun, geography, health, humanity, logistics, North America, placemaking, planning, recreation, spatial design, States, Statistics, sustainability, transportation, Travel
Tagged bicycling, bikes, biking, cycling, states, stats, velo
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A vision of velo purgatory
I recently stopped by the Michigan State University (MSU) Surplus Store and had to take a couple of photos (above and below) of the many forlorn bicycles that are caught in what appears to be best described as “quasi-velo purgatory” – somewhere … Continue reading
Posted in Active transportation, adaptive reuse, Advocacy, bicycling, Biking, civics, colleges, commerce, culture, economics, education, entrepreneurship, environment, historic preservation, history, humanity, pictures, product design, recreation, recycling, schools, sustainability, Trade, transportation, Travel
Tagged biccyles, bikes, colleges, cycling, education, environment, MSU, MSU surplus, recycling, schools, sustainability, universities, velos
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Celebrate the “love of bicycling” in May
There are many bicycling events coming up in the Month of May, as it is National Bike Month here in the United States. These include: National Bike to School Day – May 7th Cyclofemme – May 11th National Bike to Work … Continue reading
Posted in Active transportation, Advocacy, bicycling, bike sharing, Biking, branding, charities, cities, civics, civility, climate change, culture, diversity, education, entertainment, environment, family, fitness, fun, health, history, humanity, inclusiveness, nature, peace, pictures, planning, politics, recreation, schools, Social media, sustainability, tourism, transportation, Travel, volunteerism, Women
Tagged bicycling, Bike to School Day, Bike to Work Day, bike to Work Month, Bike to Work Week, biking, culture, cycling, cyclofemme, education, Ride of Silence, schools, transportation, women
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Bike badges photo essay
Above and below a the various bike badges that were observed this morning over a two-hour period during the local bicycle-recycle and donation event. Quite a varied selection, I might say. Personally, of the bicycle badges seen today I like … Continue reading
Posted in Active transportation, advertising, Advocacy, art, bicycling, Biking, branding, Communications, consumerism, culture, fitness, fun, health, historic preservation, history, marketing, pictures, product design, recreation, technology, transportation
Tagged advertising, art, bicycling, bike badges, bikes, biking, branding, cycling, marketing, product design
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Book review of “Pedaling Revolution”
I have just wrapped up reading the fine book, Pedaling Revolution, by author Jeff Mapes. The subtitle of How Cyclists are Changing American Cities best describes the premise of his book, as Mr. Mapes thoughtfully explores the promises and pitfalls … Continue reading
Posted in Active transportation, Advocacy, art, bicycling, bike sharing, Biking, book reviews, books, Cars, cities, civics, civility, climate change, commerce, Communications, consumerism, culture, diversity, economics, education, environment, Europe, fitness, geography, health, hiking, history, humanity, infrastructure, land use, literature, new urbanism, North America, placemaking, planning, politics, pollution, product design, recreation, spatial design, States, Statistics, sustainability, third places, tourism, trails, transportation, Travel, urban planning, walking, writing
Tagged active transportation, bicycling, biking, book reviews, books, cities, civics, cycling, exercise, fitness, health, Jeff Mapes, land use, literature, Pedaling Revolution, safety, transportation, writing
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Two less cars!
One of my favorite bicycle advocacy catch phrases is “One less car!” In celebration of this worthy and sustainable effort, Kathy and I spent yesterday (Saturday) accomplishing all our errands on our bicycles. Between us, we totaled more than 27 miles … Continue reading
Posted in Active transportation, Advocacy, bicycling, bike sharing, Biking, books, branding, Cars, cities, civics, civility, climate change, commerce, Communications, consumerism, Cuisine, culture, economic development, economic gardening, education, energy, environment, fitness, fun, geography, health, humanity, infrastructure, land use, literature, logistics, Maps, peace, pictures, placemaking, planning, recreation, spatial design, sports, Statistics, sustainability, tourism, Trade, trails, transit, transportation, Travel, urban planning, walking, writing
Tagged advocacy, bicycling, biking, books, cycling, environment, land use, one less car, planning
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