In this day and age, hybrid/electric cars are becoming more prevalent for commuters (and rightly so). However it appears as though there’s an interesting side effect for cyclists (and pedestrians for that matter).
Let me setup the scene.
I was riding along the Burke the other morning, crossing on 40th Ave NE (near Metropolitan Market). […]
Entries Tagged as 'commute'
A new kind of nemesis?
June 25th, 2008 · No Comments
Tags: urban · commute · safety
Burke Gilman 73rd street underpass open
June 15th, 2008 · No Comments
The trail work up on the north end of the BGT is looking to be nearing completion. On my ride home Friday, the 73rd street underpass was open, meaning the detour around Super Supplements to the side street isn’t needed anymore.
They’re not completely done, so you do have to exit the […]
Mugging of cyclist in tunnel spurs warning
May 16th, 2008 · No Comments
Just saw that a cyclist got mugged in the I-90 tunnel the other day. Glad he’s ok, and only had a minor scuffle with 3 teens.
The recent mugging of a man who was riding his bicycle through the Interstate 90 Mount Baker Tunnel has prompted police and the Cascade Bicycle Club to urge bicyclists […]
Look out for cyclists
March 14th, 2008 · No Comments
Leave it to the Transport for London group to come up with an incredibly effective message on the importance of keeping an eye out for cyclists.
Imagine…
A passer-by asks you for directions. As you talk to him, two workmen walk between you carrying a door. In a flash the passer-by switches places with one of the […]
Tags: news · advocacy · commute · education
Cyclists want action on dangerous storm drains
January 14th, 2008 · 1 Comment
Seattle Public Utilities officials estimate there are between 70,000 and 80,000 grates throughout the city. Some have vertical slots such as the one in Schaefer’s accident. Others, including all replacements, have designs that make it unlikely bike tires can get stuck.
Full article (Seattle PI)
Loading and Unloading Your Bike on Metro Buses
January 7th, 2008 · No Comments
Starting Saturday, Jan. 5, 2008, bike racks will not be available on some Metro Transit routes and trips.
Some bike racks are being removed due to rack-operating concerns, and will be replaced in the coming weeks as they become available.
This change affects all bus trips on routes 1, 2, 3, 4, 10, 12, 13, 14, 49 […]
Make the SLUT safer - Seattle cyclists protest
December 12th, 2007 · 4 Comments
Gene over at BikingBis has a great write up of the Seattle Likes Bikes protest ride regarding the new Seattle Streetcar which happened today.
Up to 100 An esimated 40 to 60 bicyclists showed up for the ride, with plenty of police on hand. The bicyclists say the city hasn’t done enough, in fact has […]
Tags: urban · commute · safety
UW plans bike share program
November 27th, 2007 · 1 Comment
By next fall, students, faculty and staff at UW will be able to use a fleet of 40 “power assisted” bikes that can be used as electric scooters that travel up to about 20 miles per hour or that can be pedaled like normal bikes. The university says theirs is the first college transportation initiative […]
Getting SMART ?
November 7th, 2007 · No Comments
A friend of mine put a deposit on a Smart car this weekend, so I’ve been looking around online to see what it’s all about.
Turns out starting early next year, Smart cars are going to be officially available to the US market for the first time (non gray market that is). My […]
Regional Transpotation Investment District Proposition 1 on the Ballot
November 6th, 2007 · No Comments
Time to get out and vote. One of the bigger ticket items (bicycle related) on this November’s ballot is Proposition No. 1
To reduce transportation congestion, increase road and transit capacity, promote safety, facilitate mobility, provide for an integrated regional transportation system, and improve the health, welfare, and safety of the citizens of […]