Transportation activists meeting with lawmakers have learned that no policy changes are planned in the economic stimulus bill. According to Damien Newton of LA Streetsblog, we can expect the stimulus funding by transportation mode to be similar to what it was in the last Federal transportation funding authorization. This is evident in President-elect Barack Obama’s read more
As Lance Armstrong prepares for an eighth Tour de France victory this summer, he opens up to The Daily Beast’s Mark McKinnon about a future in politics, who inspires him, and why his comeback will roll on past 2009. This is Lance Armstrong’s first interview since announcing that he and his girlfriend are expecting a read more
Safe Turn giveaway update: Carl in Longmont won the Safe Turn bicycle turn signal light with this tweet. Congratulations, Carl. Watch for another giveaway sometime tomorrow. Remember, first to tweet wins! Today’s giveaway is the Safe Turn bicycle turn signal. You wear the Safe Turn signal light on your wrist. When you raise your arm read more
Via VeloVision magazine comes a novel concept in bike racks: the PlantLock. The PlantLock is a bit pricey but looks like a potential solution to the problem where your spouse thinks that a bike rack on the front porch looks ugly. PlantLock could also be used in tony downtowns that eschew the common bike rack read more
The most restrictive blue laws in North America in Bergen County, New Jersey came about to limit traffic congestion caused by massive retail development. Can Blue Laws be used today to manage traffic, conserve fuel, moderate fuel price increases, and help air quality? Blue laws restrict commercial activity on Sundays. Historically, these laws have been read more
Update: Lorri Lee Lown of the Bay Area Velo Girls is the winner of this book. Watch for more giveaways over the coming week. Today’s giveaway is the book Road Biking Colorado: The Statewide Guide by Michael Seeburg. This Colorado road cycling guide describes 141 road cycling routes with maps and elevation profiles and total read more
