American Community Survey: Less cycling, more driving in Silicon Valley

Published September 17, 2015 / by Richard Masoner / 1 Comment on American Community Survey: Less cycling, more driving in Silicon Valley

The U.S. Census Bureau released the 2014 American Community Survey numbers this morning. While several cites across the United States boast of big gains in bike commuters, the survey data shows the percentage of people riding public transportation and bikes to work in Silicon Valley California have dropped even as driving has grown.

I was that odd kid in school

Published September 17, 2015 / by Richard Masoner / 4 Comments on I was that odd kid in school

As a grade schooler, I sought very little social interaction. I was physically clumsy, had odd speech patterns, and completely failed to pick up on the social cues most of us take for granted. Even as an adult in my 50th year of life, I don’t do smalltalk, I have no close friendships and I’m […]

Colorado to spend $100M on bike facilities over next four years

Published September 16, 2015 / by Richard Masoner / Leave a Comment

Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper announced his state will spend $100 million on bike facilities at this morning’s People For Bikes keynote as Interbike 2015 launched.

A Chinese dissident artist in London

Published September 16, 2015 / by Richard Masoner / Leave a Comment

After four years of house arrest and an international travel ban, the People’s Republic of Chinese unexpectedly returned the passport of Ai Weiwei, giving the internationally renowned artist the opportunity to visit a show featuring his sculptures at London’s Royal Academy of Arts this week. He’s shown here with his “Forever” sculpture built from hundreds […]

California 2015 Active Transportation Program recommendations released

Published September 16, 2015 / by Richard Masoner / 3 Comments on California 2015 Active Transportation Program recommendations released

Caltrans released their staff recommendations for the Statewide and Small Urban & Rural Components of the 2015 Active Transportation Program (ATP). ATP staff selected four Santa Cruz County projects among the 27 projects recommended for Small Urban & Rural funding statewide. The ATP commission must still approve the projects.

Sad bikes of Middletown, California

Published September 15, 2015 / by Richard Masoner / 1 Comment on Sad bikes of Middletown, California

With 13,000 people displaced from their homes in Lake County, California after the 67,000 acre Valley Fire swept through populated areas, the Red Cross seeks cash donations to help those who have lost everything. You can donate directly to the American Red Cross of the California Northwest. Various agencies are also collecting donations of goods […]

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