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A new national report from the Alliance for Biking and Walking shows that Columbus has maintained it’s rank in 40th place out of the 51 largest US cities when analyze miles of bike infrastructure. The “Bicycling and Walking in the U.S.:2012 Benchmarking… [Read More]
The Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC) announced today that they’ve just completed the relaunch of their Central Ohio Greenways website. In addition to a new design, the Greenways website provides interactive maps, information and new updates on biking and walking… [Read More]
The first of ten covered bike shelters will be making its official debut tomorrow morning. Located at 1912 North High Street (between 16th and 17th Avenues), the new structure contains five U-shaped racks for locking up bikes within a very… [Read More]
An article recently posted by Wendell Cox at NewGeography.com analyzes the trends in workforce commutes all over the US between 2000 and 2010. The general trends indicate that solo automobile commuting is still the dominant method of transportation, but many… [Read More]
Cycling is a quickly growing transportation option in Columbus. In 2010, only 0.7% of commutes were by bike, but ongoing efforts are working to nearly triple that ratio to 2% by next year. A new collaborative program called recently launched… [Read More]
The Scioto Hilltop Connector Bridge officially opened up to the public with a ceremony earlier this afternoon. This new bike bridge is a part of the larger Bicentennial Bikeways Plan that is adding 540 miles of bike paths, bike lanes,… [Read More]
If you’re out in the Short North or Arena District areas this weekend, there’s a good chance you might spot a new type of vehicle on the street: the 16-passenger bar-bike. Dayna and Dusty Wymer, owners of Cycle Tavern of… [Read More]
For over 30 years, Operation Feed has raised food donations and funds to provide assistance to individuals and families in need. When everyone does a little, the Foodbank can do a lot! This year Café Brioso & CBUScyclechic.com are asking the two wheelers… [Read More]
Somebody forgot to tell the Dual Doppler Weather “Gods” that it is Bike to Work Month in Columbus (and all across the country). This morning, with a damp mist and temperatures hovering around 50 degrees, Mayor Coleman, Councilman Zach Klein… [Read More]
The Columbus Department of Public Service launched a new online resource for bicyclists that includes information on the rules of the road, the 2010 Bike Map, the Bicentennial Bikeways Master Plan, and several videos and links to other resources. The… [Read More]
Looking for an easy way to get that Chipotle burrito delivered from the Arena District to your office at Broad & High? Ever wish you could have a pint of Jeni’s at your doorstep in Olde Town East without the… [Read More]
Biking soared to the top of our list in the category of “Best Mode of Transportation” in 2010, which could be attributed to the progress made this year on biking infrastructure. The first “sharrow” was painted on High Street back… [Read More]
The City of Columbus is looking for recommendations for up to 10 new bike shelter facilities and wants your input! These will be located in the public right-of-way within Columbus city limits, but outside of the Capital Crossroads SID boundary… [Read More]
Restaurant Week has been going on all week. Have you visited your favorite restaurant? The Wexner Center is having their Peronis on the Plaza party on Thursday evening. Neighborhood Launch is hosting a happy hour open house in the Contemporary… [Read More]
Denis de Verteuil is headed back to grad school this fall to study Urban Planning at The Ohio State University, but he’s not taking the summer off. Instead, he’ll be leading a group of 30 cyclists on a two-month cross-country… [Read More]
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