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Election turns wheels of power in favor of bikes

Thursday, November 16 2006 @ 11:00 AM EST

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Bike LawsRoads - Cyclists are pumped as advocates move into key House transportation roles
Wednesday, November 15, 2006
JEFF MAPES - The Oregonian

Andy Clarke, who heads the League of American Cyclists, says he won't advocate that interstates become bike paths after last Tuesday's elections.

But cycling enthusiasts are dreaming big after their three biggest supporters in Congress -- including two from Oregon -- were swept into powerful new transportation positions after the Democrats took control of the U.S. House.

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MBAC meeting Tuesday 11/21/06

Wednesday, November 15 2006 @ 07:20 PM EST

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The Mayor's Bicycle Advisory Committee will meet on Tuesday November 21 at 6 PM at Park Headquarters, 2600 Madison Ave. (Across from Druid Hill Park at Druid Lake Park Drive: auto parking on the street, bike parking indoors, brown-bagging welcome.)

Agenda:

Politics! City and state transitions and our participation therein.

Bike Master Plan Implementation

Bike Safety Video (State Bike/Ped coordinator Michael Jackson is planning to attend to discuss his grant for a safety video)

Federal Transportation Enhancements funding opportunity

Bike to Shop (Safe Routes to the Mall?)

Whatever else you think of

As you can see we have a lot on the plate. This will be an important meeting.

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No Parking: Condos Leave Out Cars

Tuesday, November 14 2006 @ 07:35 AM EST

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Biking ElsewhereBy LINDA BAKER - New York Times
Published: November 12, 2006

Sustainable development is not the only factor driving changes to parking standards.

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The Plight of the North American Bipeds

Tuesday, November 14 2006 @ 06:06 AM EST

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Who says drivers are stupid or selfish?

Sunday, November 12 2006 @ 04:30 PM EST

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The video is about a bus lane where authorized vehicles have a special device which allows them to lower the posts. The beginning of the video shows the large illuminated signs warning drivers not to drive down there but do they pay heed?

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Road designers on drugs?

Sunday, November 12 2006 @ 02:20 PM EST

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webs and grids

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Petrolius

Saturday, November 11 2006 @ 09:28 AM EST

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A ad on YouTube about a wonderful product but warning it may cause side effects.

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STOLEN BIKE!!

Friday, November 10 2006 @ 06:37 AM EST

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Description of stolen bike:

A 2006 Specialized Tarmac, size 56, carbon fiber/gloss in color with white graphics. It had an Ultegra 10spd groupo, pink bar tape and a pink fizik arione saddle. Also had red Look Keo Sprint pedals, and FSA Wing Pro Bar. Along with my Mavic Kysrium ES wheelset on it as well.

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Why are cyclists so angry?

Thursday, November 09 2006 @ 11:24 AM EST

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Biking ElsewhereIf you drive in this city, you've probably had a run-in with them. But maybe they have a point?

Peter Kuitenbrouwer, National Post
Published: Saturday, May 06, 2006

[This article has a bit from both perspectives.]
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"People going back to Markham think that they have this absolutely biblical right to go as fast as they want because it's considered rush hour. They get really mad, they get aggressive. People are all honking and held up and they start using their cell phones and then they get angry because they have to get their kids to piano and soccer."
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Some just love to get up and GO

Thursday, November 09 2006 @ 11:04 AM EST

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Biking ElsewhereThe Globe and Mail
JILL MAHONEY
SOCIAL TRENDS REPORTER

"And those who cycle to the office are the happiest of all. An estimated 1 per cent of commuters ride a bike to work, but 19 per cent of study participants said it is the most pleasant activity of their day"

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