http://www.examiner.com/x-7318-Seattle-Bicycle-Transportation-Examiner?cid=exrss-Seattle-Bicycle-Transportation-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:54:59 -0700 Sun, 22 Nov 2009 20:16:39 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-7318-Seattle-Bicycle-Transportation-Examiner~y2009m11d22-Never-a-bad-day-to-ride?cid=exrss-Seattle-Bicycle-Transportation-Examiner © Ying Feng Johansson | Dreamstime.com "Never a bad day to ride," is a fitting slogan for Seattle cyclists. Active and outdoor minded folks in this town know if they wait for the rain to stop, there are a lot of activities that hav... gear and clothing Sun, 22 Nov 2009 20:16:39 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7318-Seattle-Bicycle-Transportation-Examiner~y2009m11d22-Never-a-bad-day-to-ride?cid=exrss-Seattle-Bicycle-Transportation-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7318-Seattle-Bicycle-Transportation-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Interstate-bicycle-routes?cid=exrss-Seattle-Bicycle-Transportation-Examiner ©iStockphoto.com/Orientaly Bikers Bicycling as transportation isn't just for running across town. Bicycle routes are growing throughout the U.S. Those routes are not just within individual cities like the trail system that's expanding here i... bike trails transportation advocacy bike rides and tours Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:16:39 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7318-Seattle-Bicycle-Transportation-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Interstate-bicycle-routes?cid=exrss-Seattle-Bicycle-Transportation-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7318-Seattle-Bicycle-Transportation-Examiner~y2009m11d14-Eating-chocolate-is-one-way-to-provide-bicycles-for-Ghana?cid=exrss-Seattle-Bicycle-Transportation-Examiner Bikes for Ghana Specifically, eat Cadbury Chocolates. Cadbury Chocolates Canada has joined the ranks of such organizations as the Village Bicycle Project and Seattle's own Bike Works. The Chocolate company is sending 5000 single-speed bicycles to ... transportation advocacy charity Sat, 14 Nov 2009 22:50:23 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7318-Seattle-Bicycle-Transportation-Examiner~y2009m11d14-Eating-chocolate-is-one-way-to-provide-bicycles-for-Ghana?cid=exrss-Seattle-Bicycle-Transportation-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7318-Seattle-Bicycle-Transportation-Examiner~y2009m11d9-Mike-McGinn-is-Seattles-new-mayor?cid=exrss-Seattle-Bicycle-Transportation-Examiner Mike McGinn joins Missing Link rally With the election of Mike McGinn as mayor, Seattle has a pro-bicycle mayor. Candidate opponent Joe Mallahan conceded the mayoral election on Monday giving way for Mike to declare victory. Though decidedly an u... commute advocacy government Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:37:12 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7318-Seattle-Bicycle-Transportation-Examiner~y2009m11d9-Mike-McGinn-is-Seattles-new-mayor?cid=exrss-Seattle-Bicycle-Transportation-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7318-Seattle-Bicycle-Transportation-Examiner~y2009m11d7-Po-Girl-concert-benefits-Bike-Works?cid=exrss-Seattle-Bicycle-Transportation-Examiner Po' Girl/Courtesy of Jeff Steinmetz/Rockstarshots.com Originally from Vancouver, B.C., Po' Girl now has a worldwide audience; Po' Girl has performed in Europe, Australia, Cameroon among several other countries. Their music blends American folk musi... advocacy youth Sat, 07 Nov 2009 23:35:04 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7318-Seattle-Bicycle-Transportation-Examiner~y2009m11d7-Po-Girl-concert-benefits-Bike-Works?cid=exrss-Seattle-Bicycle-Transportation-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7318-Seattle-Bicycle-Transportation-Examiner~y2009m11d6-Bicycling-makes-gains-as-commuting-transportation?cid=exrss-Seattle-Bicycle-Transportation-Examiner Seattle University District by Millie Magner Bicycling as commuting has increased steadily in U.S. since 2000. In September the League of American Bicyclists reported on US Census Bureau data spanning 2000-2008. Increases are shown in percentage... commute transportation advocacy Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:23:01 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7318-Seattle-Bicycle-Transportation-Examiner~y2009m11d6-Bicycling-makes-gains-as-commuting-transportation?cid=exrss-Seattle-Bicycle-Transportation-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7318-Seattle-Bicycle-Transportation-Examiner~y2009m11d5-What-would-it-take-to-Copenhagenize-Seattle?cid=exrss-Seattle-Bicycle-Transportation-Examiner Dutch Bike and rider in street clothes The term "Copenhagenize" has been coined to mean the general acceptance as commonplace, the use of bicycles for transportation. Originated by Mikael Colville-Andersen, a Danish writer/director/photo... bike trails commute transportation Culture advocacy government Thu, 05 Nov 2009 23:45:19 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7318-Seattle-Bicycle-Transportation-Examiner~y2009m11d5-What-would-it-take-to-Copenhagenize-Seattle?cid=exrss-Seattle-Bicycle-Transportation-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7318-Seattle-Bicycle-Transportation-Examiner~y2009m10d29-Advocates-rally-for-the-missing-link?cid=exrss-Seattle-Bicycle-Transportation-Examiner Complete it for her! What a great turnout there was for the Burke-Gilman Trail "missing link" Tuesday night! Over a hundred enthusiastic bicyclists and their supporters lined Shilshole Ave from 17th Ave NW past the intersection of NW 46th... bike trails transportation advocacy safety traffic Thu, 29 Oct 2009 13:37:49 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7318-Seattle-Bicycle-Transportation-Examiner~y2009m10d29-Advocates-rally-for-the-missing-link?cid=exrss-Seattle-Bicycle-Transportation-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7318-Seattle-Bicycle-Transportation-Examiner~y2009m10d23-Day-of-climate-action?cid=exrss-Seattle-Bicycle-Transportation-Examiner Bicyclists cross Seattle's Fremont Bridge Where will you be tomorrow? On October 24, people all over the world will be standing up for Climate Action. Limit CO2 to levels below 350 parts per million. There are over 2,000 events in over 150 countr... commute environment Fri, 23 Oct 2009 23:56:54 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7318-Seattle-Bicycle-Transportation-Examiner~y2009m10d23-Day-of-climate-action?cid=exrss-Seattle-Bicycle-Transportation-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7318-Seattle-Bicycle-Transportation-Examiner~y2009m10d19-Ride-the-City-wants-feedback?cid=exrss-Seattle-Bicycle-Transportation-Examiner Dead End Ride the City is a bicycle route-finding map. Already available in several cities, it is now being developed for Seattle. Currently an Alpha version, the developers are seeking your feedback. Primarily, they are wanting to determine if ... bike trails commute Mon, 19 Oct 2009 13:30:36 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7318-Seattle-Bicycle-Transportation-Examiner~y2009m10d19-Ride-the-City-wants-feedback?cid=exrss-Seattle-Bicycle-Transportation-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7318-Seattle-Bicycle-Transportation-Examiner~y2009m10d17-SportWise-warehouse-sale?cid=exrss-Seattle-Bicycle-Transportation-Examiner View Larger Map Aerial view of Warren G. Magnuson Park In need of new gear for the Seattle's cold and rainy season, but your wallet squeaks every time you think of spending money? Here's a deal for you!SportsWise is making it possible to pick up fal... gear and clothing Sat, 17 Oct 2009 21:14:55 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7318-Seattle-Bicycle-Transportation-Examiner~y2009m10d17-SportWise-warehouse-sale?cid=exrss-Seattle-Bicycle-Transportation-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7318-Seattle-Bicycle-Transportation-Examiner~y2009m10d16-Messmanns-Messquerade-09?cid=exrss-Seattle-Bicycle-Transportation-Examiner AP Photo It's the ultimate bicycle Halloween event: "messquerade" and a scavenger hunt. All you need is a bicycle, a costume, a team and plenty of quick thinking coupled with a ghoulish humor. Teams of 2 to 6 folks will start at 20/20 ... youth bike rides and tours Fri, 16 Oct 2009 23:06:18 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7318-Seattle-Bicycle-Transportation-Examiner~y2009m10d16-Messmanns-Messquerade-09?cid=exrss-Seattle-Bicycle-Transportation-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7318-Seattle-Bicycle-Transportation-Examiner~y2009m10d15-Traffic-Justice-Summit-attendees-committed-to-law?cid=exrss-Seattle-Bicycle-Transportation-Examiner Vulnerable road users "See this pen?" asked David Hiller holding a pen up for the audience to see. "This is the pen you get when the governor signs a bill into law," he explained. "We will get many more of these pens. W... advocacy education Injury prevention traffic government Thu, 15 Oct 2009 20:22:57 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7318-Seattle-Bicycle-Transportation-Examiner~y2009m10d15-Traffic-Justice-Summit-attendees-committed-to-law?cid=exrss-Seattle-Bicycle-Transportation-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7318-Seattle-Bicycle-Transportation-Examiner~y2009m10d10-Theres-a-lot-of-work-to-do-in-Seattle?cid=exrss-Seattle-Bicycle-Transportation-Examiner Seattle bicyclists With the Seattle Traffic Justice Summit scheduled for this coming Wednesday, I perused bicycling progress nearby and around the country. One of my sources for keeping abreast of cycling gains is the League of American Bicyclists'... transportation advocacy safety traffic government Sat, 10 Oct 2009 22:31:03 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7318-Seattle-Bicycle-Transportation-Examiner~y2009m10d10-Theres-a-lot-of-work-to-do-in-Seattle?cid=exrss-Seattle-Bicycle-Transportation-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7318-Seattle-Bicycle-Transportation-Examiner~y2009m10d10-Seattle-the-Dutch-or-Grand-Rapids?cid=exrss-Seattle-Bicycle-Transportation-Examiner Seattle commute Were Professor Henk Aay in Seattle rather than Grand Rapids, Michigan, he would have had his 100 bicyclists in spite of the rain. Aay, a geography professor at Calvin College, on Friday was to lead a bicycling event, "Go Green... commute advocacy Sat, 10 Oct 2009 09:47:40 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7318-Seattle-Bicycle-Transportation-Examiner~y2009m10d10-Seattle-the-Dutch-or-Grand-Rapids?cid=exrss-Seattle-Bicycle-Transportation-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7318-Seattle-Bicycle-Transportation-Examiner~y2009m10d8-25-bikes-are-stolen-every-hour?cid=exrss-Seattle-Bicycle-Transportation-Examiner Cyclists/AP Photo 25 bikes are stolen every hour. According to the FBI Uniform Crime Reports, in 2008 approximately 221,936 bicycles were stolen nationally. The actual number is most likely higher.  The National Bike Registry estimates that ... commute Thu, 08 Oct 2009 22:48:53 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7318-Seattle-Bicycle-Transportation-Examiner~y2009m10d8-25-bikes-are-stolen-every-hour?cid=exrss-Seattle-Bicycle-Transportation-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7318-Seattle-Bicycle-Transportation-Examiner~y2009m10d3-Local-bicycling-events-for-October?cid=exrss-Seattle-Bicycle-Transportation-Examiner Bikes ready to ride October 1-5 (In progress) WaCanId (International Selkirk Loop) Ride - Newport, WA A 5-day, 340-mile ride around the International Selkirk Loop thru Washington, Idaho, and British Columbia. Ride through the scenic ... transportation bike rides and tours maintenance Sat, 03 Oct 2009 22:27:57 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7318-Seattle-Bicycle-Transportation-Examiner~y2009m10d3-Local-bicycling-events-for-October?cid=exrss-Seattle-Bicycle-Transportation-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7318-Seattle-Bicycle-Transportation-Examiner~y2009m10d2-Driving-kills?cid=exrss-Seattle-Bicycle-Transportation-Examiner I-5 traffic - Seattle Yes. "Driving kills" is the title of this article. I got it from Mikael at COPENHAGENIZE.COM. Briefly, rather than promoting bicycling exclusively by broadcasting its virtues, he contends that the approach should f... transportation health advocacy government Fri, 02 Oct 2009 22:29:47 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7318-Seattle-Bicycle-Transportation-Examiner~y2009m10d2-Driving-kills?cid=exrss-Seattle-Bicycle-Transportation-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7318-Seattle-Bicycle-Transportation-Examiner~y2009m9d30-Traffic-safety-You-have-a-say-in-Seattle?cid=exrss-Seattle-Bicycle-Transportation-Examiner 15th NW and Nickerson - Vulnerable roadway user A statewide Traffic Justice Summit will be held October 14 in Seattle. This is an opportunity for the public - bicyclists, pedestrians and those who care - to show legislators that streets must be s... advocacy government Wed, 30 Sep 2009 16:59:55 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7318-Seattle-Bicycle-Transportation-Examiner~y2009m9d30-Traffic-safety-You-have-a-say-in-Seattle?cid=exrss-Seattle-Bicycle-Transportation-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7318-Seattle-Bicycle-Transportation-Examiner~y2009m9d26-Fall-bike-tours-throughout-Washington-state?cid=exrss-Seattle-Bicycle-Transportation-Examiner Autumn foliage For those of you who would like to explore beyond Seattle's immediate environs, it's not too late.  There still are rides available for Sunday if you really want to take off this weekend after getting your Saturday errands ... bike rides and tours Sat, 26 Sep 2009 20:13:04 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7318-Seattle-Bicycle-Transportation-Examiner~y2009m9d26-Fall-bike-tours-throughout-Washington-state?cid=exrss-Seattle-Bicycle-Transportation-Examiner