Topic – Bicyclists
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Brooklyn bike lane may have reduced speeding
Fewer cyclists on sidewalks
New York City DOT releases speeding data before and after installation of a bike lane.
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Feds emphasizing pedestrians & bicyclists
Policy reforms underway
The Obama administration is introducing reforms to 'treat walking and bicycling as equals with other transportation modes.'
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Google adds bike lane feature to maps
Avoids hills, congested roads
The popular Google Maps service now has pedestrian, bicycle, and transit options, and it steers bicyclists away from steep hills and congested streets.
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Mississippi cities consider ‘complete streets’
Roads designed for all users
Several cities are expected to adopt the rules, which would allow pedestrians, bicyclists, and transit users to safely share space with cars.
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Houston region receives no TIGER money
Dallas gets $43 million
The 51 grants, totaling $1.5 billion, were applauded by smart growth and environmental groups, but the only Texas recipients were in the Dallas area.
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Fort Worth approves extensive new bike plan
City seeks to improve biking
Bike Fort Worth, which was adopted unanimously, aims to triple the number of bicycle commuters, improve bike safety, and gain national recognition.
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Report: Houston ranks near bottom for walking, biking
Texas cities fare poorly
Only 4.5 percent of all trips in Houston are done by walking, tying the city with Louisville as the worst in the nation.
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New Jersey adopts statewide complete streets policy
NJ joins Delaware, Oregon
The New Jersey Department of Transportation wants the state's roads to be accessible to cars, transit, pedestrians, and bicyclists.
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Austin working to create bike boulevard
1-mile stretch of Nueces St.
The one-mile stretch of Nueces Street would feature low traffic volume, a quieter and prettier environment, and improved safety conditions for all bicyclists.
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