by Paul Rito | May 30, 2009 | News
As reported in the May 30 CDT, Ferguson township has received a $3 million state grant to connect Old Gatesburg Road with Blue Course Drive. The grant was offered via the Pennsylvania Community Transportation Initiative and Safe Rides to Schools programs. The initial...
by Paul Rito | May 28, 2009 | News
Matthew Modine (yes, the actor and founder of Bicycle For A Day) has penned a condemnation of modern automobile society, urging everyone to get back to bicycling. I am often asked, “Why do you love bicycles?” For a few reasons, but mostly because I am in...
by Paul Rito | May 19, 2009 | News
Google put out a press release yesterday about one of their Street View trikes. They must be newly in use in Europe as the Street View trikes have been seen out and about in the US already. Google stopped by RBR with one some months ago looking for a tune up. Trike...
by Paul Rito | May 14, 2009 | News
PA Bikes & Walks organized a successful PA Bike Summit on May 5 in Harrisburg. Nearly 100 Pennsylvanians from across [sic] rallied at the State Capitol Building to speak to legislators about supporting “safe passing legislation” and Safe Routes to Schools....
by Paul Rito | May 12, 2009 | News
A small community in Germany has decided to live a nearly car-free life and are finding success doing so, according to an article in The New York Times. Street parking, driveways and home garages are generally forbidden in this experimental new district on the...