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The Bike As A Future Mobility Solution For Cleaner Cities
The Norwegian Capital of Oslo has incorporated plans to increase the usage and number of cycles among citizens…
Is Travel Really That Bad?
Okay, the title of this article is a bit tongue-in-cheek, but travel does involve considerable costs. The average…
Britain, A Biking Highway Pioneer, In The 1930, Needs Revival
In the 1930s, the U.K. built a massive network of state-of-the-art bike trails. Now the challenge is to…
How We Treat Bike-Share Determines It’s Fate, Helsinki’s Answer
Earlier this month, Helsinki launched a new bike-share program wholly integrated with the rest of the city’s public…
Top 20 Cities In The World For Cycling Lifestyle
THE BICYCLE MAKES sense in cities. With rising urbanization, our cities need modern mobility solutions, and moving around…
Bike Sharing Needs This Little Secret To Succeed
Seattle’s struggle to attract riders reveals what makes a bike-share program thrive — or in the Emerald City’s…
Amsterdam, Already Leads In Cycling, Pulls Further With Bike Mayor
The semi-official post is the first of its kind in the world. This summer, Amsterdam will go one…
How Portland Is Paving Ways For The Safest Cyclist Intersections
Researchers at Portland State hope to be the first to develop standard guidelines for protected bike lane crossings.…
A Tale Of Many Cities & The Impacts Of Bikesharing
Public bikesharing has emerged as one of the latest transportation innovations, transforming North American cities and providing people…
What A City Would Look Like If It Were Designed For Only Bikes (No Cars Allowed!)
Coasting down from your apartment on your personal bike ramp will be so fun. The more that bike…
Why Common Cycling Sense Is Still Lost Around California
Residents of Coronado, California, marched out a series of absurd anti-bike arguments that somehow won the day. Bicycle…
The 5 Anti-Bike Arguments That Should Be Put To Rest
For one, bike lanes are actually really good for the local economy. It’s time to move beyond the…
How Transportation Nourishes And Shapes Urban Communities
It is estimated that by 2050, two-thirds of the world’s population will live in cities. Denser cities and…
How Christchurch Returned The City To Its Cycling Roots
After the 2011 disaster, residents were asked what they wanted from the city once known as ‘Cyclopolis’. They…
Bike City Copenhagen : This Is The Ultimate Bicycle Friendly City
Welcome to Copenhagen, although if you’re a fan of two-wheeled transportation, you’ll probably come to know it as…
8 Surprising Discoveries In Amsterdam Cycling Culture
Amsterdam is a city where 48% of all trips made in the city centre are made by bicycle.…
Why Friends & Communities Are Key To Bike Culture In Brazil
Nossa Cidade explores critical questions for building more sustainable cities. Every month features a new theme. Leaning on…
The Transportation Choices That Millennials Want
To attract young professionals, cities increasingly are going to have to think multi-modal. With no long-term solution in…
How Leaders Led The Example On Sustainable Urban Mobility
It takes a combination of citizen support and top-down vision to create meaningful change in a city. While…
The Most Walkable Cities In Texas
When it comes to walkable cities, Texas tends to get a failing grade. It’s well-deserved: compared with cities…
What Cities Can Do to Increase the Use of Alternative Transport
A few weeks ago, we invited people to share their thoughts with us about what their cities could…
How Public Transport And Bikes Can Co-Exist On Streets
A design solution known as the “floating” bus stop is gaining attention in U.S. cities. It’s one of…
How New Technology Is A Useful Tool For Urban Safety
Is “Life Paint” a helpful new technology, or a dubious marketing ploy? There’s no shortage of products…
SF Bay Area’s Bike Share Set For Expansion
Bay Area Bike Share is poised for a tenfold expansion in the region. The expansion to more than…
‘Bikes vs. Cars’ Wages The Wrong War
Toronto politician Rob Ford is always good for a laugh, if only in recognition of how far…
How Bikes Can Become Perfect For Urban Commutes
The bicycle hasn’t changed much since the 1890s: Today’s version has the same basic diamond shape and the…
Stockholm’s Newest Parking Garage Is Only For Bikes
When it’s built, the newest parking garage in Stockholm won’t hold any cars at all. It’s designed to…