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We need real bike paths for real bike transportation
A recent fatal crash between a cyclist and a pedestrian on the popular Katy Trail in Dallas brings home the message: If we are going to fill the rapidly growing demand for bicycle infrastructure, we need the real thing. Cramming bikes onto serene paths is like putting a superhighway through a schoolyard.
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A bike helmet that stinks will keep you from cracking up
Worried about whether your helmet will still keep you safe after a few falls? Here's one that makes quite a stink when it's time to replace it.
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Bellingham’s biking nurse
Nurse practitioner Jody Hoppis makes house calls by bike. This is a very good thing.
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Airbag bike ‘helmet’ lets you ride safely, lose the helmet hair
A pair of Swedish designers have been banging their heads against the wall to come to the aid of discriminating cyclists who want to avoid mussing their manes without cracking their heads. They've finally hit their target.
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Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood talks about livable communities
Secretary of the Department of Transportation Ray LaHood would like to build the infrastructure that would let you leave your car at home. We had a chance to talk with him the other day about what exactly "livable communities" are -- and if Republican legislators will ever vote to fund them.
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In New York's bike lanes, who are the real scofflaws?
There's a tendency to talk about people who ride bikes as though they're a lawless bunch of yahoos. A new study shows that they are simply, like all other people, responding to an environment that doesn't always serve their needs.
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Why attitudes can be as important as infrastructure
The new police chief of the Iranian city of Esfahan has decreed it a crime for women to ride a bike or roller-skate in public.
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Friday music blogging: Mark Ronson & the Business Intl
Mark Ronson is the hipster's hipster. He was born of wealthy London socialites, came to renown DJing at downtown New York City hot spots, became a successful producer (he's responsible for Amy Winehouse's debut), released a few acclaimed solo albums, dated a few models, and is now fronting Mark Ronson & the Business Intl, whose debut album Record Collection came out recently. It would be easy to hate a guy with such a charmed life, but he sure knows how to make catchy music.
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New Portland grocery store has more parking for bikes than cars
A grocery store in Portland, Ore., is opening a new store that features more bike spots than parking spaces.
