Bike Commuting: Winter Edition - Blog - Fort Wayne Trails
I haven't done a lot of original writing lately here. I am trying to go back and label blog posts for easier reference though, that's gotta count for something right? Okay, I will in the future.
But I have been doing some writing for the Fort Wayne Trails website. See link.
FWBC
Vehicle hits pedestrian on S. Anthony sidewalk | The Journal Gazette
At least it is under investigation. Hopefully the driver gets charged. If they don't, it will continue to send the massage that those who walk or bike are in a lower class than those who drive.
We Need 'Broken Windows' for Traffic Crimes - Commute - The Atlantic Cities
"We don't accept gun violence as a way to die. We shouldn't accept traffic deaths as a way to die either."
Well it has been a little while since it felt like winter. But don't worry. It probably won't last. Sure its cold outside compared to May, but this winter has been terrific for commuting by bike!
If you have ever thought about what it's like to ride you bike in the winter in NE Indiana, this is not how I remember the last few years. We haven't had any sub zero days, no -30 windchills, no small hills of ice for weeks at a time. In a word, it has been glorious.
Think about pulling your bike a little earlier than usual and getting it to your local shop for a tune up. Beat the rush. Once you get out on a crisp 40 degree day you'll understand.
America Bikes | Transportation 2012
It seems as though lately We as cyclists have to continually fight for the small piece of the transportation pie that is allocated for biking infrastructure. This will probably become the norm as budgets continue to tighten. Please follow the link above and reach out to those who represent You asking them to stop taking money from bicycle/pedestrian funding sources. Thank you.
