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Kevin Himberger @himbe.bsky.social · 1d

@bikemore.net @electryandorsey.bsky.social 👀

Mike Eliason @holz-bau.bsky.social · 1d

since denver launched its e-bike rebate program - the have sold 10,000 e-bikes and reduced an estimated 1,000,000 car trips - replacing millions of VMTs and reducing air pollution

there are no climate silver bullets... but damn - e-bikes and e-cargo bikes are close

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Denver Celebrates 10,000 E-Bike Rebates

Since its inception in April 2022, Denver has distributed over 10,000 electric bikes (e-bikes) to community members through its pioneering e-bike rebate program. As the first U.S. city to implement su...

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Jed Weeks @jedweeks.bikemore.net · 8d

The next phase of hardening #BigJumpBaltimore is underway.

Full hardening of the 28th Street Bridge, removal of the old plastic water barriers, and sweeping of the lane should be complete by early next week.

Next up: striping and signage. less

A concrete barrier is placed by workers.

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Jed Weeks @jedweeks.bikemore.net · 8d

And before, before

A bus speeds by pedestrians squeezing on a sidewalk

A bicyclist carries their bike up stairs.

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noah_shumway @noahshumway.bsky.social · 8d

It’s beautiful. Before/after

Jersey barriers pushed into bike lane along big jump

New permanent concrete barriers along big jump

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Bikemore @bikemore.net · 9d

Rain delayed the next phase of Big Jump improvements last week, but work has begun at Madison and Eutaw!

Workers installing a new crosswalk at Eutaw

A transition ramp from The Big Jump to the crosswalk into Druid Hill Park

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Bikemore @bikemore.net · 10d

The last Bike Breakfast of the season is this Friday from 8:00-9:30am in the courtyard behind Sophomore Coffee.

Also, we'll be at Festival on the Hill Saturday with our new Family Biking Organizer and we are extending Mobile Bike Shop through October.

www.bikemore.net/calendar

Calendar — Bikemore

Bikemore is Baltimore's bike advocacy organization.

www.bikemore.net

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Bikemore @bikemore.net · 16d

Bikemore is hiring an organizer to launch the Baltimore chapter of Families for Safe Streets, advocating for life-saving changes and providing support to Baltimoreans affected by the preventable epidemic of traffic violence.

This is a 24 hour per week part-time role with room to grow.

Jobs — Bikemore

WE ARE GREATER BALTIMORE Bikemore represents the thousands of people who ride bicycles every day, for transportation and recreation, throughout the Greater Baltimore urbanized region.

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Bikemore @bikemore.net · 22d

Big Jump Project Update: Baltimore City Department of Transportation has selected concrete jersey barriers as hardening treatment for The Big Jump across the 28th Street Bridge.

Installation should begin 9/25. The rest of the Big Jump install will finalize at the same time.

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Bikemore @bikemore.net · 22d

Next week, the committee will vote on another piece of the bill package, legislation that was heard today from @electryandorsey.bsky.social to legalize new construction single stair multi-family buildings.

an image of the Bikemore endorsement of Ryan Dorsey

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Bikemore @bikemore.net · 22d

This legislation is part of a package of bills that will make it easier to build more affordable, diverse housing in Baltimore, making it easier for families to grow and seniors to age in place.

Complementary bulk and yard zoning changes from Councilman Paris Gray also passed today.

an image of Bikemore's endorsement of Councilman Paris Gray

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Bikemore @bikemore.net · 22d

Today Baltimore City Council's Land Use and Transportation Committee voted to repeal parking minimums citywide by supporting @zacblanchardd11.bsky.social's Spaces for People Act.

On to the full council!

an image of Bikemore's endorsement of Councilman Zac Blanchard

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Michael Wriston @mwriston.bsky.social · 23d

@bmorecitydot.bsky.social @jedweeks.bikemore.net Today I opened SR #25-00807235 because the pedestrian crossing at Linden & Druid Park Lake Dr is unsafe by design. Drivers routinely run the red at this key pedestrian gateway to Druid Hill Park’s loop trail and future amenities.

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Bikemore @bikemore.net · Sep 10

Have you sent your email yet?

www.bikemore.net/news/support...

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Ian Wolfe @ianmwolfe.bsky.social · Sep 8

The third bill, scheduled for September 18th, is no less significant. It will permit the construction of apartment buildings up to six stories high using a single staircase. This makes it possible to build much more creatively, and densely, on small or awkward parcels.

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Ian Wolfe @ianmwolfe.bsky.social · Sep 8

The bills up in committee this week are big. 25-0064 increases the building space flexibility in all residential zones. 25-0065 eliminates ALL parking minimums citywide. Please, if you haven't yet, smash that link and tell the council: support these bills. secure.everyaction.com/81AL1uY6R0a7...

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Bikemore @bikemore.net · Sep 8

Please send a quick email in support of three bills being heard by the Baltimore City Council Land Use and Transportation Committee this month: secure.everyaction.com/81AL1uY6R0a7...

Support Housing Opportunity and Affordability Reforms!

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Bikemore @bikemore.net · Sep 3

Thank you Mayor Scott for listening to concerns around relocation of the Sisson Street waste transfer facility.

We're hopeful the announced task force can identify solutions that do not jeopardize the Jones Falls or bike and pedestrian safety.

baltimorefishbowl.com/stories/mayo...

Scott forms task force on options for moving Sisson Street ‘Dump’

Mayor Brandon Scott is forming a task force to recommend the best way for the city to handle bulk trash and hazardous waste disposal if the Sisson Street Sanitation Yard and Citizen Drop-Off Center…

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Bikemore @bikemore.net · Sep 2

Bike Breakfast is Friday from 8:00-9:30am in the courtyard behind Sophomore Coffee at 23rd and Maryland. Come join us!

Also, send a quick email about the housing affordability and access bills being heard at city council this month: secure.everyaction.com/81AL1uY6R0a7...

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Bikemore @bikemore.net · Aug 25

Since @bmorecitydot.bsky.social installed concrete barriers on The Big Jump, more people are walking and biking on 28th Street.

Pedestrian counts are up 11% and bike/scooter counts are up 15% vs. the same time period pre-install.

#BigJumpBaltimore is a corridor for everyone.🚶👩‍🦽🚲 🛴

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Bikemore @bikemore.net · Aug 25

It's important to note that some supporters of relocating the facility to the Jones Falls Valley like @odetteramos.bsky.social also oppose the most critical improvements that would keep people walking and biking safe.

That would be the worst possible outcome: a dirtier, more dangerous Falls.

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Bikemore @bikemore.net · Aug 25

Reminder to send an email about the proposed Jones Falls Waste Transfer station.

It's a bad location. But if the city insists on relocating there, specific improvements are necessary to keep people walking and biking safe.

Send an email reiterating that:

www.bikemore.net/news/donttra...

Keep the Jones Falls Valley Safe for Everyone — Bikemore

At Bikemore, we believe the Jones Falls Valley can and should be realized as a world-class linear park. We don't believe relocation of a waste transfer facility fits into that vision. Send an email to...

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Chloe misses Link @chloeph.bsky.social · Aug 18

In Pittsburgh, they’re smart enough to treat their waterfronts like the social and environmental assets that they are. There are multi-use paths, boardwalks, parks, and abundant nature along the city’s rivers. Baltimore MUST do better than a freaking dump!!!

Bikemore @bikemore.net · Aug 18

At Bikemore, we believe the Jones Falls Valley can and should be realized as a world-class linear park. We don't believe relocation of a waste transfer facility fits into that vision.

Read more and share your opinion with elected officials here: www.bikemore.net/news/donttra...

Keep the Jones Falls Valley Safe for Everyone — Bikemore

At Bikemore, we believe the Jones Falls Valley can and should be realized as a world-class linear park. We don't believe relocation of a waste transfer facility fits into that vision. Send an email…

www.bikemore.net

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Bikemore @bikemore.net · Aug 18

At Bikemore, we believe the Jones Falls Valley can and should be realized as a world-class linear park. We don't believe relocation of a waste transfer facility fits into that vision.

Read more and share your opinion with elected officials here: www.bikemore.net/news/donttra...

Keep the Jones Falls Valley Safe for Everyone — Bikemore

At Bikemore, we believe the Jones Falls Valley can and should be realized as a world-class linear park. We don't believe relocation of a waste transfer facility fits into that vision. Send an email…

www.bikemore.net

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Bikemore @bikemore.net · Aug 14

Supporting this relocation without a commitment to all three of these improvements is supporting a proposal that will lead to injuries and deaths of people walking and biking.

These are the bare minimum improvements necessary, and they should happen regardless of relocation.

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Bikemore @bikemore.net · Aug 14

If this moves forward, the only safe way to implement it is to fully invest in all of the transportation improvements long promised in the Jones Falls Valley:

1) End car through traffic
2) Implement the Jones Falls Gateway
3) Install a sidepath from the switchbacks to Union.

Baltimore Banner @thebaltimorebanner.com · Aug 14

Baltimore pushes to sell Sisson Street dump as developer closes in

Legislation authorizing the disposal of the Remington property, technically known as the Northwest Citizens Convenience Center, is due to be introduced to the Baltimore City Council next week.

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