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Bike Cleveland @bikecleveland.bsky.social · 1d

Here's how Random Acts of Brightness works: We split up into groups and ride through popular areas looking for riders without lights. Within minutes we start intercepting & lighting up riders in need! Join us at 2 locations on Thurs and take part in the action. www.bikecleveland.org/bike-cle/eve...

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American Fietser @americanfietser.bsky.social · 6d

The barrier to new ways of doing business isn’t a need for cars and trucks, but that people are forced into them by city design.

When you design infrastructure at the human-scale, you see people making human-scale choices that benefit everyone.

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Bike Cleveland @bikecleveland.bsky.social · 6d

Many of our Better Streets meetings this month are in sync with our light giveaways! This could be your month to make the jump and learn what is next in your neighborhood - and help!
www.bikecleveland.org/our-work/bet...

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Bike Cleveland @bikecleveland.bsky.social · 6d

On a few October evenings, we'll divide up and ride around to hand out free lights to unlit cyclists and talk with them about the importance of using lights while riding at night. Join us! bikecleveland.org/events

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Bike Cleveland @bikecleveland.bsky.social · 7d

"Fifteen streets identified by planners (and survey takers) as high-priority are set to see “quick-build” infrastructure installed—most likely those plastic posts used to separate car from bike rider seen lately on Prospect and Huron downtown."

www.clevescene.com/news/clevela...

Cleveland Awarded $4 Million for 15 "Quick-Build" Bike Lanes Across City - Cleveland Scene

Money from the NOACA grant will help support the city's Cleveland Moves project.

www.clevescene.com

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Bike Cleveland @bikecleveland.bsky.social · 7d

"About a quarter of Cleveland residents don't have access to a personal vehicle as their primary mode of transportation, according to Census data, leaving them to rely on other forms of transportation to navigate the city."

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Clevelanders join National Week Without Driving to push for more transit options

National Week Without Driving, Monday through Sunday, aims to reveal barriers to getting around without access to a personal vehicle.

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Bike Cleveland @bikecleveland.bsky.social · 9d

From September 29 to October 5, Cleveland is joining communities across the country for Week Without Driving—a national challenge that asks participants to go without driving themselves for an entire week. More info and events at www.bikecleveland.org/bike-cle/new...

Week Without Driving | Cleveland - Bike Cleveland

Experience a Week Without Driving: Cleveland Events & Opportunities From September 29 to October 5, Cleveland is joining communities across the country for Week Without Driving—a national challenge th...

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Bike Cleveland @bikecleveland.bsky.social · 9d

Thinking about biking to work, school, or around the city but not sure where to begin? Bike Commuting 101 is designed for anyone curious about making the switch to two wheels for their daily travel. Register for Wednesday's class! www.bikecleveland.org/bike-cle/new...

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Bike Cleveland @bikecleveland.bsky.social · 27d

We believe that all residents and visitors should have safe access to a low-stress bike, walk and public transit network that connect people with where they need and want to go. If this rings true for you - become a member and support our work at bikecleveland.org/member

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Bike Cleveland @bikecleveland.bsky.social · 29d

Mobility shapes how people experience our city, and through these personal narratives, we aim to showcase both the beauty and the areas in need of change. Interested in being a part of our storytelling series? Get in touch with [email protected]

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Bike Cleveland @bikecleveland.bsky.social · Aug 25

Your support this week powers a small-but-powerful team of individuals working full-time to create a region that is sustainable, connected, healthy, and vibrant by promoting bicycling and advocating for safe and equitable transportation for all. www.rocketcommunitychallenge.com/organization...

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Bike Cleveland @bikecleveland.bsky.social · Aug 22

"It's all about helping people,” Shakir says. ”If this could be something that we start to see more [of] on east side neighborhoods, then it's great that we could have that sort of impact.”

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Signature by signature, residents try to stop cars from speeding down Cleveland's Buckeye Road

Residents want to paint sections of Buckeye Road to keep drivers from treating the street as a speedway — and lower annual traffic deaths.

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Bike Cleveland @bikecleveland.bsky.social · Aug 20

Sometimes Bike to Work Day doubles as Bike to School Day 🤩

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Bike Cleveland @bikecleveland.bsky.social · Aug 12

Every dollar you contribute brings us closer to a city where biking isn’t just a mode of transportation, but a way of life that promotes health, sustainability, and community connection.

Donate: www.rocketcommunitychallenge.com/organization...

This week you can boost your donation with 2 matches!

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Bike Cleveland @bikecleveland.bsky.social · Aug 11

The next best thing to riding the Bike Cleveland Fundo is volunteering! We could use a little more help at our rest stops on the 23rd - so if you like helping riders have a great day and being thanked hundreds of times😄this is for you! Please register at forms.gle/o1RanxCYCJbJ...

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Peter Norton @norton.bsky.social · Aug 6

Walking did not merely decline. It was deterred.

Cleveland, March 22, 1982: After unsuccessful requests for a traffic light and a fourth injury to a child crossing the street, residents organized a protest. ...

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Bike Cleveland @bikecleveland.bsky.social · Aug 7

Join us for a forum with the candidates running for Ward 7 Cleveland City Councilmember! Hosted by the Ohio City & Tremont Better Streets Committee, this forum will focus on issues related to multi-modal infrastructure, street safety, and more. Tickets: events.humanitix.com/better-stree...

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Bike Cleveland @bikecleveland.bsky.social · Aug 5

Jump in on a Better Streets Committee in your neighborhood this month, and get busy making local changes that make everyone safer and your block more vibrant! www.bikecleveland.org/our-work/bet...

Bike Cleveland @bikecleveland.bsky.social · Jul 10

🚲🚶‍♀️🥰An update from @cityofcleveland.bsky.social's Complete & Green Streets + Trails Manager Phil Kidd on the construction of the parking protected bike lanes coming to Payne Avenue as part of Cleveland Moves.

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Bike Cleveland @bikecleveland.bsky.social · Jul 3

“A lot of kids are biking and walking to school at CMSD schools as it is,” Jacob VanSickle said. “We really want to be able to make sure kids that are biking and walking to school have the skills and the knowledge needed to be able to do it safely.”

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Two projects aim to make biking safer for Cleveland students

With new state funding, the city will take on a road redesign, while a local nonprofit will infuse bike lessons into gym classes.

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Bike Cleveland @bikecleveland.bsky.social · Jun 25

Look for these Shared Mobility Hubs popping up around town - they are fair game for you to lock up your personal bike as well 👍

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Bike Cleveland @bikecleveland.bsky.social · Jun 25

Tonight's meeting (6/25) is cancelled. Please keep an eye out for updates on future meetings!

Bike Cleveland @bikecleveland.bsky.social · Jun 24

Friday | Join the City of Cleveland for a celebratory walk, run or roll of the new Huron & Prospect Quick-Build project! Gather at the 'Meet Me Here' grass lot just north of Rocket Fieldhouse at 5:30p. RSVP and let them know you're coming www.eventbrite.com/e/huron-pros...

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Bike Cleveland @bikecleveland.bsky.social · Jun 13

Friday Vibe: Watching the first protected bike lanes being born in Downtown Cleveland. 🥰

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Bike Cleveland @bikecleveland.bsky.social · Jun 12

The Cleveland Transportation Academy is a 7-week course designed to teach biking & walking advocates why our streets look the way they do and how to organize your community to make them better. Applications are open until July 11 and classes will start Sept 9. www.bikecleveland.org/clevelandtra...

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