Toronto has seriously increased its cycling infrastructure in recent years, for the celebration of some and pain of othersand another set of bike lanes was considered for implementation on the streets in different areas of the city before the end of this year. Proposed by the Infrastructure and Environment Committee and going to the City … Read more
Congestion on the Hewletts Rd crossing on Monday morning. Photo / Alex Cairns Congestion is building around the city’s road network this morning with commuters warned of major delays. Google Maps live traffic shows congestion around State Highway 29A and the Tauranga Harbor Bridge. Tauranga The City Council has urged motorists to avoid all unnecessary … Read more
Letter writer Patrick Lynch is correct that Baltimore’s new bike lanes aren’t being used (“Find alternative uses for city cycle lanes”, January 23). The number of bike commuters is minuscule in major cities, so dedicating precious car lanes or parking for such is a real waste – and I already know how annoyed those few … Read more
SALT LAKE CITY – In collaboration with Salt Lake City International Airport, the Salt Lake City Fire Department has developed a new emergency response team. The airport now has a two-person e-bike team that responds to medical calls in the terminal six days a week. “They had all their basic life support equipment,” said Capt. … Read more
Estimated reading time: 4-5 minutes There is a reason why Europe is such a popular vacation destination. Few places in the world offer so much rich history in such a relatively small area. In a few hours, you can visit castles, snack on ice cream, visit cathedrals or take photos of famous landmarks in many … Read more
The Shelburne Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee has unveiled a long-awaited plan to shape future infrastructure for pedestrians, cyclists and others. The reason for the new strategic plan, the group says, is to create a cohesive and thoughtful approach on how to incorporate new sidewalks, bike lanes and paths into the city’s future. Past projects have … Read more
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) – More than 3 million Michiganders are expected to travel at least 50 miles during the upcoming year-end holiday travel period. AAA said from Dec. 23-Jan. 1.3.6 million Michigan residents are expected to travel at least 50 miles. They expect nearly 101,743 more Michigan travelers than in 2022. 2019 remains the busiest … Read more
Estimated reading time: 2-3 minutes GRANTSVILLE – Family members of a boy killed in a collision on a dirt bike are remembering him as a “beautiful soul” whose life was cut too short. Efraim Carreon Sr. said her son, 12-year-old Efraim Carreon, was riding a dirt bike and had gone to get a drink when … Read more
Estimated reading time: 3-4 minutes SOUTH JORDAN — Electric bikes are huge right now, as sales in the U.S. are set to top $1.3 billion by 2022, according to the National Bicycle Dealers Association. E-bikes they have also become huge targets for thieves. When two electric bikes were stolen from a South Jordan man’s garage, … Read more
SOUTH JORDAN – Electric bikes are huge right now, with sales in the U.S. set to top $1.3 billion by 2022, according to the National Bicycle Association. E-bikes have also become huge targets for thieves. When two electric bikes were stolen from a South Jordan man’s garage, he thought his owner’s insurance would cover them, … Read more
