Bicycle Coalition of the Ozarks

A new video from urban design website Streetfilms reveals some of the thinking that’s gone into New York City's cycle lanes, and could help transport departments around the world plan their own networks.

The city's Department of Transportation has installed 200 miles of bike lane in the past three years – during which time there has been a 45 percent increase in commuter cycling – and is on track to meet its goal of 1,800 miles by 2030.

See

http://www.bikeradar.com/news/article/video-new-york-city-bike-lanes-explained-23737

for whole story

The City of Fayetteville is poised to adopt a Bicycle Friendly Community Action Plan which will dramatically boost that city's chances to earn a Bicycle Friendly Community Award.  Text of the Action Plan is attached.

Attachments:

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Action Plan Resolution	26 Kb

Fayetteville's own Trails Coordinator, Matt Mihalevich attended this year's National Bike Summit in Washington DC.

Attachments:

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National Bike Summit Report 2009	290 Kb

You could be paid to bike to work! Ask your employer about the Bicycle Commuting Reimbursement plan.
For information on how to claim the reimbursement for bicycle commuting expenses, see:  http://bicycling.about.com/od/advocacy/tp/bike_commuter_benefit.htm