Posts tagged with ‘US’

Coming soon: red lights that turn green for bikes

Traffic signals in Austin, Texas, are to respond to approaching cyclists by staying green for longer. An innovation being piloted by the city will encourage cyclists to use a dedicated…

Coast-to-coast across America... on a hire bike

Cycling forums are forever full of “what bike should I choose for my epic trip?” questions. It’s a fair bet that no-one has ever answered “a New York hire Citibike”…

America’s longest rail trail escapes the axe

The John Wayne Pioneer Trail, the longest rail-trail in the US at 300 miles, has escaped closure at the hands of hostile Washington state lawmakers. Two Republican members of the…

Get your kicks on Bike Route 66

An ambitious plan to create a cycle route following the iconic US Route 66 is set to go ahead following crunch meetings with California transport officials. The Adventure Cycling Association…