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Police departments embrace the e-bike

The Municipal Posted on March 17, 2023 by Julie YoungMarch 17, 2023
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With a top speed of 20 to 28 mph, an e-bike may not rival the horsepower of a patrol car, but for the law enforcement officers who ride them, they have some distinct advantages. “We can navigate the street a … Continue reading →

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Grant gives Fort Morgan’s Brenda Joy Bike Park a needed upgrade

The Municipal Posted on December 27, 2020 by Julie YoungDecember 23, 2020
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The city of Fort Morgan, Colo., is a great place to raise a family, but it tends to lack in outdoor recreational spaces. Green space is abundant and there is a large park/trail system, but there was a growing need … Continue reading →

Posted in Parks & Environmental Services | Tagged bike park, november 2020, parks & environmental services, The Municipal | Leave a reply

Dockless bikes & scooters: Avoid being clueless

The Municipal Posted on June 2, 2020 by Barb SieminskiJune 2, 2020
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Now that spring is finally here, people are coming out of their musty winter caverns and enjoying pure, warm sunlight again, including venturing into the heart of their cities. Those who work in offices yearn for the outdoors, especially folks … Continue reading →

Posted in Streets, Highways, & Bridges | Tagged bridges, dockless, highways, kansas city, may 2020, missouri, streets, The Municipal | Leave a reply

Midwest City turns floodplain into mountain bike hub

The Municipal Posted on May 29, 2020 by Lauren CaggianoMay 29, 2020
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There’s much more to trail systems than their face value. For instance, grassroots advocacy organization Rails-to-Trails Conservancy has released research in October 2019 that found active transportation infrastructure, like trails, currently contributes more than $34.1 billion to the U.S. economy … Continue reading →

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Preserving our future through bike parks

The Municipal Posted on October 18, 2019 by Andrew MentockOctober 18, 2019

At its core, the purpose of local government and community-oriented organizations is to assist and serve area residents. Typically, that’s by repaving roads, servicing utilities and ensuring that residents and prospective residents find living within a town or city’s borders … Continue reading →

Posted in Parks & Environmental Services | Tagged arkansas, coler mountain bike preserve, october 2019, ozarks, parks & environmental services, The Municipal | Leave a reply

Bike-sharing services keep bicycles rolling despite vandals

The Municipal Posted on March 31, 2018 by Barb SieminskiApril 1, 2018
A cyclist tries out a new Pace bike. Bike-sharing services are proving popular with both residents and cities alike across the U.S. (Photo provided)

Cycling to work is the ultimate return to childhood’s happy days. And it saves on gas and vehicle wear and tear while promoting fresh air and the carefree exhilaration you enjoyed back in the day when your bike could take … Continue reading →

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Bike sharing: The newest alternative in public transportation

The Municipal Posted on March 9, 2017 by Nicholette CarlsonMarch 9, 2017

Bike share programs are sweeping the nation as a more active and healthy way to get around without having to bring a bicycle. These programs allow both residents and visitors to rent a bike for recreation, sightseeing, errands and the … Continue reading →

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New pedestrian, bike safety devices

The Municipal Posted on February 25, 2014 by Phoebe MuthartFebruary 18, 2014
Louisville, Ky., installed a color pavement marking system on a number of bike lanes. (Photo courtesy of Transpo Industries)

Pedestrians who are crossing busy streets are often busy doing something else: listening to music, texting or talking on a phone. Those distracted walkers often fail to look both ways for traffic or follow other safety rules. A study conducted … Continue reading →

Posted in Streets, Highways, & Bridges | Tagged behavior, compliance, lanes, music, pedestrian, pedestrians, safety | Leave a reply

New pedestrian, bike safety devices

The Municipal Posted on February 13, 2014 by Phoebe MuthartFebruary 13, 2014
This color pavement marking with anti-skid surfacing is typically used for demarcation of bicycle and pedestrian paths, bus lanes, stops and other specially designated areas. This bike lane is in Syracuse, N.Y. (Photo courtesy of Transpo Industries)

Pedestrians who are crossing busy streets are often busy doing something else: listening to music, texting or talking on a phone. Those distracted walkers often fail to look both ways for traffic or follow other safety rules. A study conducted … Continue reading →

Posted in Streets, Highways, & Bridges | Tagged areas, behavior, color, lanes, pedestrian, pedestrians, safety | Leave a reply

Beating a path Bike infrastructure booms

The Municipal Posted on July 15, 2013 by Julie YoungJuly 16, 2013
Cities looking to promote cycling throughout the community often start by creating separate bike lanes on city streets. Helping businesses install bike racks outside of their establishments and creating bike boulevards are additional steps that can be taken.

Next to walking and hiking, cycling is the most popular outdoor activity in the United States. As more Americans take to their bikes and ride, municipalities are developing innovative bike paths and off-road trails and implementing bike share programs in … Continue reading →

Posted in Parks & Recreation, Transportation | Tagged bicycle, bike, city, cultural, design, paths, trail | Leave a reply

Bikes give officers an edge in Arkansas national park

The Municipal Posted on October 4, 2012 by The MunicipalOctober 2, 2012
Rangers D. VanNest, A. Griggs, Z. Summerlin and Ranger F. Stock are among the officers who patrol Hot Springs National Park on bicycle

Thousands of visitors come to Hot Springs National Park each year to relax and enjoy the famous, soothing thermal waters of its 47 hot springs. Known as “The American Spa,” this urban park is located in the Diamond Lakes region … Continue reading →

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