by Bike Courier | Apr 28, 2014 | Posts
Main stream media is finally catching on that people want to live in cities that are focused on people, not cars! ‘… the most popular cities … model mixed-use development and pedestrian-friendly spaces.”These places seem to be built for people,...
by Bike Courier | Apr 17, 2014 | Posts
“Levels of obesity, high blood pressure and diabetes are lower in cities where a higher percentage of commuters bicycle or walk to work, and cities where drivers get used to sharing the road with bikers and walkers generally have lower rates of pedestrian and...
by Bike Courier | Apr 3, 2014 | Posts
“It (cycling) works here,” says cyclist and pedicabbie Austin Matherne. “Also, the way that downtown is set up, all the entertainment districts are so close together that it really is a viable transportation option for us.” Density – the...
by Bike Courier | Mar 20, 2014 | Posts
Urban Louisville bike tours will be offered Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays at 1:00pm beginning March 31, leaving from the Bike Couriers Bike Shop at 107 W Market. Details are on our website. www.bikecourier.org
by Bike Courier | Mar 17, 2014 | Featured Products
Some photos of the new 2014 Jamis Nemesis 650 Sport we recently assembled for a customer. A great XC bike for just $659! New on the 2014 model: Kinesis triple-butted aluminum frame RST Blaze 650B TNL fork with 100mm travel Shimano Alivio/Acera 24 speed drivetrain...
by Bike Courier | Mar 9, 2014 | Advocacy
OK, too many people are asking, so here it is. Wednesday I called the two parties responsible for the decision to close the bridge to pedestrians, Walsh Construction & KY Transportation Cabinet (contacts: Max Rowland of Walsh and Andy Barber KYTC Project Manager)....
by Bike Courier | Mar 8, 2014 | Advocacy
Question re: last year’s Thunder & Big 4 bridge… Was B4 closed to the public Thunder 2013? http://www.wave3.com/story/24921011/big-four-bridge-expected-to-open-in-8-9-weeks-on-indiana-side
by Bike Courier | Mar 7, 2014 | Posts
Later this month we will offer free urban bike tours. So keep an eye on our website. http://www.bikecourier.org/rentals-tours/
by Bike Courier | Mar 7, 2014 | Posts
Congratulations to KYTC for doing the right thing!!!! http://www.wdrb.com/story/24916664/pedestrians-will-have-access-to-2nd-street-bridge-during-lane-closures
by Bike Courier | Mar 7, 2014 | Advocacy
The story is about two questions: – Will KY Transportation Cabinet the violate the Commerce Clause of the US Constitution by closing to pedestrians the Clark Memorial bridge? – Will mayor Fischer take a stand for a walkable, sustainable, healthy,...
