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Rallying for alternative transportation options

On May 25, an article was posted in the Wall Street Journal (Taxing for Highways, Paying for Bike Lanes) regarding raising the gas tax. The author, Mac Zimmerman, policy director at Americans for Prosperity, discusses ways to get additional money when the Highway Trust Fund runs out and suggests that […]

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Find your perfect bike route

Are you a skilled bicyclist who can ride alongside cars? Or are you more comfortable on a quiet trail where you can ride at your own pace? Either way, a cool new map from the City of Orlando can help you find the perfect path since it identifies bike routes […]

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FDOT brings buffered bike lanes to Florida roads

Big news, Florida bikers: new bike lanes are getting wider. FDOT has changed its buffered bike lane standards from 5 feet to 7 feet. That’s 24 extra inches for you and your bicycle to be protected from fast-moving traffic. This means that the white painted line that normally separates humans on […]

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Panama City News Herald: Money for bike, running trails part of special session

Panama City News Herald By Jim Turner TALLAHASSEE — Voter-approved money for land and water conservation could be used to help create asphalt and concrete bicycle and running paths across Florida. Among the bills that will be discussed in a special legislative session next month is a transportation measure (SB […]

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Federal Highway Administration introduces separated bike lane planning and design guide

The Federal Highway Administration announced its new Separated Bike Lane Planning and Design Guide. What exactly is a “separated bike lane” (sometimes referred to as a “cycle track” or “protected bike lane”)?  In simple terms, it’s a portion of a roadway for bicyclists that is physically separated from motor vehicle traffic. […]