Recent deaths of pedestrians in Maine highlight just how unsafe it is to travel by foot or by bicycle on streets built for motor vehicles.
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Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Bath once again deemed bicycle friendly
Bath has earned another bronze-level “Bicycle Friendly Community” designation from the League of American Cyclists, but cycling advocates see a continued need to improve infrastructure.
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Posted inMaine, News
‘Be vigilant,’ drivers urged, with Maine on track for another deadly year for pedestrians
So far, 19 people have been hit by cars and died in 2021, more than double the fatalities for last year, as the state considers long-term plans to make roads safer for walkers, cyclists and drivers.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: The time is now to make Portland’s streets safer, more vibrant for all
A recent wave of crashes resulting in serious injury or death to Portland-area cyclists and walkers points up the need for infrastructure improvements.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Paralympian shows how much character matters
Falmouth native Clara Brown will compete on the world’s biggest stage for athletes with disabilities.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Free valet bicycle parking provided at Thompson’s Point concerts
Bicycle-riding music fans will be able to safely park their bikes for free at all 11 Thompson’s Point concerts this year through a new offering from the Bicycle Coalition of Maine. Concert-going cyclists can drop off their bikes off with a Bicycle Coalition of Maine staff member of volunteer near the entrance. They will be […]
Posted inThe Forecaster
Portland seeks operator for bike-share program
The city is seeking a company interested in running a bike-share program in Portland, with a desired launch date of June 2022. It is seeking proposals from those qualified to provide a program design and marketing, operation and maintenance for the program. Goals for the bike-share program, according to the city, include promoting bicycling as […]
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Hebron man becomes first cyclist to conquer New York’s new 750-mile Empire State Trail
With the help of a lot of planning on a spreadsheet, Jeremy Chapman biked the entire 750-mile Empire State Trail, facing down snowstorms and multiple flat tires.
Posted inMaine, News
BikeMaine event canceled again this year because of pandemic
More than 400 bicyclists typically sign up for the weeklong ride, which explores a different region of the state each year.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Climate Council misses chance to invest in bike, pedestrian infrastructure
The council’s Climate Action Plan focuses on electric vehicles, overlooking options that are proven, practical and financially equitable.