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Detroit bike shorts: Updates from around the city
Google Bike Directions If you use Google Maps to get a bike route between Detroit and Windsor, it will give you directions to use the Tunnel. Of course the Tunnel is not open to cyclists so we alerted...
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Southwest Detroit sustainability planning
The Detroit Free Press published an interesting story on a Lawrence Tech (LTU) project which looked at making Southwest Detroit energy self-sufficient. That planning involved creating energy as well as...
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Downriver Highriders and Kid Rock
Kid Rock’s video for “Roll On” features numerous Detroit landmarks, cars, and a whole like of bicycles. This weekend while on the RiverWalk I met the the cyclists who were featured in the video....
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New bikes lanes in Corktown and Southwest Detroit
Have you seen the new bike lanes and bike routes being installed throughout Corktown, Mexicantown, and along West Vernor in Southwest Detroit? This is not a new project. It started about seven or so...
View ArticleMotor vehicle parking restrictions in Southwest Detroit
The below alert from the Southwest Detroit Business Association is being passed along to show the size and comprehensive network of bike lanes that are being installed throughout Southwest Detroit:...
View ArticleDetroit bike lanes in the news
The new bike lanes in Southwest Detroit have been getting of media coverage lately. The Detroit News ran the article “Detroit becoming friendlier to bicyclists” last month. Sarah Pappas, 27, who lives...
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More bike racks in Southwest Detroit
More bike parking, more local green jobs. From the West Vernor and Springwells Business Improvement District (BID) newsletter: The BID partnered with the SDBA and the SMART Bus System to identify...
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Bike lanes: Safety and Southwest Detroit
Here’s a quick thought for Friday. It’s not uncommon to hear those who don’t ride bicycles or those who are just starting out say they don’t feel comfortable in bike lanes. One often heard reason? It’s...
View ArticleNew Detroit bike lanes for 2012
There are bike lanes planned for the city of Detroit that are expected to be completed this year. Here’s a run down of those projects. Midtown bike lanes The below projects all tie together to create...
View ArticleYour thoughts on a Detroit bicycle & greenway map
What would be helpful information to include on a Southwest Detroit greenway/bicycle map? Schools, libraries, transit stops, bike shops, and parks are commonly shown on such maps. We’ve reviewed maps...
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