One of the true indications of serious support for improving bicycling infrastructure such as adding more protected bike lanes, connected paths to different areas and bike parking racks can be seen by the voter support in this past election. When a proposition to fund bike infrastructure generates the required number of signatures and is placed on that ballot sheet, then ... Read More »

Dog playground equipment, trails, ponds and dedicated volunteers can transform a mediocre dog park into a great one. One thing is for sure – more and more cities are adding dog parks. According to the National Recreation and Park Association, more than half of parks departments in the US now manage dog parks. There are quite a few more dog owners ... Read More »

Bike rooms providing secure indoor storage are a great way to attract cyclists as future renters or employees. (FYI: The expert planners at Park and Facilities Catalog offer free bike room layouts and diagrams to help maximize bike storage). That’s why the number of indoor bike storage areas are trending up and are becoming more and more prevalent around the US. There ... Read More »

Bike Repair Stations are a simple yet very effective convenience you can add to a location if you want to promote bicycle commuting instead of driving. These bike tune-up stations send a strong message that your college, apartment building, office or store or even entire town caters to cyclists. This is one strategy used by Oakland, University in Rochester, Michigan. ... Read More »