3 foot law and crossing the yellow line

http://www.cyclelicio.us/2014/3-foot-law-today-and-the-yellow-centerline/
Videos support a readable pass.

Cycling Shoes for casual cycling

Best New Casual Cycling Shoes

http://www.bicycling.com/bikes-gear/new-bike-gear-previews/best-new-casual-cycling-shoes?cid=socBG_20140912_31534686

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Helmets

http://www.roadbikerider.com/newsletters/issue-no-636-great-helmet-debate#newsletter-new-roundup

Pro and con
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4 countercase argumentsTicket to Ride

4 countercase argumentsTicket to Ride

http://blogs.bicycling.com/blogs/roadrights/ticket-to-ride?cid=socBL_20140905_31027596

Bikes bring bucks

http://www.idahostatesman.com/2014/09/03/3354718/bikes-bring-bucks-for-tourism.html?sp=/99/1687/&ihp=1

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Do roads pay for themselves?

Do roads pay for themselves? Nice article. File under arguments


https://www.evernote.com/shard/s390/sh/67f2ba3d-48b3-40da-8c2a-b81eaeaf63f0/333cdd42986ab2addeb7f8a5ad08089b

Picture that makes cars look stupid

Picture that makes cars look stupid file under omages
http://www.upworthy.com/the-photograph-that-has-been-making-cars-look-stupid-for-20-years?c=ufb1

Bike Lanes Don't Cause Traffic

Bike Lanes Don't Cause Traffic (If You Put Them In The Right Place)
http://gizmodo.com/bike-lanes-dont-cause-traffic-if-you-put-them-in-the-1562247652

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Biking and Walking fact sheet 2012

Lots of useful stuff at People for Bikes. This pdf contains some numbers. File under argument

http://www.peoplepoweredmovement.org/site/images/uploads/Media_Fact_Sheet_-_Benchmarking_2012.pdf

Bikeyface: If I Owned the Road

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Corrie

bikeyface posted: "Recently I found myself in this situation: And I wished I could show this dude what would happen if I really did own the road. Things would be very different. I wouldn't have to take the lane ever again. People would have their roads back, and they" New post on Bikeyface If I Owned the Road by bikeyface Recently I found myself in this situation: And I wished I could show this dude what would happen if I really did own the road. Things would be very different. I wouldn't have to take the lane ever again. People would have their roads back, and they'd be safer because... Bad behavior wouldn't be tolerated. And parking wouldn't be so free and flowing. And that's just the beginning. No, drivers don't realize how easy they have it. But, how about we make it a little easier for people? bikeyface | April 3, 2014 at 12:24 am | URL: http://wp.me/p27FRL-Bs Comment    See all comments Unsubscribe to no longer receive posts from Bikeyface. Change your email settings at Manage Subscriptions. Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: http://bikeyface.com/2014/04/03/if-i-owned-the-road/

Cycling Has Made Me a Better Driver

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I have this experience too.

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Bike Noob posted: "The ride Sunday morning had been an uneventful one. Four of us set off for Creedmoor, southeast of Austin. We found that one of the country roads we take to get there had been partially graded to prepare for resurfacing, and was not in good shape for cycl" Respond to this post by replying above this line New post on Bike Noob Cycling Has Made Me a Better Driver by Bike Noob The ride Sunday morning had been an uneventful one. Four of us set off for Creedmoor, southeast of Austin. We found that one of the country roads we take to get there had been partially graded to prepare for resurfacing, and was not in good shape for cycling. If we go that way again, we'll have to figure out an alternate route. One of the highlights along the way is an exotic game ranch, featuring lots of African deer and antelope, zebras, ostriches and emus, and other critters. The animals take off when I stop and get out my camera. But the guy on the left shows off his long horns. (Click to enlarge.) It's only about 17 miles to Creedmoor, but for some reason, every group I ride with tends to stop there for a long time. We take turns going in to buy fig newtons, top off our water jugs or buy Gatorade, and use the facilities. Finally, I asked everyone if we planned to go home at all today. Not sure why we spend so much time here -- it's a rather nondescript convenience store stop. We take a different road back than out. Thaxton Road takes us past lots of single-wide and double-wide manufactured homes, but also some anomalies. A fancy ornamental fence in front of a house in the country. Picture from Google Earth Street View. A cute, well-cared for cottage on a stock pond. Picture from Google earth Street View. On the way home, one of the group peeled off to head for his house. The remaining three were spread out, with me bringing up the rear. With just two miles to go, my ride nearly ended. A driver poked his nose from a side street on the right into the bike lane, looking to make a left turn. But for some unfathomable reason, he only looked to his right. I was traveling at about 20 mph, and it looked like he would pull out right into my path. I moved out of the bike lane and into the traffic lane, so his chances of seeing me were better. At the last moment, he looked my way, saw me, and slammed on his brakes. I passed in front of him, and gave him an appreciative wave, wondering at the same time if he'd ever received any drivers' ed. I was reminded of a woman on my block who was supervising her grandson while he rode his bike through the neighborhood. "Left, right, left!" she called as he went by. Meaning, of course, that he should first look to his left, then to his right, and make a final check to the left  before riding through an intersection. The car driver I encountered could have used a refresher like that. Then, just a quarter-mile beyond, a pickup truck drew even with me as I came upon another intersection. I knew this wasn't going to be good. His turn signal was flashing, and he was going to turn right. I don't trust pickup trucks. I hit my brakes, and eased into the traffic lane behind him. Sure enough, he braked hard and turned right. If I had stayed in the bike lane, it would have been a classic right hook. Two cases, two times I anticipated what the drivers would do, and saved myself from a potential disaster. I'm not sure that would have been the case five or six years ago. But since I started riding a bike, I've become a better driver. When I'm on the road, I'm a lot more aware of what's going on around me than I used to be. I used to be proud that I checked my rear view mirror every 15 seconds; now I do it even more often. And it's not just the rear view mirror. I'm constantly scanning around me, even the oncoming traffic on the other side of the road divider. You never know when some clown is going to lose control and cross the median into your path. In Texas, I think there's something genetic that keeps drivers from signaling their turns. I've gotten pretty good at reading minds, and anticipating what drivers around me are going to do. Most often, they pull around to pass me on the right -- even if I'm going down the Interstate at 80 mph. My heightened awareness behind the wheel doesn't mean I'm a little old octogenarian tootling along well below the speed limit. A good driver won't hold up traffic, but also won't dart in and out of lanes, just to wind up only two car lengths ahead by the time we reach our destination 15 minutes down the road. Instead, I'm part of the traffic, trying to be as predictable as possible. I'm the same way on my bike -- predictable. Drivers might not pay the closest attention to me, but once I'm in their sights, they should have a pretty good idea of what I'm going to do. But I never really worried about being predictable in the care until after I'd ridden the bike for awhile. When you ride with heightened awareness, that rubs off onto your driving, too. Bike Noob | March 30, 2014 at 7:09 pm | Categories: Uncategorized | URL: http://wp.me/pcaIX-1Nn Comment    See all comments    Like Unsubscribe to no longer receive posts from Bike Noob. Change your email settings at Manage Subscriptions. Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: http://bikenoob.com/2014/03/30/cycling-has-made-me-a-better-driver/ Thanks for flying with WordPress.com

You Know Bicycling Is Good for Your City. Now Prove It to the Skeptics. | Streetsblog USA

More from Streetsblog supporting the economic argument for cycling. file under arguments.



You Know Bicycling Is Good for Your City. Now Prove It to the Skeptics. | Streetsblog USA

Study: Bicycling Generates $365 Million in Economic Activity in Iowa | Streetsblog USA

From StreetsBlog this article provide an economic incentive for promoting cycling. File under arguments.



Study: Bicycling Generates $365 Million in Economic Activity in Iowa | Streetsblog USA

How to Talk About Cycling to a Conservative | Commute by Bike

What to say and what not to say. File this under arguments.

http://www.commutebybike.com/2010/12/11/how-to-talk-about-cycling-to-a-conservative/

The case for protected bike lanes in one story | PeopleForBikes

Be sure to click through for the full article justifying expenditures on bike infrastructure.  Also check out the rest of people for bikes. Lots of resources here.
File under organizations and arguments

http://www.peopleforbikes.org/blog/entry/the-case-for-protected-bike-lanes-in-one-story

Bike Lane Tutorial - People Behaving Badly

Bike Lanes require education. file under video

Bikey face Big Metal Things

Bikey face is great.  Woman's pov, commuting issues spot on.  File under images and arguments.

Corrie

bikeyface posted: "When I bike, I'm pretty by the book when it comes to the rules of the road. It used to be that I expected everyone else to do the same. But experience has made me more empathetic. So when I hear someone demand something like: "We need all cyclists to fol" New post on Bikeyface Big Metal Things by bikeyface When I bike, I'm pretty by the book when it comes to the rules of the road. It used to be that I expected everyone else to do the same. But experience has made me more empathetic. So when I hear someone demand something like: "We need all cyclists to follow the rules of the road. They're giving us a bad name!" I roll my eyes. You won't get everyone following the rules. Take a look at drivers. And the "bad name" is more complex than just stopping at a red light- it's a generalization from a car-centric culture. Once you've biked in a city you quickly realize one rule trumps all road rules: self preservation. However, people who bike may have varying opinions on how to safely keep away from the big metal things. And it's chaotic. Why? Because the infrastructure and rules are built around cars, not vulnerable road users. If you really look at what people are doing (without judgement) you may catch a glimpse of where the real problem lies. Yes, there will always be those to do what they can get away with. But perhaps some are just doing what they feel they need to get away with to get to work or school or back home safely. I still take care to follow the road rules, but I'll also take care of myself if needed. bikeyface | March 14, 2014 at 1:11 am | URL: http://wp.me/p27FRL-B7 Comment    See all comments Unsubscribe to no longer receive posts from Bikeyface. Change your email settings at Manage Subscriptions. Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: http://bikeyface.com/2014/03/14/big-metal-things/

Taking the lane — a CyclingSavvy instructor explains her objection to bike lanes | BikinginLA

Bike lanes seem like a good idea. Yet, many cycling advocates hate them. Why?

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Guest post: Taking the lane — a CyclingSavvy instructor explains her objection to bike lanes | BikinginLA