Home→News→AdvocacyWhat is the impact of bike lanes on local commerce?Summary of Research on the Commercial Impact of Road Space Reallocation to Multi Mode Transportation – January 2025The research on the impact of bike lanes on local commerce indicates that the impact is typically either positive or neutral. The research to shows that: The impact on local commerce of multimodal transportation … Read More
2024 Advocacy Accomplishments
A big thank you to the 100’s of hours Volunteers spent making our streets safer!
Discussion & Book signing with Wes Marshall – Killed by a Traffic Engineer – Oct. 25th
Join Community Cycles for discussion and book signing with Wes Marshall, author of Killed by a Traffic Engineer, in conversation with long-time advocate Martha Roskowski. Date and time: October 25th, 7:00pm Location: Community Cycles, Boulder Register here In Killed by a Traffic Engineer, civil engineering professor Wes Marshall shines a spotlight on how little science there is behind the way … Read More
Victory for Safer Streets: Boulder City Council Approves Iris Avenue Redesign
We are excited to share some great news with our Community Cycles family! On September 19, the Boulder City Council officially approved the Iris Avenue Transportation Improvements Project. This important victory means that the project will move forward without delay, bringing much-needed safety improvements to one of Boulder’s busiest streets. This project will reduce the number of vehicle lanes on … Read More
Speaker Series an All Around Success
Today we wrap up our notes on the success of the 2024 Speaker Series, brought to you by Community Cycles and Mirrycle. We achieved our goal: to invite and engage the greater Boulder community to get together over common interests, goals and passions centered around bicycles. Our overall takeaway from all three events is to keep a mainstream perspective in … Read More
Ray’s Soapbox: Cyclists Need to Do Our Part for Vision Zero
Submitted by: Michael Leccese. In the past 50+ years, Michael figures he’s biked to the moon and beyond (250,000+ miles). He’s crashed a few times of his own accord. Thanks to Michael, and feel free to submit your own cycling opinion. You could be featured next! Vision Zero—the idea that walking and cycling becomes the completely safe, favored transit mode in … Read More
Ray’s Soapbox: Bike Advocacy Topics Abound
Submitted by: Lynn Guissinger. Lynn is the elected RTD board member, representing Boulder and western Boulder County. She is a small business owner and former attorney. Lynn was married to Leslie Bohm, and their business, Catalyst Communication, worked for years in the bicycle and outdoor industries, promoting advocacy efforts in these industries. Catalyst later partnered with city transportation departments around the country … Read More
2024 Speaker Series: Meet National and Local Bike Icons This Summer
Join Mirrycle & Community Cycles this summer for the second session of the 2024 Leslie Bohm Speaker Series, with the spotlight on national and local cycling world dynamos. Each evening will feature an inspiring presentation and an opportunity to mingle and have a conversation with our experts over snacks and beverages. Bring your friends and family to these FREE events! … Read More
Community Cycles Support of Alternate B for Iris
The city of Boulder Transportation staff has recommended Alternate B for improvements on Iris Avenue. Community Cycles enthusiastically supports Alternative B and encourages letters to City Council in support of Alternative B. Four alternatives were put forward- all included protected bike lanes. Alternative A and B converted the 4 lane roadway to one lane in each direction with a center … Read More