Advocacy

Read how Community Cycles is helping to advance bicycling in local and regional planning processes, policies, & standards. We advocate for safe infrastructure for roads, schools, workplaces and shopping centers to increase cyclist & pedestrian safety.
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Iris Alternatives Reflect Boulder’s Core Values (Boulder Daily Camera Op-Ed 06/15/24)

June 15, 2024


This opinion by Community Cycles Executive Director Sue Prant ran in the 6/15/24 Daily Camera: Arterial streets are crucial to…

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Community Cycles Preferred Option(s) for the Iris Improvement Project

June 6, 2024


It is time for everyone to weigh in on the proposed safety improvements to Iris Avenue.  Arterials make up just…

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Ray’s Soapbox: For Iris Ave, 4 lanes into 3 is the Best Choice

June 6, 2024


Submitted by: Gary Sprung. Gary is a long-time environment and transportation activist. He currently serves on the Community Cycles Advocacy Committee…

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2024 Speaker Series: Meet National and Local Bike Icons This Summer

June 5, 2024


Join Mirrycle & Community Cycles this summer for the 2024 Leslie Bohm Speaker Series, with the spotlight on national and…

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Rebuttal to arguments

May 17, 2024


Home→News→AdvocacyRebuttal to ArgumentsOpponents of change to Iris speak to three primary concerns: Traffic congestion or slower travel, neighborhood cut-through traffic,…

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Benefits of a 4:3 conversion

May 17, 2024


Home→News→AdvocacyBenefits of a 4:3 conversionBuilding bicycle lanes with physical barriers to protect cyclists from fast moving cars is an increasingly…

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Why Change is Needed

May 17, 2024


Home→News→AdvocacyWhy Change is NeededAt present, Iris Avenue, a primary east-west route, is dangerous to drivers, not welcoming to pedestrians, and…

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Comparison Table

May 14, 2024


Home→News→AdvocacyCommunity Cycles’ Comparision TableCommunity Cycles’ Comparison of the AlternativesThe table below summarizes our analysis of the options. We will update…

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Getting it Right on Iris

May 11, 2024


Home→News→AdvocacyGetting it Right on IrisThe City of Boulder’a Transportation and Mobility department announced their recommend alternative B in July 2024…

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