Social Media Ideas for Bike Lanes

Bike lanes should always use protection. But officials say they usually shouldn’t go both ways.

This post is sponsored by Boulevard Bikes. Chicago’s bidirectional protected bike lane on Dearborn Street downtown has stood the test of time. It debuted almost 14 years ago as...

Las Vegas is building its first protected bike lane

Las Vegas is building its first protected bike lane Diana Ionescu Mon, 08/03/2026 - 07:00 Primary Image Primary Image Caption...

Eyes on the Street: New Concrete-Curb-Protected Bikeway on Clark Avenue in Long Beach

The Clark Avenue project included resurfacing, new bike lanes, new/improved ADA-compliant sidewalks, enhanced bus stops, and improved crosswalks

Eyes on the Street: Spring/Alameda Bikeway Construction

LADOT is adding a 1.2-mile of new protected bike lanes, connecting cyclists to Union Station and L.A. State Historic Park

Eyes on the Street: Progress on Chandler Center-Running Bike Lanes

LADOT's $7 million 3 mile revamp of existing Chandler bike lanes extends west the North Hollywood Metro B/G Line Station to Coldwater Canyon Avenue

30 of the world's worst bike lanes

30 of the world's worst bike lanes Diana Ionescu Sat, 07/18/2026 - 05:00 Primary Image Primary Image Caption Cracked...

FHWA removes bike lanes and speed cameras from list of traffic safety measures

FHWA removes bike lanes and speed cameras from list of traffic safety measures Diana Ionescu Tue, 07/21/2026 - 07:00 Primary Image...

Oakland’s Franklin Street Protected Bike Lane Nears Completion

Can "robust routine bikeway upgrades" become the norm when a city repaves a street?

New Terra Bella Bike Lanes Partially Replacing Van Nuys Bike Lanes

The "replacement" bikeway falls short on both quantity and quality: Metro/LADOT are removing 5.6 partially protected lane-miles and adding back just 4.8 lane-miles, all unprotected

Eyes on the Street: Transit and Bike Projects in the Valley

New bus bridge over Sepulveda, new hard plastic bike lane protection on Chandler, and new ThermoShade shelter being tested at NoHo Station

Alberta government creates bike lane complaint line ahead of fall legislation

Transportation Minister Devin Dreeshen said he wants to hear if bike lanes are creating traffic congestion, hurting businesses or prolonging emergency response times.

Another Edmonton bike lane draws varying opinions from community members

To accommodate the bike lanes along 79 Street, much of the on-street parking would be removed. A portion from 76 to 90 Avenue would also change into a one way, southbound lane.

New bike lane unveiled along dangerous stretch of Queens road

Supporters hope the new project will save lives - not just for bikers and pedestrians, but for drivers as well.

L.A. says bike lanes on Pico Boulevard would boost safety. Merchants fear fallout

The Los Angeles Department of Transportation wants to make Pico Boulevard safer for pedestrians, bicyclists and drivers. But that will come at the expense of 228 parking spots.

Bike lanes and speed cameras disappear from the DOT's list of proven safety measures

The Federal Highway Administration quietly stripped bike lanes and other safety recommendations from a key list of best practices. Critics say those measures are proven to cut cras...

‘Bike lanes save lives’: Cyclists rally against the removal of downtown bike lanes

Dozens of cycling advocates filled the streets of downtown Toronto as part of a ride organized in response to a recent court ruling allowing the Ford government to rip out 19 km o...

‘Big Brother’ At U.S. DOT: Bike Lanes Aren’t Just ‘DEI,’ They’re Also Unsafe

Taking a page from George Orwell, the government is now saying that bike lanes are unsafe and speed cameras are not proven to reduce crashes. In other words, freedom is slavery.

Nashville installs concrete barriers to protect bike lanes

Nashville installs concrete barriers to protect bike lanes Diana Ionescu Mon, 07/27/2026 - 07:00 Primary Image Primary Image Captio...

Toledo gets grant toward bike lane on Spielbusch

A state grant will help the city of Toledo create a bicycle lane on Spielbusch Avenue at the same time it plans to make bicycle lanes on nearby parts of Michigan and Erie streets p...

Cleveland plans physical barriers for West 65th Street bike lanes

Cleveland plans to add physical separation to West 65th Street bike lanes, citing speeding, crashes and a broader transportation plan.

Driver Smashes Plastic Bollards on Santa Monica’s 23rd Street Bike Lane

Using flimsy plastic bollards to separate bikes from automobile traffic is better than nothing, but this recent video makes a strong case that only concrete barriers will truly pro...

Province starts reversing Toronto bike lanes, beginning with Bloor Street West

Last week, hundreds of cyclists rallied downtown to protest the removal of bike lanes, arguing the changes will make Toronto streets more dangerous.

Guest Post: A Grand Avenue Worthy of its Name

OakDOT found a design that delivers protected bike lanes, a road diet, loading zones, and pedestrian safety improvements while retaining more than 90 percent of parking

Tokyo to double bike lane network to 900 km by 2030