2010-03-11T01:16:18Z http://limitedwarrent.com/atom.aspx Quick Blogcast tag:limitedwarrent.com,2009-12-10:ca6b54ef-081b-4ec5-8fdb-5c90ce476578 Warren T 2009-12-10T18:35:00Z 2009-12-10T18:35:00Z A couple of follow-ups and something for your holiday gift list.<br><br><br><br>Show notes:<br><br><a target="_blank" href="http://wcbstv.com/topstories/williamsburg.bicycle.bike.2.1357824.html">Brooklyn update</a><br><br><a target="_blank" href="http://www.saratogian.com/articles/2009/12/09/news/doc4b1f18add5025182318620.txt">Saratoga Springs update</a><br><br><a target="_blank" href="http://www.philly.com/philly/news/pennsylvania/78847097.html">Philly</a><br><br><a target="_blank" href="http://www.streetsblog.org/2009/12/07/this-friday-bicycle-access-law-takes-effect/">NY law takes effect Friday</a><br><br><a target="_blank" href="http://www.bikeradar.com/news/article/worlds-most-advanced-bicycle-on-sale-at-harrods-24290">World's most advanced bike</a><br> tag:limitedwarrent.com,2009-12-07:befb6ac3-5ee6-455b-9cc7-7155b838b3d4 Warren T 2009-12-07T20:12:00Z 2009-12-07T20:12:00Z Portland is trying out some cool new infrastructure and there are a couple stories about going car-free today. Here's the news:<br><br><br><br>Show notes:<br><br><a target="_blank" href="http://blog.oregonlive.com/commuting/2009/12/channelizing_gets_green_light.html">Portland's Channelizers</a><br><br><a target="_blank" href="http://www.rutlandherald.com/article/20091206/ENVIRONMENT/912060313">Vermont bike commuting experiment</a><br><br><a target="_blank" href="http://www.clarionledger.com/article/20091207/NEWS/912070313/Group+advocates+bike+safety">Jackson, Mississippi</a><br><br><a target="_blank" href="http://www.mercurynews.com/top-stories/ci_13934318?nclick_check=1">UPS Bike Deliveries</a><br> tag:limitedwarrent.com,2009-12-04:bfc43cbf-deef-4f7b-ab5f-1921cf6c0e21 Warren T 2009-12-04T18:35:00Z 2009-12-04T18:35:00Z More people on bikes. Better infrastructure. Better health. Here's today's news:<br><br><br><br>Show notes:<br><br><a target="_blank" href="http://www.cyclelicio.us/2009/12/marin-county-more-people-biking.html">Marin County</a><br><br><a target="_blank" href="http://www.silive.com/news/index.ssf/2009/12/better_health_linked_to_active.html">Biking = Better Health</a><br><br><a target="_blank" href="http://stlouis.bizjournals.com/stlouis/stories/2009/11/30/daily46.html">St. Louis Bike Master Plan</a><br><br><a target="_blank" href="http://laist.com/2009/12/03/new_bicyclist_anti-harassment_ordin.php">LA to get Anti-Harassment Law?</a><br> tag:limitedwarrent.com,2009-12-02:c5d8a46e-aa94-403a-b321-e0ce5ce98a10 Warren T 2009-12-02T22:43:00Z 2009-12-02T22:43:00Z Copenhagen cyclists prep for the UN and U.S. infrastructure gains and losses in today's news.<br><br><br><br>Show notes:<br><br><a target="_blank" href="http://greeninc.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/12/01/danes-showcase-cycling-culture-ahead-of-copenhagen-summit/">Copenhagen Prepares for UN Climate Summit</a><br><br><a target="_blank" href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/ci_13895209">Salt Lake City, UT</a><br><br><a target="_blank" href="http://sf.streetsblog.org/2009/12/01/eyes-on-the-street-sf-gets-its-first-new-bike-lane-in-three-years/">San Francisco, CA</a><br><br><a target="_blank" href="http://gothamist.com/2009/12/01/city_to_remove_14_blocks_of_bedford.php">A Bike Lane Disappears from Brooklyn</a><br><br> tag:limitedwarrent.com,2009-11-30:9ecd8a34-5429-4946-be63-a3ebe422879c Warren T 2009-11-30T21:53:00Z 2009-11-30T21:53:00Z Why haven't I been posting? Good question. In thinking about it I've come to realize that if I don't get out on my bike, I don't find the time to do things like this. Anyway, sorry for the absence, but I'm back and there is bike commuting in the news...<br><br><br><br>Show notes:<br><br><a target="_blank" href="http://www.kansascity.com/340/story/1595391.html">Give Bike Commuting a try in Kansas City </a><br><br><a target="_blank" href="http://www.app.com/article/20091127/NEWS/911270328/Red-Bank-seeks-aid-for-pedestrian--bike-safety">Red Bank, NJ Safe Routes Group</a><br><br><a target="_blank" href="http://www.newhavenindependent.org/archives/2009/11/the_bikefriendl.php">New Haven Bike Parking</a><br><br><a target="_blank" href="http://www.wrn.com/2009/11/a-winter-bicycling-primer/">Wisconsin Winter Riding</a><br> tag:limitedwarrent.com,2009-11-03:4745b3ec-62da-4b4a-8358-008b243c0844 Warren T 2009-11-04T04:16:00Z 2009-11-04T04:16:00Z I know I've been too lazy lately. Thanks for checking back. Look! Out on the street! What could it be? Super Biker!!!<br><br><br><br>Show notes:<br><br><a target="_blank" href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2009/nov/03/boris-johnson-saves-franny-armstrong">London Mayor = Super Biker</a><br><br><a target="_blank" href="http://phillyist.com/2009/11/03/bike_the_strike.php">Philadelphia Transit Strike</a><br><br><a target="_blank" href="http://sf.streetsblog.org/2009/11/02/judge-busch-could-block-bike-lanes-through-march-2010/#more-77581">San Francisco Injunction</a><br> tag:limitedwarrent.com,2009-10-14:3e5dcc81-8190-47af-b8af-060ef6543385 Warren T 2009-10-14T17:44:00Z 2009-10-14T17:44:00Z It was National Bike to Work Day in Australia -- so there was plenty of news to bring you today...<br><br><br><br>Show notes:<br><br><a target="_blank" href="http://www.streetcorner.com.au/news/showPost.cfm?bid=12263&amp;mycomm=WC">National Ride to Work Day</a> in <a target="_blank" href="http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/entertainment/your-brisbane/on-yer-bike-commuters-urged-20091014-gwkc.html">Australia</a><br><br><a target="_blank" href="http://www.news.com.au/adelaidenow/story/0,22606,26211101-2682,00.html?from=public_rss">$5.7m boost for bike paths in Adelaide, Australia.</a><br><br><a target="_blank" href="http://features.csmonitor.com/globalnews/2009/10/13/italy-government-offers-290-discount-for-bikes/">Italy: Government offers $290 discount for bikes</a><br><br><a target="_blank" href="http://www.postandcourier.com/news/2009/oct/14/bicycle-rider-arrested/">North Charleston Cyclist Jailed</a><br><br> tag:limitedwarrent.com,2009-10-13:1389b9e7-b3e3-4701-abfb-01f26e5607ba Warren T 2009-10-13T22:59:00Z 2009-10-13T22:59:00Z Here's the news for today.<br><br><br><br>Show notes:<br><br><a target="_blank" href="http://www.saratogian.com/articles/2009/10/13/news/doc4ad3e8a26d1da108642125.txt">Saratoga Springs</a><br><br><a target="_blank" href="http://www.rapidcityjournal.com/articles/2009/10/13/news/local/doc4ad2934babc3d184344652.txt">Rapid City</a><br><br><a target="_blank" href="http://www.nzherald.co.nz/health/news/article.cfm?c_id=204&amp;objectid=10602698">New Zealand</a><br><br> tag:limitedwarrent.com,2009-10-06:c039c598-6ca8-4b5c-8aea-65076a5d637b Warren T 2009-10-06T16:51:00Z 2009-10-06T16:51:00Z There have been a TON of bike commuting news stories since last weeks U.S. Census data was released. Here are a few for your listening enjoyment:<br><br><br><br>Show notes:<br><br><a target="_blank" href="http://cincinnati.com/blogs/politics/2009/10/05/city-would-like-you-to-bike/">Cincinnati</a><br><br><a target="_blank" href="http://www.treehugger.com/files/2009/10/5-states-where-women-barely-bike.php">More on women cycling</a><br><br><a target="_blank" href="http://bike-pgh.org/2009/09/2008-city-commuting-trends-are-in-how-does-pittsburgh-stack-up-nationally/">How does biking to work in your city compare?</a><br><br><a target="_blank" href="http://news.opb.org/article/5955-bicycle-commuting-rising-still-pales-compared-europe/">Bicycle Commuting Rising in the US, But Still Pales Compared To Europe</a><br> tag:limitedwarrent.com,2009-10-01:1ff8de02-3964-49e0-9b62-c4f64a940855 Warren T 2009-10-01T19:24:00Z 2009-10-01T19:24:00Z The leaves and weather are starting to turn in my neck of the woods. Perfect weather for getting out on the bike. Here's your news:<br><br><br><br>Show notes:<br><br><a target="_blank" href="http://voices.kansascity.com/node/6031">Kansas City Counting Cyclists</a><br><br><a target="_blank" href="http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/politics/article6851682.ece">England Adds Bike Parking</a><br><br><a target="_blank" href="http://www2.tbo.com/content/2009/sep/29/291430/tampas-bicycle-bell-law-could-be-repealed/">Tampa Bike Bell Law</a><br><br><a target="_blank" href="http://www.connectmidmissouri.com/news/story.aspx?id=355989">Columbia Cafe Moved by Bike</a><br> tag:limitedwarrent.com,2009-09-28:f30d2bd5-059b-4bf7-87ad-79e0f062e259 Warren T 2009-09-28T17:52:00Z 2009-09-28T17:52:00Z Hope you had a wonderful weekend and a nice ride into work. It's my son Peter's birthday today ... does mentioning him count as a present? Here's the news...<br><br><br><br>Show notes:<br><br><a target="_blank" href="http://bicycling.com/blogs/thisjustin/2009/09/25/interbike-2009-the-practical-side/">Bicycling Magazine on commuters</a><br><br><a target="_blank" href="http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/chi-ap-ia-rentalbikes,0,3467744.story">Des Moines bike rentals</a><br><br><a target="_blank" href="http://www.c-ville.com/index.php?cat=1991704080566501&amp;act=post&amp;pid=12032409093712754">Charlottesville pols</a><br><br><a target="_blank" href="http://www.nytimes.com/2009/09/27/nyregion/27spotct.html">Bike Rides: The Exhibition</a><br><br><a target="_blank" href="http://www.aldrichart.org/">The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum site</a><br> tag:limitedwarrent.com,2009-09-24:d49c5770-897c-439d-b504-80b8717f0783 Warren T 2009-09-24T13:45:00Z 2009-09-24T13:45:00Z Last night I rode my bike to the Parent/Teacher conferences at the middle school. Two blocks away from the school and cars, trucks and vans lined the curbs in all directions and the parking lot was full as well. I rolled up to the empty bike rack that is 5 yards from the door, locked my bike and walked right in... The more we do it, the more people will realize how convenient riding your bike can be. Okay, I'm climbing down from the soap box. Here's the news:<br><br><br><br>Show notes:<br><br><a target="_blank" href="http://www.oregonlive.com/news/index.ssf/2009/09/bike_commuting_surges_in_portl.html">Portland</a><br><br><a target="_blank" href="http://www.freep.com/article/20090923/BUSINESS06/90923017/1019/Web-site-connects-biking-commuters">Detroit Rideshare</a><br><br><a target="_blank" href="http://detroit.blogs.time.com/2009/09/23/taking-back-the-streets-one-bicycle-at-a-time/">Taking back Detroit streets</a><br><br><a target="_blank" href="http://www.scpr.org/news/2009/09/20/bike-count/">L.A. Bike Count</a><br> tag:limitedwarrent.com,2009-09-21:c1857e71-bb0f-484a-b5d0-38e02d701be0 Warren T 2009-09-21T18:29:56Z 2009-09-21T18:29:56Z Bike commuting news from around the globe for Monday, September 21st.<br><br><br><br>Show notes:<br><br><a target="_blank" href="http://www.4ni.co.uk/northern_ireland_news.asp?id=99807">NI Cycle to Work Scheme</a><br><br><a target="_blank" href="http://www.star-telegram.com/242/story/1624784.html">Fort Worth</a><br><br><a target="_blank" href="http://www.examiner.com/x-19794-Boston-Triathlon-Examiner%7Ey2009m9d20-What-is-Interbike">Interbike</a><br> tag:limitedwarrent.com,2009-09-14:97712712-6338-41a7-9f5a-920e63736f7b Warren T 2009-09-14T16:23:42Z 2009-09-14T16:23:42Z Bike Storage and more in today's news.<br><br><br><br>Show notes:<br><br><a target="_blank" href="http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2009/09/bicycle-cellar-storage-showers-safety/">Bicycle Cellar</a><br><br><a target="_blank" href="http://www.desmoinesregister.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090914/NEWS/909140310">Des Moines</a><br><br><a target="_blank" href="http://greatergreaterwashington.org/post.cgi?id=3478">Chicago Police Video</a><br> tag:limitedwarrent.com,2009-09-11:70b36f94-1af7-48cf-b322-09680a93ec45 Warren T 2009-09-11T13:52:00Z 2009-09-11T13:52:00Z Thanks for checking back in.&nbsp; Make sure you get out and ride just for the fun of it this weekend.&nbsp; Here's the news:<br><br><br><br>Show notes:<br><br><a target="_blank" href="http://www.capegazette.com/storiescurrent/200909/biketowork08.html">Delaware Pols Pedal</a><br><br><a target="_blank" href="http://www.bizjournals.com/sacramento/stories/2009/09/07/daily60.html">Capitol Corridor</a><br><br><a target="_blank" href="http://www.hpvburlingtonbikefest.org/">Burlington Festival</a><br><br><a target="_blank" href="http://www.nytimes.com/2009/09/10/fashion/10bikes.html?_r=1&amp;em">Bike Fashion</a><br> tag:limitedwarrent.com,2009-09-08:de468396-1106-4adb-9e3d-995b0628dc9b Warren T 2009-09-09T03:09:00Z 2009-09-09T03:09:00Z Thanks for you patience. I'm back...&nbsp; Here's the news:<br><br><br><br>Show notes:<br><br><a target="_blank" href="http://ibikeride.com/boris-joins-cycling-commuters-but-ignores-the-real-issues.html">London Cycle Friday Rides</a><br><br><a target="_blank" href="http://www.wtoctv.com/Global/story.asp?S=11047741">Savannah Two Wheels to Work Program</a><br><br><a target="_blank" href="http://www.examiner.com/x-22284-Atlanta-Bicycle-Transportation-Examiner%7Ey2009m9d4-Wouldbe-mayors-flunk-bicycle-infrastructure">Atlanta Mayoral Candidates</a><br><br><a target="_blank" href="http://blog.oregonlive.com/commuting/2009/09/bike_commute_challenge_rolls_a.html">Bike Commute Challenge</a><br><br><a target="_blank" href="http://www.treehugger.com/files/2009/09/creating-green-commuters-portland.php">Create a Commuter</a><br><br> tag:limitedwarrent.com,2009-08-13:fa1a6dc1-56a4-4649-807b-441dfe6f8e58 Warren T 2009-08-13T18:10:00Z 2009-08-13T18:10:00Z Looks like there is some encouraging news for bike commuters.&nbsp; Here's the news<br><br><br><br>Show notes:<br><br><a target="_blank" href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/08/12/AR2009081202508.html?nav=hcmoduletmv">D.C. Bike Center</a><br><br><a target="_blank" href="http://www.boston.com/news/local/breaking_news/2009/08/vendor_selected.html">Boston bike sharing program</a><br><br><a target="_blank" href="http://www.popularmechanics.com/technology/transportation/4327634.html?nav=RSS20&amp;src=syn&amp;dom=yah_buzz&amp;mag=pop">Popular Mechanics Transportation Article</a><br><br><a target="_blank" href="http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5h1CH48VrzWxizY78x53rOj-f-RYQD9A1LKI82">Cyclist with gator</a><br> tag:limitedwarrent.com,2009-08-11:a9fd4f78-ccf9-48f0-a6c0-f1c11ce80d33 Warren T 2009-08-11T19:11:00Z 2009-08-11T19:11:00Z I know, I know, two days in a row!&nbsp; Cyclists pressure NM officials for safer streets, biking in Louisville is safer now than it was in 1993 and Springfield, OR bike path improvements.&nbsp; Here's the news:<br><br><br><br>Show notes:<br><br><a target="_blank" href="http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/chi-ap-nm-completestreets,0,7676000.story">Cyclists pressure NM officials for safer streets</a><br><br><a target="_blank" href="http://www.courier-journal.com/article/20090809/NEWS01/908090344/They+re+safer+than+before++but+Louisville+roads+still+scare+cyclists">Louisville is safer now than it was in 1993.</a><br><br><a target="_blank" href="http://www.louisvilleky.gov/StreetSense/">StreetSense site</a><br><br><a target="_blank" href="http://www.louisvilleky.gov/BikeLouisville/">BikeLouisville site</a><br><br><a target="_blank" href="http://www.registerguard.com/csp/cms/sites/web/news/cityregion/18317718-41/story.csp">Bicycle path gets major updating - Springfield, Oregon</a><br> tag:limitedwarrent.com,2009-08-10:fdc169c6-9fd0-411d-95f4-94eb2901c882 Warren T 2009-08-10T14:46:00Z 2009-08-10T14:46:00Z Bike tunnels, bike friendly cities and one that is un-friendly.&nbsp; Regarding the first story, one of my sons thought the world's longest bike tunnel should be longer and suggests they add a bike lane to the chunnel (31 miles long...).&nbsp; Right...&nbsp; Here's the new:<br><br><br><br>Show notes:<br><br><a target="_blank" href="http://www.copenhagenize.com/2009/08/worlds-longest-bicycle-tunnel-opens.html">World's Longest Bicycle Tunnel Opens</a><br><br><a target="_blank" href="http://www.twotunnels.org.uk/index.html">Two Tunnels Greenway</a><br><br><a target="_blank" href="http://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/09/us/09bike.html?_r=1">Boston Tries to Shed Longtime Reputation as Cyclists’ Minefield</a><br><br><a target="_blank" href="http://www.mlive.com/news/saginaw/index.ssf/2009/08/midland_wants_to_become_more_b.html">Midland wants to become more bicycle and pedestrian-friendly</a><br><br><a target="_blank" href="http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09220/989480-53.stm">Pittsburgh shared lanes</a><br><br><a target="_blank" href="http://www.chicagoreader.com/TheBlog/archives/2009/08/06/it-could-be-worseyou-could-be-biking-in-detroit">Detroit radio trolls</a><br><br><a target="_blank" href="http://www.fcc.gov/cgb/complaints.html">FCC complaints filed here</a><br> tag:limitedwarrent.com,2009-08-06:1d0dee33-bfd9-4536-8e3b-9d5ecdb676ef Warren T 2009-08-07T01:28:00Z 2009-08-07T01:28:00Z Much ado about 3 feet and more.&nbsp; Here's the news:<br><br><br><br>Show notes:<br><br><a target="_blank" href="http://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/20288163/detail.html">Colorado's new laws</a><br><br><a target="_blank" href="http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/news/texassouthwest/stories/DN-cyclists_06met.ART.Central.Edition1.4bb5f1d.html">Cyclists criticize Texas Governor</a><br><br><a target="_blank" href="http://www.greenvilleonline.com/article/20090805/TRIBUNETIMES/908050315/1070/YOURUPSTATE01/Tougher-cycling-safety-laws-not-enforced--advocates-say">South Carolina laws</a><br><br><a target="_blank" href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/cameron-sinclair/another-2b-for-clunkers-h_b_250256.html">Bling for Bikes?</a><br>