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During COVID-19, Lime and Bird pull back; Spin steps up
In the midst of a pandemic, is micromobility another way to spread the virus — or more important than ever before?
March 19, 2020
Pedaling during a pandemic: How to make cycling part of your self-care routine
The coronavirus threat is a crisis, but it's also an opportunity to discover or rediscover the physical, mental, and emotional health benefits of cycling.
March 19, 2020
COVID-19: What’s Happening with Transit in California?
This is just the beginning; expect more changes as the days go by. For now, transit operators are still providing essential service, with only a few adjustments.
March 19, 2020
Until Chicago and Illinois leaders step up with a “shelter in place” order, here’s how to stay safe
Most Chicagoland residents are unlikely to follow proper social distancing protocols until they're required to by law, but you should start doing so right now.
March 18, 2020
Coronavirus Legacy: No One Should Have to Drive to Vote
It's another corona crisistunity: Ohio's decision to cancel its primary shows the need to improve remote voting, during a public health crisis or not.
March 18, 2020
San Francisco is ordering residents to “shelter in place.” All major cities should do that.
It's probably only a matter of time before Chicago does the same thing, and all other big cities should follow suit.
March 17, 2020
Lowering Speed Limits Will Help Stop COVID-19
Hospitals are about to be overwhelmed with virus patients. Let's not strain our health care system any more — we need to reduce speed limits now.
March 17, 2020
Bike Mechanics Provide an ‘Essential Service’
...and yes, it's still okay to bike, albeit with social distancing in mind
March 17, 2020
Bay Area Locks Down, Non-essential Travel Banned, Biking Okay–for Now
Ride, safely. Just stay away from one another
March 17, 2020
High-Speed Rail Central Valley Director Diana Gomez on Bakersfield-Palmdale Section Plan
Bakersfield-Palmdale CAHSR utilizes a maximum gradient of 2.8 percent. There are 9 tunnels totalling 10.75 miles; the longest is approximately 2.5 miles. There are 15.25 miles of aerial structures.
March 16, 2020
