Advanced traffic cameras make intersections safer for cyclists
Submitted by waltsledz on July 6, 2010 - 7:49pm.The Ada County Highway District is installing new traffic cameras that will make it easier and safer for cyclists to ride through busy intersections.
http://www.ktvb.com/news/Advanced-traffic-cameras-make-intersections-safer-for-cyclists-96976064.html
Boise Bike Week is here!
Submitted by kurtz on May 10, 2010 - 9:55pm.May 16 - 22, 2010. boisebikeweek.org
Ride of Silence 2010
Submitted by kurtz on May 10, 2010 - 9:18pm.Wednesday, May 19, 2010 at 7:00 PM
A free and silent bike ride, no faster than 12 MPH, honoring cyclists who’ve been injured or killed by motorists.
Tour de Fat 2010!
Submitted by waltsledz on March 26, 2010 - 5:53pm.Lock in the date (Saturday, August 21st), cause the Tour de Fat festival is coming back to Boise!
Proposed bicycle legislation
Submitted by waltsledz on February 24, 2010 - 9:07pm.Local cycling listservs are abuzz with comments on the proposed legislation being led by Senator Elliott Werk (D, District 17, Boise). As we’ve shared with our members over the past several months, TVCA and representatives of other cycling groups have been working with Senator Werk, Senator John McGee (R, District 10, Caldwell, Chairman of the Transportation Committee), and law enforcement on this bill.
Happy New Year!
Submitted by waltsledz on January 25, 2010 - 7:02pm.Happy New Year to all TVCA members,
The Truth about Roadway Funding
Submitted by waltsledz on January 19, 2010 - 4:17pm.Seems that every time an article appears on-line or in the paper regarding efforts to make streets safer for cyclists, some yahoo lips off about cyclists 'not having a right to use the roads because they don't pay for them'. From Justin Lucas at ACHD, here is a great summary of where the funding for ACHD's roadway efforts come. Take a look at the pie chart on the last page and now you can accurately tell the less-informed the truth on the subject. Bottom line, for 2010, the biggest sources of funding for ACHD's investments will be:
40.3% Property taxes
Tour de Fat Raises $276,000 for Bicycling Non-Profits
Submitted by waltsledz on December 18, 2009 - 6:52pm.Congratulations to New Belgium Brewing for thier contributions to bicycling advocacy through the Tour de Fat event. In total, the 2009 event generated over a quarter million dollars for cycling non-profits. Boise organizations received $42,500 this year, and had the third largest turnout at 6,500 participants. Attached is the press release from New Belgium Brewing. If you didn't make the event last year, definately put it on your calendar for 2010!
Autumn update to all TVCA members
Submitted by waltsledz on November 21, 2009 - 8:23am.November 20, 2009
Happy autumn to all TVCA members,
The leaves are mostly down, temperatures are dropping, and while I, and many others, are still riding, I do look forward to that first ride in spring. As we all get into the holiday swing of things, want to provide a short update on what your Treasure Valley Cycling Alliance has been up to.
Boise Cycling Safety Task Force Final Report
Submitted by waltsledz on October 23, 2009 - 1:41pm.Attached you'll find the final report of the Boise Cycling Safety Task Force. It will be formally presented to the Mayor and City Council at their next regular meeting, which starts at noon on Tuesday, Oct. 27, in the Bonneville Room, 3rd floor, City Hall. Although no formal public testimony will be taken at this meeting, I encourage you to attend as a way to demonstrate the importance of cycling safety in our city.