Via Streetsblog, an article arguing that 2008 may be the tipping point for bicycle transportation in the United States:

“Moves to add painted bike lanes along city roadways are being eclipsed by proposals for entire networks of “bike boulevards” — roadways altered radically to accommodate cyclists and pedestrians. And a companion “Complete Streets” movement — making roadway space for cyclists and pedestrians, not just cars and trucks — is gaining traction nationwide.”

Read more here.

Our first project is the Savannah Wheelie, a monthly casual, social, slow paced bike ride to enjoy the sights, sounds, and people of Savannah. Our first ride will be in association with Earth Day festivities at Forsyth Park on Saturday April 19 at 3 p.m. Find your cruiser, your old ten speed, your fixie, whatever you like to pedal. Don’t forget to bring the kids! It will be a parade under pedal power—the more the merrier.

We will set off at the closing of the festival around 3 p.m. Helmets are strongly encouraged. We will ride the Historic Downtown Bikeway and finish at Forsyth Park. Future Savannah Wheelie bike rides will be on the third Sunday of each month at 3:30 p.m. If you would like to learn more, please drop us a line: drewwade@coastalgeorgiagreenway.org or info@sustainablesavannah.com