Local BMX, mountain bikers turn out to support Barrio Trails
More than 20 cyclists expressed their support for the Barrio Trails BMX park at a public meeting about a drainage project that will eventually destroy the park. The cyclists, including…
Shootout riders could be ticketed Saturday
Cyclists riding the shootout Saturday morning may finish their ride with traffic citations in their jersey pockets. Tohono O’Odham police warned riders last week that they would begin citing cyclists…
Five local projects recommended for federal funding
Regional bicycle and pedestrian planners learned Wednesday that five local improvement projects were recommended for federal funding, including two multi-use path improvements and a bike boulevard. A state transportation committee…
Kelly’s campaign responds to questions about bikes
John Ellinwood, the director of communications for Jesse Kelly’s congressional campaign, responded to a few questions about his candidate’s opinions on bicycles. Ellinwood would not schedule an interview with Kelly…
Residents fighting Rillito River path upgrade that will benefit cyclists
The Pima County Parks and Recreation department is looking for feedback from cyclists about a proposed addition to the south bank of the Rillito River path between Campbell and Mountain…
New group forms to advocate for bike and pedestrian friendly streets
A new advocacy group in Tucson wants to make the city a more friendly place for cyclists and pedestrians. Emily Yetman, the leader of the group, said streets are one…
Congresswoman Giffords talks bikes
Please check azstarnet.com for updates on Rep. Giffords status. Editor’s note: I ran into Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords at a local coffee shop where she was having breakfast with her husband…
Counters see more riders at Campbell and 3rd Street
More cyclists rode through the Campbell Avenue and 3rd Street intersection during this year’s regional bike count than last year. While the analysis by Pima Association of Government’s Ann Chanecka…
Changes coming to two UA bike programs
The University of Arizona is making changes to two of its most prominent bicycle programs on campus. According to Charles Franz, the UA Parking and Transportation’s alternative transportation program manager,…
No federal grant money for county’s Urban Loop
The U.S. Department of Transportation announced the recipients of the $600 million in federal grant money designed to stimulate the economy, but Pima County’s Urban Loop project missed the cut.…
Update: New commuter bike shop opens
Update: There and Back Bikes officially opened its doors Thursday morning. Vihel said for now the hours are Monday-Saturday 10 a.m. -7 p.m. and Sunday noon-5 p.m. Those hours may…
County could find out about Urban Loop money by mid-week
Despite leaks surfacing about projects being funded by federal reinvestment grants, Pima County officials still haven’t been notified of whether they received any money to help fund the Urban Loop.…