Tag: biking

Active Transportation Gets People Moving

April 18, 2024 by Andrew Zalewski, AICP

All of us are active transportation users at some point along our journeys. That means we use either walking, biking, a wheelchair, or any other self-powered mode to move from place to place. What I love about active transportation planning is that these projects truly serve everyone in the community.

When Bicycling Gets Women in Gear

March 20, 2024 by Sophia Nelson

This women’s history month, the importance of bicycle infrastructure is cycling through my head. Why? Well, as Susan B. Anthony famously stated, bicycling “has done more to emancipate women than anything else in the world. It gives women a feeling of freedom and self-reliance.”

Confessions of Transit Nerds

December 13, 2023 by Elaine Ferrell

We admit it—we are transit nerds. And we confess that 2023 was a great year to engage in our transit nerdery. We’re excited we had numerous opportunities to share our expertise and learn from others at various conferences throughout the year across the country.

Why I’m Obsessed with Capital Bikeshare

November 15, 2023 by Laura Duke

I love using bike share for many reasons: for trips that are inconvenient on transit or would otherwise be a long walk, first/last mile connections to transit, and riding for fun on trails!

Four Reasons I Like to Bike

August 15, 2023 by Sam McCormally

Fifteen years ago this month, my then-girlfriend and I were living in Washington, DC and found ourselves with three weeks to kill before starting new jobs. We had no car and basically no money, but we did have two bicycles.

Our Favorite Bike Routes

May 23, 2023 by Foursquare ITP Staff

We love biking! In honor of National Bike Month, Foursquare ITP staff is excited to share some of our favorite routes.