Violence Against Cyclists Isn’t Funny
Despite what the author of a recent article about e-bikes in St. Louis Magazine would want you to believe, violence against cyclists is no laughing matter.
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City’s Bike Lane Clearing Mini-Streetsweeper Remains Missing in Action
While local cyclists continue dodging broken glass in the city’s protected bike lanes, questions about the status of the city’s dedicated cleaning equipment have grown.
City Data Shows Limited Pedestrian and Cyclist Safety Progress
City leaders have long listened to Trailnet’s recommendations for improved road safety, focusing efforts on traffic-calming changes to the streets. A review of crash statistics found in Trailnet’s annual safety reports casts doubt of the strategy’s efficacy.
Photos: St. Louis Cyclists Unite to Remember Alex Pretti
Cyclists rode from Tower Grove Park to the John Cochran VA hospital on N. Grand to honor slain VA nurse Alex Pretti.
Trailnet Report Reveals Grim Reality for Pedestrians, Offers Hope
Trailnet’s 2024 Crash Report highlights a surge in pedestrian fatalities in St. Louis, emphasizing the need for improved infrastructure and lower speed limits to enhance safety and reduce crashes.
Mayoral Contenders Want Safer Streets, But The Path Isn’t Clear
The need for consistent, dedicated funding for safer streets became a clear refrain during the transportation-focused mayoral forum Monday evening in St. Louis. Whether such hoped-for funding streams stand a chance of becoming reality and successfully curbing traffic violence in the region remains far less obvious.
Call For A Moratorium On Bike Lanes
Damien Johnson advocates for a one-year moratorium on bike lanes in St. Louis, emphasizing the need for improved street maintenance. He also asks city leaders to reconsider using local sales tax dollars for Metrolink’s proposed Green Line.
STLCP2 Hosts Free, Public Screening Of Join Or Die
The St. Louis Coalition to Protect Cyclists and Pedestrians (STLCP2) will screen the documentary ‘Join or Die’ on January 27th, emphasizing grassroots organization and community engagement. We discuss STLCP2’s advocacy and the importance of grassroots organizations.
