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.
Tagged: Trailnet
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.
Bring Metro Expansion Sales Tax Back to the Ballot
Following the cancellation of the “Green line” Metrolink expansion, it is only fair that voters be allowed to decide whether the city’s new plans warrant further investment.
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.
