by bikefc | Aug 25, 2021 | Active Living, Bicycle Advocacy, More Bikes, Programs, Safe Streets
Our work continues as the community engagement lead and partner for our city’s Asphalt Art Grant from NACTO (National Association of City Transportation Officials) and its Paint Pot program that we reported on in July. Bike Fort Collins is pleased to announce the...
by bikefc | Aug 25, 2021 | Bicycle Advocacy, More Bikes, Press Releases, Programs, Safe Routes to School, Support BFC
August 25, 2021 — FORT COLLINS, CO – As it set out to do last year, Bike Fort Collins again, in partnership with its peer Wish For Wheels, has a goal to bring a new bike and helmet to every second-grader in each of Poudre School District’s six Title 1 schools...
by bikefc | Aug 24, 2021 | Bicycle Advocacy, Intersection/Facility Focus, More Bikes, Programs, Safe Streets
HAVE YOU EXPERIENCED CONFLICT? In our July issue of The Pedal Post (eNewsletter), Bike Fort Collins posed the question: “Have you experienced conflict, or right-of-way confusion at the intersection of Overland Trail and the Poudre Trail?” Thank you to those who...
by bikefc | Aug 20, 2021 | Bicycle Advocacy, Contributors, More Bikes, Safe Streets
Guest Writer – Sara Stieben, Hadfield Stieben Doutt, LLC Among the benefits of living in Northern Colorado is enjoying the blend of rural and municipal settings. Bicyclists in particular appreciate the chance to hop on their bike in town, and in just a few miles...
by bikefc | Jul 30, 2021 | Bicycle Advocacy, Community Rides, Events, More Bikes, Programs
The following is a summary of this Ride-Around-Town (RAT) Ride organized and led by Bike Fort Collins. RAT rides are open to the public and their purpose is to explore and discuss the strengths and weaknesses in bicycle infrastructure and connectivity in Fort...
by bikefc | Jul 29, 2021 | Active Living, Bicycle Advocacy, More Bikes, Programs, Safe Streets
Beginning in the summer/fall of 2020, Bike Fort Collins initiated a movement towards asphalt art and tactical urbanism with the express intent of creating safer streets. The artistic application of paint to pavement not only brings art to public spaces, but also...