tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-54776844870401628272024-03-13T11:07:39.167-07:00BikeMore! LAPromoting bicycle use for transportation, work, leisure, and sport in Los Angeles with bike education programs that teach people of all ages how to use bicycles safely and legally for everyday mobility needs.Ron Durgin:http://www.blogger.com/profile/08120255684023069464noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5477684487040162827.post-10158658594495779822011-03-11T10:11:00.000-08:002011-03-16T11:41:37.033-07:00Combining Bikes with MetroHeather Armstrong from Metro Motion TV reports on using a bike in combination with LA Metro light rail and subway services to commute greater distances more efficiently. In this segment we meet up in South Pasadena at the Mission station for a brief interview before I hopped on Metro Gold and Purple lines to make the trip home to Beverly Hills. Using the train and subway is a great gap Ron Durgin:http://www.blogger.com/profile/08120255684023069464noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5477684487040162827.post-82154069005551915072010-11-11T14:53:00.000-08:002010-11-11T15:25:59.023-08:00TRADER JOE'S IS RACKING UP POINTS WITH CYCLIST'SThe story is simple, ask a cyclist about the bike parking at retail destinations in LA and you'll likely get an earful about lack of accommodation to park safely and securely. Grocery stores in particular offer some of the worst bike parking options, forcing many would be cycling customer's back into their cars simply to avoid the numerous hassles and more importantly, to avoid the risk of theft Ron Durgin:http://www.blogger.com/profile/08120255684023069464noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5477684487040162827.post-4445947331466241802010-09-22T08:01:00.000-07:002010-09-22T09:37:51.686-07:00The Other Side of Bike Lanes RevealedVideo and commentary by Oikofugic Productions gives the cyclist's perspective on some recently installed bike lanes in New York City. I'm opposed to bike facilities that place cyclist's in more danger than they would face by simply riding in their rightful place on public roadways. Likewise, as the cyclist noted at 3:50 in the vid, motorists are inclined to wield more hostility and aggression Ron Durgin:http://www.blogger.com/profile/08120255684023069464noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5477684487040162827.post-4411616119355774752010-07-08T08:41:00.000-07:002010-07-08T09:23:21.186-07:00Bici Centro in Santa BarbaraI plan to check out Bici Centro in Santa Barbara in a couple of weeks during a visit to learn more about the innovative transportation solutions being implemented by the City. Ralph Fertig of the Santa Barbara Bicycle Coalition is leading a group of us on a tour by bike so we can see first hand the latest and greatest techniques for accommodating cyclists on the streets. Besides facility and Ron Durgin:http://www.blogger.com/profile/08120255684023069464noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5477684487040162827.post-54278018154992650962010-06-14T12:09:00.000-07:002010-06-14T12:15:55.256-07:00Sustainable Streets FREE 2010 WeHo Bike Ed scheduleChoose your dates, register with Ron, mark your calendar and join us in West Hollywood for an upcoming bike education class.Ron Durgin:http://www.blogger.com/profile/08120255684023069464noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5477684487040162827.post-42302264753857938622010-06-04T12:21:00.000-07:002010-06-04T12:33:57.003-07:00Santa Monica BikeIT Days - June 7 thru 10Video from BikeIT Day, March 2010, in Santa Monica featuring Samohi students. Sustainable Streets will be at JAMS on June 7 for a FREE after school prep course for cyclists. Parents and kids are invited to attend, please meet near the main bike rack after school. Information on specific BikeIT Day events at schools in Santa Monica.Ron Durgin:http://www.blogger.com/profile/08120255684023069464noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5477684487040162827.post-26092691282296593842010-04-22T17:22:00.000-07:002010-04-22T17:25:48.837-07:00Give Earth A Hand by GreenpeaceGet involved, join the cause.Ron Durgin:http://www.blogger.com/profile/08120255684023069464noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5477684487040162827.post-2100741284484112212010-04-14T12:24:00.000-07:002010-09-23T10:03:12.159-07:00EXXON rapes the world and achieves #1 profitability for its effort.How much more evidence do we really need to break oil consumptive habits? Its time to hang up the pump handle and pedal or walk to your destination's. At the very least, please stop supporting ExxonMobil.Ron Durgin:http://www.blogger.com/profile/08120255684023069464noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5477684487040162827.post-33014295868719854862010-03-08T17:01:00.000-08:002010-09-23T10:03:25.322-07:00ArtCycle2The East Hollywood Neighborhood Council and the East Hollywood Arts and Culture Committee announce the Second Annual East Hollywood ArtCycle, an event designed to showcase the emerging art and bicycling cultures in East Hollywood. On Saturday, March 13th, 2010 from 2-10 p.m., artists will take over the street in celebration of the art and culture of East Hollywood. This year, the event will be Ron Durgin:http://www.blogger.com/profile/08120255684023069464noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5477684487040162827.post-55609368497764789422010-03-04T11:27:00.000-08:002010-09-23T10:03:35.633-07:00Bike Working Group VJoin the Bike Working Group for its fifth session dedicated to the creation of LA's Best Bike Plan. When: Saturday, March 6, 2010 from 2 PM - 5 PMWhere: Hollywood Adventist Church, 1711 N. Van Ness Blvd., Los Angeles, CARon Durgin:http://www.blogger.com/profile/08120255684023069464noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5477684487040162827.post-62348852465201456262010-02-24T13:18:00.000-08:002010-09-23T10:03:41.735-07:00What does cycling culture look like?Could this be the future of Los Angeles? Check out this circa 1950's video from the Netherlands, the music is a bit dramatic but the images speak volumes on the applicability of bicycles for getting around, moving goods, and providing services. Notice people aren't wearing helmets and they don't appear to be frightened to death to include children in the mix; this is a good example of safety in Ron Durgin:http://www.blogger.com/profile/08120255684023069464noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5477684487040162827.post-13903898484124690762010-02-01T13:45:00.000-08:002010-02-02T13:02:38.645-08:00Are Mood Rings the Answer to Calming Cyclists' Fears in Culver City?On Saturday, January 30, 2010, Culver City hosted another workshop to invite comments and inform the public on the progress of the Bicycle Pedestrian Master Plan (BPMP) initiative. The workshop portion began with Alta Planning dividing the group and leading the usual foreplay of inviting comments on prepared citywide maps. After this exercise the congregation regrouped to hear a report from the Ron Durgin:http://www.blogger.com/profile/08120255684023069464noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5477684487040162827.post-35118169708154152692009-12-24T09:50:00.000-08:002010-09-23T10:03:59.423-07:00Can Buses and Bikes Share the Road?The LA Metro and LADOT Bikeways Program's fall another step behind Chicago. This past summer of 2009 I attended a couple of meetings held at LA Metro where there was some inertia to produce an education module for bus operators. Six months later and no further discussion has come forth on the training program for LA Metro bus drivers. Instead we get more inspired work from the Chicago DOT and Ron Durgin:http://www.blogger.com/profile/08120255684023069464noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5477684487040162827.post-62231810791981671952009-10-28T14:15:00.000-07:002010-09-23T10:04:55.347-07:00LA Greensters Hauling Bike Valet to SouthBay 350 Climate Action DayVideo produced by JeremyGrant.comRon Durgin:http://www.blogger.com/profile/08120255684023069464noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5477684487040162827.post-61416207473753794452009-10-06T11:17:00.000-07:002009-10-06T11:17:00.287-07:00International Day of Climate Action - October 24!This is your opportunity to join the Amazing Waving Human Tide Line on October 24, 2009 at 3pm in Manhattan Beach, CA. Learn more and RSVP to be part of climate history at www.350.org/SouthBay350.Ron Durgin:http://www.blogger.com/profile/08120255684023069464noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5477684487040162827.post-81752669105335299412009-09-29T09:11:00.000-07:002009-09-29T09:20:36.105-07:00Bike- and People-friendly Boulder, COBoulder Bike Story from Bikes Belong on Vimeo.Watch this video to learn how Boulder created its transportation systems not only for cars, but rather for all modes. How many examples like this will it take for the Los Angeles area to get with it and provide its citizens with multimodal choices?Ron Durgin:http://www.blogger.com/profile/08120255684023069464noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5477684487040162827.post-70152098074964152912009-09-23T12:05:00.000-07:002009-09-23T12:20:03.085-07:00Crenshaw Crush - give your bike a hug!Come ride the Crenshaw Crush, sponsored by the LA Greensters this Sunday, Sept. 27. Meet up at 8 AM Leimert Park: Crenshaw Blvd. and Vernon Ave. where we will begin a 22 mile cultural discovery ride of the Crenshaw District. The ride departs at 9 AM and will conclude at approximately 1 PM back at Leimert Park. Bring water, sunscreen and portable snacks in addition to your bike and helmet. Faster Ron Durgin:http://www.blogger.com/profile/08120255684023069464noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5477684487040162827.post-43762783927163742962009-09-23T08:45:00.000-07:002009-09-23T08:45:00.731-07:00Genetic Engineering: The world's Greatest Scam?Ron Durgin:http://www.blogger.com/profile/08120255684023069464noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5477684487040162827.post-87649156250913176262009-09-19T15:07:00.000-07:002010-09-23T10:05:51.822-07:00Greensters Provide Transportation Support for "At What Price"Ron Durgin:http://www.blogger.com/profile/08120255684023069464noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5477684487040162827.post-45058457799267584092009-09-02T16:47:00.000-07:002010-09-23T10:05:18.195-07:00Watch out for Load[ing] Zone on Sept. 18Park[ing] Day LA is here again and the Greensters are putting a new twist on their park's theme with a mobile Load[ing] Zone that will travel around Los Angeles distributing Pocket Park[ing] seed bombs and tasty treats to park visitors. Anyone is welcome to come along for the ride, on a bike of course. In the morning you can meet us at Media Park in Culver City we will be pulling out around 10am Ron Durgin:http://www.blogger.com/profile/08120255684023069464noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5477684487040162827.post-43884763527490074062009-08-27T16:47:00.000-07:002009-08-27T17:28:28.393-07:00It's Time for Another Smart Cycling Class, Get Ready to Ride!Smart Cycling 101 is offered once again beginning Sept. 13, 2009 at Bikerowave in Mar Vista. Register with Santa Monica College Continuing Community Education at http://commed.smc.edu or call 310-434-3400 and ask for Smart Cycling. Click the announcement for more details.Ron Durgin:http://www.blogger.com/profile/08120255684023069464noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5477684487040162827.post-30171234154485789542009-07-07T09:58:00.000-07:002009-07-07T10:06:02.817-07:00Bicycles as a tool for developmentWorldbike Slideshow: Bicycles as a tool for Development from Ross Evans on Vimeo.Watch this inspiring video, it's just another example of how utilitarian bicycles are changing the world for the better. What are you waiting for, get yourself an Xtracycle and feel the flavor of freedom while helping to support Worldbike projects around the globe.Ron Durgin:http://www.blogger.com/profile/08120255684023069464noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5477684487040162827.post-5331533595634563812009-07-01T16:41:00.000-07:002009-07-01T17:02:51.750-07:00Cash For Clunkers Bill Driven by Auto LobbyThe recent passing of the "Cash-for-Clunkers" Bill signals another short-sighted attempt to keep Americans addicted to oil for the sake of the economy. This Bill is nothing but a clever way to give the auto industry more taxpayer money. At best this program will bring only marginal environmental benefits with weak requirements such as a new car getting at least 4 more miles per gallon than the Ron Durgin:http://www.blogger.com/profile/08120255684023069464noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5477684487040162827.post-9777161705516789432009-07-01T09:01:00.000-07:002009-07-01T12:06:01.348-07:00Winning video of the Congress for The New Urbanism, by John Paget"'New Urbanism' aka 'Old Urbanism' aka 'Traditional Neighborhood Design' = Built to Last"Ron Durgin:http://www.blogger.com/profile/08120255684023069464noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5477684487040162827.post-74203284710427879652009-06-29T09:58:00.000-07:002009-06-29T10:32:46.136-07:00They're Here! Sharrows: Implemented in Belmont Shores.For those of us that are highly trained on vehicular cycling techniques Sharrows seem unnecessary, however this treatment can be a good learning tool for beginning and intermediate level cyclists who are untrained and often times take a dangerous path on the street or avoid the street all together. Vehicular cyclist are a lot like a professional golfer who has the ability to see the line from hisRon Durgin:http://www.blogger.com/profile/08120255684023069464noreply@blogger.com0