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A Bicycle Friendly Downtown?!

5/30/2013

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This morning I went to a great presentation at BSU by April Economides (Green Octopus Consulting) about how to improve bicycle friendly business districts.  I think this fits nicely of with my survey a couple weeks about about the possibility of closing 8th Street to cars, where 55% of the respondents thought closing 8th Street to cars should be done and another 21% thought we should at least try it temporarily.

Right now is a good time to discuss these issues because ACHD and the City of Boise are going through their Downtown Boise Implementation Plan where they are contemplating 2 way streets, bike lanes, and a more pedestrian friendly downtown.    This open house will be on June 6th, and if you're into downtown Boise, go and voice your thoughts.

During April's presentation and discussion, she handed out a Bicycle Friendly Business Districts Ideas sheet, which has numerous great ideas (e.g. bike valets, more bike racks, bike shares, bike maps, better bike safety, etc.) on helping the bicycle community.  I think we could implement many of these ideas for little to no cost and really improve our bike-ability.

All in all, April showed many examples how bicycling is not only good for your health, but it's also good for the pocket book of the riders and the businesses they frequent.  
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The Superintendent keeping things under control at The Grove Fountain.
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stella Richard link
5/26/2017 01:44:27 am

Bike racks play a very important role in the lives of bikers. <a href="http://velodomeshelters.com/">Indoor bike storage</a>

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Phan Phuong link
11/24/2018 05:23:01 am

A few things I learned from over 20 years of biking to work:

1. If you struggle up hills, get the bike shop to put in lower gears so you can maintain optimal cadence.
2. Flats are a pain. Install puncture resistant tires and liners.
3. If distance is long, drive or bus part way, then increase ride distance over time.
4. You don’t have to ride everyday, but ride at least twice each week to maintain muscle conditioning.
5. Electric bike conversion kits costs as little as $500 and can provide just enough boost to make difficult rides fun.

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Vacationing Vicky link
11/26/2020 07:06:02 pm

Hi nice reading yyour blog

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Ceiling Contractors Rochester link
7/4/2022 02:06:04 pm

I enjoyed reading your blog thanks

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Granny Escorts Escondido link
3/18/2025 10:42:57 am

It's encouraging that so many ideas exist for making our downtown more bike-friendly.

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