Bicycle Links

National Public Health Week, April 3-9, 2006. The theme for 2006 was "Designing Healthy Communities, Raising Healthy Kids". Although the week is over the web site still has some great resources.

Columbia, Missouri, cyclist Robert Johnson has started a website called CommuteColumbia.com. It is designed as a tool to help people start thinking about using active transportation.

The 1882 Des Moines River Bridge is a one-lane bridge that has been rehabilitated for pedestrian use in Bentonsport, Iowa.

Economic Effects of Traffic Calming on Urban Small Businesses and some other related research.

An excellent resource that can be printed and distributed about Teaching your Child to Ride a Bicycle. It covers the basics clearly without any fear-mongering. Even though it is from the Bicycle Helmet Safety Institute it mentions helmets only in context and as appropriate.

Silver State Bicycle Coalition has a nice page about how to run a bike rodeo, including printable handouts.

International Walk to School Day

PedBikeImages--may be used freely if credit is given.

Adventure Cycling - Bicycle Maps, Tours & Resources for
the Adventure Traveler

National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion

WalkingInfo.org

The Pedestrian and Bicycling Information Center

Hybrid Bike Lanes

posted by Brent Hugh

Traffic Safety Materials Catalog

posted by Brent Hugh

Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD)

posted by Brent Hugh

Institute for Traffic Safety Analysis (bicycle statistics)

posted by Brent Hugh

America Bikes (national advocacy organization)

AASHTO Guide for the Development of Bicycle Facilities

Bikeability Checklist

Federal Highway Administration

Bike Plan Source

Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals

Basic Improvements for Bicyclists by John Williams, Bicycle Forum

Bicycling Street Smarts: Riding Confidently, Legally and Safely (this has been used by MoDOT)