Nova Scotia - Winter Walk Day

 Schools, youth groups and others are invited to walk to school, have an intentional walk or go for a hike on Winter Walk Day. Don’t let cold, wind, snow or rain keep children and youth from heading out for a walk. If they dress properly and practice winter safety, they’re ready to go! Read more and register.

Velo-city Global Adelaide 2014 program is LIVE...

With an overall theme of ‘Celebration of Cycling’ the Velo-city Global Adelaide 2014 program features high profile plenary speakers from almost every continent, and people with a huge diversity of expertise and great stories to tell from more than 40 countries. To check out the conference program and associated activities and to register visit www.velo-city2014.com.

U.K. - Let cyclists go on pavements if roads are dangerous, minister tells police

Cyclists should not be fined for mounting the pavement to escape dangerous sections of road, a transport minister has told police amid claims officers are ignoring official advice. Read more.

Cycling safety at core of Kitchener bylaw review

Requiring a metre's distance between cars and cyclists is at the top of a list of proposed bylaw changes aimed at improving cycling safety in Kitchener. "The city of Kitchener did commit to being a leader on cycling issues," said Peter Dedes, the new chair of the city's cycling advisory committee. "I'm confident that council wants to see this through." Read more.

County council considering active transportation liability

Should Renfrew County proceed with an ambitious active transportation strategy, their liability will also increase. That was the verdict staff delivered to the operations committee Monday as county council prepares to deliberate on the possible implementation of active transportation infrastructure throughout the region. Read more.

The Problem With Elevated Bike Highways

It’s no surprise that many non-Londoners were envious of the city’s latest urban design fantasy: a network of elevated bicycle highways above the city’s rail network. But urban planning experts—including one of the project’s lead designers—say most cities should keep their cyclists grounded. Read more.

How New York's Outgoing Chief Of Transportation Made The City Richer And Healthier

In her six-year tenure, Sadik-Khan has made a lot of changes. She focused on reducing the number of cars on NYC streets. She built hundreds of miles of bike lanes, introduced a hugely successful bike share program, created pedestrian plazas, and transformed Times Square. Read more.

The Challenge of Selling Bike-Share in a Hilly City

Beyond a very compact central grid, streets in Portugal's capital are notoriously steep. Winding up hillsides and down into unexpected dips, the charming irregularity of these streets requires cyclists to navigate narrow lanes and bone-shaking cobbled surfaces. Read more.

Portland Sets Another Bicycle Milestone

A 657-apartment project planned for Portland's Inner East neighborhood will have a whopping 1,200 bike parking spaces, an acknowledgment of the city's cyclo-centric culture. Read more.

The Best Walks in the 10 Most Walkable U.S. Cities

More than just get you from Point A to Point B, a good walk can provide exercise, exposure to fresh air and nature, and—bonus—even up-close-and-personal views of landmarks, if you plot your route well. Read more.