Scioto Trail Connection on Track to be Completed this Fall
A key piece of the Scioto Trail is scheduled to be completed this fall, connecting an isolated section of the trail that runs from Fifth Avenue to Grandview Avenue to the main Downtown section of the...
View ArticleCoGo vs car2go vs Uber vs COTA
With the recent launches of car2go (last week), Uber (last month), and CoGo (last summer), Columbus residents who don’t own a car (or simply want to depend less on the one they have), now have some new...
View ArticleTrek of Columbus Recognized as a Top US Bike Shop
The National Bicycle Dealers Association announced their top bike shops for 2013, and Trek Bicycle Stores of Columbus was recognized as one of only 170 shops across the US to receive this distinction....
View ArticleCoGo Bike Share to Continue Through Winter Months
CoGo vs car2go vs Uber vs COTA — Which one is right for your commute? FIND OUT A little bit of snow shouldn’t deter the heartiest of Columbus residents, therefore the CoGo bike share service will...
View ArticleBest Alternative Mode of Transportation of 2013: CoGo Bike Share
2013 was a big year for alternative transportation options in Columbus thanks to the launch of new bike sharing, car sharing, livery services, bike paths, bus routes and other amenities (we even...
View Article2013 Year in Review: Transportation
With so many new transit options coming online in Columbus this year (and with a recent data analysis suggesting that alternative transit is gaining ground in Columbus), we thought it would be...
View ArticleBike Lanes Coming to Fourth and Summit/Third Streets
A resurfacing project planned for 2015 could have a big impact on how cyclists travel through the University District, Weinland Park, Italian Village and Downtown. The City of Columbus has finalized...
View ArticleUpdate to Columbus Bike Plan Aims to Educate and Encourage
The Bicentennial Bikeways Plan, a document released in 2008 that laid out an ambitious series of projects and initiatives meant to transform Columbus into a premier bicycling city, is due for an...
View ArticleBike OSU’s Winter Bike Show returns for fourth year
Anyone who loves bikes will want to check out the Fourth Annual Winter Bike Show at the Knowlton School of Architecture tomorrow evening. The Winter Bike Show is the showcase event for Bike OSU, a a...
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City Looking for Input on Bike Plan Update
The City of Columbus is hoping lots of people will add their voices to this year’s update of the Bicentennial Bikeways Plan. The first opportunity for participation is an online survey, which is up now...
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Car Free in Columbus – Part 1: Getting Started
In the summer of 2010, Anne and I went car free for two months. Our old car had been totaled and we decided to wait for the insurance check to be processed before buying a new car rather than opting...
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Car Free in Columbus – Part 2: Getting Around
Yesterday we launched a four-part series exploring the realm of the car free lifestyle in Columbus. We heard from nine different local car free residents on the reasons why they ditched their cars, how...
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GCAC Presents: Pinchflat Celebrates Bikes and Art for a Fourth Year
This weekend, Pinchflat will return to Wild Goose Creative to celebrate bike culture through a traveling art exhibition. Until the end of August, affordable posters created by local artists will be...
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Car Free in Columbus – Part 3: The Challenges
Being car free in Columbus isn’t easy. We’ve heard that fact acknowledged in part one and part two of our series featuring local residents who get around the city exclusively by bike and bus and foot...
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Car Free in Columbus – Part 4: The Long Haul
This week we’ve learned why several Columbus residents have decided to give up their personal automobiles and go car free. We’ve heard about how they get around town to run errands and meet up with...
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New Cycling Initiatives Announced on Bike to Work Day
Over 300 riders took to the streets of Columbus this morning for a chilly-yet-sunny commute to work Downtown. Participating groups were led by cycling advocates from Yay Bikes!, CoGo, Friends of the...
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Easton Launches Bike Share Program
Easton Town Center announced yesterday the launch of a new bike share program for the 1,300 acre area through a partnership with Boston-based bike service provider Zagster. The system includes 22 bikes...
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CoGo Bike Share Lands $1.25 Million Grant from Medical Mutual
On the eve of its first birthday, the CoGo Bike Share system is getting a pretty big present. Representatives from Medical Mutual announced this evening that they are pledging a $1.25 million grant...
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CoGo Bike Share Expands Three Popular Station Locations
While you spent your time relaxing this past weekend, the team at CoGo was busy working. The local bike share system upgraded three of its most popular station locations to add a bit of extra bike...
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Protected Lanes Not Part of New Plan for Bike Lanes Downtown
The city revealed plans last month for new bike lanes on four major downtown arteries; Long, Spring, Third and Fourth streets. These plans call for a combination of painted bike lanes, signs and...
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