Rolling Resistance

The People Have Spokes

Things categorized as 'Politics'


(preview-image)

A Bicycle Evangelist With the Wind Now at His Back

Posted on January 14th . %
From the New York Times: PORTLAND, Ore. — For years, Earl Blumenauer has been on a mission, and now his work is paying off. He can tell by the ...
(preview-image)

Officer Is Indicted in Toppling of Cyclist

Posted on December 16th .
From the New York Times: A police officer who was caught knocking a man off his bicycle in Times Square over the summer in a video that was ...

Rails-to-Trails Conservancy to receive national press coverage TODAY

Posted on October 20th .
From Rails to Trails: Rails-to-Trails Conservancy to receive national  press coverage TODAY, Monday, October 20 at 1:30 p.m. ET for the release of our "Active Transportation for America" Report to Congress with Rep. ...

Bailout Bill includes funding for Bicycle Commuters

Posted on October 7th .
I'm no fan of this bailout, but I've got to hand it to Blumenauer. From Bicycle Retailer and Industry News: Employers of people who bike to work stand to gain ...

Raritan May Ban Older Teens from Sidewalk Biking

Posted on October 2nd .
From WCBS 880: Raritan might ban teenagers older than 14 from riding their bicycles on downtown sidewalks. Mayor Jo-Ann Liptak says she and some other residents have felt threatened as ...
(preview-image)

“Obama Has My Back”

Posted on September 26th . 7
"Obama Has My Back" messenger bag, by Chrome. Photo by AdamJackson1984 (via Flicker)