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December 1, 2016
On November 29, 2016, the League of American Bicyclists designated the University of South Florida (USF) Tampa campus as a Silver-level Bicycle Friendly University. USF made the announcement at the Center for Urban Transportation Research (CUTR). There are numerous programs and amenities on campus such as on-site bicycle registration, a network of bicycle repair stations, […]
January 6, 2017
On December 10th, Bike/Walk Tampa Bay (BWTB) hosted the final Traffic Skills 101 course of 2016 at the Center for Urban Transportation Research (CUTR) on the University of South Florida’s Tampa campus. The course is taught by League Cycling Instructors (LCIs) and is a prerequisite for becoming an LCI, but is just as important for […]
January 12, 2017
In recent years, many organizations in the Tampa Bay Area have increased the availability of bicycle parking facilities for employees, students, and customers. These organizations want to encourage bicycle commuting as a measure that bolsters the health and productivity of communities. In Pinellas County, St. Petersburg recently obtained 325 bicycle racks to be distributed throughout […]
January 13, 2017
Speeding vehicles, excessive traffic, and frustrated commuters have become pressing safety issues in Tampa’s residential areas. Many engineering efforts to build better roadways and implement traffic treatments are underway, however this work takes time. Quick road fixes that only require a little paint can often be implemented to improve safety in the interim–the “Paint Saves […]
January 18, 2017
For the past few years, High Visibility Enforcement (HVE) grants have assisted area law enforcement agencies in their efforts to keep pedestrians and cyclists safe on the streets. The grant funds come from the Florida Department of Transportation and are managed by the Center for Urban Transportation Research at the University of South Florida. The […]