Tag: bike lanes

Devil’s Advocate: Looking back at fall 2019

As always, downtown Phoenix has changed so much in such a short period of time. Since August, we experienced hyperlocal changes like the introduction...

Phoenix residents discuss bike lanes at transportation department meeting

Fifteen-year Roosevelt Street resident Wayne Turner said he moved to downtown Phoenix because he wanted to bike and walk to places in the area. But...

Nixed bike lane connectivity plan sparks outrage among Phoenix’s bike community

The Street Transportation Department's decision to cancel a plan to connect a bicycle lane on westbound Roosevelt Street in downtown Phoenix sparked demands from...

Third Street bike lanes proposal introduced at public meeting

The Phoenix Street Transportation Department unveiled plans to place bike lanes along the Third Street corridor at a public meeting on Thursday night.

Community members provide input on new streetscape designs, focus on bike lanes

Downtown residents may see new bike lanes and lane restrictions in the next five years if the city Street Transportation Department's proposed plans are accepted. The plans were open to the public to view at an open house on Tuesday.

Street-improvement project aspires to make Grand Avenue more pedestrian-friendly

Grand Avenue between Seventh and 15th avenues is restricted due to a $12.7 million street improvement project. Improvements will include planters, pavement improvements and new sidewalks.

Bike-lane proposal gains traction with community petition

Cyclists in downtown Phoenix's Roosevelt Row have compiled over 400 signatures on an online petition calling for the installation of bike lanes on Roosevelt Street.

Phoenix bike summit provides opportunity for bicyclists and officials to discuss safety

Phoenix bicyclists met with city officials in an annual bike summit hosted by the city’s Street Transportation Department Saturday to discuss issues that could increase the safety of local bicyclists.