City of Phoenix may launch bicycle-sharing program, issues request for proposal

The city of Phoenix Street Transportation Department issued a request for proposal Tuesday for a potential bicycle-sharing program centered around the light rail. Read story

New bike mobile app to help cyclists navigate downtown bike routes

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The ASU research center SkySong developed a user-friendly mobile application that can track bicycle lanes and GPS to help bicyclists navigate downtown Phoenix. Read story

Public-transit experts discuss pros and cons of light rail

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At the first Downtown Devil Discussion of the semester, five panelists weighed in on public-transit issues and focused heavily on the light rail’s strengths and shortcomings. Read story

Bicycle Cellar expansion cancelled due to county asset decision

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Bicycle Cellar will not be coming to Maricopa County’s Security Building in downtown Phoenix as previously planned because the building is a valuable asset as office space to the county. Read story

Bike-lane proposal gains traction with community petition

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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. Read story

County committee approves plan for bike co-op in historic downtown building

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The Maricopa County Facilities Review Committee’s approval of a proposal Thursday could bring The Bicycle Cellar, a bike co-op featuring bike rentals and storage, to the Security Building downtown. Read story

Phoenix bicyclists gear up to encourage safety awareness

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In a city driven by car culture, the efforts and messages of bicyclists, city planners and the Department of Transportation all intersect on one subject: safety. Read story

Artist paints with his sole

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ASU affiliates invited artist Joseph “Sentrock” Perez to create his breakdance art live at the Fourth Annual Urban Gallery Exhibition held at the University Center. Read story