Helena Wegner

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City approves controversial bike lane trial for Roosevelt Street

The City of Phoenix approved a 30-day trial for the highly favored bike lane plan on Roosevelt Street, according to a statement emailed by Kini Knudson, the director of the street transportation department earlier this month. “During the...

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 Roosevelt Street's current infrastructure hasn’t made it easy or safe for him. “The only...

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 bicycle supporters for the plan to be reconsidered. The plan would have removed a...

Eye Lounge makes space for Greenwood Brewing taproom

Eye Lounge art gallery on Roosevelt Street will permanently move within its building, resulting in a new entrance on Fifth Street while renovations make room for a new brewery. The storefront, which is located on Fifth and Roosevelt...