Yesterday was World Car Free Day. Events observe this world wide. Many of us, myself included, pledge to live a car free life every day. It is NOT always easy. The built environment in Chapel Hill, and in most places around the world, are stacked against us bike or transit-riding devotees: the transit system is …
World Car Free Day: My experience in Chapel Hill, NC Read More »
There are quite a few bike and transit events taking place this week. Here are a summary of what’s on tap: Tuesday (today) Go Chapel Hill is hosting an employee transit fair from 8am-1pm that includes demos of e-bikes and an unveiling of some new covered bike racks at Chapel Hill Town Hall. This is …
Last week, a pedestrian was killed and a bicyclist was seriously injured on Chapel Hill’s streets. The pedestrian was hit by a car on MLK Blvd Thursday night. The bicyclist, a UNC student, was hit Thursday by a dump truck at the corner of Pittsboro and Columbia Streets. We are angry. We recognize that it …
We must prioritize people who walk, bike, and roll on our streets Read More »
Each month, NextFwd hosts a happy hour for members to discuss local civic issues in Chapel Hill and Carrboro. In August, before the scheduled happy hour, I led a walking tour through Chapel Hill’s Blue Hill District. The Blue Hill District – which used to be called the Ephesus Fordham District – is located off …
Let’s take a walking tour of Blue Hill in Chapel Hill Read More »
This piece was written by John Rees and Heidi Perry Last week, we attended the RENA Community Center‘s annual bike rodeo. Held annually, the event ensures that kids attending the RENA community center summer camp have safe bikes to ride and that they know the rules of the road and have the skills they need to …
Bike Beat: RENA Community Center Bike Rodeo 2022 Read More »
We’re starting a section titled “Bike Beat”. Here, we will announce and write about cycling related events and also issues that affect cyclists. It will cover the fun, and the annoying and the downright DANGEROUS. Our first post will be in the fun category! On Friday, June 10th, the Town of Chapel Hill and Go …
