Streetfilms shows us what a real cycling city looks like, in the Dutch university town of Groningen: I can’t help but laugh and sigh whenever someone touts Boulder as a “world class cycling city”. We are so, so far from … Continue reading
Community Cycles is a non-profit utilitarian bike shop in Boulder. They teach people how to build, fix and use bikes, and advocate on behalf of bicyclists in the city and county of Boulder. If you ride in Boulder, become a member today!
Bikes Belong is a nationwide coalition of bicycle companies working together to put more people on bikes more often. They advocate for the inclusion of bicycles in federal transportation planning and funding. They also have a grant program of their own. And they just happen to be based out of Boulder!
New Belgium Brewing makes great beer in Fort Collins, Colorado. The brewery is powered by renewable energy, the company is largely employee owned, and they donate a ton of money (and beer!) to bike advocates all over the Western US. If you have the chance, definitely check out their traveling Tour de Fat bicycle festival!
The Streetsblog Network is a nationwide collaboration between more than 400 citizen journalists covering sustainable transportation and livable streets issues.
StreetFilms produces short films that show how smart transportation design and policy result in better places to live, work and play. Their ~400 videos have been viewed millions of times and have inspired action worldwide.
Better Boulder is a new civic voice for sustainable development and social innovation in the City and County of Boulder. We want to create and implement a vision for how the city can grow in a compact, connected, humane way.
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