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Sedona’s Red Rock Road — 10 years on

In late summer of 2010, the Verde Valley Cyclists Coalition celebrated the completion of the “Red Rock Road” project on Highway 179 between Sedona and the Village of Oak Creek. This was a monumental project,

Triggering Traffic Signals

Triggering “demand” traffic signals by bicycles has been has been a problem for time immemorial… However it looks as though newer technology is creating the opportunity for more effective sensing. In general the best chance you have of triggering a demand signal is to pull up to the stop line in the center of the […]

Our littlest riders

Coalition of Arizona Bicyclist’s Kathy Mills offered a class in bike safety to over 50 pre-school students of the Horizon Presbyterian Church, located in the Ahwatukee Foothills of Phoenix, Arizona. The early basics were stressed — stopping at stop signs, looking both ways, and helmet fit. Kathy is an LCI, a League Cycling Instructor, certified by […]

Coalition of Arizona Bicyclist’s Annual member’s meeting 10/15/2024

This year, the annual business meeting will be held via video tele-conference, and a dial-in number will also be available. A business meeting and election of open board of directors seats will be held. Tuesday, October 15 , 2024 at 6:30PM Arizona Time. Meeting is open to the public, anyone who wishes to attend please […]

FHWA Bike Lanes on Higher Speed Roads Summary

In June of 2024, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) released their guidance on Separated Bike Lanes on Higher Speed Roadways: A Toolkit and Guide. The guide can be helpful for advocates and transportation planners in understanding how to promote and plan for the appropriate types of bicycle facilities on higher speed roadways. In this […]

Arizona Bicycle Organizations – Volunteer and Riding Opportunities

Are you looking for bicycle advocacy or volunteer opportunities…

Bill to prohibit bicycling on rural freeways moves forward

ADOT, Arizona’s department of transportation must be renewed every four years by the state legislature in order to continue to operate. As the info sheet for the bill states “Established in 1973 to provide an integrated and balanced state transportation system” (emphasis added). SB1184 continuation; department of transportation This periodic re-establishment normally pro forma, however […]