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At 8:00 AM this morning the winter weather emergency officially ended in Albany which means that all normal parking rules apply again. According to the Times Union, “The first night of the snow emergency netted over 150 towed cars.” At 185 Dollars a car plus any unpaid parking tickets that adds up to a pretty penny for the city. I wonder what they are going to do with the money? Do they budget for towing people or is this extra money that could go twords a public works program? *Cough* Madison Ave. *Cough*

Written by Chris Belsole

Do we like helmets here at the Coalition? Yes. Do we all have stories of falling in which we were glad we were wearing our helmets? Yes. Now let me present the topic from a different point of view.

Have you ever considered the societal, economic, and political factors that go in to wearing a helmet? What is the impact on how people view cycling due to the pervasive push to wear helmets? All I can say is keep an open mind and disregard the fact that this sounds like conspiracy theory bologna. Besides it’s a Ted Talk so at the very least it will be entertaining.

Written by Chris Belsole

I said it before and I’ll say it again, stay safe on the roads today. It is rough out there. Before you ask yes I did ride into work today. Sure it is only a little over a mile and a half, but that distance was enough for me to almost fall about 20 times. Now I am safe, sitting in my cube, hoping that when I get out of work they will have plowed the streets.

Did you ride this morning? Are you a weather master who scoffs at mother nature like she is some annoying road block put in your way just to slow you down a bit?

Written by Chris Belsole

Here is a new video from Streetfilms.org highlighting the city of Pittsburgh and what they are doing to it to make it more cycling friendly.

Journey to Pittsburgh to Walk & Bike

Written by Chris Belsole