I briefly covered the 2011 North American Handmade Bicycle Show (NAHBS) at the beginning of the month. Now, it is here,.. well, in Austin, Texas. The show is being held from today, February 25, to Sunday. The folks over at…
Kenyan Hip-Hop Video on Bicycling & CO2/Climate Change [VIDEO]
![Kenyan Hip-Hop Video on Bicycling & CO2/Climate Change [VIDEO]](http://zacharyshahan.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/028.jpg "Kenyan Hip-Hop Video on Bicycling & CO2/Climate Change [VIDEO]")
Did someone say totally awesome video? I did. And apparently some others, as this hip hop group of Kenyan teenagers from the slums of Nairobi, Wafalme, won the “1 minute to save the world” video contest. “Most of us just…
Southern California Investing in Bike Paths!
Southern California is known for its beautiful weather and, ironically, for its auto-centric development patterns. Why not take advantage of that beautiful weather more, some have argued. And they are actually being listened to, finally,.. in Long Beach at least.…
Pedal-Powered Snow Plow [VIDEO]
![Pedal-Powered Snow Plow [VIDEO]](http://zacharyshahan.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/026.jpg "Pedal-Powered Snow Plow [VIDEO]")
Yes, that is the sh**. If you’re facing a lot of snow still or face it again anytime in the future, this pedal-powered snow plow looks like a good way to clear needed areas around your house or along important…
World-Leading Sustainable Community in Germany: Vauban District
The Vauban district is a green, planned community in the city of Freiburg in southern Germany. Construction of this community began in the mid-1990s and opened in 2000. By 2001, it had 2,000 inhabitants living in a greener, more sustainable…
CicLAvia 2011 Will Be in April, July, AND October
CicLAvia 2011 (that would be Ciclovia in Los Angeles) will be held three times this year, according to… CicLAvia. “The route will be more-or-less the same as 10-10-10, with expansion to South L.A., Boyle Heights, and/or Chinatown as CicLAvia works with…
Bicyclist Helmet Cam Captures Bad Driving & Assault [VIDEO]
. Having trouble with nasty drivers or want to make sure that if you do, you have proof of it? Or just want to document your ride to work objectively? Add a camera to your bicycle helmet. That’s what more…
North American Handmade Bicycle Show 2011 Preview – BikeRadar
BikeRadar recently previewed the 2011 North American Handmade Bicycle Show. Looks like a cool event. Here’s more: The seventh annual North American Handmade Bicycle Show is set to kick off February 25-27 in Austin, Texas and even though the event is…
Dutch Improving Cycle Networks, Building Fast Cycle Lanes
The Dutch are already well-known for having the best bicycle facilities in the world (well, there is a bit of competition between the Netherlands and Denmark, but the two nations are clearly on top of the world when it comes…
EcoLocalizer Link Drop
New Transit Projects for 2011 A comprehensive list of transit projects scheduled to start construction or open in 2011. “Streetcar lines dominate the nation’s new transit construction landscape, but this year only light and commuter rail lines will open for…