A member of our Board of Directors, Robbie Weber, was interviewed last week by NPR. If you’re new-to-biking or know someone who is, it’s a great starting point for advice. Although, as Robbie points out: “Believe it or not, people often are glad to share their knowledge. You may not be able to shut them up once you ask them for help.” What can we say- we love to see new people on cycles!
This Week
On the biking front, it’s a fairly light week. There’s a public information meeting about the Cedar Street construction, happening on August 20. There are some questions about the best path forward, with two alternatives listed. One of these involves road design and parking on the new Cedar Street. The city is deciding between a buffered bike lane for the entire stretch of the new Cedar Street or transitioning partway to standard bike lanes.
In notable construction: The Badger State Trail in Fitchburg is closed for construction of a bridge over Highway PD until mid-late September. Follow the marked bicycle detour.
It’s Madison in the summer, which means lots of construction. As always, make sure you receive the city’s Bike Madison update emails.
Next Week
A public information meeting for the the long-planned reconstruction of West Wilson Street is happening on August 25. Learn more and register here.
Now that the sun is beginning to set before 8, don’t forget your bike light. Keep getting in those great summer rides!