Category Archives: Bicycling

Friday Funny — the Cycling Realtor

Posted on April 22, 2018 by Ed Fuhrmann

Might get a little more understanding about the state of bicycling conditions in our part of Lake County if our local realtors would hop on and hit the pavement once in a while! We’ve seen Cycling Santa, the Cycling NPA … Continue reading →

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Yay! Another Strip Mall!

Posted on November 8, 2015 by Ed Fuhrmann

Well, it was time for more “growth”, so they broke out the ol’ “What Should We Build Next?” Wheel.  When the “Build a Downtown” option fell off decades ago, it was replaced with “Spin Again”. They since have gotten so used to all the options … Continue reading →

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Webinar: Creating Great Communities Through Public Involvement

Posted on July 2, 2014 by Ed Fuhrmann

Webinar: “Creating Great Communities Through Public Involvement” Date: Thursday July 03, 2014 & Thursday July 17, 2014 Time: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM CDT Cost: FREE (Advanced online registration required) The Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center (PBIC) presents a two-part Thursday webinar series … Continue reading →

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Form-based vs Use-based code Example 1

Posted on June 15, 2014 by Ed Fuhrmann

[We’re going to look at a circumstance in neighboring Antioch IL as an opportunity to learn why using the CORRECT “Code” for planning and building a village is so important!] If you’ve lived in this area for any amount of … Continue reading →

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About Hardee’s Bike Rack…

Posted on June 2, 2014 by Ed Fuhrmann

[ The Round Lake Bicycle Club asked if we could post this on their behalf, since they don’t have their website/blog up and running yet. This is a very relatable topic, so of course we said “Yes!” ] The Short … Continue reading →

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Guerrilla Gardening – 1

Posted on May 20, 2014 by Ed Fuhrmann

Weeks with weather like we’re having now are considered AWESOME by those of us who practice a type of Tactical Urbanism called “Guerrilla Gardening“. This involves private individuals and small groups taking action to covertly re-green and add value to … Continue reading →

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Why are OUR parades “Bike Free”?

Posted on April 24, 2014 by Ed Fuhrmann

Some of our group went up to Antioch with our kids last weekend to watch the Easter Parade through town, followed by lots of kid-friendly, post-parade activity at Williams Park at the end of the route. One of the parade … Continue reading →

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Webinar: Putting the Mettle to the Pedal – Ideas for Promoting Bicycling

Posted on April 14, 2014 by Ed Fuhrmann

Webinar: “Putting the Mettle to the Pedal – Ideas for Promoting Bicycling” Date: Wednesday, April 16, 2014 Time: 1:00PM – 2:00PM Central Cost: Free (Advance Registration Required HERE)  The National Center for Safe Routes to School is pleased to offer the … Continue reading →

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Webinar: Countermeasure Costs – Putting a price on Pedestrian and Bicycle Infrastructure

Posted on January 10, 2014 by Ed Fuhrmann

Webinar: Countermeasure Costs – Putting a price on Pedestrian and Bicycle Infrastructure Date: Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2013 Time: 1:00 p.m. — 2:30 p.m. Central Time Cost: Free (Advance Registration Required HERE) The Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center (PBIC) is pleased to announce the … Continue reading →

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Bike-To-Metra Guides

Posted on January 7, 2014 by Ed Fuhrmann

Our RL villages ought to get together, along with the Round Lake Area Chamber of Commerce, to think about the marketing potential of a professionally-produced “Bike-to-Metra Guide” for our villages, especially in light of the Millennium Trail passing through RL & RLB. From … Continue reading →

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