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December 2020 News

It's the end of tumultuous 2020. Here's to better days ahead!

Luminaria Rides Cancelled
Another ride, ruined by the 'Rona. We're sad to say we're just not able to hold our annual bike ride through the Willo neighborhood this year. If you want to organize your own run, the Willo luminarias will be lit December 23 - 26.

Bridge Access Improved
In happier news, an eagle-eyed Phoenix Spokes Peep noticed the access ramp for the 10th Street bicycle/pedestrian bridge over I-10 has been widened. Wahoo! #accessthepower #bikesbuildcommunity #letsroll

Phoenix Launches Pilot Program
The City of Phoenix Street Transportation Department is accepting applications for the Shared Streets for Social Distancing pilot program. The goal is to temporarily restrict certain streets to local traffic, creating space to walk, run, bike, etc. while complying with social distancing guidelines. Residents may nominate streets by completing an application by 5 p.m. December 31.

Culdesac Likes Bikes
Here's some cute "land art" by the new Culdesac, in Tempe - the first car-free neighborhood built from scratch in the US! Thanks to Tempe Bike Action group for the pic.

Nice Racks!
The Hudson Eatery & Bar in Tempe recently installed rack space for 30 bikes! Can you say Happy Hour?!

Grid Bikes Folding
GRID Bike Share is concluding its operations in Phoenix and Tempe on December 31, 2020. The City of Phoenix plans to use this as an opportunity to reimagine micromobility and multimodal options in the ever-changing urban transportation landscape.

Phoenix Updating Downtown Plan
The City of Phoenix is updating its Downtown Transportation Plan. In the virtual presentation, specifically at 8:20 and 5:18, there is a disappointing focus on "level of service" i.e. how cars are impacted by changes. Keep trying, PHX.

Mesa Seeks Bike/Ped Input
Do you ride bikes in Mesa? Let them know how they are doing!! Take a brief survey for a chance to win Downtown Mesa Dollars.

Leisure Reading

Here's what piqued our interest.

This just in: Phoenix leaders are climate hypocrites - and they're not alone
STUDY: Why most cyclists killed in traffic are middle-aged
How to improve on a good thing: Barcelona will supersize its car-free "superblocks"
Heads up! Robotaxis get green light for paid fares in California
Not everything is awful: The pandemic gives us a chance to choose how we get around

The Bulletin Board

Where we keep the handy bits of info.

City of Phoenix Street Transportation Department:
200 W. Washington St., 5th Floor, Phoenix, AZ 85003
Phone: 602-262-6284 Fax: 602-495-2016 TTY: 711
Email: streets@phoenix.gov, www.phoenix.gov/bicycling
Research Capital improvement projects. Includes links to meetings and email update sign-ups.
Report a street maintenance issue or concern.
View Planned street closures and restrictions.
Use the PHX City Calendar to learn about upcoming city meetings, events, activities, and more.
Report a collision, near-miss or bike hazard: Bikemaps.org.
Report cars parked in bike lanes: call the Phoenix Police non-emergency line, 602.262.6151.
Find a bike shop near you - anywhere in Maricopa County!