The Arizona Department of Transportation, Multimodal Planning Division, Bicycle and Pedestrian Program, has completed An Economic Impact Study of Bicycling in Arizona: Out‑of-State Bicycle Tourists & Exports. The purpose of the study was to examine two key economic-related segments of bicycling: · The bicycle industry of Arizona, which includes Read more…
The City of Phoenix will be preparing a new Complete Streets policy which will include many elements to make city streets safer and more functional for all users. This policy will incorporate an updated Bicycle Master Plan and a Pedestrian Safety Action Plan. One representative from each Phoenix City Council Read more…
No – this is not a subversive bait and switch plot to lure you into volunteering – we have that covered!! A handful of WMRC and non-WMRC volunteers will be promoting the Arizona Senior Olympics this weekend. 5K and 10K Time Trials on Saturday; 20K and 40K Road Races on Sunday. The event takes place at the Park Read more…
Hello WMRC Members. We received this inquiry and would like for any members that might be interested to respond!! Please feel free to contact James directly. My name is James and I run the Bike Shop Program at Saint Vincent de Paul on 420 W. Watkins Road. We are in need Read more…
ADOT’s bicycle and pedestrian plan rolls out public comment period Agency wants to hear from community members as plan enters final phase As walking and bicycling for transportation and recreation steadily grows in popularity around our state, the Arizona Department of Transportation continues to advance its Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan Read more…
Member Spotlight – Melanie Colavito 2012 AZCycling Rider of the Year http://www.azcycling.com/2012-riders-of-the-year AGE: 27, RESIDENCE: Tucson, AZ EDUCATION: Master in Geography, 2009, U of A CURRENT EMPLOYMENT: Teaching Assistant, GIS Technology, U of A CYCLING AFFILIATIONS: USAC Member – Since 2003: Category 1 in Road/ Cyclocross & Read more…
21st Annual John Earley Memorial Valley of the Sun Stage Race February 15-17, 2013 Permit # 2013-358 Click to see 2013 Results Click to see 2013 Photos Click to view communique’ # 1 Click to view communique’ # 1a Click to view communique’ # 2 Click to view communique’ # Read more…
Arizona is ranked #14 amongst all States and #6 amongst the regional western States. On a score of 1 (low) – 5 (high), Arizona received the following scores for the five categories evaluated: Legislation and Enforcement = 3 Policies and Programs = 3 Infrastructure and Funding = 3 Education and Read more…
From Mike Hites Photography, photos from the State Criterium Championships are up: http://mikehitesphotography.smugmug.com/Events/2012-Arizona-State-Criterium/22690899_cR6BQX#!i=1818466066&k=K9797D4
Tell us what you think about ADOT’s bicycle and pedestrian plan Survey launches today to gather comments as plan is updated PHOENIX – Whether driving, biking or even walking, our state highway system is used every day as a means of transportation. As Arizona continues to sharpen its focus on Read more…