Autonomous Cars Challenged by Bicyclists
But the technology could heighten safety, if state takes rights steps.
Mar 30th, 2018
Motorist Who Kills Bicyclist Is Prosecuted
But Dane County jury finds driver not guilty of negligent homicide.
Mar 23rd, 2018
Roads Getting Worse With No Solution
Bad for bikers as well as cars; does Walker have any solution?
Feb 17th, 2018
New Law on Electric Bikes Proposed
Current state law treats them the same as motor bikes.
Feb 3rd, 2018
Walker Signs Vulnerable User Bill
Increases penalties for careless drivers who kill or injure bicyclists, pedestrians.
Dec 1st, 2017
Bike Commuter Tax Break Threatened
Senate version of tax plan ends $20 per month benefit for those biking to work.
Nov 24th, 2017
Make Your Voice Heard on Biking
State DNR holding meetings on outdoor Recreations Opportunity planning, wants citizen input.
Nov 19th, 2017
State’s Recreational Future Being Planned
More motorized recreation pushed for; what about biking and walking trails?
Oct 17th, 2017
Budget Prevents Local Recreational Trails
No land condemnation allowed to create recreational, bicycle, pedestrian trails.
Sep 15th, 2017
State Budget Is Good, Bad for Biking
Includes a last minute, anonymous proposal hostile to cyclists, pedestrians.
Sep 11th, 2017
Foxconn, Biking and State Roads
$3 billion spent on transportation would create more jobs, fix all roads, add bike lanes.
Aug 25th, 2017
Walker Ignores Biking on State Committee
No biking, pedestrian representatives on autonomous vehicles committee.
Aug 21st, 2017
Oregon Passes Bike Tax
$15 on purchase of new bike. Will Wisconsin follow suit?
Jul 14th, 2017
Vulnerable User Bill Moves Forward
Includes tougher sanctions against motorists who hit bicyclists, pedestrians.
Jun 9th, 2017
Blaming the Biking Victim
Driver kills biker on shoulder of road, driver’s attorney tries to blame the cyclist.
May 29th, 2017
Lobby Day on the Way
On April 13th advocates will lobby legislators for pro-biking measures.
Mar 31st, 2017
Tax Cyclists for Road Upgrades?
Bike registration fees could be used for transportation infrastructure.
Mar 19th, 2017
More Biking Fights Climate Change
3% increase would save 33 million tons of carbon dioxide per year.
Mar 3rd, 2017
Good Budget for Bikes?
Walker budget hikes local roads funding by 25%. But legislators may change it.
Feb 13th, 2017
Breaking Up DNR Could Harm Biking
Biking issues would be split between two agencies, with more layers of bureaucracy.
Jan 28th, 2017
How Will Trump Handle Transportation?
Elaine Chao will be key. Federal infrastructure dollars might help fund state’s local roads.
Jan 20th, 2017
New Bike Fees, Taxes Coming?
Increased fees for bikers using state parks and other hikes could be proposed.
Jan 13th, 2017
Why Mark Gottlieb Will Be Missed
DOT Secretary sought to fix all the state’s transportation needs. Maybe that’s why he’s gone.
Jan 8th, 2017
Bikers Brings Benefits for Motorists
Studies show more biking and bike-friendly policies reduce auto traffic, accidents.
Dec 27th, 2016
Budget Talks Focus on Transportation
So what about biking, part of industry that adds $1.5 billion to Wisconsin economy?
Dec 16th, 2016
1200 Bikers Ride to Support Chris Kegel
Trek-sponsored event salutes Wheel & Sprocket owner who has cancer.
Oct 2nd, 2016
Kenosha or Bust!
Scenes from the second annual Ride Across Wisconsin, from Dubuque to Kenosha.
Sep 5th, 2016
Cars Do NOT Own the Road
Hit-and-run driver kills bicyclist in Dane County. TV reporter asks why bicyclist was on the road.
Aug 11th, 2016
