Recent cyclist fatalities
Submitted by waltsledz on June 13, 2009 - 2:42pm.TVCA members,
We are all very saddened by the recent fatalities of three fellow cyclists. I’ve had several inquiries about what TVCA will be doing to learn from these tragedies and effect positive change in the valley.
Boise Police to crack down on scoff-law bicyclists.
Submitted by dwight on June 26, 2009 - 4:12pm.In a recent press release, Boise Police Chief Mike Masterson said that he is asking his officers to pay more attention to bicyclists who violate city and state traffic laws and start issuing more warnings and/or citations. In general we applaud the Chief's actions. We have all had problems with some bicyclists who ride against traffic, or ride at night without lights, or blow through traffic controls without yielding. As the great statesman Pogo once said, "We have met the enemy, and he is us!" It's hard to demand respect from others (motorists) if we as a class of road user don't give respect first.
Wells Fargo Twilight Criterium
Submitted by waltsledz on June 18, 2009 - 10:52am.This year the Wells Fargo Twilight Criterium will be on July 18th.
Tour de Fat 2009 is coming!
Submitted by waltsledz on June 4, 2009 - 1:16pm.Memorial Ride for Jim Chu
Submitted by kurtz on May 26, 2009 - 6:00am.Last week on Tuesday, May 19, a van hit bicyclist Jim Chu, who was having a lunchtime ride along Orchard Street south of I-84 in Boise. Jim died two days later as a result of severe traumatic brain injury. He was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash.
Boise Bike Week is here!
Submitted by kurtz on May 11, 2009 - 11:20am.See the schedule of events at http://boisebikeweek.org/2009Schedule.
Traffic Ticket
Submitted by dwight on February 10, 2009 - 6:12pm.Today I was given a traffic ticket for being in the road. I was on my way home and I was riding on Chinden headed West towards Meridian. As I approached Castlebury (between Locust Grove and Meridian Rd.) I was pulled over by Ada County Sherrif's deputy Lim. He informed me that I was not allowed to ride that far out in the road because I was impeding traffic: motorists had to pull into the passing lane to get around me.
ACHD Roadways to Bikeways Master Plan
Submitted by waltsledz on February 3, 2009 - 6:29pm.If you missed the presentation by Justin Lucas at our quarterly members meeting in January on the new ACHD Bicycle Master Plan, you can now review it online and provide your comments. The final draft can be found at:
Bicycle and Pedestrian Mobility Study
Submitted by waltsledz on January 6, 2009 - 7:19pm.The Idaho Transportation Department is seeking comments on bicycle and pedestrian mobility. This survey is targeted at all citizens and also staff of governmental agencies that provide or maintain facilities for bicycling and walking. The survey is open through January 31, 2009. Thank you in advance for your participation.
What TVCA is all about
Submitted by waltsledz on December 17, 2008 - 9:14am.The Treasure Valley Cycling Alliance has adopted a new catch phrase to quickly communicate what we represent as an organization:
'Stronger communities and a better environment through safe cycling'