Bike share system approved for South Bend
South Bend is already a bike friendly city. And it may get bike "friendlier." Tuesday, the Board of Works unanimously approved a study about the possibility of bringing a bike share system to town. Bike shares are popular in cities like Chicago. Bike share systems allow users to [...]
Take bike commuting for a test ride
Michiana Bike to Work Week begins next week, but that word “work” — well, it isn’t necessary. You can experiment with riding to the store instead, or to the library, café or church. Or ask experienced commuters how they get to work safe and clean while [...]
National group ranks South Bend third in the nation for complete streets
FOR RELEASE: Tuesday, April 12, 2016 Today, the City of South Bend’s Complete Streets plan was recognized as the third best in the nation in Smart Growth America’s Best Complete Streets Policies of 2015. A Complete Streets approach creates an integrated transportation system that supports safe [...]
Massive bike, pedestrian trail connecting Niles to Mishawaka making progress
Imagine, being able to ride your bike from Niles to Mishawaka without having to risk your life on a busy road. Soon, that may be a reality thanks to the Indiana-Michigan River Valley Trail. When it's complete, there will be 34 miles of off-road bike and [...]