Bike lanes are on the agenda! Councilors Huda and Kennedy are expected to present something with respect to the Middle Street Bike Lane. Zoom style meeting. Instructions to join/participate will be included on the city website. https://www.cityofportsmouth.com/citycouncil/events/continuation-august-3-2020-city-council-meeting
Find out more »There are two motions on the agenda involving the Middle Street Bike Lanes. Councilor Huda has a motion to "move the parking of vehicles back to the curb in Middle Street Bike Lanes immediately for safety of all in lieu of the recent accident". SABR strongly advises against this action. It would make the corridor less safe for cyclists AND drivers. The current report from the city lays this out. The number of crashes is less than half compared to…
Find out more »Bike lane safety will be discussed in light of the semi-recent dooring on the Middle Street Bike Lane. Zoom based. Instruction to join and participate will be provided on the city site in the link.
Find out more »At the Portsmouth Council meeting on Monday, September 14th, councilors will vote on Councilor Huda’s motion to eradicate the safety buffer on the Middle Street bike lanes by returning parked cars to the curb. Every City staff expert involved in this project — as well as NH DOT and federal best practices — rejects the motion as a step backwards, endangering cyclists rather than protecting them. Councilor Huda’s motion:“Move the parking of vehicles back to the curb in Middle Street…
Find out more »Get the skinny on how to outfit yourself and your bike to extend your riding season in comfort and safety. Parkie Boley, year-round bike rider, will share her expertise.
Find out more »NH DOT Route 1 Project Public Information Meeting – Wed Nov 18 at 4 pm via Zoom: Public Advisory Committee (PAC) meeting for the US 1 project between Wilson Road and Ocean Road will present refined versions of the alternatives that the team is working to develop and discuss next steps. For the Zoom link, click here. Passcode: 504396
Find out more »Join us via Zoom on Thursday, February 11, 2021 from 7:00-8:00 PM to learn all about multi-day bike rides, and see which kind of trip is right for you! Our panel of cyclists has done rides ranging from self-supported to luxury-filled. From bike-camping a few days with a few pals, to organized cross-state and cross-country tours. International bike trips and trips to National Parks. We’ll talk about mileage, cost, food, camping/lodging, and more for each type of trip. Tune in,…
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