Bike Anchorage

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[Bike Anchorage @BikeAnchorage]

@akaloha Yes, we have consistently advocated for better snow plowing, particularly of sidewalks and bike paths, which have been far more neglected than the roads.

[Bike Anchorage @BikeAnchorage]

Seven people have been killed on Anchorage roads this month. Last week, Bike Anchorage sent a letter to AK DOT&PF calling for urgent action, including reducing excessive vehicle speeds and adding crosswalks. We need your voice! Join our call to action:
https://t.co/mCDrhnCt5I

[Bike Anchorage @BikeAnchorage]

@charlesfinley99 Minorities are often targeted at disproportionately higher rates for traffic tickets of all kinds (more so when the person is visible, e.g. outside a car). That is discriminatory enforcement. We would support automated enforcement as more equitable, but that is prohibited here.

[Bike Anchorage @BikeAnchorage]

@charlesfinley99 No, nationally it's been shown that jaywalking laws do not save lives. Instead, they only result in discriminatory enforcement, so we're better off without them.

[Bike Anchorage @BikeAnchorage]

And another yesterday with life-threatening injuries. Are we ready to stop this yet? Traffic fatalities are not inevitable, and there's plenty of information out there on how to prevent them (per the actions we list above).

[Bike Anchorage @BikeAnchorage]

We loved being able to safely access more of Downtown by bike this summer! As planned, the Downtown Protected Bike Lane Pilot was removed ahead of winter, but the project team still needs to hear from you. Take the survey to tell them what you thought:
https://t.co/fCDN8JCdMK

[Bike Anchorage @BikeAnchorage]

RIP PBL 😔

[Bike Anchorage @BikeAnchorage]

@MattTunseth 6pm is still broad daylight. Have you considered that perhaps drivers should be able to see whole humans regardless of what they're wearing?

[Bike Anchorage @BikeAnchorage]

If you haven't tried the Downtown Protected Bike Lane yet, this is your last chance. 😔 See you tonight!

[Bike Anchorage @BikeAnchorage]

Come join us this Wednesday to say farewell to the Downtown Protected Bike Lane! It was a temporary research project, but we'll send it off in style. 🕯️

[Bike Anchorage @BikeAnchorage]

Trail closure alert!
The road is the only possible detour at this point. If you drive through here, please slow down and watch extra carefully for people using the road.

[Anchorage Parks and Recreation @ANCParksandRec]

🚧 Construction Update 🚧
Heads up, trail lovers! A section of the Coastal Trail at Point Woronzof will be CLOSED starting today (9/9) through Monday (9/16) for rerouting due to coastal erosion. We apologize for the inconvenience and can't wait to welcome you back next week!

[Bike Anchorage @BikeAnchorage]

@hoff4949 From what we've heard, those symbols weren't officially sanctioned, so someone must have DIYed them (twice!). Muni code doesn't allow that, so the city had to remove/cover them. We weren't involved, but we agree that bike routes need more signs/symbols to help point the way!

[Bike Anchorage @BikeAnchorage]

The Downtown Protected Bike Lane will be in place for just one more month! What do you think of it? What next steps would you like to see? Our take is here:
https://t.co/z3Ak0NEvsT

[Bike Anchorage @BikeAnchorage]

TONIGHT: Join us and the Anchorage Museum for a tour of public art by bike! Meet 5-5:15pm on the Museum lawn and roll out at 5:30pm. 5-7 mile ride, slow pace, lots of stops. It's a beautiful day for it!

[Bike Anchorage @BikeAnchorage]

The rain has stopped and it's supposed to be warm and sunny this evening! Come join us for our weekly tour of the protected bike lane and social hour. 6pm at Westchester Lagoon 🌞🚲

[Emily Weiser @BirdingByBike]

If you'd like secure bike parking at your workplace, ask them to copy ANTHC:
✅️ Covered
✅️ Key card entry
✅️ Secure barrier
✅️ Usable racks with good spacing
✅️ Near the front door
✅️ (can't tell if there's lighting, but do that too)

[Bike Anchorage @BikeAnchorage]

Trail update!

[@[email protected] @akoutdoor]

Chester Creek Trail - Aug 9 7AM: The Parks Dept was pumping water from beneath C St this morning — had about another foot of water to go. The rest of the trail was clear — Gambell, Arctic, and east of Minnesota — though in some cases barricades/trai... https://t.co/ca25sHvFu1

[Bike Anchorage @BikeAnchorage]

@Bgoluncfan The links to order each version will show you what sizes we currently have in stock!

[Bike Anchorage @BikeAnchorage]

Do you have your Bike Anchorage jersey or tee yet? (The back isn't pictured here, but it has our logo across it in full color, with three pockets on the jersey.) We're still taking orders while supplies last, and you can arrange pickup locally: https://t.co/YIJlq6X2Xn

[Bike Anchorage @BikeAnchorage]

Tonight's Museum Bike Tour has been POSTPONED due to outrageous rainfall. Join us next Wednesday, August 16th, for the public art tour! (5pm on the Museum lawn; roll out 5:30pm)
https://t.co/I2x6tlWjOE

[Bike Anchorage @BikeAnchorage]

Exhibit C 😳

[Bike Anchorage @BikeAnchorage]

If you're a Chanshtnu (Chester Creek) commuter, bookmark this streamgage: https://t.co/IxsA2AtQGc
When it's over 4 ft, the trail will be flooded at C Street. (You can usually cross over the road instead.)
How's your commute today? ☔️🚲