Generally used where you might buy, borrow, repair or rent bicycles, work bikes and other kinds of human-powered vehicles. Can indicate bicycling organizations of all kinds, bike-friendly services, infrastructure and sites.
Dangerous bike crossings / intersections! Trees cause blind corners. Lots of cyclists don't even slow down! They have right of way, but cars don't pay attention. This needs fixing: bike overpass, flashing lights by motion sensor, etc.
I spent my youth in the area and live in the Howard Johnson now. I come to the BMX course (beside the shelter for animals on Cecilia Ravine) to practice tricks on my new bike.
This Village street will become even more village-like in late 2021, as it will soon become a permanent open street, where cars are guests and slow down for people. Check out a 2019 plan for more details. Already car-free on the north end, this street brings historic buildings, college students and local residents together.
Orchard Street has been car-free every Sunday for decades, originally so it can become an open air bargain district. With the Pandemic, the open street was extended to 8 am to 8pm daily.