OKC Police Seek Driver in Hit-and-Run Involving Cyclist

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January 19, 2012
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News 9 is reporting that police are seeking the driver of a car who struck a cyclist on Monday morning near 31st and Military. The driver initially stopped and asked the cyclist, Bill Hartman, if he was hurt, but then when Mr. Hartman said, “Yes, I am hurt”, the driver said he was sorry...
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Oklahoma Bicycling Coalition and the Town of Jones Organize Annual Bicycle Ride

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January 17, 2012
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The relationship between cyclists and the town of Jones, Oklahoma has traditionally been, at best, a rocky one and at worst, an outright hostile one. Quiet two lane roads and beautiful, hilly routes have attracted large number of cyclists to the area. However the poor behavior of some cyclists have caused...
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Local Examiner.com Writer Has Bicycle Stolen

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January 12, 2012
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Examiner.com writer Diana Winslow, who covers downtown Oklahoma City, has had her bicycle (which is her primary form of transportation) stolen: Diana Winslow, Downtown Examiner writer’s bike is MIA from near Lake Hefner as of Thursday January 05-2012. AKA “Chick on a Bike”, the writer’s very distinctive beaten red Nishiki 3 speed is a racing...
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OKC Bike Share Gets a Name, “Spokies”

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January 11, 2012
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Bike sharing programs are the rage around the world and across the nation. Oklahoma City first announced the program back in August and additional details were announced yesterday at the Oklahoma City Council meeting. According to NewsOK, the program has been given an official name of "Spokies" and will consist of 95...
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Oklahoma Freewheel 2012 Route Announced

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January 19, 2012
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Tonight in Tulsa, this year’s Oklahoma Freewheel route was announced and what an exciting route it looks like it will be.  The route will start in the southwest quadrant...
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Tulsa Cyclist Dies in Hit-and-Run Crash

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January 11, 2012

The Tulsa World is reporting that a cyclist that was hit on Saturday in a hit-and-run crash has died: A bicyclist seriously injured in a hit-and-run collision Saturday has...
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Oklahoma Bicycle Summit

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November 5, 2011

Just a reminder that I will be live tweeting today’s Oklahoma Bike Summit. Follow along at @okcbicyclist or at the hashtag #okbike.
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Prison Sentence Reduced for Tausha Borland

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October 26, 2011
Tausha Borland

The Tulsa World is reporting that Tausha Borland, who killed two cyclists in 2009 while driving under the influence, will now serve twenty years instead of the original 24...
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Legislative News

Oklahoma Legislative Update

Oklahoma Legislative Update

With the end of the legislative session, we now can report on the final disposition of the four major cycling bills that were being considered this year: SB443: Requires bicycle safety questions on the driver’s license exam. Passed and signed by the governor. HB2049: Designates Route 66 as the Historic Route 66 Bike Trail.  Originally, the bill...

Oklahoma City Council Conducts Public Hearing on Bicycle Ordinance Changes

Sorry folks, but I’m back to playing catch up.  Firstly, the Oklahoma City Council is holding the public hearing phase on the major changes to the city’s bicycle ordinances.  The meeting is occurring today starting at 8:30 AM in the City Council Chamber on the 3rd floor of 200 N. Walker. As you can see from...

OKC Traffic Commission Recommends Passage of Bicycle Ordinance Changes

At today’s commission meeting, the Oklahoma City Traffic and Transportation Commission unanimously recommended passage of the proposed cycling ordinance changes (see details here).  The proposed changes will now move to the full City Council for consideration.

OKC Traffic Commission Considers Broad Changes to City Cycling Ordinances

Today, at 1:30 PM, the Oklahoma City Traffic and Transportation Commission will consider a recommendation to make several large changes to the city’s cycling ordinances.  In brief, the changes consist of the following: The proposal would allow cyclists to have full use of the lane on any road designated as a bicycle route.  A bicycle...

HB 2049: Route 66 Historic Bike Trail Bill Passes House

HB 2049 which would designate Route 66 as an Historic Bike Trail has passed the Oklahoma House and now moves to the Senate for consideration.

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