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Light & Motion - Made In Marina, CA @LMlightlife

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Taking the Amtrak Roomette from Portland to San Luis Obispo @PathLessPedaled

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Should bicyclists always halt at stop signs and wait at lights? Study says no @chicagotribune

A new DePaul study recommends the city adopt the "Idaho Stop" rule for cyclists, allowing them to treat stop lights as stop signs at certain times of the day. This won't surprise anybody who has driven through a Chicago intersection, but not all cyclists obey stop signs and lights. Maybe they shouldn't always have to, suggests a new study from DePaul University. State law requires bicyclists to follow the same rules as motor vehicles, but the laws are not strictly followed or enforced. A study released Monday by DePaul's Chaddick Institute for Metropolitan Development found that just 1 cyclist in 25 comes to a complete stop at stop signs, and 2 out of 3 go through red lights when there's no cross traffic. The study proposes that Illinois cities consider changing their laws and allowing cyclists to treat stop signs as yield signs, and some red lights as stop signs, thus permitting cyclists to maintain their momentum. It's known as the "Idaho

Believe in Bikes @trekbikes

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The world is a vast place. But even across great expanses, the bicycle shortens the distance between us. Every day, millions of people ride bikes around the world. Geography may divide us but we are united by the power of the bicycle. A simple, elegant, solution to many of the world’s most complex problems. Wherever you are, when you ride, you’re part of something bigger. Something shared. That’s why we believe in bikes. To see how bikes are changing the world, visit:  https://goo.gl/FMIRA1