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Posted June 16, 2010 by adminStudy shows more Americans biking and walking
The federal Highway Administration just released “The National Biking and Walking Study: a 15 year status report” that shows an increase of trips being made by foot and by bike. Here are some highlights:
-First and foremost, Americans are hitting the sidewalks and streets on foot and by pedal in record numbers. From 1990 to 2009, the number of trips taken on foot more than doubled from 18 billion to 42.5 billion. Similarly, the number of bike trips increased from 1.7 billion to 4 billion.
-According to the 2009 National Household Travel Survey, bicycling and walking now account for 11.9% of all trips. It’s not the 15.8% we hoped to see, but–considering the increase in population and overall number of trips–it’s progress.
-Even better, the safety data is also promising. From 1994 to 2008, the number of pedestrians killed decreased by 22.3% and the number of bicyclists killed decreased by 12%. Since the number of trips taken on foot or on bike has more than doubled in the same period, those declines are a good sign of increased safety.
Click here for the full article. Bike and walk on.
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WheelHouse Cargo Cat
When: May 29th @ 12 NOON
April 20, 2010 Uncategorized No comments
Where: WheelHouse Parking Lot
What: The 1st Annual WheelHouse Cargo Cat! WheelHouse will be putting on a cargo carrying race to benefit the Santa Barbara Unity Shop. The race will start at WheelHouse, go out to the IV Food Co-Op and a strategically located Backyard Harvest Tent and then back the [...] -
Outta Sight Bike Lights and UBO Bike Moves! April 1st!
On April 1st, WheelHouse will be hosting a DO first Thursday Party from 5-8pm. We will be displaying “Outta Sight Bike Lights” pieces for all the see and enjoy. There will be a DJ, catered food from Chino’s, and delicious beer from our local favorite Telegraph. We’ll be raffling off some bike gear and continuing [...]
March 23, 2010 Uncategorized 2 comments -
Bike Routes on Google Maps
Google Maps launched a new feature today to help all of us on bikes find a route. It’s the “starter set” bike maps feature. Now, in over 150 cities in the US, you can find the fastest way to your destination via bike.
March 10, 2010 Uncategorized No comments
Seattle Times article about google bike maps here.
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Bike Friendly Business Award!
We are happy to announce that WheelHouse was the recipient of a bike friendly business award for Winter 2010 from the League of American Bicyclists! We got the Silver status/award so there is room for improvement, but it’s a good start.
March 10, 2010 Uncategorized No comments
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Chrome Shoes in Stock!
WheelHouse is now fully stocked with some of the most durable, stylish, and practical (on the bike and off) shoes on the market. The shoes are made by Chrome, the folks who gave you the iconic seatbelt messenger bag, so you know they are built tough. We have two different models in stock, the Midway [...]
February 24, 2010 Uncategorized No comments -
New Workcycles Shipment!
2 weeks ago WheelHouse received a giant present in the form of a 40 fott container and dozens of beautiful Workcycles Dutch bikes. These Dutch bikes are handbuilt in Holland by Azor and distributed to us by Workcycles. They are all high-tensiled steel frames that offer and amazingly upright riding position. They are also fully-equipped [...]
February 18, 2010 Uncategorized No comments -
Box Bike Smiles
Most of the folks that roll through the shop have never seen a box bike before. This is why we encourage people who are curious to take one for a spin around our parking lot. There is definitely a learning curve for most folks when they start charging forward, but once people get [...]
February 17, 2010 Uncategorized No comments -
Bike Valet
“Keep ‘er upfront, I’ll only be a minute”….. Ever since we opened in May 2009 we’ve been offering free bike valet for Saturday morning farmer’s market patrons. We’ve parked as many as 50 bikes in a day and have come across some beauties. Below is a gallery of some of the coolest, jaw-dropping, silly, and [...]
February 17, 2010 Uncategorized No comments -
Bowery Lane Bikes on Sale!
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February 7, 2010 Uncategorized 1 comment
As we starting gearing up for Spring, we decided to do some early cleaning. So, our entire Bowery Lane city bike rental fleet will be on sale until they are gone! Normally we sell the Brueklen and Broncks at a retail price of $650 (they go for $695 online), but our lightly used fleet will [...] -
Bikes for Bucks at WheelHouse!
With 2009 behind us and a fresh and exciting 2010 coming up, WheelHouse has decided to do a twist on the “Cash for Clunkers” program to encourage more people to get out of their cars and on their bikes. We are excited to introduce our 1st annual “Bikes for Bucks” program.
January 19, 2010 Uncategorized 1 comment
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Functional Bike Art Show Pics
We finally have some pics up from the 1st Thursday Event. It was a great event and we’d like to thank everyone that helped out with it. Thanks to Telegraph and the Isla Vista Food Co-op for the beer and food. Thanks to Mark Grieve and Ilana Spector for the awesome bike art. Also, thanks [...]
January 5, 2010 Events No comments
