Unitil is planning to close a section of Back Cove Trail next week to retire a natural gas pipeline. Some cyclists and pedestrians say they’ve been annoyed by a perceived lack of communication and multiple delays.
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South Portland launches neighborhood bicycle byway
The new route connects the Thornton Heights, Cash Corner and Ligonia neighborhoods and provides safe passage to the middle school.
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Yarmouth tries to slow traffic, prevent injuries in village center
The town installed five temporary traffic calming measures this week as it tries to eliminating traffic-related deaths and serious injuries.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Local & State, News
Cyclists in Lewiston-Auburn pedal silently for safer roads
The Ride of Silence wound through the Twin Cities on Wednesday night, honoring cyclists killed on the road, and seeking change.
Posted inLocal & State
Coastal communities celebrate National Bike Month
Throughout the month of May, communities like Biddeford and Saco are encouraging residents to get outside and get on a bike.
Posted inLocal & State
The city of Portland is paying residents to buy e-bikes from local stores
The city has been giving qualifying Portlanders as much as $2,500 each to help purchase e-bikes under the goal of making transportation more accessible and safe.
Posted inLocal & State
What would a ‘Vision Zero’ plan do to stop traffic deaths in Portland?
After a series of deadly crashes, the public has called for the city do more to ensure safer streets for residents and visitors. But city leaders say that work is already in progress and takes time.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Kennebunk Post, Portland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Cyclists pedal for food pantry finds
Bicycle groups came together for “Cranksgiving,” a scavenger hunt to buy food across Portland to donate to the Westbrook Food Pantry.
Posted inScarborough Leader, South Portland Sentry
Local inventor’s bike camera enhances safety
A small camera is attached to the back of a bicycle and alerts cyclists to approaching cars.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: A glimmer of hope for Maine cyclists and pedestrians
In the form of its first-ever active transportation plan, our state now has an enormous opportunity to make it easier for more of us to move around.