Editorial: South Side walker and biker trail project insufficient
By The Pitt News Editorial Board
October 20, 2019
While these safety measures are an improvement, they shouldn’t be limited to people who only travel through Oakland and the South Side.
Pitt will hold first September ‘Bike to Campus Day’ Wednesday
By Emily Wolfe, News Editor
September 16, 2019
This year, Pitt’s celebrating cycling in the fall, with the first September “Bike to Campus Day” on Wednesday in the Posvar Pass-Through.
Being biker friendly requires bike lanes
By Alyssa Lieberman / Columnist
November 2, 2015
I’ve had endless conversations with my cyclist friends about the stress of biking through Oakland’s crowded intersections. It’s understandable, considering the reckless nature of the city drivers who rush to and from work. When I decided not to bring a bike to campus this year, I cited these...
Maintenance, visibility the keys to safe winter biking
By Vincent Smith / Staff Writer
January 13, 2014
If you plan on riding a bike to commute this winter, be prepared for a plethora of remarkably annoying obstacles.Icy turns, snow-encrusted bike lanes and the creepy way that cars refuse to pass you during winter are just the beginning. Salt deposits can build up into mounds, essentially becoming spee...