If you haven’t filled it out yet, you have until Sept. 19 to submit your input on Safe Streets Lincoln and the development of the Vision Zero Action Plan. “Safe Streets Lincoln is a local initiative aligned with the national Vision Zero campaign, which aims to eliminate traffic fatalities. This project focuses on developing a comprehensive Vision Zero Action Plan, with a safety goal of eliminating all roadway fatalities and reducing serious injury crashes by 60% by 2045 on all locally maintained streets.”
“Vision Zero acknowledges that many factors contribute to safe mobility, including street design, speeds, behaviors, technology, and policies. Through this initiative, Safe Streets Lincoln sets clear goals to achieve the shared vision of safer streets for all road users. From Safe Streets Lincoln: “Safety improvements in transportation take many forms. Several safety measures have already been implemented within the city of Lincoln to enhance safety for all road users, including pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. Here are a few examples of the safety improvements already in place across the city.” They go on to describe the improvements at the Saratoga Elementary school zone, the pedestrian hybrid beacon, and the 13th St. Roadway configuration as examples.
This is a great time of year to be out on bikes and last weekend was no exception. Great Plains Bicycle Club and Bellevue Bicycle Club joined forces this year for Heatstroke 100, which took place out of SAC this time. The Homestead cycling tour rode out of Beatrice and the Pony Express Gravel Dash drew many to Marysville KS. Superbloom attracted many women racers to Iowa, and the Cowboy Trail celebrated it’s 30 anniversary! Still looking for a ride?
September is for cycling and Bike Walk Nebraska is hosting it’s annual Goldenride extravaganza on the Mopac this year September 26-28, 2025. From their website:
“Goldenride 2.0 is here! Join us for the 5th annual Goldenride, featuring the MoPac Trail along the Platte River with two nights of camping at Louisville State Recreation Area.” Featured are:
- Biking the MoPac Trail
- Live music
- Craft beer
- Games & activities
- 2 nights of camping
- Food truck
- Shower truck
- Charging station
- Kayaking, tubing & canoeing
- Did we mention beer?