cycling
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Athens-Clarke County
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Athens-Clarke County
BikeAthens Provides Transportation Equity
RideAthens has spent more than three decades working to eliminate transportation barriers in the community. Americans spend 13% of their household income on transportation, according to the Institute of Transportation & Development Policy. With the poverty rate in Athens at 28.8%, local residents can face challenges getting from place to…
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2020 Election
Election Results May Have Little Impact on Survival of Businesses
“The economy is going to get over this,” said economics professor William Lastrapes, “it just could take a long time.” The winner of the presidency might not make much of a difference in the survival of businesses. Some businesses, such as bike shops, have thrived during this time,…
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Groups Advocate for Increased Athens Bike Safety
Busy roads throughout Athens don’t always have bike lanes, making it difficult for bike riders to get around safely. Groups like BikeAthens advocate for a better and more comprehensive bike network in Athens, and are working with Athens-Clarke County on the Athens in Motion Bicycle/Pedestrian Master Plan. Whitney Voyles is…
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Athens’ Cyclist Remarks on Lance Armstrong’s Doping Scandal
Reporter Matt Clark sees how Lance Armstrong’s recent fall is influencing the Athens community.