What happens when you close down a city street to cars? More people do non-driving things, like walking, biking, strolling, skating and frolicking in the space normally reserved for motor vehicles. Car-free advocates would say that as greenhouse gas emissions and traffic violence go down, happiness and connection go up — it’s hard to connect with your neighbors while ensconced in two tons of steel. In a small German town, a radical shift has taken place. Private cars have be

Somehow, every discussion about reducing our automobile dependency gets turned into a "war on cars." The only option left is to reclaim the language. BY  DOUG GORDON "The War on Cars" Not every city has the traffic problems L.A. or Houston has, but every city has cars and that alone is a problem. Perhaps you've seen the slogan float by on social media. Maybe you've spotted it on a sticker on someone's bike. It has even flashed up on a hacked traffic alert sign: BAN CARS! Depe

Whether you're new to the area, a vacationer, or a local, the weekly Bike and Paddle Club Meet Greet Networking Mixers provide the perfect opportunity to mingle with fellow enthusiasts.  These casual gatherings offer a social platform for regular members to connect and for newcomers to meet like-minded individuals in a relaxed setting.  The mixers are open to the public, alowing attendees to collectively decide on event details, meetup times, and locations while also discussi