Bike Lanes and Safety Path Part of Bagley and Golf Drive Projects in Pontiac
The work also coincides with water and sewer work being done by Oakland County Water Resources Department.
“Knight’s Bikes” Helps Change Lives in Highland Area and Beyond
Corneiller works as a jail chaplain and attended a convention where jail and prison ministers heard an individual called “Big Mike” speak about how receiving his bike turned his life around.
Bike Lanes, Bump-Outs, Crosswalks and More as Ferndale Considers Mobility Plan
In progress is a Mobility Plan that “will take stock of Ferndale’s network of non-motorized transportation options, identify ways to improve the planning process, and plot a path forward for future street design projects.”
MOGO is Here: Bike Rentals in Ferndale, Royal Oak…
In addition to expanding its service, MoGo also announced changes to its passes and pricing, making bike share easier and more convenient
Hundreds Bicycle Together Each Week with Oak Park E-Z Roll Bike Rides
The group meets every Tuesday and rides bicycles for eight miles, which takes roughly and hour and a half.
Downtown Ferndale Bike Rodeo Helps Families Spring into Safety
Downtown Ferndale Bike Rodeo Helps Families Spring into Safety (Sam Gurwin, May 27, 2019) Ferndale, MI -Spring was in the air on a beautiful Thursday in Schiffer Park for the annual Downtown Ferndale Bike Rodeo. Like a harbinger of spring the event has been preparing young people to pedal safely for about fifteen years. All…
MoGo Bike Share to Expand to SE Oakland Communities
MoGo Bike Share to Expand to SE Oakland Communities (MoGo, July 12, 2018) Berkley, Ferndale, Huntington Woods, Oak Park and Royal Oak, MI -After more than one year of operations, MoGo announced plans to expand its service to more neighborhoods in Detroit, as well as to five different cities in the region. In addition to…
Safety and Fun Spotlighted in Downtown Ferndale Bike Rodeo
Safety and Fun Spotlighted in Downtown Ferndale Bike Rodeo (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 27, 2018) Ferndale, MI – Free helmets, bicycle safety checks, licenses and a test riding course were all part of the annual Downtown Ferndale Bike Rodeo held May 17. Eighteen month old Denver Carter and his mom watched while four-year-old Keegan Carter…
Safety and Fun Spotlighted in Downtown Ferndale Bike Rodeo
Safety and Fun Spotlighted in Downtown Ferndale Bike Rodeo (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 27, 2018) Ferndale, MI – Free helmets, bicycle safety checks, licenses and a test riding course were all part of the annual Downtown Ferndale Bike Rodeo held May 17. Eighteen month old Denver Carter and his mom watched while four-year-old Keegan Carter…
Berkley Families Bring Out Bikes for Parade
Berkley Families Bring Out Bikes for Parade (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 20, 2018) Berkley, MI – In spite of a drizzly morning, families in Berkley met at Angell Elementary School for the annual Bike Parade. This event is part of Berkley Days, a tradition dating back over 90 years. With decorated bikes and even a…
Green Cruise Bike Rides Sept. 9
Green Cruise Bike Rides Sept. 9 Ferndale, MI – The Green Cruise Bike Rides are set for Saturday, September 9th, 2017, starting from the Ferndale City Hall, 300 East 9 Mile Rd, Ferndale, Michigan 48220 To purchase a ticket for the 8am 42-mile bike ride to Belle Isle, click here 42-mile 8am Belle Isle ride. $10 + $1.52 handling…
Madison Heights Police Give Tours, Bike Rodeo
Madison Heights Police Give Tours, Bike Rodeo (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 11, 2017) Madison Heights, MI – Madison Heights Police have these goggles that make it seem like the person wearing them is under the influence of drugs or alcohol. That combined with a simple bicycle skills course made for a memorable experience to teach…
Oak Park Bike Rodeo Promotes Safety, Freebies, and Fun!
Oak Park Bike Rodeo Promotes Safety, Freebies, and Fun! (Cheryl Weiss, May 21, 2017) The Oak Park Community Center parking lot was transformed into a Bike Rodeo on Saturday, encouraging kids and adults to stop by, check it out, and join the fun. Dan Parker, Recreation Coordinator for the City of Oak Park, organized the…
BikeVon Founder Shares Smart Cycling Tips
BikeVon Founder Shares Smart Cycling Tips (Cheryl Weiss, May 11, 2017) Ferndale, MI – In celebration of National Bike Month, the City of Ferndale is hosting a variety of events in May to share information and involve the community in bike safety and fun. A Smart Cycling Class was held at the Ferndale Area District…
Oak Park Bike Rodeo May 20
Oak Park Bike Rodeo May 20 (EVENT page) Oak Park, MI – Join us for this event that promotes safety, an active lifestyle, and a strong sense of community. This event includes obstacle courses, bike licensing with Oak Park Public Safety, helmet fittings and more! Shepherd Park 14300 Oak Park Blvd, Oak Park, MI 48237…
Ferndale to Vote on Garbutt Park Safety Town Installation, Bike Month
Ferndale to Vote on Garbutt Park Safety Town Installation, Bike Month (Crystal A. Proxmire, April 10, 2017) Ferndale, MI – Ferndale City Council is expected to vote tonight on the installation of a “Safety Town” at Garbutt Park. Plans included on the consent agenda call for the former hockey rink area that’s been coated with…
Rats, Leaves, Recycling, & Bikes: Ferndale’s New Civic Tech Solutions
Rats, Leaves, Recycling, & Bikes: Ferndale’s New Civic Tech Solutions (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 7, 2016) Ferndale, MI- How can technology help residents and their local government to connect and solve problems in communities? That’s what students at the University of Michigan Citizen Interaction Design Program explored for the last three months in a partnership…
Ferndale Adds Bike Repair Stations, Crosswalks to Go with Bike Lanes
Ferndale Adds Bike Repair Stations, Crosswalks to Go with Bike Lanes (Crystal A. Proxmire, Aug. 8, 2016) Ferndale, MI – The Ferndale Moves plan moves forward, and bicycle owners are pumped to learn that if they need air for their tires or tools to fix their brakes or keep their seat adjusted there are now…
Ferndale Bike Rodeo Gets Kids Ready to Ride
Ferndale Bike Rodeo Gets Kids Ready to Ride (Sam Gurwin, Gadfly, March 21, 2016) Ferndale, MI – The annual bike rodeo was held in Ferndale on May 19. Kids and adults were welcomed to have their bicycles inspected and to take a test ride on their chalk-drawn training course. The Ferndale Rotary donated bike helmets…
Suspected Bike Thief Arrested Thanks to Informed Citizens
Suspected Bike Thief Arrested Thanks to Informed Citizens (Ferndale Police, May 11, 2016) Ferndale, MI – The suspected bicycle thief shown yesterday on multiple media outlets including oc115 has been identified and arrested according to Ferndale Police Lt. William Wilson. Wilson wrote in a press release : “The media broadcast of this thief proved effective…