CU Boulder Bike News - July 2022
July means hotter weather, vacations, and a quiet campus, but there is also some exciting transportation news to share. In this month’s edition, we are going to step a bit outside the bike realm and share some news about other modes of transportation and transportation in general. We hope you enjoy the read!
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CU Bike Program News
BTWD '22 Follow Up
Buffalo Bicycle Classic '22
Bike Fest 2022 Date Announced
It’s official–CU Bike Fest returns on September 1st, 2022 from 2-7 p.m. Stop by Farrand field to enjoy some free food, shirts, music, and exciting games! The event will wrap up with CU’s annual used bike sale.
Community News & Events
E-Bike Rebates
Survey: E-Bikes on City Open Space?
The city invites input on a staff evaluation of e-bikes on city open space and a preliminary staff proposal to allow them on 34 miles of trails. Current city policy prohibits e-biking on any city open space trails. Click on the article title to share input before August 8.
Ride the Lyons Flyer
Beginning June 27, the commuter transit service between Lyons and Boulder along US 36 is back. The Lyons Flyer will replace the Y route formerly operated by RTD. See schedules for the bus by clicking on the article title.
Zero Fare for Better Air
RTD is free for the Month of August…tell your friends, family and those without bus passes.
Safety
30th and Colorado Underpass Informational Meeting
Interested in learning more about transportation projects near campus, including the 30th and Colorado underpass? The City of Boulder is hosting a virtual info session on July 20th at 6 p.m. and all are invited. Learn more about the projects and register by clicking on the article title.
Olde Stage Road Reconstruction
Starting July 18, Phase II of the Old Stage Road reconstruction will begin. This phase involves a repaving project and additional drainage improvements. Construction should be completed by the end of October 2022. Expect single lane closures and delays between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday-Friday. Because the road will be milled, cycling conditions will not be ideal and alternate routes are advised.