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Advocacy
10/28/2024 – Honolulu’s e-bike working group updates Council – Honolulu Star Advertiser
09/19/2024 – Daughter of ‘Ewa Beach cyclists advocates for safer roadways – Honolulu Star Advertiser
09/18/2024 – Daughter of slain Hawai‘i bicyclist speaks out – KHON2
09/18/2024 Woman wants justice for mother killed in ‘Ewa Beach bike crash – KITV Island News
09/16/2024 – Editorial: Give e-bike rules, regulations a jolt – Honolulu Star Advertiser
09/12/2024 – Honolulu City Council Eyes New E-Bike Classifications – Hawai‘i Public Radio
09/06/2024 – Honolulu Council wheels out e-bike measures. Honolulu Star Advertiser
08/31/2024- “Completely devastated”: Daughter of woman killed in ‘Ewa crosswalk advocates for safety. – Hawai‘i News Now
08/31/2024 – Honolulu Council seeks more regulations for electric bicycles Honolulu Start Advertiser
07/28/2024 – Motorcycle crash on anniversary of Volker Weiss’ death spurs call for more awareness to share the road.
07/10/2024 – Hawaii Bicycling League members clean Ward bicycle lanes – Star Advertiser
06/28/2024 – E-Bike Safety Tips from Local Experts – KHON2
06/12/2024 – Hawai‘i Retooled a State Council to Give The Public More Say In Transportation Then Leaders Let It Stall – Honolulu Civil Beat
06/07/2024 – Bill To Regulate Bike Tour Groups Advances – Honolulu Star Advertiser
06/04/2024 – Daughter of Cyclist Killed in ‘Ewa Beach Crosswalk Tormented by her Loss – KITV Island News
05/30/2024 – Editorial: E-bike rules, education needed – Honolulu Star Advertiser
05/22/2024 – Are you participating in National Bike to Work Week? Here’s how volunteers prepared – KHON2
05/14/2024 – Editorial: Supporting Biki Means Supporting A Robust Bikeshare Program For O‘ahu – Honolulu Civil Beat
05/09/2024 – Hawaii Bicycling League to make repairs bike lane along Ward Avenue – KITV Island News
05/05/2024 – Hawaii traffic fatalities in 2024 on pace with last year – Star Advertiser
04/13/2024 – E-bikes in Hawaii aren’t all created equal – KHON2
04/07/2024 – People experience adaptive cycling with the support of volunteers – Star Advertiser
03/27/2024 – Renewed calls for safer biking infrastructure after couple killed in ʻEwa – Hawai‘i Public Radio
03/25/2024 – Deadly Ewa Beach crash raises speeding concerns – KHON2
03/24/2024 – Want Safer Streets? Stop Blaming Pedestrians For Traffic Violence – Civil Beat
02/06/2024 – Businesses say it is too soon to start banning gas-powered mopeds – KITV
01/12/2024 – Bike path connecting West Oahu to Manoa to cost tens of millions – KHON2
01/11/2024 – While golf is the main focus of the Sony Open, sustainability is just as important to the event – Hawaii News Now
09/18/2023 – These volunteers are putting kids displaced by fires back on bikes — and you can help – Hawaii News Now
06/22/2023 – Pedestrians occupying bike lanes on Oahu raising safety concerns – Hawaii News Now
06/21/2023 – E-bikes are taking the world by storm, even in Hawaii – KHON2
06/04/2023 – Solving Honolulu’s Bike Commute, One Sketchy Intersection At A Time – Civil Beat
05/08/2023 – New changes for the streets of downtown Honolulu – KHON2
05/05/2023 – Advocates, lawmakers celebrate final passage of safe street legislation – HPR
03/13/2023 – At the capitol, safety advocates push for safer roads after tragic hit-and-run – KITV4
11/09/2022 – Sensors to count pedestrians, cyclists on Oahu routes – Star Advertiser
07/17/2022 – Keona Blanks: When It Comes To Good Bikeways, Hawaii Has A Flat Tire – Civil Beat
04/23/2022 – Dozens of cars removed from Pearl Harbor Bike Path – KHON2
03/11/2021 – Supporting Our Community by Driving Aloha – DTRIC
08/23/2019 – Name in the News: Daniel Alexander – Star Advertiser
06/16/2019 – State lawmaker wants to take away licenses from drivers with 2+ violations in a moving vehicle – KITV4
03/11/2019 – House bill seeks to protect pedestrians from bicyclists behind state Capitol
02/15/2019 – Kakaako Crash Shifts The Dialogue On Vehicle Collisions – Civil Beat
01/30/2019 – Vigil held to honor victims in tragic Kakaako pedestrian accident – KHON2
01/30/2019 – Push for safer streets, after deadly crash – KITV
01/29/2019 – Vigil planned to remember victims of Kakaako crash – KHON2
01/29/2019 – Hawaii Bicycling League to host vigil in remembrance of those killed in Monday’s deadly pedestrian crash – KITV
04/23/2018 – Bike lane renamed in honor of cyclist killed by hit-and-run driver
04/23/2018 – City dedicates bikeway to teen killed tragically in hit-and-run crash
4/23/18 – City dedicated bike path to cyclist killed in a hit-and-run
10/28/17 – Bicycling Safety Bike Audit in Kalihi
10/24/17 – Upcoming Leeward Bikeway
5/28/17 – League publishes Bike Map
05/03/2017 – South St protected bike lane opens to bicyclists
5/3/17 – South St bike lane officially opens
4/20/17 – Waimanalo crosswalks get safety flags
4/15/17 – Memorial ride honors man fatally struck by van in Waianae
2/16/17 – Bicyclists say 3-foot separation needed when vehicles pass – KHON2
1/24/17 – City to create bike lane along McCully St
1/11/17 – Pedal Power – Hawaii Business
12/14/16 – Concerns after vehicle hits student riding bicycle – KHON2
11/3/16 – Shower Facility Bill For Biking Workers – Hawaii News Now
10/29/16 – City bill proposal encourages commuters to switch to bikes – KHON2
5/13/16 – Bike Month Progress – KHON2
4/28/16 – Pedal Power: How Kalihi Got A New Bike Lane – Hawaii Public Radio
4/13/16 – Plans pitched for bike paths along Ala Wai Canal – Hawaii News Now
3/16/16 – Lawmakers Celebrate Hawaii Outdoor Heritage – Big Island Video News
3/15/16 – Hawaii Celebrates Outdoor Heritage – Hawaii House Blog
3/15/16 – 3 nonprofits recognized during Outdoor Heritage Caucus Day – KHON2
1/27/16 – Bikeshare needs financial support in Hawaii – Hawaii News Now
1/20/16 – Kailua Hamakua Drive Bike Lane Traffic Study – Hawaii News Now
1/13/16 – City hosts public protected bike lane discussion – KHON2
8/28/15 – Protected bike lane planned for South Street – Star Advertiser
8/23/15 – BikeShare & Minimum Grid – KHON2
8/15/15 – Bike Lanes Public Meeting – KHON2
7/20/15 – Kam IV Improvements – KHON2
5/15/15 – Users of two-way King Street bike path – KHON2
5/14/15 – Bicycling key ingredient in Honolulu’s transportation future – Star Advertiser
5/14/15 –King Street bike lane to become two-way starting Friday – KHON2
4/15/15 – Hawaii Bicycling League Weighs in on Kihei Fatality – Maui Now
1/12/15 – Rehabilitation at Kam IV Road part of ‘Complete Streets’ initiative – KHON2
12/6/14 – Hundreds of bicyclists ride new cycle track – Hawaii News Now
12/4/14 – City Demonstrates bike lane rules – KHON2
8/28/14 – Several projects designed to make Honolulu more bike-friendly – KHON2
3/9/14 – Honolulu mayor proposes bike-only lane downtown – KHON2
12/9/13 – Elderly Woman Empowers Community to Fix Dangerous Sidewalks – HuffPost Hawaii
Education
9/09/2024 – Think that speeding bike is an e-bike? Think again. Here are Hawaii’s regulations on e-bikes. – KITV4
9/09/2024 – ‘Not a place to ride,’ HPD cracks down on e-bike violations – KHON2
9/09/2024 – 60 bicycles and helmets donated to youth groups – Honolulu Star Advertiser
6/27/2024 – Should kids be riding e-bikes, what are the rules? – KHON2
6/25/2024 – E-Bike Safety and Speed: Key Insights from Hawai‘i Bicycling League – KHON2
6/18/2024 – ‘Understand the law,’ recent e-bike accidents have officials stress importance of safety – KHON2
6/18/2024 – ‘It’s out of control’: E-bike laws, safety concerns spur heated town hall in Ewa Beach – Hawaii News Now
6/18/2024 – Councilmember Tulba holding e-bike roundtable today – Star Advertiser
6/18/2024 – Oahu Council Member Tulba hosts E-Bike safety round table – KITV
7/25/2024 – E-Bike Safety and Speed: Key Insights from Hawaii Bicycle League – KHON2
5/15/2024 – Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: May 16–22, 2024 – Honolulu Magazine
4/17/2024 – Take control, say goodbye to roadside struggles – KHON2
3/05/2023 – Hawaii’s e-bike dilemma: Safety, laws, confusion – KHON2
9/30/2023 – Proposed 18-story tower on Ala Wai bridge draws pushback – KHON2
9/28/2023 – Autopsy provides long-awaited answers in unattended death case that baffled police – Hawaii News Now
9/25/2023 – Some Residents Question The Steep Cost For The Ala Wai Pedestrian Bridge – Civil Beat
7/31/2023 – Bicyclist hit by car, then robbed in Moiliili – KHON2
5/09/2023 – Bikeshare company Biki celebrates 6 years, looks ahead to Honolulu rail – Hawai‘i Public Radio
5/09/2023 – Free bike helmet giveaway celebrates Bike Month – Spectrum Local News
5/08/2023 – Free helmets in celebration of bike month – KHON2
3/27/2023 – You might see more e-bikes in lanes riding next to vehicles in Hawaii – KHON2
3/25/2023 – Traffic Safety Fair today honors late McKinley teen – Yahoo News
3/20/2023 – HIDOE Traffic Safety Fair to train young drivers
2/27/2023 – Multimodal Mondays: Bicycle – KITV
11/10/2022 – Bike Education Makes us all Safer (The Two-Wheel Revolution) – Think Tech Hawaii
9/01/2022 – New York man cycling to all 50 states reaches Alaska and Hawaii: ‘What I just did was crazy’ – Fox News
8/12/2022 – Bike riders are worried as accidents involving bicyclists go up – KITV
7/31/2022 – Many attend event to receive free bike helmets – KHON2
7/29/2022 – Free bike helmets to the cycling community – KHON2
7/29/2022 – Back To School Bike Safety Tips – KHON2
3/29/2022 – Teen riding accidents on the ride – KITV
3/28/2022 – HBL responds to the increase of pedestrian and bicycling crashes – KHON2
3/21/2022 – A look at Hawaii’s e-bike rules following deadly Waipahu crash involving teen – KITV4
12/29/2020 – Hawai‘i Bicycling League urges caution following Kalakaua Ave. crash – KITV
6/12/2020 – We Tried It: Hawaiʻi Bicycling League’s Keiki Learn to Ride – HONOLULU Family
1/13/2020 – Bicycling legal in Windward Tunnels, but may not be the wisest choice – Star Advertiser Kokua Line
05/09/2019 – Riding with the wind…on tricycles – KHON2 Kupuna Life
10/5/2017 – How to Have a Safe & Comfortable Ride with Biki (HBL’s Biki Bicycling Basics workshop review in Japanese)
9/26/17 – Biki Bicycling Basics – KHON2
8/15/17 – Bicycling can make you feel young again – Star Advertiser
7/16/17 – Free “Bicycling Basics” workshops offered at Biki stops – KITV
10/31/16 – Bicyclists riding on road are considered as vehicles – Star Advertiser
2/17/16 – Organizations collaborate to promote bike safety
12/23/15 – ‘Pop up’ giveaway event to increase night riding safety – KHON2
12/12/15 – Cyclists urged to use lights at night – Star Advertiser
8/17/15 – Bike Thefts on the Rise – Hawaii News Now
5/15/15 – Scouts Show What They Know – DVIDS
4/12/15 – Tips to Ride Safely on Bike to Work Day – MidWeek
4/22/13 – Green is the New Black for Sustainable Retailing – National Retail Federation
4/16/13 – Get Involved: Earth Day celebrations on Oahu – Honolulu Magazine
Events
9/03/2024 Get ready for Hawaii’s biggest cycling events: Honolulu Century Ride 2024
8/02/2024 Helmet Giveaway – Shootz Honolulu Civil Beat
5/18/2024 – Zach’s Ride for safe streets highlights need for road safety – KHON2
5/18/2024 – Cycling safety emphasized during observance of ‘Zach’s Ride’ in Honolulu – KITV
5/14/2024 – ‘Energizer’ stations put up around Downtown Honolulu for National Bike to Work Week – Hawaii News Now
5/09/2024 – National Bike to Work Week kicks off next week! – KITV
4/28/2024 – Hundreds of cyclists attend 31st Haleiwa Metric Century, Aloha Fun rides – KHON2
9/24/2023 – 40th Honolulu Century Ride – KITV
9/19/2023 – Events happening this weekend on Oahu: September 22 – September 24 – KITV4
5/05/2023 – May is Bike Month in Hawaii – KITV4
5/01/2023 – Biki, 7-Eleven Hawaii partner up to celebrate National Bike Month – KITV4
4/20/2023 – The 30th Haleiwa Metric Century Bicycle Ride rolls out soon – KITV4
3/04/2023 – Hit-and-run fatality still raising awareness a decade later – KHON2
2/26/2023 – Cyclists will hit the streets of Oahu to improve road safety – Hawaii News Now
2/21/2023 – Memorial ride for Zach Manago, ‘Zach’s Ride for Safe Streets,’ returns March 4 – KITV4
1/13/2023 – Round 1 of the Sony Open in Hawaii – KHON2
1/11/2023 – Sony Open Pr-Am kicks off Thursday morning at Wai‘alae Country Club – KITV4
9/25/2022 – Thousands gathered for Honolulu Century Ride – KHON2
9/23/2022 –1,000 bikers expected from Honolulu to Kaʻaʻawa over the weekend – Hawaii Public Radio
9/23/2022 –1,000 bikes expected to hit the road for Honolulu Century Ride this Sunday – Star Advertiser
9/21/2022 – 1000 bikers ready for Hawaii’s largest cycling event – KHON2
9/20/2022 – Hundreds of bicyclists will take to Honolulu streets on Sunday, September 25 – KITV
9/06/2022 – Hawaii Bicycling League expects over 1,000 for Century Ride – Hawaii Public Radio
7/14/2022 – Events throughout July to celebrate Bike Month – KHON2
7/11/2022 – Free, half-hour Biki rides available today in celebration of Bike Month – Star Advertiser
7/03/2022 – Ride a bike? Stop by this energizer station – KHON2
5/02/2022 – Bicycling events are back on the road in a big way on O‘ahu – Hawai‘i Public Radio
4/17/2022 – Haleiwa Metric Century gets ready to ride – KITV4
4/01/2022 – Long bike rides are this Hawaii man’s personal ‘antidote’ to Parkinson’s – Hawaii News Now
7/06/20 – City extends Kalakaua Open Street Sundays program through end of July – Pacific Business News
6/25/20 – The Conversation: Hawaii Premier Racing Events – Hawaii Public Radio
6/18/20 – Beautiful Hawaii well-suited for pedestrians and bicyclists – Star Advertiser
6/15/20 – Bikes, roller skates and strollers take over Kalakaua Avenue – Star Advertiser
6/14/20 – Joggers, bicyclists, walkers take over Waikiki on Kalakaua Open Street Sundays – Star Advertiser
6/05/20 – With Tourists Gone, City Will Open Kalakaua to Bikers and Pedestrians – Civil Beat
6/05/20 – Program will close main Waikiki thoroughfare to vehicles 4 Sundays this summer – Hawaii News Now
9/30/19 – Thousands pedal across Oahu to promote bicycle safety awareness – Hawaii News Now
7/14/19 – Zachary Manago’s Ride in Paradise celebrated victories for the bicycling community – KHON2
4/22/19 – The 28th Annual Haleiwa Metric Century Ride – KHON2
2018 HBL Annual Dinner & Fundraiser Photos Featured in the MidWeek – MidWeek
Ride in Paradise honors memory of young cyclist – Hawaii News
Community Minute – KITV
Navy Gate opens for 100 Cyclists– Tina Quizon
Zachary Manago’s Ride in Paradise – The Province
Bicyclist killed on Oahu continues to inspire change – KHON2
Island Images: Ride In Paradise – Star Advertiser
Bicyclists circle island for memorial – Star Advertiser
Zachary Manago’s Ride in Paradise – Hawaii News Now
Friends, family bike to promote safety, remember bicyclist killed – HI News Now
Hawaii Bicycling League: Zach Manago’s Ride in Paradise – BikeCommuters
Other
8/13/2024 – Adaptive cycling held at Kapiolani Park – Star Advertiser
4/27/2024 – Apparent dump site raises questions over HPD’s stolen bike database – KHON2
4/07/2024 – People experience adaptive cycling with the support of volunteers – Star Advertiser
3/08/2024 – Douglas Concha returns to Honolulu after cycling across the world for charity – Hawai‘i Public Radio
3/06/2024 – Hawaii man looks to break a record after circumnavigating the world on two wheels – Hawaii News Now
12/29/2020 – biking on the safe path – HMSA Island Scene
7/09/2020 – bicycling booms during covid-19 in hawaii – HMSA Island Scene
6/22/20 – On the Move: Hawaii Bicycling League, Ulupono Initiative – Star Advertiser
5/27/20 – Challenges Facing Nonprofits: Hawaii Bicycling League – Hawaii Business
1/11/17 – HBL Bike Valet at 2017 Sony Open – Hawaii News Now
5/15/16 – 8th ‘Bike to Zoo Day’ – KHON2
More
May 2024 – One Six Magazine
9/07/2023 – Hawaii Bicycling League’s executive director has turned a passion into a profession – Pacific Business News
5/14/20 – Your Weekend – Go On a Fmaily Bike Ride – HONOLULU Family
05/03/18 – Biki Eyes Expansion – biking trends and non-docked bikeshare bikes
3/23/18 – Cyclists raise concerns over HPD’s crackdown on bicycle violations – Hawaii News Now
3/22/18 – Bicycling League says HPD barked up wrong tree’ with daytime enforcement – KHON2
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