tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356723782465446786.post7635769198046086796..comments2024-01-18T09:29:42.707-05:00Comments on Biking in Heels: Silver City and the importance of meaningless awardsCyclerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12072776738519243521noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356723782465446786.post-52949467603467984212011-05-03T12:17:59.867-04:002011-05-03T12:17:59.867-04:00The Bike Friendly certification is more than simpl...The Bike Friendly certification is more than simply an award and recognition.<br />In Somerville, we applied because it provided a form of third-party evaluation. It also allows bench-marking to compare our work to other cities and to see how well we improve over time.<br />Like most certifications, it is application based. I have no doubt that Cambridge would rank highly if they would apply.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14434254311488859982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356723782465446786.post-61382438199018007472011-05-03T00:30:56.842-04:002011-05-03T00:30:56.842-04:00From my admittedly limited experience, I would say...From my admittedly limited experience, I would say that either Somerville or Cambridge is more "bike-friendly" than Boston. <br /><br />Whether or not something is meaningful has very little to do with how seriously some people, and elected officials in particular, will take it. Professional sports championships are a prime example of that.<br /><br />That said, I'm happy to see both cities get awards. As Velouria said, the awards may serve to motivate elected officials to do even more.Justine Valinottihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10852069587181432102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356723782465446786.post-11974293510159547642011-05-02T17:26:29.004-04:002011-05-02T17:26:29.004-04:00At first I thought they included Cambridge and Som...At first I thought they included Cambridge and Somerville as parts of Boston, but then saw the Somerville bronze. Funny. I do agree with you that the awards make a difference. People and institutions enjoy being recognised for their achievements, it is a source of pride and a motivator.Velouriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00359329171411037482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356723782465446786.post-46517654395487405222011-05-02T16:57:43.973-04:002011-05-02T16:57:43.973-04:00Cyclewashing verses Greenwashing?
Or was Boston gi...Cyclewashing verses Greenwashing?<br />Or was Boston given silver because of how far it's come since it was listed as the worst cycling city in America? A sort of Nobel prize for peace for a city of cycling hope?<br />MarkAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356723782465446786.post-62442850811184068862011-05-02T14:35:29.260-04:002011-05-02T14:35:29.260-04:00Maybe it's to help encourage cities that have ...Maybe it's to help encourage cities that have previously been noted as being "less-than" bike friendly? I don't know... but I do totally agree that it's nicer to bike Cambridge than Boston.Astroluc (Find me on Tumblr and Instagram @Astroluc)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02035410750985093621noreply@blogger.com