Nevada Bicycle Coalition

08/19/2026

Time for a train, mass transit and bike lanes to reduce traffic congestion and improve happiness and safety. They would also reduce the burden on Sparks Police and drivers wouldn’t get so many tickets because they wouldn’t be rushing and frustrated. Real, long-term solutions are achievable!

Were you one of the ones ticketed this morning, and if so for how much?

"The Sparks Police Department has received multiple complaints of traffic issues around Sparks Blvd and Vista Blvd freeway on ramps," a statement from Sparks PD with this photo indicates. "The complaints included vehicles running red lights, blocking intersections, method of turning violations and reckless/aggressive driving.

On 8-19-2026, The Sparks Police Traffic unit conducted targeted enforcement at these locations. Officers made 38 traffic stops and issued 39 traffic citations for various offenses in a two-hour period during the morning commute.

The Sparks Police Department acknowledges the traffic related issues at these locations are frustrating for morning and afternoon commuters. We would like to remind everyone that committing these violations further slows the flow of traffic and increases the probability of accidents. The Sparks Police Department will continue to monitor and conduct enforcement operations during commute hours."

08/14/2026

VBC alert! NevadaBike.org is considering applying to start a bike co-op in the downtown bus station with the help of Vegas Hump Day Ride organizers and Las Vegas Cyclery, modeled after the Reno Bike Project! Learn to fix your bike for $15 a half hour with help! $5 half hour with no help and all the tools you need! We will keep you updated here.

08/02/2026

Next year, we are celebrating 20 years as the statewide a bicycle advocacy organization. Would you like to help us create our new professional logo that will be used in meetings and communications with local and state officials? Apply by 8/4:

The Nevada Bicycle Coalition is the statewide road safety advocacy organization to support safety for all road users, not just drivers. We are a not-for-profit 501C(3) Charitable Organization. Please apply to create the next logo that will be used on communication with state and local leaders.

07/26/2026

Hit and runs are all too common everywhere.

Law enforcement identified the man suspected of running over a bicyclist south of Durango. The driver allegedly admitted to drinking three beers and Southern Comfort prior to the crash.

➡️ Read the full story: https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/news/law-enforcement-identifies-man-suspected-of-hitting-bicyclist-south-of-durango/?utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook

07/26/2026

One of the most bike friendly cities on Earth? Got a burner bike? Post a pic! Jack Rabbit Speaks has a bike edition.

07/15/2026

07/02/2026

Stay informed on developments. As funds are distributed, the driver is caught, ghost bike installed and more, we will notify donors.

On May 13, 2026, Reno, Nevada lost an incredibly special man. Jeff Illig—a veteran, a … Ky Plaskon needs your support for Justice for Jeff and Support his Son

06/24/2026

A part of this interview that will likely not make the cut is that a veteran and 30-year mail carrier in our community was recently killed while riding with all recommended safety gear in a bike lane. Paint is not protection for one thing. Second, the “bike lane” egregiously flaunts federal standards. Our community has installed car emergency lanes and pretended that they are “Bike Lanes.” This is deadly and negligent. That is a fact and we need to start following standards for road safety. The biggest little bike network is a start, but all projects should follow federal standards like other communities and stop killing cyclists with fake bike lanes that are really a cover for car infrastructure. This should anger drivers too. Why does our city lure bicyclists into unsafe, substandard roads and create situations where drivers unwittingly kill people? Road managers have immunity from prosecution for negligent road projects. They are only guided by their conscience. It’s failing us and preventing us from pursuing cheaper, more sensible transportation and killing the people who do.

Tune in to MyNew4 at 4 and 6:30 for an update on the Biggest Little Bike Network from reporter and runner Ben Margiott! https://rtcwashoe.com/project/biggest-little-bike-network/

06/24/2026

Reno has it backward! This is a silver shovel moment … when you start projects and the politicians pretend to dig dirt. Ribbon cuttings are for AFTER a project is complete. We have been talking to agencies in the north and south about inviting us and celebrating the completion rather than the start.