Bike Bureau Lets Cyclists Report Blocked Bike Lanes in Seconds
Bike Bureau: Report Bike Lane Obstructions
Bike Bureau is a new tool from Loud Bicycle that lets cyclists report vehicles blocking bike lanes. The app captures a photo, reads the license plate, and adds location data in about three seconds, blurring faces and non-offending plates for privacy. Reports appear on a public map, and signed-in users can auto-file to city officials in dozens of US cities. The anonymized data is free for advocates and researchers, aiming to build a case for better enforcement and protected bike lanes.
One report documents a problem; many reports can make the case for enforcement and safer, protected bike lanes.