I am very likely going to be moving in the next year for school. I'm scoping out several schools but the first contestant is going to be Fort Lauderdale, Florida. As if right now nothing is set in stone but was wondering if any of you were from there or currently lived there? I am curious how the commuting is in the city? If there were useful greenways? I'm looking to be commuting to NOVA Southeastern's campus. I have a car but I don't drive much would much prefer to bike in to where I need to go. Maybe there are some communities that are more bike friendly than others? Would love to get some feedback.
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09-26-2009, 03:43 AM #1
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Grad school cities? How cycle friendly are they?
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09-26-2009, 10:50 AM #2
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Heard Davis, California is good..based on my partner who specifically cycled in the area to look at their cycling infrastructure.
Maybe if you named your study discipline it might help some of us recommend cycling-friendly places that aren't too off from your original intention: a good place for graduate studies that's relevant for you. Presumably you are looking only within the U.S.?My Personal blog on cycling & other favourite passions.
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09-26-2009, 11:33 AM #3
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No personal experience, but in general Florida (esp. east coast side) has a reputation of being one of the very most cyclist UNfriendly states. Tons of people and their cars, elderly folks, and tourists who are unfamiliar with the roads. Driving to/from from a sailing class in Miami, we experienced a lot of "crazy drivers", extreme speeding, weaving, etc. There are probably decent places to ride in Florida, but I wouldn't count on Ft. Lauderdale being one of them.
You should check out the "Bicycle Friendly Community" lists here:
http://www.bicyclefriendlycommunity.org/profiles.htm
Davis, California is consistently in the top few. I'd love to live there!Emily
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09-26-2009, 12:53 PM #4
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I live in Tucson, Arizona, (University of Arizona) and noticed it is in the top 15 or so cities on the list. What is your field of study?
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09-26-2009, 05:07 PM #5
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That's good to know. I've been looking at one of their programs, and actually got into a conversation about bikes with one of the professors!
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09-26-2009, 05:31 PM #6
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I live in Ft.Lauderdale, about 15 miles from nova. I have friends that live 3 miles from there. If you live close you can bike to campus, grocery,etc. Not the most commuter friendly area, but very doable. Their are great group rides by nova!
depending on what you want check out
http://www.southbrowardwheelers.com/
or
www.westonflyers.com
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