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Will we see you at the National Bike Summit next week? Here are our picks for don't-miss sessions at the Summit and Women's Bicycling Forum. And speaking of things that are not to be missed -- save the date for the National Open Streets Summit, September 25-27 in Atlanta, and this summer's National Training!

IS IT SPRINGTIME YET?

Sunday Streets begins this Sunday in San Francisco! Does that mean it's almost spring?? 

There are definite signs that, whatever the groundhog may say, spring is on its way. Bike NYC just publicized its calendar for the spring season, which looks completely amazing. Just reading it makes me feel the warm sun on my back. Meanwhile, Safe Routes Philly is already organizing Bike to School Day, which takes place May 6. And in Florida, Gov. Rick Scott has declared March Florida Bicycle Month. That's now! Hard to believe, when the rest of us are still blanketed in snow.

For those of us north of the Mason-Dixon line or wherever it still feels like winter, we can take comfort in knowing that pretty soon this lion of a month will turn into a lamb and we can go for rides again without people telling us how hardcore we are. 

INFRASTRUCTURE INLET

Pedestrian plazas like these maximize underutilized street space, bring foot traffic to businesses, and make intersections safer. What's not to like?

Why bike advocates should care about their city's paving budget. 

Chicagoans are optimistic that the Loop Link will improve not just transit, but also bicycling.

This isn't a gate, it's a wall. Pennsylvania cyclists want it removed.

BIG PICTURE BOULEVARD

Bikes were a big issue in the Philly mayoral candidates' forum.

This Wisconsin pharmacist makes deliveries by bicycle. Does yours?

Two bike spaces, ten train cars: BART agrees to a compromise plan to test out expanded bike access.

Want to know how to dress for winter biking? Ask a Minnesotan. Oh, and they suggest you pack emergency chocolate. (Why didn't I ever think of that?)

ADVOCACY AVENUE

Bicycle Coalition of Philadelphia is working methodically with PennDOT to identify suburban state roads -- yes, state roads -- for bicycle-friendly redesigns. 

San Francisco advocates score a big victory in their campaign for a safer, more bikeable Polk Street, extending both the protected northbound lane and the green-painted southbound lane.

Delivery vehicles, taxis, Ubers, and shuttle buses are all guilty of #ParkingDirtySF. Luckily, now that there's data identifying the problem, there's also an action plan for dealing with it. 

Advocates push back a threat to bike funding in Montgomery County, Maryland.

After years of advocacy -- and just a month after a big win -- the Living Streets Alliance sees pedestrian funding from a bond proposal cut in half. 

Cascade Bicycle Club trail supporters told concerned homeowners and councilmembers why a plan to build the 11-mile missing link in a 44-mile trail network would make communities safer and more vibrant.

LEGISLATION LANE

Former Madison mayor (and state legislators) point out the holes in the Scott Walker administration's "reasoning" behind cutting Complete Streets and Transportation Alternatives Program funds. 

DC Mayor Muriel Bowser commits to Vision Zero, signs on to Sec. Anthony Foxx's Mayors' Challenge for Safer People, Safer Streets. 

Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto also signed on to the Mayors' Challenge, to the surprise of no one because he is the bike-friendliest mayor on the planet.

RIBike is promoting "model bike legislation" that would penalize a motorist that kills or injures a bicyclist, pedestrian, or other “vulnerable road user" because of a lack of “due care.” 

You've heard about California's proposed helmet law. Now read it yourself.

Iowa legislature weighs right arm signaling pros and cons. 

PROGRAMMING PROMENADE

This "Bike Delaware had my back" campaign is fantastic. 

The Errandonnee Bike Challenge: 12 errands in 12 days for a total of 30 miles, starting yesterday. Washington Bikes will send you 7 “I arrived by bike” business cards.

Bike Pittsburgh discovers triangulation as a fundraising strategy. 

Portland's Community Cycling Center reassures members that their programs will continue, despite the loss of Metro RTO grant funding.

TRAILER

Washington, DC, exhibits 83 big, vibrantly colored bicycle-themed sculptures by Mexican artist Aceves Navarro.