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August 21, 2010

Recent news articles about updating regulations for Austin’s pedicabs

August 14th -  KXAN News Austin.  This article has some interesting comments at the end:
http://www.kxan.com/dpp/news/local/pedicabs-could-have-stricter-enforcement
August 20th - Austin Business Journal:
http://austin.bizjournals.com/austin/stories/2010/08/23/story1.html?b=1282536000^3824651
August 20th - KVUE news article with video:
http://www.kvue.com/news/City-of-Austin-considers-regulation-changes-to-the-citys-pedi-cabs-101203889.html
August 20th - News 8 Austin article with video:
http://www.news8austin.com/content/headlines/273528/business-connection–city-considers-regulating-pedicabs–taxis

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January 26, 2010

Another example of Asperger syndrome on wheels

Non-Violent Taekwondo Troopers
Yep, this is way off topic for a pedicabbing website / blog.  Enjoy.
This is an excerpt from the PBS documentry “Off the Charts” the full version of which can be found here:
 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KOqn-I5u1MY 

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January 25, 2010

Some trailers are more dangerous than others…

Tom Sachs of New York City has created a fully weaponized waffle making bike.  I think the two passengers are not as comfortable as they could be.  I doubt that configuring this device as a trike would make any one more comfortable.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-aKtmAfeRg

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January 1, 2010

“Who wants a ride?” the Austin pedicab movie.

Ron Swafford produced a movie about pedicab life in Austin, Texas.  It’s a great flick and especially good considering it is his first film.
Part 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ivW0_AaRY68
Part 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Im-x9Ze8sA
Part 3: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ceEl5VvfhTk
Part 4: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gI9SQKRHRow

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July 25, 2009

Amature pedicab driver strips naked and gets busy for a Klon Dyke bar

I’m a little tired of my post entitled “Do not shit in the bathtub” as being one of my most frequently visited.  I put it up to try to show how narrowly focused members of our community can be, and remind people that our individual actions affect each other.  (Un)Fortunatly(?) it seems that pervs googling […]

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April 24, 2009

This is my weapon

Russell Stinnett’s top tube pads reading “this is my weapon” would look very appropriate on these ladies’ bikes.
Lady is the Boss - Bicycle Fight

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2009 - Danish Cargo Bike Championships

Here are some examples of great looking cargo bikes.

Svajerløb 2009 - Danish Cargo Bike Championships from Colville Andersen on Vimeo.

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April 23, 2009

The best use of bicycle parts during a fight scene

While The Transporter is not as good of a pedicab themed fight movie as The Pedicab Driver it does make good use of bicycle pedals during a fight scene. Never have toe straps been so effective.

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April 17, 2009

Golf Carts in the news.

KVUE did a story on Chris Neilsen requesting that the city allow golf carts to operate as ground transportation vehicles.  While I may disagree with some of the assertions, Shelton Green did a good job of showing the issue from all sides.  I wish they would have included more of the interview where I described […]

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April 16, 2009

Golf Carts or NEVs?

The State of Texas will register two categories of slow moving motor vehicles; Golf Carts and Neighborhood Electric Vehicles.  Texas defines a NEV in the following way:
A “neighborhood electric vehicle” is a motor vehicle that:

is originally manufactured to meet, and meets, the equipment requirements and safety standards established for “low speed vehicles” in Federal Motor […]

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February 5, 2009

More Austin Bike Zoo fun.

January 16, 2009

Mayor declares pedicabs the official vehicle of 2009 inaguration.

Adrian M. Fenty declares pedicabs the official vehicle of the 2009 Barack Obama presidential inaguration. See this and video of Adrian kicking ass in a pedicab race.
Unfortunatly no media showed up. So we had to film it ourselves.

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January 6, 2009

Caught On Tape: Pedicab Operator, Officer Struggle

It’s a sad day when a pedicab driver gets thrown in jail while on the job. I wish I knew more about what is going on in NYC.
The video makes it look like a crazy mob scene.  I don’t think the arrested pedicabber’s friends were doing him any favors by yelling at the police.  […]

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December 12, 2008

Who Wants A Ride?

“Who Wants A Ride?” is a documentary about the “pedicabers” (bicycle taxi) of Austin Texas. Follow the rough group of pedicabers around the back allies of 6th street as they tell their stories. Tales of molestation, celebrities, sex, passion, and other crazy and embarrassing moments. While the job can be crazy at times, there is […]

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August 7, 2008

Seattle, Video: 1 dead, 2 injured in car - pedicab collision.

The video linked below has some good eye witness reports about the accident
1 dead, 2 injured in car - pedicab collision:
http://blog.seattlepi.nwsource.com/seattle911/archives/145457.asp

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