People Powered Bike Lane Sweeper
Tired Of Dirty Bike Lanes?
Tired Of Dirty Bike Lanes?
Ramez Tadros was, too, so he did something about it. More on that later. First, a little bit about the why. Bike lanes are great when they're clean enough to ride in. But bike lanes are often filled with trash, broken glass, and debris, making them dangerous. Charlotte has invested in a specialized sweeper to combat the issue, but it is designated for use in a limited number of bike lanes, and to date, it has rarely been seen in service.
Dirty Bike Lanes Don't Have To Be A Problem.
Through support from local businesses and organizations, the first People-Powered Bike Lane Sweeper was purchased and is now available for use by anyone who wants to clean up a bike lane. Click the button below to reserve the sweeper and make a difference in your neighborhood.
See How It Works!
WSOC-TV recently met with Ramez to find out more about the PBLS project and to see the sweeper in action first-hand. Check out the WSOC-TV story HERE.
Getting Started Is Easy?
It's easy to reserve the PBLS and start cleaning the bike lanes in your neighborhood or along your favorite route. You can also donate to the project and follow us on Instagram.
Thank You Sponsors!
This project has been supported by local businesses and organizations as well as donations made by the cycling community through our GoFundMe campaign.
Meet Ramez
Meet Ramez Tadros. Ramez lives in Plaza Midwood with his wife, daughter, two cats, and three bikes. You probably recognize Ramez from the PMTNR ride, EASY ride, NODA social rides, Saturday Bicycle Sport ride, and the Sunday 36th Street ride. With his passion for cycling and a desire to help others, Ramez began working on his idea to keep bike lanes clean.
In collaboration with WeeklyRides, he has seen his idea take shape. We are all excited about the opportunities this project presents. This is an opportunity to engage and empower the cycling community while at the same time developing stakeholders in the quality of our cycling infrastructure.
Thank you, Ramez.
What People Are Saying
You Have Questions, We Have Answers.
These are a few of the most commonly asked questions. If you don't find the answer you're looking for, contact us HERE.
