Cycling Connections Screening to Be Held at Reno Public Market

Community members, cycling advocates, city leaders, and residents are invited to a free exclusive screening of Cycling Connections: The Making of the Biggest Little Bike Network, Part I on Monday, June 1 at 5:30 p.m. at the Reno Public Market.

Created by University of Nevada, Reno filmmaker Richard Bednarski, the new multi-part documentary series explores the long and often difficult journey toward building a safer, more connected bicycle network throughout Reno. The film honors the advocates, public officials, planners, and community members who helped transform years of stalled projects and failed bike lane efforts into what is now the city’s most ambitious active transportation initiative to date.

The Biggest Little Bike Network aims to connect Midtown, Downtown, the University of Nevada, Reno campus, and east and west Reno through a cohesive system of safer bicycle infrastructure. Portions of the network are already complete, with major construction expected to begin this…