biking

Keeping kids active and healthy can be an uphill battle, especially in the age of smartphones, video games and other distractions. A new volunteer initiative in Edmond is getting kids’ hearts pumping — and their wheels turning.

Construction has started on Oklahoma City’s first parking-protected bike lane. The lane will be built in northeast Oklahoma City on Lottie Avenue from NE 13th Street to NE 23rd Street.

Since his car was totaled a month ago, Jake Fisher has walked to his job in digital marketing in downtown Oklahoma City. It helps that he lives and works…