June 19, 2008
by julie
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As a follow-up to need-to-knows, I’ve seen some pretty epic bad behavior on bikes lately. I don’t know if these are novices driven to bikes due to gas prices, people who are confident in their immortality, or just plain dumb … Continue reading
June 19, 2008
by julie
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Multiple sources — from bike shops to news sources to anecdotal observation — suggests that bicycling is way up in response to heinous gasoline prices. I suspect this means that people who don’t normally ride much are coming out. If … Continue reading
June 18, 2008
by julie
Comments Off on Public Meetings: Minneapolis Bicycle Plan
Minneapolis is hosting an open house tonight (June 18) to seek comments on the bicycle master plan. I don’t believe a copy is online, but they will be providing details during the open house. Again, that’s taking place Wednesday, June … Continue reading
June 15, 2008
by julie
Comments Off on Responsibilities of Motorists
Under transportation legislation passed in Minnesota during the past session, driver education will now require would-be motorists to learn their responsibilities towards bicycles and other slow-moving vehicles. Text can be found in HF No. 3827. The exact nature of how … Continue reading
June 14, 2008
by julie
Comments Off on More MN43 Bridge Follies
Today, the MN43 bridge over the Mississippi River in Winona re-opens. As previously reported, no bicycles or pedestrians will be allowed, upon pain of… something. There IS an update on that: Pedestrians and bicyclists are also restricted from crossing, but … Continue reading