May 12, 2014
by julie
Comments Off on Take the MNDot Statewide Bike Plan Survey
MnDOT is seeking out inputs to the Statewide Bicycle System Plan. Beyond local workshops across the state, MnDOT is seeking input via a survey. They want to know: Where do you feel comfortable biking? What destinations do you want … Continue reading
May 11, 2014
by julie
Comments Off on Google Celebrates Biking Mom for Mother’s Day
In honor of Mother’s Day 2014, the Google Doodle is celebrating Mom. On a bike. While the cape is a nice touch to suggest “Super Mom!” the use of both a helmet and a cape is contradictory. Having tried to … Continue reading
May 3, 2014
by julie
Comments Off on In Memoriam: Jim Oberstar (1934-2014)
Former Congressman and longtime transportation champion Jim Oberstar died unexpectedly Saturday morning at age 79. News outlets are all posting the usual obituaries that one expects for a man of distinction and achievement. He was a giant for transportation, not … Continue reading
March 14, 2014
by julie
Comments Off on Accidents Are Not Caused By “Crowds”
In Austin, Texas, during SXSW, an automobile driver drove his vehicle into a crowd of people killing 2 and injuring at least 23. Naturally, this has become an opportunity for people to shriek about SXSW getting “too big!” Is SXSW … Continue reading
March 13, 2014
by julie
Comments Off on Accept the Consequences of Opposing Density
If you oppose density, don’t be surprised if you don’t gain any of the benefits of density. In Blaine, there has been a very suburban kerfuffle: Within a large, multi-builder housing development, there were several commercial plots. Despite the housing … Continue reading