December 14, 2007
by julie
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Many advocates focus on the construction of bicycle lanes and trails as preferred bicycle facilities. These segregated and separated routes have many issues, and do not support a goal of sharing the road or creating a sustainable transportation infrastructure. Continue reading
November 28, 2007
by julie
Comments Off on More Focus on the Wrong Things in Edina
In July, the Star-Tribune had an article about bicycling in Edina that I felt really had all kinds of messed-up priorities — focusing on ‘dedicated’ bikeways instead of sensibly-design streets, people driving while using cell-phones, and attempting to engineer around … Continue reading
September 24, 2007
by julie
Comments Off on Plans for the Lafayette Bridge
The Lafayette Bridge (US52) is proposed for a 2011 replacement, with the potential to add another Mississippi River bicycle crossing in the process. Continue reading
August 18, 2007
by julie
Comments Off on Transportation Policy: Pretty Messed Up
US transportation funding and infrastructure is pretty messed up. Continue reading
August 17, 2007
by julie
Comments Off on Madam Secretary Says: Cycling Isn't Transportation
The Secretary of Transportation made public claims that bicycle facilities and lighthouses are not transportation infrastructure. Transportation is not only about highway development and maintenance! Continue reading