December 15, 2008
by julie
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…unfortunately, it seems as though no one is quite sure how to implement it, and the IRS isn’t helping much. The Chicago Tribune has a story on it today. Under the measure, which passed with the $700B bailout plan, cyclists … Continue reading
December 12, 2008
by julie
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The sidepaths of Dakota County have typically been plowed the past few years. My commute often takes me up Lexington Avenue, which has sidepaths down both sides. While I am typically no fan of sidepaths, I grant them their especial … Continue reading
October 3, 2008
by julie
Comments Off on Bicycle Commuter Act Passes US House
As commentators note the number of non-related allocations passed as part of the national bank bail-out bill, it’s good to note that someone stuck the bicycle commuter tax provision onto the overall bill. Since President Bush has signed the big … Continue reading
September 14, 2008
by julie
Comments Off on Update: Washington Avenue Bridge
In the comments of my last post – concerning repairs to the U of Minnesota’s bridge over Washington Avenue – Hugh states that the bridge can be ridden over. Actually, it can’t. The University has asked that bicyclists dismount and … Continue reading
August 16, 2008
by julie
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Riding the wrong way – against traffic – is one of the most hazardous acts for a cyclist. Yet, many inexperienced cyclists do it, chiefly because they believe that being able to see traffic oncoming will allow them to react … Continue reading