April 3, 2008
by julie
Comments Off on Street Design for Cyclists & Pedestrians
MPR reported this morning that Minneapolis is taking some federal funding and redesigning some residential streets to provide better travel opportunities for bicyclists and pedestrians. These bike/walk streets will use traffic calming techniques to discourage vehicular through traffic, and reduce … Continue reading
March 13, 2008
by julie
Comments Off on Green Cycling Quiz from the Sierra Club
Our environmental friends at the Sierra Club have assembled an online quiz about the ‘greenness’ of people’s cycling habits. The quiz pretty clearly favors those who are using cycling as transportation, versus recreational cyclists and certain types of cyclotourists. For … Continue reading
March 5, 2008
by julie
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Chicago is looking at some cyclist protection ordinances that promise some nice fines for the city coffers. Continue reading
March 5, 2008
by julie
Comments Off on Enforcement of a Three-Foot Rule in Utah
Utah, one of many states with rules on passing bicyclists with an appropriate buffer, is attempting to enforce its rule against a motorist. Continue reading
February 5, 2008
by julie
Comments Off on Bike Lane Hazards
Bicycle lanes are often poorly placed on roadways, resulting in right-hook collisions that can injure cyclists. Education and better engineering are two solutions for such issues. Continue reading