February 3, 2011
by julie
Comments Off on Safety, Fear & Bike Education
One of the greatest barricades to the success of bicycle education in this country is that the core value proposition marketed for it is ‘safety.’ Nothing is wrong with safety. Effective bicycle drivers exhibit behaviors that add to their safety. … Continue reading
February 2, 2011
by julie
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Many novice cyclists believe bicycle trails are safer than riding on the road. The core reason for this? Cars. Unfortunately, there are a lot of reasons this is potentially misguided – from the unpredictable behavior of trail users to the … Continue reading
February 2, 2011
by julie
Comments Off on Thoughts on Bikeway Planning
Regular readers of this site will know that I can be a bit of a crank about certain types of bicycle facilities: Signage alone doesn’t make a route ‘bicycle-friendly.’ Paint jobs sometimes just indicate what the knowledgeable already know. Bike … Continue reading
January 27, 2011
by julie
Comments Off on Advocating Against Program Cuts for Cycling
As Congress discusses making significant budget cuts, cycling and programs that encourage multi-modal transportation options are almost sure to be under threat. As such, it is highly recommended that cyclists and friends write to their US representative (find yours here) … Continue reading
January 20, 2011
by julie
Comments Off on Ski-U-Mah: U of M Plans Bike Center
The University of Minnesota is embracing the concept of reuse-recycle to encourage students to use bicycles to access campus by repurposing an old bus center in the Oak Street Ramp to become a bicycle center. This project, like many others … Continue reading