April 22, 2011
by julie
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In the wake of yesterday’s cyclist death near the University of Minnesota, I pointed out that the bike lanes near along 4th and University do not seem to meet current accepted standards for width, although I’ve not personally measured them. … Continue reading
April 15, 2011
by julie
Comments Off on League of American Bicyclists Issues Action Alert on DOT Policies
The League of American Bicyclists has issued an action alert in the wake of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) requesting that the US Department of Transportation weaken their guidance on accommodating bicyclists and pedestrians. The … Continue reading
April 7, 2011
by julie
Comments Off on Study: Analysis of Biking Trends & Policies in Large American Cities
There’s a new report out this week that shows Minneapolis in a shining light as a national example. Published by the University Transportation Research Center and authored by researchers at Virginia Tech and Rutgers Universities, the Analysis of Biking Trends … Continue reading
April 6, 2011
by julie
Comments Off on Draft Federal Budget Slashes Transportation, Slams ‘Bike Trails’
Based on recent rhetoric, the draft budget released by House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan (R-WI) shouldn’t surprise transportation advocates. Streetsblog DC takes a deep dive into the proposal and discovers quite a lot to dislike if you believe in … Continue reading
March 23, 2011
by julie
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Via TheCityFix comes news that the Federal Highway Administration has officially blessed the concept of contraflow bike lanes as part of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). Summed up, a contraflow bike lane is a bike lane that … Continue reading