June 18, 2008
by julie
Comments Off on Public Meetings: Minneapolis Bicycle Plan
Minneapolis is hosting an open house tonight (June 18) to seek comments on the bicycle master plan. I don’t believe a copy is online, but they will be providing details during the open house. Again, that’s taking place Wednesday, June … Continue reading
June 14, 2008
by julie
Comments Off on More MN43 Bridge Follies
Today, the MN43 bridge over the Mississippi River in Winona re-opens. As previously reported, no bicycles or pedestrians will be allowed, upon pain of… something. There IS an update on that: Pedestrians and bicyclists are also restricted from crossing, but … Continue reading
June 12, 2008
by julie
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Per the MN DOT, the Highway 43 bridge over the Mississippi River in Winona is going to re-open. But, mysteriously, they’re not allowing bicycles. Per the Star-Tribune: Judy Bodway, assistant city manager for economic development, said state transportation officials decided … Continue reading
May 23, 2008
by julie
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Buried in all the coverage of the Minnesota transportation and bonding initiatives is the news that replacement of the Old Cedar Avenue Bridge in Bloomington has finally been funded! The bonding bill contains $2 million to handle the replacement. The … Continue reading
May 15, 2008
by julie
Comments Off on Bike 2 Benefits
In honor of Ride to Work Week, which I am missing by not being at work and thus not riding there, I present up the new Metro Transit Bike 2 Benefits program. Commit to biking to work or transit once … Continue reading