September 3, 2009
by julie
Comments Off on Update on Bloomington Path Fatality
The Star-Tribune has posted an article about the specific tunnel in which the recent bike path fatality in Bloomington occurred. A few points: A curve and downhill leads up to the tunnel. Prior accidents have occurred in or near the … Continue reading
September 1, 2009
by julie
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I’ve said repeatedly that bike paths are not the magical safety zone that many would believe them to be. We have a tragic example of that from Bloomington, Minnesota, today. MPR reports a bicycle-related fatality as two cyclists collided head-on … Continue reading
June 23, 2009
by julie
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When bicycle advocates talk about safety, they frequently talk about engineering issues, defensive cycling and vehicular behavior, stopping at stop signs, etc. etc. But cycling safety goes beyond those issues. Taking care of YOURSELF is also core to cycling safety, … Continue reading
June 16, 2009
by julie
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In a recent study, Minneapolis-St. Paul made it onto a list of the top five metros for road rage. Factors cited that create anger include running red lights, texting and e-mailing while driving, putting on makeup, eating, or talking on … Continue reading
May 28, 2009
by julie
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An excellent video on how a cycling group can more safely change lanes by letting the rear riders take the lead on the change and protect the lane from motorist conflict. Continue reading