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
December 14, 2007
by julie
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Many advocates focus on the construction of bicycle lanes and trails as preferred bicycle facilities. These segregated and separated routes have many issues, and do not support a goal of sharing the road or creating a sustainable transportation infrastructure. Continue reading
December 6, 2007
by julie
Comments Off on South Metro Update: MN149 Roadwork
Road construction along Minnesota 149 in Eagan is complete, with benefits to cyclists. Continue reading
November 28, 2007
by julie
Comments Off on More Focus on the Wrong Things in Edina
In July, the Star-Tribune had an article about bicycling in Edina that I felt really had all kinds of messed-up priorities — focusing on ‘dedicated’ bikeways instead of sensibly-design streets, people driving while using cell-phones, and attempting to engineer around … Continue reading
September 28, 2007
by julie
Comments Off on Signs Alone Do Not Make A Bike Route
Labeling a sidewalk with a BIKE ROUTE sign does not create a safe, sane bicycle route. It just pretends to do so. Continue reading