August 4, 2010
by julie
Comments Off on CO Candidate: Bike Programs Part of UN One-World Conspiracy
Here’s a point of opposition that I’ve never seen before: A Republican candidate for governor in Colorado claims that bike-boosting policies advocated by Denver’s mayor are “converting Denver into a United Nations community.” This isn’t from some Interweb humor site … Continue reading
July 29, 2010
by julie
Comments Off on Update on Minneapolis 2-Way Street Initiative
Last fall, Minneapolis took Hennepin Avenue and 1st Avenues in downtown from one-way streets to two-way streets. This was a big deal, both from people in favor and people who were horrified. In the sense of promoting more people coming … Continue reading
July 24, 2010
by julie
Comments Off on Saint Paul Bicycle Coalition Forming
In the ongoing movement for municipalities and cities to have their own advocacy groups to extend and support the work of state-wide organizations like the Bicycle Alliance of Minnesota, a new bicycle coalition is forming in St. Paul. Locally-oriented groups … Continue reading
July 23, 2010
by julie
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Pedicab quandary in St. Paul: Basically, pedicabs aren’t regulated in St. Paul, and there’s a question of if adding regulation would protect operators. It probably would, if St. Paul were capable of sensible regulation – something that can be debated. … Continue reading
July 12, 2010
by julie
Comments Off on Sharing the Road: Bicycles & Autos & Turn Signals, Oh My.
It seems like one of today’s big trend stories is about how motorists can better share the roads with bicyclists. Everyone from Bicycling magazine to local papers are getting in the act. Never one to let a trend completely pass … Continue reading