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
April 17, 2008
by julie
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The City of Minneapolis has received a $900,000 grant to improve cycling facilities in the city. They don’t plan to blow it all in one place, however. Highlights include: A new (or improved?) bridge to the new Gophers Stadium. (The … Continue reading
April 14, 2008
by julie
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News from lots of spots: Despite many line-item vetoes, the state budget retains funding for work on Minnesota’s Heartland, Gitchi Gamee, Paul Bunyan, and Gateway Trails The City of Minneapolis will be closing the westbound bike lane on the 10th … Continue reading
February 5, 2008
by julie
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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