March 23, 2012
by julie
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After the Women’s Cycling Forum on Wednesday, I posted about how some of the messaging made me rantier and more cranky than usual. There have been posts from people who attended who summarize some of the positive stuff said there, … Continue reading
March 16, 2012
by julie
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As adult cyclists, we get involved in many debates. Carbon or steel? Campy or SRAM or Shimano? Spandex or civilian wear? Helmet or no helmet? Turns out that there’s a special debate for “cycling parents:” Balance bike or training wheels? … Continue reading
February 22, 2012
by julie
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I’m happy to announce that I’ve become an occasional contributor to StreetsMN, a blog devoted to discussing transportation infrastructure and planning throughout our fair state. My first contribution, Safe Routes to Schools: Getting the Message Right, talks about the challenge … Continue reading
February 13, 2012
by julie
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Nothing quite like suburbia to make you want to grind your teeth. In September 2011, MNDOT awarded several Safe Routes to Schools grants to Anoka County suburbs to help encourage kids to walk to school. One of the projects was … Continue reading
January 28, 2012
by julie
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I’ve been on a wee bit of a spree lately about the continual state of Defcon 11 every time there is federal hiccuping about restricting funds for Transportation Enhancements, or cutting Safe Routes to Schools, or classifying bicycles as vegetables … Continue reading