July 10, 2010
by julie
Comments Off on On the Death of the Carpool to School
One of the key issues in a number of cycling initiatives – Complete Streets, Safe Routes to Schools, etc. – is the concept that fewer kids are bicycling or walking within the community than in days of yore. This is, … Continue reading
May 15, 2010
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Governor Tim Pawlenty signed Minnesota’s Complete Streets legislation into law this morning. The Complete Streets bill is made up of H.F. 2801 and S.F. 2461. Per the bills – and general definition of Complete Streets from a national policy perspective … Continue reading
May 13, 2010
by julie
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As of April 16, 2010, new rules about bicyclist behavior at unchanging red lights has become law in Minnesota. This is a fairly big deal for cyclists, both because it provides traffic empowerment to bicyclists, but also because misuse of … Continue reading
March 30, 2010
by julie
Comments Off on Minneapolis Bridge Closures – 2010
Minneapolis’ Camden Bridge (42nd St N) Bridge is to close shortly for the entire summer, through late October. Vehicular traffic will be detoured to the Plymouth Bridge. Bicycle traffic will be detoured to the I-694 Mississippi River crossing area, although … Continue reading
March 28, 2010
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In the upcoming May issue of Bicycling, Mnneapolis is to be named their top city for cycling – beating out perennial favorite Portland (OR). This was somewhat inevitable editorially, as eventually they needed to shake up the list, and it’s … Continue reading