Ride Boldly!

Bikes, bicycling, and road safety.

May 20, 2009
by julie
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Cyclist Killed in Downtown Minneapolis

The Star-Tribune reports a cyclist being crushed by a truck on Park Avenue in Minneapolis this morning. If you look at the configuration of the bike lane and the traffic lane at this intersection, and, in fact, all the way … Continue reading →

February 23, 2009
by julie
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Oh, Edina

Edina is back to squawking about potential improvements for bicycles, this time on W. 70th. Some readers may realize I’ve piled onto Edina at least twice previously – in one case, for focusing on bike lanes as magical, and in … Continue reading →

December 4, 2008
by julie
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I94 to Close for Removal of Bike/Ped Bridge in St. Paul

Following the closure of the Griggs Street bike/ped bridge over I94 in St. Paul, the city plans to close I94 this weekend to remove said bridge. Per the Pi Press: I-94 westbound between Lexington and Snelling will be closed midnight … Continue reading →

November 17, 2008
by julie
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I94 Ped/Bike Crossing Closes

The bicycle-pedestrian bridge over I94 at Griggs Street in Saint Paul has been closed due to crumbling concrete. The falling concrete ‘weakens the span.’ I wonder how many windshields on I94 can testify to that? In the meantime, the suggested … Continue reading →