January 6, 2009
by julie
Comments Off on Weekend on Wheels 2009
The Twin Cities Bicycling Club has announced the 2009 Weekend on Wheels event. This year’s event will again be in Winona, Minnesota, and is scheduled for July 31, August 1 and August 2, 2009. One special thing about this year’s … Continue reading
December 12, 2008
by julie
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The sidepaths of Dakota County have typically been plowed the past few years. My commute often takes me up Lexington Avenue, which has sidepaths down both sides. While I am typically no fan of sidepaths, I grant them their especial … Continue reading
December 4, 2008
by julie
Comments Off on 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
Comments Off on 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
October 3, 2008
by julie
Comments Off on Bicycle Commuter Act Passes US House
As commentators note the number of non-related allocations passed as part of the national bank bail-out bill, it’s good to note that someone stuck the bicycle commuter tax provision onto the overall bill. Since President Bush has signed the big … Continue reading