June 15, 2008
by julie
Comments Off on Responsibilities of Motorists
Under transportation legislation passed in Minnesota during the past session, driver education will now require would-be motorists to learn their responsibilities towards bicycles and other slow-moving vehicles. Text can be found in HF No. 3827. The exact nature of how … Continue reading
June 14, 2008
by julie
Comments Off on More MN43 Bridge Follies
Today, the MN43 bridge over the Mississippi River in Winona re-opens. As previously reported, no bicycles or pedestrians will be allowed, upon pain of… something. There IS an update on that: Pedestrians and bicyclists are also restricted from crossing, but … Continue reading
June 12, 2008
by julie
1 Comment
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
May 28, 2008
by julie
1 Comment
Two state legislators (who happen to be cyclists) have proposed a new statute that would permit bicyclists to roll stop signs and red lights when traffic conditions permit. The proposal is based in the idea that without traffic, a rolled … Continue reading
May 23, 2008
by julie
1 Comment
Buried in all the coverage of the Minnesota transportation and bonding initiatives is the news that replacement of the Old Cedar Avenue Bridge in Bloomington has finally been funded! The bonding bill contains $2 million to handle the replacement. The … Continue reading