April 17, 2008
by julie
Comments Off on Bridge Inspection Mania!
Fox9 News reports that a bicycle-pedestrian bridge over Minnehaha Creek near Bryant Avenue is being closed due to potential safety concerns. Cited are the bridge’s age, rust, and footing erosion. Welcome to Minnesota, where bridge inspection and closure doesn’t just … Continue reading
April 17, 2008
by julie
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The City of Minneapolis has received a $900,000 grant to improve cycling facilities in the city. They don’t plan to blow it all in one place, however. Highlights include: A new (or improved?) bridge to the new Gophers Stadium. (The … Continue reading
April 14, 2008
by julie
Comments Off on News Updates
News from lots of spots: Despite many line-item vetoes, the state budget retains funding for work on Minnesota’s Heartland, Gitchi Gamee, Paul Bunyan, and Gateway Trails The City of Minneapolis will be closing the westbound bike lane on the 10th … Continue reading
April 7, 2008
by julie
Comments Off on Green Messenger Bags
For those who look at spring as an opportunity to start bicycle commuting and who want to truly embrace their inner environmental warrior, the Gear Junkie’s column this week highlights a Minneapolis business that makes functional messenger bags out of … Continue reading
April 3, 2008
by julie
Comments Off on Street Design for Cyclists & Pedestrians
MPR reported this morning that Minneapolis is taking some federal funding and redesigning some residential streets to provide better travel opportunities for bicyclists and pedestrians. These bike/walk streets will use traffic calming techniques to discourage vehicular through traffic, and reduce … Continue reading