February 23, 2011
by julie
Comments Off on Last Call: Minnesota Bicycle Summit
The Minnesota Bicycle Summit is next Monday, February 28. The legislative priorities have been posted. If you haven’t registered yet, go and do so. While on-site registration is available, let’s be realistic. It’s a lot easier on everyone involved — … Continue reading
February 23, 2011
by julie
Comments Off on Funding Transportation: TIGER Program Cuts
As the US House debates how to cut spending, one thing is clear: The goal is to cut, and not to make rational decisions. As a case in point, the House voted to eliminate TIGER, a program that awarded $2 … Continue reading
February 23, 2011
by julie
Comments Off on Alabama: Op-Ed on Cyclist Safety
One legislative priority for the Bicycle Alliance of Minnesota this year is to increase penalties for injury accidents against cyclists and pedestrians. Proposed laws in Minnesota step up existing penalties. On the plus side, Minnesota often will charge people under … Continue reading
February 21, 2011
by julie
Comments Off on House Transportation Committee Road Show
The new House Transportation Committee are doing a series of public meetings in the districts of certain of the committee members. (No meetings are scheduled in Minnesota at this time, despite the committee presence of Chip Cravaak and Tim Walz.) … Continue reading
February 14, 2011
by julie
Comments Off on Transportation Cuts This Week?
Transportation Nation and the League of American Bicyclists are reporting that this week may be critical for budgeted 2011 investments in transportation and infrastructure. House Republicans want to cut nearly $15.5 billion from the section of the budget carrying transportation … Continue reading