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Bikes, bicycling, and road safety.

March 23, 2011
by julie
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FHWA Approves Contraflow Bike Lanes; Physics Remains Horrified

Via TheCityFix comes news that the Federal Highway Administration has officially blessed the concept of contraflow bike lanes as part of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). Summed up, a contraflow bike lane is a bike lane that … Continue reading

March 16, 2011
by julie
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Educating Law Enforcement

When we discuss the 5 Es, it’s easy to get hung up on engineering (the process of building bicycle-friendly streets and facilities for cyclists). However, the cooperation of law enforcement can be a big deal for bicyclists. An engaged and … Continue reading

March 15, 2011
by julie
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Upcoming: Bicycle Safety Event at REI Bloomington (MN)

I will be co-presenting a free seminar on bicycle safety at the REI in Bloomington on March 25, starting at 7:00PM. The title is “Bicycle Safety is a Two-Way Street,” and fellow Minnesota LCI Lisa Austin and I will be … Continue reading

March 14, 2011
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Biking & Walking in Minnesota Fact Sheet

As part of last week’s National Bike Summit, hosted by the League of American Bicyclists, America Bikes put together state-by-state fact sheets about biking and walking for use by advocates in their meetings with members of Congress. Biking & Walking … Continue reading

March 14, 2011
by julie
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Spring Bicycle Commuting Tips

Everyone gets all a-twitch about winter biking: Tips, cautions, etc. But, when it comes down to it, every season has its challenges for a bike commuter. Spring, often considered by cyclists as a special friend, is its own bag of … Continue reading