Labeling a sidewalk with a BIKE ROUTE sign does not create a safe, sane bicycle route. It just pretends to do so. Continue reading
September 28, 2007
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Category Archives: share the road
September 24, 2007
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Toys, Letters & the “Bullying Response”
Cyclists struggle against a ‘bullying response’ that often occurs when motorists feel that these ‘toys’ are obstructing their paths. Some cyclists don’t help matters any with their own behavior. But is any jerk-like behavior right, regardless of ‘provocation?’ Continue reading
September 24, 2007
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Bike Lane Design
Bike lanes are not magic pathways to safer cycling, and are often designed in ways that may make them more hazardous for casual riders. Continue reading
September 18, 2007
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Minnesota Bicycle Statutes (169.222) – Interpreted!
I take a walk through Minnesota Statutes 169.222, which is the section that specifically applies to bicycles and bicyclists. Continue reading
September 13, 2007
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More Traffic Shenanigans
The City of Minneapolis is looking to put a traffic light at University Avenue and 6th to assist cyclists and pedestrians. Continue reading