April 16, 2007
by julie
Comments Off on ‘Critical Manners’ Responds to ‘Critical Mass’
A group in San Francisco have decided to demonstrate road-sharing in response to mild disgust at the behavior of local Critical Mass riders. I’ve always felt Critical Mass sent the wrong message. While I see a point of militancy in … Continue reading
April 1, 2007
by julie
Comments Off on MN Highway 36 Construction to Impact Gateway Trail?
The Star-Tribune reports that, to save time and money, MN-DOT will be closing a section of Highway 36 entirely through North Saint Paul for reconstruction. Construction is to begin in May. (See: Splitting North St. Paul in the Sunday, April … Continue reading
March 14, 2007
by julie
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The city of Minneapolis is doing an online survey of bicyclists in support of their many worthy cycling facility improvement initiatives. However, I’m a bit put off by a bunch of their questions for bicyclists, sorry to say. While I … Continue reading
February 17, 2007
by julie
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CBS News is covering efforts to improve traffic safety not by making vehicles into indestructible tanks that reduce the damage in collisions, but by modifying driver behavior. Traffic calming is a great strategy not only to help motorists, but to … Continue reading
February 8, 2007
by julie
Comments Off on Cyclist-Motorist Buffers
I always question the utility of buffer laws — rules in a state’s vehicle code that defines how closely a vehicle can pass a cyclist using a roadway legally. California is currently considering Assembly Bill 60, which would require that … Continue reading