June 7, 2007
by julie
Comments Off on Bicycle Debate in Rochester
There have been a number of letters to the editor at the Rochester Post-Bulletin on the subject of bicyclists using the roads versus staying on trails. Various letter writers have rehashed all the usual issues: Tax dollars used to pay … Continue reading
May 21, 2007
by julie
Comments Off on Cedar Lake Trail: Closures
Now that they’re starting in on Twins Stadium construction, looks like the downtown exit of the Cedar Lake Trail will be closed indefinitely. One reroute involves using Portland Avenue through downtown, if going from downtown outbound. I hate that bike … Continue reading
April 13, 2007
by julie
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There’s talk of paving the Luce Line. It may even be an OK idea. But some of the reasons why… eh, not thrilling to me. The article was in the Hutchinson Leader. There’s some debate among locals, current trail users, … 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