June 12, 2008
by julie
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Per the MN DOT, the Highway 43 bridge over the Mississippi River in Winona is going to re-open. But, mysteriously, they’re not allowing bicycles. Per the Star-Tribune: Judy Bodway, assistant city manager for economic development, said state transportation officials decided … Continue reading
May 28, 2008
by julie
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Two state legislators (who happen to be cyclists) have proposed a new statute that would permit bicyclists to roll stop signs and red lights when traffic conditions permit. The proposal is based in the idea that without traffic, a rolled … Continue reading
May 22, 2008
by julie
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Amidst my complaints about bad media coverage of cycling in general, the Chicago Tribune goes and publishes an article that gets it right. While sensationally titled, as a communicator I can’t really argue that kind of title – it’s what … Continue reading
May 15, 2008
by julie
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In honor of Ride to Work Week, which I am missing by not being at work and thus not riding there, I present up the new Metro Transit Bike 2 Benefits program. Commit to biking to work or transit once … Continue reading
May 1, 2008
by julie
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Following another cyclist-car collision in Chicago, a Chicago Tribune writer takes a surprisingly sane look at the rage that exists between bicyclists and motorists. He even gets quotes from psychologists and people like Bob Mionske: “If every cyclist obeyed every … Continue reading