Last week, on streets.mn, I posted a review of the recent legislative record of the League of American Bicyclists and the National Bike Summit. It led to a series of comments about the importance of having a national gathering of … Continue reading →
As part of this year’s National Bike Summit, there was an afternoon Women’s Cycling Forum. The promotional description was quasi-promising: Women still cycle at much lower rates than men in the United States — making up just 24 percent of … Continue reading →
December 14, 2011
by julie Comments Off on Update: Senate Commerce Committee Approves Complete Streets Language
In a follow-up to yesterday’s post seeking supportive contacts to Senate Commerce Committee members considering an amendment concerning Complete Streets to be considered today, the Commerce Committee unanimously approved the language. Now, of course, it will move on to the … Continue reading →
December 13, 2011
by julie Comments Off on Senate Committee to Consider ‘Complete Streets’ Language Wednesday
This Wednesday, December 13, 2011, the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation will consider an amendment offered by Alaska Senator Mark Begichto provide safe and adequate accommodations for all users in all federally-funded street projects. Â The Amendment is S. … Continue reading →
After months of saying it would come, and numerous field hearings, the new Transportation Bill has been offered up in the US House. And wow. It’s bad. It’s worse than many had feared. Some key things to know about this … Continue reading →