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April 12, 2011
by julie
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Additional Hearing on Minnesota Careless Driving Bills

EDIT: This has been rescheduled for Thursday, April 14, at 1:00 PM. A key piece of the 2011 Bicycle Alliance of Minnesota legislative agenda has been the support of bills to increase careless driving penalties. Cyclists have been encouraged to … Continue reading

March 17, 2011
by julie
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Proposed Minnesota Bike Laws: Status Check

We’ve covered the proposed new bike laws for Minnesota that would add stricter penalties for motorists who injure cyclists and pedestrians while distracted or committing moving violations, HF 68 and SF 201. These laws were also discussed extensively as part … Continue reading

March 16, 2011
by julie
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Educating Law Enforcement

When we discuss the 5 Es, it’s easy to get hung up on engineering (the process of building bicycle-friendly streets and facilities for cyclists). However, the cooperation of law enforcement can be a big deal for bicyclists. An engaged and … Continue reading

March 3, 2011
by julie
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Non-Motorized Transportation Pilot Program: What’s Next for Minneapolis?

When Congressman James Oberstar made the Non-Motorized Transportation Pilot Program (NTPP) a part of 2005’s SAFEATEA-LU bill, the premise was simple: Try to accelerate mode-shift in four communities — including Minneapolis — and study the results. The final report was … Continue reading

March 3, 2011
by julie
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Bicycle Summit 2011: Be A Voice for Cycling Every Day

On February 28, 2011, 175 bicyclists and friends of active transport gathered in Saint Paul to discuss bicycle issues in Minnesota, and to get excited about the chance to speak up for bicycles at the state legislature. Maybe you were … Continue reading