February 7, 2011
by julie
Comments Off on Midtown Greenway Reroutes Ahoy
This coming summer – and possibly in following years – the Midtown Greenway will have some reroutes and access point closures near Lake Calhoun. The reason? Minneapolis can either proactively replace a decaying sewer line, or face reroutes as a … Continue reading
February 2, 2011
by julie
Comments Off on Epic Story on Bike Plows
Not much to say here save that Grist has an epic, epic post – with pictures! and video! – of bike plows in different places around the world. Go read it, for it is super awesome.
February 2, 2011
by julie
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Many novice cyclists believe bicycle trails are safer than riding on the road. The core reason for this? Cars. Unfortunately, there are a lot of reasons this is potentially misguided – from the unpredictable behavior of trail users to the … Continue reading
February 2, 2011
by julie
Comments Off on Thoughts on Bikeway Planning
Regular readers of this site will know that I can be a bit of a crank about certain types of bicycle facilities: Signage alone doesn’t make a route ‘bicycle-friendly.’ Paint jobs sometimes just indicate what the knowledgeable already know. Bike … Continue reading
January 28, 2011
by julie
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Update on the Jefferson Avenue bicycle boulevard project. Continue reading