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
August 27, 2011
by julie
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So, there’s been a bunch of buzz about Minneapolis and bicycles lately. Grist is all a-flutter about Minneapolis as a bicycle town. There’s the kerfuffle about the Minneapolis bicycle coordinator hiring, as evidenced in this Star-Tribune story (and the Minneapolis … Continue reading
August 26, 2011
by julie
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So, in this week’s news, Fridley is “considering adding bike lanes and sidewalks to three blocks on Main Street near the Northstar Station.” To which I can only say: Seriously? For those of you paying attention, during the 2011 Minnesota … Continue reading
June 14, 2011
by julie
Comments Off on The RiverLake Greenway: Overview
I attended the RiverLake Greenway grand opening last Saturday, helping with an activity site and checking out the new route. First: What is a Bicycle Boulevard? Wikipedia offers a good working definition of bicycle boulevard: AÂ bicycle boulevard is a low … Continue reading
June 8, 2011
by julie
Comments Off on Bike to Work Day Safety Tips
Thursday is Bike to Work Day in Minneapolis, and whether it’s your first time bike commuting or you’re a regular, here are some tips to make your commute safer: Try to pick streets with reasonable speed limits of 20-35 mph … Continue reading