June 16, 2009
by julie
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In a recent study, Minneapolis-St. Paul made it onto a list of the top five metros for road rage. Factors cited that create anger include running red lights, texting and e-mailing while driving, putting on makeup, eating, or talking on … Continue reading
April 30, 2009
by julie
Comments Off on May 11-15 is National Bike to Work Week
Well, really, all of May is National Bike Month. May 11-15 is National Bike to Work week. Your area may have events planned. Minneapolis-St. Paul are events are listed at http://www.bikewalkweek.org/. However, if you’re thinking about using the week as … Continue reading
February 23, 2009
by julie
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Edina is back to squawking about potential improvements for bicycles, this time on W. 70th. Some readers may realize I’ve piled onto Edina at least twice previously – in one case, for focusing on bike lanes as magical, and in … Continue reading
December 14, 2008
by julie
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Requiring children to wear bicycle helmets has reduced child bicycle-accident mortality in Ontario, Canada. Continue reading
September 22, 2008
by julie
Comments Off on More on the MN43 Construction
There is apparently controversy about the construction/repair of the bicycle/pedestrian crossing of MN43 across the river at Winona! Apparently, MNDOT is using creosote-treated wood for the crossing. Exposure to creosote can cause irritation of the skin, and eating it is … Continue reading