February 23, 2011
by julie
Comments Off on Funding Transportation: TIGER Program Cuts
As the US House debates how to cut spending, one thing is clear: The goal is to cut, and not to make rational decisions. As a case in point, the House voted to eliminate TIGER, a program that awarded $2 … Continue reading
February 23, 2011
by julie
Comments Off on Alabama: Op-Ed on Cyclist Safety
One legislative priority for the Bicycle Alliance of Minnesota this year is to increase penalties for injury accidents against cyclists and pedestrians. Proposed laws in Minnesota step up existing penalties. On the plus side, Minnesota often will charge people under … Continue reading
February 12, 2011
by julie
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This is pretty cool. Strasbourg, France, is planning to reduce speed limits throughout the city to 30km/hour, or about 18mph, as an initiative to protect cyclists and pedestrians. Speed limits in much of the city are already 30km, but drivers … Continue reading
February 11, 2011
by julie
Comments Off on Myths & Facts: Transport Funding
With new legislatures and a new Congress in session, it’s a fine season to review some of the myths and truths of transportation funding and bicycle advocacy. Myth: Roads are paid for via user fees, so bicyclists are getting free … Continue reading
February 11, 2011
by julie
Comments Off on Study: Cycle Tracks Safer Than Riding in Street
A new study published in the journal Injury Prevention reports that cyclists in Montreal using dedicated cycle tracks have lower incidence of injury than cyclists using the street. Cycle tracks are fairly common in Montreal and throughout Europe, particularly in … Continue reading