September 28, 2008
by julie
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The death today of a cyclist on Summit Avenue in St. Paul sadly demonstrates that cyclists keeping to bike lanes – as some motorists urge – simply isn’t an answer. In each place where the inner service road meets the … Continue reading
September 14, 2008
by julie
Comments Off on Update: Washington Avenue Bridge
In the comments of my last post – concerning repairs to the U of Minnesota’s bridge over Washington Avenue – Hugh states that the bridge can be ridden over. Actually, it can’t. The University has asked that bicyclists dismount and … Continue reading
August 26, 2008
by julie
Comments Off on Status: MN43 Bridge in Winona
They have finally started work on the sidewalk on the MN43 bridge in Winona, hoping for favorable weather to complete the project by October. Signage still says bikes are legally unwelcome on the bridge. However, enforcement seems lax – when … Continue reading
July 15, 2008
by julie
Comments Off on Mythbusting by the Minneapolis Police
In a move that may surprise some, the Minneapolis police department put out a press release concerning bicycle myths. Naturally, I can’t find it (or any recent public relations) on the City website, but the Star-Tribune‘s Roadguy reprints it en … Continue reading
June 20, 2008
by julie
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Photo from the Minneapolis Star-Tribune. Because, remember: Those bikes will be the straw breaking that concrete camel’s gusset plates!