June 15, 2008
by julie
Comments Off on Responsibilities of Motorists
Under transportation legislation passed in Minnesota during the past session, driver education will now require would-be motorists to learn their responsibilities towards bicycles and other slow-moving vehicles. Text can be found in HF No. 3827. The exact nature of how … Continue reading
May 28, 2008
by julie
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Two state legislators (who happen to be cyclists) have proposed a new statute that would permit bicyclists to roll stop signs and red lights when traffic conditions permit. The proposal is based in the idea that without traffic, a rolled … Continue reading
April 10, 2008
by julie
Comments Off on Media Bias in Cycling Accidents
Bob Mionske, author of the excellent and invaluable Bicycling & the Law, has highlighted the issue of media bias in bicycle-vehicle accidents in his newest VeloNews column. I would be the first to agree with his assertion that cyclists who … Continue reading
December 31, 2007
by julie
Comments Off on Mandatory Bicycle Registration?
A good Seattle article on mandatory bicycle registration presents facts around such proposals to counter oft-propagated mythologies. Continue reading
December 14, 2007
by julie
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Many advocates focus on the construction of bicycle lanes and trails as preferred bicycle facilities. These segregated and separated routes have many issues, and do not support a goal of sharing the road or creating a sustainable transportation infrastructure. Continue reading