May 12, 2014
by julie
Comments Off on Take the MNDot Statewide Bike Plan Survey
MnDOT is seeking out inputs to the Statewide Bicycle System Plan. Beyond local workshops across the state, MnDOT is seeking input via a survey. They want to know: Where do you feel comfortable biking? What destinations do you want … Continue reading
May 3, 2014
by julie
Comments Off on In Memoriam: Jim Oberstar (1934-2014)
Former Congressman and longtime transportation champion Jim Oberstar died unexpectedly Saturday morning at age 79. News outlets are all posting the usual obituaries that one expects for a man of distinction and achievement. He was a giant for transportation, not … Continue reading
April 29, 2013
by julie
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Today is US DOT’s Safety Summit in Minneapolis. Ray LaHood and an all-star cast of speakers are getting down in Minneapolis town to talk about the funk of bicycle safety. But if you look at the Minneapolis here we come … Continue reading
September 21, 2012
by julie
Comments Off on Rally for the Old Cedar Bridge on Saturday 9/22/2012
Ah, the Old Cedar Bridge. A beloved and much needed link from Richfield/Bloomington to the south-of-river suburbs. Closed to all but wildcats and scofflaws in 2002, the bridge is complicated to repair or replace, because it’s in a delicate wetland, … Continue reading
May 2, 2012
by julie
Comments Off on St. Paul to Discuss New Bike Boulevard May 8
Now that Jefferson Avenue has reached a conclusion and will be declared a bike boulevard after 4 years and countless shenanigans, the city of St. Paul is ready to discuss another bike boulevard. On May 8th, the Hamline Midway Coalition … Continue reading