March 5, 2011
by julie
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Here are a few links of articles, blog posts and other stuff from the week for you to read over weekend coffee (or chai, mmm): The Federal Transportation Bill Is a Health Care Bill — A UCLA professor makes the … Continue reading
March 3, 2011
by julie
Comments Off on Non-Motorized Transportation Pilot Program: What’s Next for Minneapolis?
When Congressman James Oberstar made the Non-Motorized Transportation Pilot Program (NTPP) a part of 2005’s SAFEATEA-LU bill, the premise was simple: Try to accelerate mode-shift in four communities — including Minneapolis — and study the results. The final report was … Continue reading
March 3, 2011
by julie
Comments Off on Bicycle Summit 2011: Be A Voice for Cycling Every Day
On February 28, 2011, 175 bicyclists and friends of active transport gathered in Saint Paul to discuss bicycle issues in Minnesota, and to get excited about the chance to speak up for bicycles at the state legislature. Maybe you were … Continue reading
March 2, 2011
by julie
Comments Off on Bicycle Facilities, Best Practices & Reluctant Cyclists
I’ve previously written about the challenge of getting the 60% of would-be cyclists who are “Interested but Concerned” onto bicycles more frequently and as users of bicycles for transport. I’ve also written about the design issues associated with bicycle facilities … Continue reading
March 1, 2011
by julie
Comments Off on SF201 Hearing Today!
We have previously covered the proposed harsher penalties for careless drivers who kill or inflict serious injuries on bicyclists and pedestrians. At yesterday’s Minnesota Bicycle Summit, many participants spoke to their legislators to support the bills, SF201 and HF68. Senate … Continue reading