Ride Boldly!

Bikes, bicycling, and road safety.

February 23, 2011
by julie
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Last Call: Minnesota Bicycle Summit

The Minnesota Bicycle Summit is next Monday, February 28. The legislative priorities have been posted. If you haven’t registered yet, go and do so. While on-site registration is available, let’s be realistic. It’s a lot easier on everyone involved — … Continue reading

February 23, 2011
by julie
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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 21, 2011
by julie
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House Transportation Committee Road Show

The new House Transportation Committee are doing a series of public meetings in the districts of certain of the committee members. (No meetings are scheduled in Minnesota at this time, despite the committee presence of Chip Cravaak and Tim Walz.) … Continue reading

February 15, 2011
by julie
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NHTSA Study: Hybrid Cars More Hazardous to Cyclists & Pedestrians

Quite a bit has been said about hybrid vehicles, particularly about the reduced sound output of their engines. Now, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) weighs in with a report that suggests the incidence of collisions between hybrid vehicles … Continue reading