February 23, 2011
by julie
Comments Off on 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
Comments Off on 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
Comments Off on 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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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
February 15, 2011
by julie
Comments Off on Summary of 2009 Bicycle Fatalities
Normally, I would read through this report and try to summarize it myself, but frankly, this summary rocks my socks so hard I have decided not to bother and just direct everyone to it instead. I shall have a refreshing … Continue reading