June 14, 2011
by julie
Comments Off on The RiverLake Greenway: Overview
I attended the RiverLake Greenway grand opening last Saturday, helping with an activity site and checking out the new route. First: What is a Bicycle Boulevard? Wikipedia offers a good working definition of bicycle boulevard: AÂ bicycle boulevard is a low … Continue reading
June 10, 2011
by julie
Comments Off on RiverLake Greenway Grand Opening Gala
As previously mentioned this week, Minneapolis’ new RiverLake Greenway will be having a grand opening celebration this Saturday. The events planned look to be lots of fun, and provide a good chance to bring out the kids and have some … Continue reading
April 15, 2011
by julie
Comments Off on League of American Bicyclists Issues Action Alert on DOT Policies
The League of American Bicyclists has issued an action alert in the wake of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) requesting that the US Department of Transportation weaken their guidance on accommodating bicyclists and pedestrians. The … Continue reading
April 9, 2011
by julie
Comments Off on Road Construction Mayhem Ahoy (Better Bike More)
MNDOT has released the list of 2011 major road projects for the Twin Cities and Greater Minnesota. All kinds of mayhem will ensue, especially during I94 work between Cretin/Vandalia and Nicollet Avenues. One project of especial note to bicyclists is … Continue reading
April 7, 2011
by julie
Comments Off on Study: Analysis of Biking Trends & Policies in Large American Cities
There’s a new report out this week that shows Minneapolis in a shining light as a national example. Published by the University Transportation Research Center and authored by researchers at Virginia Tech and Rutgers Universities, the Analysis of Biking Trends … Continue reading