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Bikes, bicycling, and road safety.

February 9, 2011
by julie
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McCain Takes Aim At Airport Bicycle Parking

Legislation often has weird clauses, but this one is super-weird. The most excellent StreetsBlog reports that Senator John McCain (R-AZ) inserted a stipulation in the federal aviation reauthorization (SB 223) that could bar airports from using passenger facility charges for … Continue reading

February 8, 2011
by julie
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Support Proposed Minnesota Bicycle Laws

Minnesota cyclists and friends should drop everything and contact their Minnesota legislators to support HF68 and SF201, proposed new Minnesota laws that would make killing someone as a result of careless driving a gross misdemeanor. Today, such behavior – generally … Continue reading

January 27, 2011
by julie
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Advocating Against Program Cuts for Cycling

As Congress discusses making significant budget cuts, cycling and programs that encourage multi-modal transportation options are almost sure to be under threat. As such, it is highly recommended that cyclists and friends write to their US representative (find yours here) … Continue reading

January 26, 2011
by julie
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The Fallacy of ‘Riding to the Right’

Per Minnesota Statute 169.222, “every person operating a bicycle upon a roadway shall ride as close as practicable to the right-hand curb or edge of the roadway.” Several exception cases are codified in the statute. As a unit, here is … Continue reading