March 10, 2011
by julie
Comments Off on Ray LaHood at the National Bike Summit 2011
For those not in attendance at the League of American Bicyclists National Bike Summit, here’s a YouTube video of Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood’s talk to the gathered delegates. As you could perhaps anticipate, it’s definitely the choir preaching to the … Continue reading
March 9, 2011
by julie
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With the Minnesota Bicycle Summit last week and the National Bike Summit this week, I have been noting a pernicious habit among cycling advocates and friends that I wish I could punch out of everyone: Quoting studies selectively or in … Continue reading
March 4, 2011
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At the 2011 Minnesota Bicycle Summit, Bicycle Alliance of Minnesota staff member Nick Mason cited a study done next door in Wisconsin that suggested that if residents of Madison and Milwaukee replaced just 20% of trips under 2 miles currently … Continue reading
March 3, 2011
by julie
Comments Off on Subsidizing Driving
Yesterday, the House of Representatives passed yet another extension to the Transportation Bill — number seven, to be exact. Most transportation spending comes via the dedicated Highway Trust Fund. The trust fund is supplied via the 18.5-cent per gallon federal … 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