October 3, 2008
by julie
Comments Off on Ghost Bike Ride – October 4, 2008
Ghost Bike Minneapolis is holding a memorial ride to honor recently fallen cyclists. Ghost Bike Memorial Ride to Honor Fallen Bicyclists Minneapolis / St.Paul-October 2008 – This Saturday, the bicycle community will come together to honor the memory of cyclists … Continue reading
September 19, 2008
by julie
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MapQuest has a very cool post about how they work with data sources to ensure accuracy of routing directions that focuses on the loss – and recent reopening – of the I35W bridge in Minneapolis. It’s rare that my work … Continue reading
September 18, 2008
by julie
Comments Off on News & Nonsense
The League of American Bicyclists ranks Minnesota 5th out of 50 states in the Bicycle-Friendly State Program. Woo. West Virginia? Totally last. Arden Hills wants to make County E between Lexington and Hamline all pretty, and add some bike lanes. … Continue reading
September 14, 2008
by julie
Comments Off on Update: Washington Avenue Bridge
In the comments of my last post – concerning repairs to the U of Minnesota’s bridge over Washington Avenue – Hugh states that the bridge can be ridden over. Actually, it can’t. The University has asked that bicyclists dismount and … Continue reading
August 26, 2008
by julie
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In the department of ‘all bad bridges, all the time!’ – In a move that will create near-certain chaos as the University of Minnesota gathers for fall classes, Hennepin County and U of M officials have closed the exterior sidewalks … Continue reading