July 23, 2008
by julie
Comments Off on LCI Seminar Announced for Minneapolis
The League of American Bicyclists will be holding a League Certified Instructor seminar in Minneapolis October 16-18. LCI training is open to anyone who has passed the League’s popular and useful Road I course. One such course was recently taught … Continue reading
July 15, 2008
by julie
Comments Off on Mythbusting by the Minneapolis Police
In a move that may surprise some, the Minneapolis police department put out a press release concerning bicycle myths. Naturally, I can’t find it (or any recent public relations) on the City website, but the Star-Tribune‘s Roadguy reprints it en … Continue reading
June 27, 2008
by julie
Comments Off on Fake Speed Bumps For Traffic Calming
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration are trying a new tactic to discourage speeding and calm traffic in some corridors: Fake speed bumps. The optical illusion is described as “a flat piece of blue, white and orange plastic that is … Continue reading
June 23, 2008
by julie
Comments Off on Beware Cars With Bumper Stickers – Study
A study from Colorado State University suggests that drivers who personalize their cars – think bumper stickers, air fresheners, personalized plates, hula girls on the dashboard – are more prone to road rage. While bicyclists should always watch the traffic … Continue reading
June 20, 2008
by julie
Comments Off on MSNBC: North America's Most Bike Friendly Cities
MSNBC has a piece on North America’s ‘most bike friendly cities.’ Most of the cited cities appear to be League of American Bicyclists-recognized Bicycle Friendly Communities (BFCs), save, of course, the Canadian cities. The top-10 slideshow (at Forbes Traveler) does … Continue reading