June 18, 2008
by julie
Comments Off on Public Meetings: Minneapolis Bicycle Plan
Minneapolis is hosting an open house tonight (June 18) to seek comments on the bicycle master plan. I don’t believe a copy is online, but they will be providing details during the open house. Again, that’s taking place Wednesday, June … Continue reading
May 9, 2008
by julie
Comments Off on East River Road Bike Path Improvements
Backing up my past claims that some of the local bike trails are in pretty rotten shape, neighborhood paper The Bridge reports that parts of the East River Road paths will be closing midsummer for renovation. Per their report of … Continue reading
May 3, 2008
by julie
Comments Off on Minneapolis Council Member Responds: Cyclists Breaking Laws
Minneapolis Council Member Cam Gordon has posted some great info on his blog about the KSTP ‘investigative report!!!!1!!!!!‘ of several days ago. Included are bike-car crash data for the city of Minneapolis, which shows that the anecdotal percentage blame suggested … Continue reading
April 30, 2008
by julie
Comments Off on Haters on Parade
Ah, springtime. There’s nothing quite like April showers, chirping birds, and lame ‘exposes’ by local news channels on scofflaw bicyclists. More troubling than the pure gooey grah of such exposes is the viewer feedback on such hard-hitting journalistic glories. Skimming … Continue reading
April 17, 2008
by julie
Comments Off on Bridge Inspection Mania!
Fox9 News reports that a bicycle-pedestrian bridge over Minnehaha Creek near Bryant Avenue is being closed due to potential safety concerns. Cited are the bridge’s age, rust, and footing erosion. Welcome to Minnesota, where bridge inspection and closure doesn’t just … Continue reading