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Bikes, bicycling, and road safety.

May 19, 2011
by julie
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U of M Transitway Construction

More construction news out of Minneapolis: Part of the Intercampus Transitway between the University of Minnesota Minneapolis campus and the Saint Paul campus is going to be rerouted for much of the summer. Specifically, the section behind TCF Stadium is … Continue reading

May 17, 2011
by julie
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Midtown Greenway Detours

The City of Minneapolis has started various bridge projects that will impact the Midtown Greenway for the immediate future and last through approximately mid-summer, weather permitting. Regular riders of the Greenway have seen the states of disrepair of many of … Continue reading

May 3, 2011
by julie
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2011 Bicycle-Friendly America Updates

In honor of National Bike Month, the League of American Bicyclists has announced the latest round of Bicycle-Friendly America awards as relate to cities (they updated universities and businesses during the National Bike Summit). The changes in Minnesota are largely … Continue reading

April 25, 2011
by julie
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Active Living Expo & BikeMN Annual Meeting

This upcoming weekend is a big one. Friday night and Saturday, the Active Living Bike Expo will be at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds. This event is basically free — bring a non-perishable food donation to benefit the MN Emergency Foodshelf Network, … Continue reading

April 22, 2011
by julie
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U of M Bike Lanes: Bad Design, Bad Results

In the wake of yesterday’s cyclist death near the University of Minnesota, I pointed out that the bike lanes near along 4th and University do not seem to meet current accepted standards for width, although I’ve not personally measured them. … Continue reading