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 24, 2008
by julie
Comments Off on Winona Bridge is falling down, falling down…
Sing it with me, everyone! City of Winona has put up some close-up shots of decaying gusset plates in action on the MN43 bridge over the Mississippi River. Closing the sidewalk is clearly justified by these images. Clickable for detail: … Continue reading
June 14, 2008
by julie
Comments Off on More MN43 Bridge Follies
Today, the MN43 bridge over the Mississippi River in Winona re-opens. As previously reported, no bicycles or pedestrians will be allowed, upon pain of… something. There IS an update on that: Pedestrians and bicyclists are also restricted from crossing, but … Continue reading
June 12, 2008
by julie
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Per the MN DOT, the Highway 43 bridge over the Mississippi River in Winona is going to re-open. But, mysteriously, they’re not allowing bicycles. Per the Star-Tribune: Judy Bodway, assistant city manager for economic development, said state transportation officials decided … Continue reading
May 23, 2008
by julie
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Buried in all the coverage of the Minnesota transportation and bonding initiatives is the news that replacement of the Old Cedar Avenue Bridge in Bloomington has finally been funded! The bonding bill contains $2 million to handle the replacement. The … Continue reading