August 2, 2007
by julie
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In the wake of the I35W Bridge disaster, numerous bikeways and bridges are also to be impacted indefinitely. While cycling is encouraged, both now and ongoing as a way to ease congestion, certain routes are not open options. The City … Continue reading
July 23, 2007
by julie
Comments Off on More Worrying About the Wrong Things
The Star-Tribune writes about suburban bicycle efforts. MNDOT officials are quoted advocating for both wide shoulders and some segregated facilities, noting the difficulties of weaving them into well-established urban and suburban areas. Meanwhile, the interviewed cyclist uses quiet streets, but … Continue reading
July 9, 2007
by julie
Comments Off on Rally for Old Cedar Bridge Funding: July 14
Recently, I wrote of the need for funding to replace the Old Cedar Avenue bridge, a critical bicycle commuting connector for the south metro. It was closed after it was declared unsafe in 2002. Prior to that, cyclists had done … Continue reading
June 27, 2007
by julie
Comments Off on Mississippi River Bridge for Greenway Dropped
The Star-Trib reports that Hennepin County is dropping a plan for a bike-ped bridge over the Mississippi River for the Midtown Greenway. I can’t say I disagree. Of all the bicycle/pedestrian transit initiatives to spend $10-12 million on, I’m not … Continue reading
May 21, 2007
by julie
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The North Saint Paul snowman, beloved of road users and riders on Minnesota’s Gateway State Trail, is being protected in the construction and rebuild of Highway 36. Officials do think he’ll need to be cleaned and repainted when construction is … Continue reading