Ride Boldly!

Bikes, bicycling, and road safety.

February 23, 2011
by julie
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Last Call: Minnesota Bicycle Summit

The Minnesota Bicycle Summit is next Monday, February 28. The legislative priorities have been posted. If you haven’t registered yet, go and do so. While on-site registration is available, let’s be realistic. It’s a lot easier on everyone involved — … Continue reading

February 23, 2011
by julie
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Funding Transportation: TIGER Program Cuts

As the US House debates how to cut spending, one thing is clear: The goal is to cut, and not to make rational decisions. As a case in point, the House voted to eliminate TIGER, a program that awarded $2 … Continue reading

February 23, 2011
by julie
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Alabama: Op-Ed on Cyclist Safety

One legislative priority for the Bicycle Alliance of Minnesota this year is to increase penalties for injury accidents against cyclists and pedestrians. Proposed laws in Minnesota step up existing penalties. On the plus side, Minnesota often will charge people under … Continue reading

February 15, 2011
by julie
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Open Streets Events in Minneapolis

The Minneapolis Bicycle Coalition is working to bring Open Streets event to Minneapolis this summer, and are looking for volunteers to help with some of the work involved. Open Streets events typically close down a street for several hours, often … Continue reading

February 15, 2011
by julie
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NHTSA Study: Hybrid Cars More Hazardous to Cyclists & Pedestrians

Quite a bit has been said about hybrid vehicles, particularly about the reduced sound output of their engines. Now, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) weighs in with a report that suggests the incidence of collisions between hybrid vehicles … Continue reading