March 10, 2010
by julie
Comments Off on Google Launches Maps For Biking
Today, at the National Bicycle Summit, Google was on-hand for the opening session to launch their newest Maps enhancement: Bike routes! Peter Birch, Product Manager for Google Earth, was present to introduce the new features. Google Maps for Bicycling has … Continue reading
March 3, 2010
by julie
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Some time back, I discussed Minnesota Statute 169.06, which allows a motorcycle to stop completely at a red light, but to move on red if the light does not change for an ‘unreasonable’ amount of time and passage is safe. … Continue reading
March 2, 2010
by julie
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Been pretty busy lately, but as the (first) thaw gets underway, there are goings on here in the tundra and elsewhere. The Winona Bridge, about which I have written a billion times following its brief closure in Summer 2008, is … Continue reading
February 7, 2010
by julie
Comments Off on More Winter Advocacy Opportunities
In winter, Minnesotans have meetings. Well, they do in summer too, but… If you want to speak out for or against various plans surrounding cycling in the Twin Cities, a few more opportunities are upcoming: Public Hearing for Bryant Avenue … Continue reading
January 19, 2010
by julie
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I think we all know the stats: Drivers are 8 times as likely to get in an accident while texting than those, you know, paying attention Driver distraction was reported to have been involved in 16 percent of all fatal … Continue reading