August 26, 2011
by julie
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So, in this week’s news, Fridley is “considering adding bike lanes and sidewalks to three blocks on Main Street near the Northstar Station.” To which I can only say: Seriously? For those of you paying attention, during the 2011 Minnesota … Continue reading
July 12, 2011
by julie
Comments Off on Minneapolis: Where Women Ride More
I’ve written previously about the issues involved in putting more women on bikes. There are many theories and studies indicating why women typically represent a fraction of the cycling population, but most of the findings make sense — from a … Continue reading
July 7, 2011
by julie
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After months of saying it would come, and numerous field hearings, the new Transportation Bill has been offered up in the US House. And wow. It’s bad. It’s worse than many had feared. Some key things to know about this … Continue reading
June 15, 2011
by julie
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Our pals at Twin Cities Streets for People recently highlighted the not-a-crosswalk-crosswalks now in existence along the Cedar Lake Trail. I’ve ranted some about this in the past. Minnesota state law is pretty clear about how crosswalks work. The key … Continue reading
June 14, 2011
by julie
Comments Off on The RiverLake Greenway: Overview
I attended the RiverLake Greenway grand opening last Saturday, helping with an activity site and checking out the new route. First: What is a Bicycle Boulevard? Wikipedia offers a good working definition of bicycle boulevard: AÂ bicycle boulevard is a low … Continue reading