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
February 23, 2009
by julie
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Edina is back to squawking about potential improvements for bicycles, this time on W. 70th. Some readers may realize I’ve piled onto Edina at least twice previously – in one case, for focusing on bike lanes as magical, and in … Continue reading
December 14, 2008
by julie
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Requiring children to wear bicycle helmets has reduced child bicycle-accident mortality in Ontario, Canada. Continue reading
September 22, 2008
by julie
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There is apparently controversy about the construction/repair of the bicycle/pedestrian crossing of MN43 across the river at Winona! Apparently, MNDOT is using creosote-treated wood for the crossing. Exposure to creosote can cause irritation of the skin, and eating it is … Continue reading
September 19, 2008
by julie
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MapQuest has a very cool post about how they work with data sources to ensure accuracy of routing directions that focuses on the loss – and recent reopening – of the I35W bridge in Minneapolis. It’s rare that my work … Continue reading