March 23, 2011
by julie
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Via TheCityFix comes news that the Federal Highway Administration has officially blessed the concept of contraflow bike lanes as part of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). Summed up, a contraflow bike lane is a bike lane that … Continue reading
March 17, 2011
by julie
Comments Off on Proposed Minnesota Bike Laws: Status Check
We’ve covered the proposed new bike laws for Minnesota that would add stricter penalties for motorists who injure cyclists and pedestrians while distracted or committing moving violations, HF 68 and SF 201. These laws were also discussed extensively as part … Continue reading
March 16, 2011
by julie
Comments Off on Educating Law Enforcement
When we discuss the 5 Es, it’s easy to get hung up on engineering (the process of building bicycle-friendly streets and facilities for cyclists). However, the cooperation of law enforcement can be a big deal for bicyclists. An engaged and … Continue reading
March 2, 2011
by julie
Comments Off on Traffic Crashes & Cyclist Fatalities: 2009 Data
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administraton has published its annual recap of cyclist fatalities for 2009. Some key stats: 630 bicyclists were killed in motor vehicle crashes — about 2% of all motor vehicle traffic fatalities 51,000 bicyclists were injured … Continue reading
March 1, 2011
by julie
Comments Off on SF201 Hearing Today!
We have previously covered the proposed harsher penalties for careless drivers who kill or inflict serious injuries on bicyclists and pedestrians. At yesterday’s Minnesota Bicycle Summit, many participants spoke to their legislators to support the bills, SF201 and HF68. Senate … Continue reading