September 30, 2008
by julie
Comments Off on More on Local Bicycle Fatalities
Today, Minnesota Public Radio also aired a story on the recent increase in reported bicycle accidents and fatalities today: An interesting twist in this coverage is the following (from the transcript): There are countless miles of roadway in Minnesota that … Continue reading
September 30, 2008
by julie
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The Star-Tribune reports that bicyclist injuries are up this year. Rightly, they do observe that increased popularity of the sport and transportation method create more opportunity for cyclist injury. More riders? More opportunity. That math is simple. However, the article … Continue reading
September 28, 2008
by julie
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The death today of a cyclist on Summit Avenue in St. Paul sadly demonstrates that cyclists keeping to bike lanes – as some motorists urge – simply isn’t an answer. In each place where the inner service road meets the … Continue reading
August 16, 2008
by julie
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Riding the wrong way – against traffic – is one of the most hazardous acts for a cyclist. Yet, many inexperienced cyclists do it, chiefly because they believe that being able to see traffic oncoming will allow them to react … Continue reading
June 27, 2008
by julie
Comments Off on Fake Speed Bumps For Traffic Calming
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration are trying a new tactic to discourage speeding and calm traffic in some corridors: Fake speed bumps. The optical illusion is described as “a flat piece of blue, white and orange plastic that is … Continue reading