February 28, 2011
by julie
Comments Off on Legislative Agenda: Minnesota Bicycle Summit 2011
From the Minnesota Bicycle Summit 2011 Morning Session Legislative Agenda Lunch & Capitol Rotunda Sessions A key component of the 2011 Minnesota Bicycle Summit was advocacy. The event served as an opportunity for citizen advocates and community organizations to learn … Continue reading
February 28, 2011
by julie
Comments Off on Morning Session: Minnesota Bicycle Summit 2011
From the Minnesota Bicycle Summit 2011 Morning Session Legislative Agenda Lunch & Capitol Rotunda Sessions Nearly 175 people from throughout the state of Minnesota joined the Bicycle Alliance of Minnesota at the inaugural Minnesota Bicycle Summit on February 28, 2011. … Continue reading
February 28, 2011
by julie
Comments Off on MPR Coverage: Winter Cycling & Minnesota Bicycle Summit
Minnesota Public Radio this morning covered the Minnesota Bicycle Summit, along with a dose of discussion about individuals who bicycle all winter long. Listen here: The Bicycle Summit begins at 9:30 AM and will run throughout the afternoon.
February 28, 2011
by julie
Comments Off on Bike Lanes & The Door Zone
I’ve ranted a bit about bike lanes in the past. As I’ve said before: I am not opposed to bike lanes, but so many of them are poorly engineered they create their own hazard by suggesting to well-intentioned cyclists that … Continue reading
February 27, 2011
by julie
Comments Off on Transportation & Inequality
There’s a lot of talk of budgets, and of “highway funding” versus “transportation funding” going down right now. Many cities, states and even the federal budget are cutting funds to mass transit. In this environment, I absolutely recommend giving a … Continue reading