Ride Boldly!

Bikes, bicycling, and road safety.

May 17, 2011
by julie
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Midtown Greenway Detours

The City of Minneapolis has started various bridge projects that will impact the Midtown Greenway for the immediate future and last through approximately mid-summer, weather permitting. Regular riders of the Greenway have seen the states of disrepair of many of … Continue reading

May 9, 2011
by julie
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Minnesota GO – Your Chance To Influence Transportation Vision

The Minnesota Department of Transportation and their partners are crafting a vision for transportation’s future in this state. And they need your help. The Minnesota Go project seeks citizen input about what Minnesotans want to see for the future of … Continue reading

April 21, 2011
by julie
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Bike/Ped Accidents in Minneapolis: Let’s Be Careful Out There

The Minneapolis safety record for bicycles is suffering right now. First, a driver jumped a curb near Dinkytown and hit several pedestrians. Today, a right-turning dump truck killed a cyclist near 4th Street and 15th Avenue, again near the U … Continue reading

April 9, 2011
by julie
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Road Construction Mayhem Ahoy (Better Bike More)

MNDOT has released the list of 2011 major road projects for the Twin Cities and Greater Minnesota. All kinds of mayhem will ensue, especially during I94 work between Cretin/Vandalia and Nicollet Avenues. One project of especial note to bicyclists is … Continue reading

April 7, 2011
by julie
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Study: Analysis of Biking Trends & Policies in Large American Cities

There’s a new report out this week that shows Minneapolis in a shining light as a national example. Published by the University Transportation Research Center and authored by researchers at Virginia Tech and Rutgers Universities, the Analysis of Biking Trends … Continue reading