April 16, 2009
by julie
Comments Off on Upcoming Traffic Skills Courses in Minnesota
At present, two Traffic Skills 101 courses – the course formerly known as Road I – are scheduled in Minnesota in the coming months. This course is the League of American Bicyclists’ trusted bicycle safety curriculum, taught by trained and … 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
November 17, 2008
by julie
Comments Off on I94 Ped/Bike Crossing Closes
The bicycle-pedestrian bridge over I94 at Griggs Street in Saint Paul has been closed due to crumbling concrete. The falling concrete ‘weakens the span.’ I wonder how many windshields on I94 can testify to that? In the meantime, the suggested … Continue reading
October 6, 2008
by julie
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Many well-intentioned motorists will ‘wave’ a bicyclist through an intersection, basically ceding their right-of-way to the cyclist. It’s sweet that they are actually noticing the cyclist, but it can be hazardous for the bicyclists to accept this intended courtesy. Here’s … Continue reading
October 1, 2008
by julie
Comments Off on Further Coverage: Tragedy on Summit
WCCO now has a story on the cyclist death on Summit. The woman’s husband is looking for better striping for the bike lane at the point his wife died: Bowar’s concern is that the bike lane his wife was riding … Continue reading