New at streets.mn: Safe Routes to Schools Messaging
I’m happy to announce that I’ve become an occasional contributor to StreetsMN, a blog devoted to discussing transportation infrastructure and planning throughout our fair state. My first contribution,...
View ArticlePublic Meetings for MnDOT Bicycle Statewide Planning Study Scheduled
Minnesota’s Department of Transportation (MnDOT) is launching a new statewide planning study intended to inventory existing bicycle facilities throughout the state, including those created by local...
View ArticleMinnesota Bike Summit: Late Coverage
I realize I haven’t said much about the Bike Summit here at Ride Boldly! Which, let’s get down to it: It’s been bloody nice. I’ve been working something that semi-resembles a normal job during human...
View ArticleSt. Paul Approves Jefferson Avenue Bikeway (Finally)
After another fine round of hand-wringing, the St. Paul City Council approved the Jefferson Avenue bike boulevard. This has been a victory for… well, let’s be honest here. Absolutely no one. It took...
View ArticleNon-Motorized Transportation Pilot Project Summary Report Released
Yesterday was the big day, finally. After several “delivery dates” came and passed, on May 1, 2012 the FHWA finally delivered the Non-Motorized Transportation Pilot Program report (PDF). I wrote quite...
View ArticleSt. Paul to Discuss New Bike Boulevard May 8
Now that Jefferson Avenue has reached a conclusion and will be declared a bike boulevard after 4 years and countless shenanigans, the city of St. Paul is ready to discuss another bike boulevard. On May...
View ArticleRally for the Old Cedar Bridge on Saturday 9/22/2012
Ah, the Old Cedar Bridge. A beloved and much needed link from Richfield/Bloomington to the south-of-river suburbs. Closed to all but wildcats and scofflaws in 2002, the bridge is complicated to repair...
View ArticleBicycle Safety, Minneapolis & the Unnamed Elephant in the Room
Today is US DOT’s Safety Summit in Minneapolis. Ray LaHood and an all-star cast of speakers are getting down in Minneapolis town to talk about the funk of bicycle safety. But if you look at the...
View ArticleIn Memoriam: Jim Oberstar (1934-2014)
Former Congressman and longtime transportation champion Jim Oberstar died unexpectedly Saturday morning at age 79. News outlets are all posting the usual obituaries that one expects for a man of...
View ArticleTake the MNDot Statewide Bike Plan Survey
MnDOT is seeking out inputs to the Statewide Bicycle System Plan. Beyond local workshops across the state, MnDOT is seeking input via a survey. They want to know: Where do you feel comfortable...
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