Bicyling in Minneapolis
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dreamsharkDid you know that Minneapolis is considered one of the most bike-friendly cities in the U.S.? I've been biking around Minneapolis for 35 years now, and I must say that the biking environment gets better every year: more off-road trails, bike racks on mass transit, and fewer bike lanes that end abruptly in the middle of heavy traffic. I just found the website of the City of Minneapolis Bicyling Department. If you're an urban biker, check it out. There are some surprising things here.
For instance, did you know that "the City has Master Bicycle Plan?" That there is a Bicycle Advisory Committee that meets on a monthly basis to guide the City's Bicycle Program? What, you knew all that? Well, how about this: the Guaranteed Ride Home!
"Have a flat tire? Stranded at work in a snowstorm? Can’t make it home quickly enough to tend to a sick family member? If you bike to work or school 3 or more days per week, you are eligible to participate in Metro Transit’s Guaranteed Ride Home Program. Simply fill out the online registration form, and you will be sent two coupons every six months (upon renewal), good for a free transit ride or a cab fare of up to $25. Coupons may be used whenever you feel you have an emergency situation, particularly when it is not safe or possible for you to reach your destination by bike." Is that cool or what?
For instance, did you know that "the City has Master Bicycle Plan?" That there is a Bicycle Advisory Committee that meets on a monthly basis to guide the City's Bicycle Program? What, you knew all that? Well, how about this: the Guaranteed Ride Home!
"Have a flat tire? Stranded at work in a snowstorm? Can’t make it home quickly enough to tend to a sick family member? If you bike to work or school 3 or more days per week, you are eligible to participate in Metro Transit’s Guaranteed Ride Home Program. Simply fill out the online registration form, and you will be sent two coupons every six months (upon renewal), good for a free transit ride or a cab fare of up to $25. Coupons may be used whenever you feel you have an emergency situation, particularly when it is not safe or possible for you to reach your destination by bike." Is that cool or what?
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Date: 2007-04-15 02:26 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2007-04-15 01:52 pm (UTC)The other problem is that I've been using Elwood's recumbent bike, and I just don't trust the conditions here (I live a block west of Henn. & 13th). While the traffic's not as heavy as one would think, I'd feel safer on something obvious.
I'm pretty sure J&V have a spare 10 speed I can use though.
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Date: 2007-04-15 04:33 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2007-04-15 07:48 pm (UTC)