Maps and illustrations
On cycletracks for Hennepin
In an earlier post, contributor Lisa Bender presented a potential cycletrack configuration for Hennepin Avenue; this post provides a brief overview of this facility type. Read more >
A Three Lane Configuration for Hennepin Avenue
This is what Hennepin Avenue could like if it was put on a Road Diet. Full sized image is attached for download and better readability. *Proposed conceptual layouts by the city's hired consultant also attached to this post.* Read more >
Graph: Annual Minnesota motor vehicle, pedestrian and bicycle fatalities
A comparison of Minnesota motor vehicle occupant fatalities with pedestrian and bicycle fatalities for the years 1994 to 2006 (information for 2007 and 2008 is not yet available). Read more >
Graph: Annual Minnesota pedestrian and bicycle fatalities
Minnesota pedestrian and bicycle fatalities for the years 1994 to 2006 (information for 2007 and 2008 is not yet available), compiled from data collected by the Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) of the US Department of Transportation. Read more >
Addressing Pedestrian and Bicyclist Fatalities (location and background information)
The Twin Cities region has experienced more than our fair share of deaths and serious injuries due to collisions between motor vehicles and pedestrians and bicyclists over the past few weeks. Read more >
Alternative outcomes: Improving a street during resurfacing
Glenwood Avenue, in North Minneapolis, was repaved and restriped during the summer of 2006. There is no accomodation for bicyclists, even though the street is wide enough for driving lanes, on-street parking, and comfortable biking.
Here's a view of how things could be instead - why can't we mark the edges of driving lanes on every street so that it's safer and more comfortable for bicyclists? (Especially if we are already out there painting lanes for cars). Incidentally, there are no pedestrian crossings marked anywhere on this newly-painted street.
How do they do it elsewhere? Modal split: US and selected European nations
Trends in transportation and health
"Instead of walking or biking, we drive everywhere. This lack of physical activity is linked to obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure and lower life expectancy (Centers for Disease Control)."
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Parking in the Bicycle Lane (or what not to do)
I took this photo on my walk back to the office from lunch on the Monday after National Park(ing) Day 2008. Read more >
Innovative Shared Lane Markings in Salt Lake City
Salt Lake City will be the first to combine shared lane markings with colored pavement. Read more >
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