Author: Andy Singer

Andy Singer

Andy Singer served as volunteer co-chair of the Saint Paul Bicycle Coalition off and on for 13 years. He works as a professional cartoonist and illustrator and has authored four books including his last, "Why We Drive," which examines environmental, land use and political issues in transportation. You can see more of his cartoons at AndySinger.com.

Vulnerable Road User Protection Laws

Andy Singer • April 7, 2014

While there are laws in many states covering “Vehicular Manslaughter,” the penalties are so high, it is very rare for anyone to be charged.

Grand Avenue and Syndicate Intersection Needs Improvement

Andy Singer • March 23, 2014

Last Tuesday at 9pm, a 29 year old woman was hit by a car at the intersection of Grand Avenue and Syndicate Street. She is expected to survive but suffered a fractured skull, which, for some, can be a life-altering injury. While there is no information on the exact cause, this is a terrible intersection and she […]

We Should Try a Two-Lane University Avenue

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Andy Singer • March 21, 2014

[Note: This article was originally written by Dana DeMaster and Andy Singer for the Saint Paul Bicycle Coalition.] The current design of University Avenue has for two vehicle travel lanes in each direction (four total travel lanes), but why not examine the benefits of having a single vehicle travel lane in each direction, a parking […]