E-Bikes Mean Freedom for Low-Vision Bicyclists
Recently enacted and proposed regulations requiring licenses or insurance for e-bike riders threaten a vital transportation lifeline for Americans who can’t drive.
Category: Bicycling
Bike Theft, Part 2: The Best Defense
Until we have better data on bike thefts in the Twin Cities and more robust deterrence from law enforcement, the onus of prevention lies on owners.
Behind the Scenes of a Neighborhood Bike Theft
When a neighbor gets her bike stolen out of a locked garage while she’s out of town, what does a good friend do? Investigate, and ask questions.
2024: A Personal Transportation Year in Review
From daily commutes to cross-country flights, Alicia Valenti tracked every mile she traveled in 2024 and shares her year in review.
Making the Map: Discovering the Stories in My Ride Data
Dive into a year of biking adventures, personal growth and infrastructure insights through the lens of one cyclist’s Strava heatmap.
Find the E-Bike That’s Right for You!
With three different classes, a range of prices and multiple options at every bike store, electric bikes require careful shopping.
Many High-Income Minnesotans Got E-Bike Rebates
The state’s e-bike rebate was supposed to make quality transportation financially accessible to those who most need it. That didn’t quite happen.
‘Big Data’ Helps Count Bike and Pedestrian Traffic in Minnesota
A new visualization tool is helping MnDOT estimate bicycle and pedestrian traffic in the Twin Cities. Next up: the entire state!
Poor Intersection Design and its Collisional Repercussions
Poor infrastructure maintenance at an intersection along East River Parkway caused a collision between a car and cyclist: What can be done to prevent these accidents?
The Colorful Rock Garden of Kindness on Cumberland Street
An artistic rock garden inspired by and dedicated to a mother’s late son now inspires the passersby with whom she shares it.