Word on the Streets

Drivers Reflect on Benefits of Protected Bikeways

At first, it would seem that Protected Bikeways would only benefit cyclists. However, with a closer look it is clear that not only do they make streets safer for bicyclists, but for everyone else as well. At the Coalition, we promote Protected Bikeways in an effort to make our streets safe and accessible for everyone, no matter what mode of transportation people choose. Protected Bikeways promote safety and comfortability for cyclists who can have their own lane, pedestrians have full access to the sidewalk, and drivers can't interact in an open area with cyclists. We have four folks that would like to share how Protected Bikeways make their driving experience safer. 

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Floating bus stop on 7th Street

If you ride along 7th Street regularly you may have taken an odd detour around a bus stop that looked like this:
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What you just experienced was a floating bus stop, and the one on 7th is the first in Minneapolis!
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CM Yang's North Minneapolis Greenway Community Meeting

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Thanks to Council Member Blong Yang for hosting a listening session on the temporary North Minneapolis Greenway demonstration segment. CM Yang held his event on Monday, August 1, and several neighbors showed up to provide feedback.

Photo by Northside Greenway Council

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