Bike Lane Bill in MN
01-26-17, 07:17 PM
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Bike Lane Bill in MN
A proposed bill requiring you to get a permit to ride in the bike lane. I guess I'll just ride in the traffic lane.
MN lawmaker wants permit, fee for using bike lanes | NewsCut | Minnesota Public Radio News
MN lawmaker wants permit, fee for using bike lanes | NewsCut | Minnesota Public Radio News
01-26-17, 07:23 PM
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Definitely odd.
Looks like he could benefit from a bit of riding. Scary pic.
Looks like he could benefit from a bit of riding. Scary pic.
01-26-17, 08:08 PM
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Just another brain dead bill that will go nowhere.
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01-26-17, 08:23 PM
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Really, though, what is it with lawmakers and their hatred of bicycles? We see these stupid proposed laws a lot.
01-26-17, 08:37 PM
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I wonder if the legislators think these up on their own, or if they're currying favor with some anti-bike drivers in their district. A lot of bills are written by lobbyists or interest groups.
01-26-17, 11:16 PM
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It's typical politics in Minnesota. Out-state Minnesota (they hate being called out-state) resentment of the cultural and economic domination by the Twin Cities with some Democratic v. Republican politics thrown in to muddy the water.
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