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The Alliance has Gone to the Dogs
As the seasons begin to change and summer turns to fall and fall turns to winter, it is becoming increasingly important to take advantage of nicer days while we still can! The bitter cold temps of North Dakota make it difficult to be active outside and as much as most...
Riding in the West Fargo Rain
I was excited to ride on a dreary Wednesday in the first week of September. The thought of the temperatures being in the mid-sixties and the idea of not needing to apply sunscreen was strangely exhilarating. The wind was blowing strong out of the southeast and rain...
Earth Day and Active Transportation
Happy Earth Day, active transportation enthusiasts! Although we should be conscious of our environment at all times, today especially we celebrate the positive strides made towards the worldwide environmental movement. Earth Day has been taking place officially since...
PUBLIC INPUT OPPORTUNITY
The North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) Is soliciting public input and comments on the draft update to their Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) known as Transportation Connection. The policy plan will help shape the future of...
North Dakota Legislative Update #3
JUST IN!!!!!! According to Representative Corey Mock (D, Grand Forks) The Governor has signed House Bill 1252, (The North Dakota Yield) into Law!!!! Absolutely amazing! This law did not come into being overnight. This has been a long time coming. The great work of...
North Dakota Legislative Update #2
House Bill 1290, (three-foot passing bill) was signed by the Governor on March 16, 2021. Motorists shall pass bicyclists from a distance of no less than three feet. There is a penalty attached to this law though it is inconsequential. The key take-away from this bill...
North Dakota Legislative Update #1
The 67th Assembly of the North Dakota Legislature is turning out to be a positive one for North Dakota bicyclists, though the road for two of the three bills is likely to be challenging. House Bill 1148, (an administrative bill to clean up the categorization and...
What is the Idaho Stop?
N. D. Bicycling and Walking Survey a Resounding Success!
The North Dakota Bicycling and Walking Survey which was a part of the development of the Update to the North Dakota Long-Range Transportation Plan was a resounding success! The Survey closed in mid-November of 2020 after being open for two months. Initial thoughts...
Community Voices: From Sunshine to Blizzards in the Bus System
This guest post by Zeina A. is the launch of the new "Community Voices" section of our website where we feature the great diversity of voices and transportation experiences of North Dakota residents. The opinions expressed in this post are solely those of the author...