People Powered Transportation Blog - Updates and Opinions on Biking, Walking and Bicycle Policy News, opinion and analysis from the Alliance for Biking and Walking and Adventure Cycling Association. http://www.motherearthnews.com/blogs/blog.aspx?blogid=2147484038 Becoming Bike Travel Friendly: A Minneapolis Case Study There are small things that any city -- large, medium, or small -- can do to become more bike-travel friendly. Minneapolis is a great case study -- a place that many other communities can aspire to emulate. http://www.motherearthnews.com/people-powered-transportation/becoming-bike-travel-friendly-a-minneapolis-case-study.aspx By Winona Bateman Fri, 13 Jan 2012 10:49:46 CST Blue Ridge Parkway Needs Your Comments A couple of weeks ago, the Adventure Cycling blog called attention to the Roanoke Mountain Campground's threatened closure via the Blue Ridge Parkway's Draft Management Plan (DMP). http://www.motherearthnews.com/people-powered-transportation/blue-ridge-parkway-needs-your-comments-2.aspx By Winona Bateman Thu, 08 Dec 2011 15:54:17 CST New Map! Take a Ride on the Underground Railroad Detroit Alternate The time has finally arrived! Adventure Cycling Association's Underground Railroad Detroit Alternate, section 1, is ready to ride. http://www.motherearthnews.com/people-powered-transportation/new-map-take-a-ride-on-the-underground-railroad-detroit-alternate.aspx By Winona Bateman Thu, 25 Aug 2011 18:52:29 CST Alliance Photo Contest: Win a 10-day Bike Trip to Italy Submit your best photos of biking and walking for a chance to win a free, 10-day bike trip to Italy! http://www.motherearthnews.com/people-powered-transportation/alliance-photo-contest-win-a-10-day-bike-trip-to-italy.aspx By Carolyn Szczepanski Mon, 08 Aug 2011 05:04:54 CST Act Today -- Save National Bike Programs It is hard to believe but after more than 20 years of successful federal investment in biking and walking facilities, Congressional leaders are poised to eliminate dedicated funding for biking and walking. http://www.motherearthnews.com/people-powered-transportation/act-today-save-national-bike-programs.aspx By Winona Bateman Fri, 08 Jul 2011 09:50:01 CST NYC Advocates Debut Bold Campaign to End Traffic Deaths In New York City, advocates unveil a bold vision to end the traffic violence. http://www.motherearthnews.com/people-powered-transportation/nyc-advocates-debut-bold-campaign-to-end-traffic-deaths.aspx By Carolyn Szczepanski Mon, 20 Jun 2011 12:10:43 CST