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Posts tagged as “bicycles”

Howie Hates Bikes, Wants to Ban Pedalers from Windy Roads

Gordon Howie says House Bill 1030, which would require passing motorists to give cyclists three to six feet of space, is a stupid idea. To boost his point, Howie misrepresents the text of the bill: The South Dakota Department of…

HB 1030 & 1032 Promote Safety for Cyclists and Pedestrians

The Department of Transportation is proposing a couple bills to make South Dakota's roads safer for non-motorized travelers. For cyclists, SD-DOT offers House Bill 1030. HB 1030 seeks to codify the three-foot separation that cars and trucks should give to…

Cars Shift Down, Bikes Gear Up: Prairie People Pedal!

Cars may be on the way out, says a new AP report. Households have been driving less since 2004, young people are waiting longer to get driver's licenses, car-sharing is on the rise... ...and to make the point, AP features…

Lake County to Extend Bike Trail, Save Trees!

The Lake County Commission went on the road Tuesday to "research" (I giggle just a little) their bike trail extension plans. Real research would have included riding their bikes out to Lake Madison. Connecting the current spur of the bike…

Rapid City Councilman Sasso Advocates Bicycle Freedom Amidst Theocracy

The good news from Rapid City city councilman Ron Sasso: he's pushing repeal of Rapid City's bike registration laws. Rapid City Municipal Code Chapter 10.64 currently requires residents to pay a $1 fee to register every bicycle. Anyone selling a…