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We've partnered with Metro Transit and regional TMOs to bring an exciting
program to those of you new to commuting by bike.
Sign up and we'll provide you with a personalized route map, an online
tracking sheet and other great resources. more...
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The festival is already underway and runs through Saturday. Have your
bike parked by a valet and sit and watch the frames go by. more...
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Coleman Helps Adopt Pro-Bike
Resolution
At this year's US Conference of Mayors last month, following a tip from
us, St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman signed on as a co-sponsor in
support of a resolution to ensure that bicycling be integrated into
national transportation, climate, energy and health policy initiatives.
more...
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With climbing gas prices and more people getting on their bikes again,
Minnesota Public Radio wants to hear about your experiences. more...
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The New York Times highlighted the lifetime costs of transportation
choices last month. For instance, buying a new Ford pickup will cost you
$100,000. more...
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St. Paul Smart Trips
supports and encourages transportation projects and programs that reduce
traffic congestion and air pollution, and offer viable options to driving
alone.
www.smart-trips.org
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Behind all of the excitement of the Commuter Challenge and Bike Walk Week last season, we've been busy laying
the groundwork for a dynamic new city-wide organization called St. Paul Smart Trips.
We kicked off with our new name and logo at this year's Bike Walk to
Work Day on May 14. Council Members Melvin Carter and Russ Stark,
former Director of the Midway TMO and a current board member, rode in
by bike and gave a great video interviews about the benefits of biking.
As a new organization, we're hard at work integrating all of the
strengths from the two merged organizations into a cohesive team to
serve this great city. In doing so, we're drawing on the Midway TMO's
strengths in working with local residents and communities as well as
the numerous employer relationships that the St. Paul TMO has
cultivated over the years.
Our first project as a new organization launched last month to
deliver options for getting around to residents of the
Summit-University neighborhood. The program is called Smart Trips Summit-U and focuses on putting
custom-assembled resources and tools into the hands of those who
request them. So far we've taken orders for over 300 "Smart Trips
Kits" and are busy out delivering them by bicycle with the help of
volunteer ambassadors. Check out the free events we have scheduled -
you don't need to live in the neighborhood to attend!
Come see our new digs: We're on the skyway level of the
Alliance Bank Center in Downtown St. Paul (see a map). Stop by, or wait for our open house in
August!
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Avoid
Congestion This Summer
 When you need to drive, save
yourself the frustration and fuel costs of idling in traffic. A new
tool in Google Maps allows you to plan your trips to avoid
heavy traffic times or know when to choose to walk, bike, bus, or share a ride.
Tip: Click on the 'Traffic' button and then "change"
to view traffic patterns over time.
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 At a time of record rideship, Metro
Transit is proposing a fare increase to cover a $15 million shortfall
in their operating budget. The increase is being proposed because their
primary source of funding comes from sales taxes on motor vehicles
sales which are in decline.
Voice your opinion by attending an upcoming public hearing or by providing comment by e-mail
by 5 p.m. on July 25th.
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Transportation
Planning Begins in
Anticipation of September's RNC
 In
the months leading up to the Republican National Convention, St. Paul
Smart Trips will be working with employers to develop custom tailored
transportation plans. By recommending worksite-appropriate options
for commuters, we'll help you keep your organization running
smoothly during the heavy demand on our transportation systems.
E-mail Damian Goebel at damian@smart-trips.org
to learn more about this opportunity for your workplace.
Graphics: See the City's maps of the planned major access roads.
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