This was the letter I sent to the PS and R committee members, who
were
considering repealing the Mpls bicycle registration requirement.(5/02)
I understand your committee has a proposal to repeal the ordinance for
mandatory bike registration in Minneapolis. I urge you not to do this
for the
If one purpose of bike registration is to allow that bikes be located when stolen,
perhaps there's an easier way to achieve this for at least part of the bike universe.
The city could require that the serial number of any new bike sold in Minneapolis be
transmitted to the city by the bike
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Sent: Thursday, April 25, 2002 12:25 PM
Subject: [Mpls] Bike registration
If one purpose of bike registration is to allow that bikes be located when
stolen, perhaps there's an easier way to achieve this for at least part of
the bike universe. The city could
in the
recovery of stolen or lost bikes.
Dean Zimmermann
Mpls City Council -- Ward 6
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From: Garwood, Robin [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Sent: Friday, April 19, 2002 3:11 PM
Subject: [Mpls] bike registration and one book
In the days after the police overreaction
The City Council is in the middle of the process
to repeal the requirement
to have bikes licensed in Mpls. The
Registration is a voluntary state
program which Mpls now requires. In a few weeks
it will no longer be
mandatory in Mpls. The program was established
by the state to help in
Dean Z. writes:
The City Council is in the middle of the process
to repeal the requirement
to have bikes licensed in Mpls. The
Registration is a voluntary state
program which Mpls now requires. In a few weeks
it will no longer be
mandatory in Mpls. The program was established
by
If CM Zimmerman's comment on eliminating local bike registration is true, I
predict a run on bike licenses. They will become collector's items and
status symbols. Proof positive of a person's commitment and longevity as a
Minneapolicylist.
Steve Durrant
Lowry Hill
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If CM Zimmerman's comment on eliminating local bike registration is
true, I
predict a run on bike licenses. They will become collector's items
and
[...]
I don't think he said bike registration will be eliminated, but an
option. Right now registration is
As Robin stated, registering a bicycle in Minnesota is far from convenient
for the public. I am currently in the process of applying to be a Deputy
Bicycle Registrar by the Department of Public Safety (for the Sibley Bike
Depot in St. Paul) and can ad that it is also not convenient for the
Mark Knapp wrote:
Tom raises an excellent point. Where is the bicycle parking?!!
I would like to see a Minneapolis ordinance that requires one bicycle
parking space for every car parking space that is financed by the
city.
Good point, though I wonder how many that would produce? Anyone
In the days after the police overreaction to the last Critical Mass, there
seemed to be some disagreement on the process of registering a bicycle in
Minneapolis. I wanted to share my recent experiences.
I bought my first new bike in years a week ago today. I asked the clerk at
the store about
What shall a person do, for whom no proof of ownership exists? Can a license still be
obtained?
Almost every bike I've ever had has been purchased used from friends or family. Is the
serial
number engraved into the frame someplace?
conor donnelly
waite park
Garwood, Robin wrote:
Let's
Conor Donnelly wrote:
What shall a person do, for whom no proof of ownership exists? Can a
license still be obtained?
Almost every bike I've ever had has been purchased used from friends or
family.
If you've bought the bike from a friend or family member, you should get
a signed receipt from
Robin Garwood wrote:
I have no reason to believe that the registration will fulfill its
ostensible purpose - to retrieve my bike if stolen (by someone other than the
MPD).
About 12 years ago I had my U-lock torched by the MPD and the bike impounded
because it was not registered and it was
Tom raises and excellent point. Where is the bicycle parking?!!
I would like to see a Minneapolis ordinance that requires one bicycle
parking space for every car parking space that is financed by the
city. It would only be fair play for those whose transportation
choice does not contribute to
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