Kristine asks: "I was taught when first learning to ride a bike that when appropriate, bike-riders were to pull onto the sidewalk and let a car pass. Is this no longer a rule?" RG I don't believe this is in our current system of government regulations. I believe you have it confused with
, April 25, 2002 12:53 PM
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Subject: Re: [Mpls] Walking, Biking, Driving in Minneapolis
Kristine asks: I was taught when first learning to ride a bike that when
appropriate, bike-riders were to pull onto the sidewalk and let a car
pass. Is this no longer a rule
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Subject: RE: [Mpls] Walking, Biking, Driving in Minneapolis
It is against the law to ride a bicycle on the sidewalk. It's not
often
enforced, especially with kids. It can be a problem for pedestrians,
especially in busy areas. Don Greeley, Minneapolis Police Dept
I take exception to Bob's assertion that it is the responsibility of
bicyclists to stay out of the way of automobiles. When the entire street
is clogged with auto traffic at all times - as most Minneapolis streets are
during rush hours - the only option would be not to bicycle at all. Given
Apparently my attempt at humor failed regarding the rules of biking and I now stand accused of asserting that it is the responsibility of bike riders to stay out of the way of automobiles. Apparently I have also been understood to imply that bike riders belong out of the way up on sidewalks or
