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Archives for March 2012

Regional and Statewide Bicycle & Trails Planning

There are several regional and statewide bicycle planning efforts taking place now through the end of the summer. They are happening at a great time since bicycling is a topic that is gaining momentum in Minnesota right now. They are also great

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UMVRDC Planners Attending Region 6W County Annual Township Meetings

The UMVRDC Staff have been making plans to attend the Annual Township Meetings in all Region 6W counties: Big Stone, Chippewa, Lac qui Parle, Swift and Yellow Medicine. The goal of attending each meeting is to hear what issues are important to the

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MnDOT seeks applicants for Safe Routes to School grant funds

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota elementary and middle schools and their partners are invited to apply for Safe Routes to School (SRTS) grant funds for projects that will help more children safely walk and bicycle to school.   Applications are due

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Input Needed on Minnesota State Bike Plan

The public, local government officials and transportation supporters are invited to provide input for Minnesota’s statewide bicycle planning study at one of a number of meetings statewide (with the following dates remaining): March 12 in Willmar

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