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Ken Paulman, MPR News - We'll get started in about ten minutes. Feel free to submit questions/comments in advance.

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News Cut (Bob) - We've opened up the chat area for the session that starts at 1 p.m. Guests include Jen Vanek, a regular bicycle commuter who lives in Minneapolis; and Shaun Murphy the Minneapolis bike/pedestrian project coordinator. Shaun is also one of the organizers of Bike Walk Week.

If you haven't watched the video I put up yesterday on my ride yesterday, please do. It highlights several confusing issues -- that I have, anyway -- regarding right of way issues and 'best practices' for riders.

I also want to occasionally drop in pictures of your ride today. So send them to me directly at bcollins@mpr.org .

In the meantime, get your questions into the queue and we'll see you at 1.

12:56

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News Cut (Bob) - Via Katie Eukel at the Green Institute.

12:58

Ken Paulman, MPR News - I think we have Jen and Shaun online. Jen, Shaun, before we get started, how about telling us a little bit about yourselves?

1:00	Jen - Jen here: I live in south Minneapolis, near the river. I teach Adult Basic Education in St. Paul. I bike commute when the weather is good & ride for exercise as often as I can. From spring through fall, I ride almost everyday.

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Shaun Murphy - Hi Ken. I'm the Non-Motorized Pilot Program (NTP) Coordinator for the City of Minneapolis. That means I seek funding for and assist in implementation of all NTP projects for the city (NTP is a federal transportation program aimed at increasing biking and walking and decreasing driving).

I also ride my bicycle for most of my trips in the city.

1:04	News Cut (Bob) - What is/are the biggest issue (s) facing cities and commuters/riders who want to increase participation ?

1:05	Jen - Feeling welcome on the road is a big issue for me.

1:05	Shaun Murphy - One of the biggest issues we face is carving out spaces for cyclists on streets - I think this is related to Jen's comment.

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