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Monthly Archives: February 2012
James Robert Gleich charged with manslaughter
James Robert Gleich was jailed yesterday, Eugene police say, on charges of first-degree manslaughter, negligent homicide and reckless driving. Gleich was driving a car on River Road last Aug. 29 when he hit Mingo Pelkey on her bicycle. Pelkey died … Continue reading
Posted in Real news/events, the mingo pelkey case
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Sunday Streets v.2; and some thoughts on low-level anxiety
I’m happy to learn that the afternoon of car-free streets — known as Sunday Streets — is coming back next summer. But before I get to that, I need to tell you a story. My daughter somehow acquired a betta … Continue reading
Delays on the Canoe Canal Path; new phase of Middle Fork Path under way
Two bits of Springfield-y news: If you missed it, today’s Register-Guard reports that construction is starting on the next phase of the Middle Fork Path. This will connect the very nice new first phase of the “path to nowhere” to … Continue reading
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Cycling with cell phones: Illegal or not?
As I’m sure you know, Oregon has a new cell phone law. It went into effect this past Jan. 1, and it bans (in most cases) talking on a phone or texting while you are driving a car. But what … Continue reading
Eugene’s meanest streets: South Willamette
OK, let’s make it official: Willamette Street from 18th to 29th avenues has earned itself a Eugene Bicyclist Meanest Streets Lifetime Achievement Medallion. The problem with Willamette Street itself is obvious: narrow, busy with cars and no accommodation for bicycles. … Continue reading
