Have you ever driven your car faster than the posted speed limit on a street in New Ulm? If you’re like most people, your honest answer to that question is likely “yes.” That’s why New Ulm’s School Resource Officer Mike Brehmer has something for all of us to think about the next time ...
During the past several months, we’ve provided many safety tips for walking and bicycling in these monthly columns as part of our SEE.SAFE.SMART. safety campaign. As we’ve stressed before, the key to being safe when riding a bicycle is to be predictable and indicate your intentions. ...
With summer finally here, I have seen a lot more people bicycling out on the streets during my bike commute to work. New Ulm is fortunate to have the beginnings of a complete network of streets marked with bike sharrows for people to use to get to work, play, school, run errands and recreation. ...
Now that the snow has finally melted and hopefully won’t return for several more months, those bike sharrows painted on many of New Ulm’s streets are easier to see. Many people have questions about the purpose of the bike sharrows — and why they are placed where they are on the street. ...
Did you know that it’s now legal for a driver to pass a bicycle in a “no passing” zone if it’s safe to do so? In 2017, the Minnesota State Legislature passed a new transportation bill, which included the change to an existing law. The new update not only makes passing more convenient ...
What’s one of the most difficult and unsafe intersections to cross when walking in New Ulm? If you ask students or adults in our community, you’ll often hear the same answer: Garden and Center Street. I’ve even heard from school children who tell me they’ve been late for class because ...
Throughout New Ulm, The Heart of New Ulm Project and the Safe Routes to School Action Team are working hard to promote walking and biking as a form of transportation and recreation. There are so many benefits associated with walking and bicycling that it seems like a no-brainer. However, if ...